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New "Nike Air VaporMax" sport bands
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Thank you for providing posting these pictures. That's the color I had wanted and it sure does look nice!
now i don't feel so special anymore that they are readily available ...
mine's on the UPS truck nowAlso apple's pictures don't make the Obsidian/black watch look as sexy as Nike's promo ad did.
Looks like a midnight blue band with black holes haha
I like it! Very bright color. I just ordered one from Apple, will be here Wednesday. Can't wait to see it with the SS!
Lol, exclusive marketing doesn't make anyone special. Nike wishes we would think that's true and I'm actually kind of po'd that they know some people succumb to their marketing ploys and murder people over this kind of exclusive crap and yet still they do it. I think that's socially irresponsible, honestly.now i don't feel so special anymore that they are readily available ...
Also apple's pictures don't make the Obsidian/black watch look as sexy as Nike's promo ad did.
Looks like a midnight blue band with black holes haha
So I'm glad the bands are readily available to those who want them. Even so...$49 a band isn't going to make the band readily available to everyone who wants one. Some will have to wait for birthdays and such.
I'm special because I pick up litter. I'm sure everyone on this thread is special for something else worthwhile besides a funky watchband.
Apple's web pictures are often oddly unflattering of their products. I'm sure your band will look fine.
I really did like the look of the Nike shoes that were supposed to match these bands. I hope they bring them back. I can't guarantee I'd find those shoes comfortable and want to buy a pair but I sure would like to at least try them on.
I forgot to say I got the bright blue and the purplish colored bands.
Here's some of the navy blue.. the color is slightly more blue then the midnight blue. I'll take some pictures tomorrow in the daylight. (left is the midnight blue the very right is black
On my screen, the three are just "black"! LOL
How did you manage to make the first one on its own so much bluer?
Love this interactive site where you can mix and match strap and watches:
https://www.apple.com/uk/watch/inte...e-gray-aluminum-case/obsidian-black-nike-band
I was just about to put in my order for this one:
....but don't know if I can justify paying almost £50 for a strap, especially when all my previous straps, which I also bought from Apple, were at the slightly cheaper prices of £39 for the Sport/Nylon Straps.
But then again, it does say "This colour is available for a limited time only" Does that mean that when its sold out, that's it gone forever??!!
#decisionsdecions
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...that's because the colour is not called Navy - its called Obsidian (see my post above).
https://www.apple.com/uk/watch/inte...e-gray-aluminum-case/obsidian-black-nike-band
I was just about to put in my order for this one:
....but don't know if I can justify paying almost £50 for a strap, especially when all my previous straps, which I also bought from Apple, were at the slightly cheaper prices of £39 for the Sport/Nylon Straps.
But then again, it does say "This colour is available for a limited time only" Does that mean that when its sold out, that's it gone forever??!!
#decisionsdecions
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...that's because the colour is not called Navy - its called Obsidian (see my post above).
Just received my obsidian band. I also have a midnight blue sport band and this obsidian band IMO is a nicer blue color - slightly stronger/lighter in color and not as much of a "matte" color as the midnight blue.
.....that's good to know as I also have the Midnight Blue Sports Strap and have also had the Obsidian band ordered for me as a present!
Can't wait to receive it!!!
Lovely color, thanks for the real-world pictures. I knew I wanted the Blue Orbit/Gamma Blue, was hesitant on the Violet Dust/Plum Fog, but I've been waiting for a good purple from Apple for a long time. Ended up ordering both - can't wait for Thursday. THE PROBLEM IS REAL.
Awesome!! Glad I'm not the only one. The colors are fantastic...I was sorta undecided about how I would like them until I saw in person. I might have to get another job if I keep this up
Here's some updated pictures of the blue/obsidian. The day light really makes the band look a lot better. I prefer it to midnight blue band
⬆️⬆️⬆️...that Obsidian/blue band above looks simply awesome - glad I also chose that colour, and yes, it does indeed look rather different to the Midnight Blue.