Hello!
I often take discussion in other threads on here on the topic of Apple Watch bands, and over the past few months, I’ve learned a lot about different OEM bands that I never even knew existed. Unfortunately, this content often gets buried, and anyone who doesn’t see the Post before the next page is introduced misses out. That’s why I’m making this thread!
What counts as a “rare” band?
Great question! I define rare bands as the bands that you’d be surprised to find at retail value. For example, rare bands include...
- Discontinued seasonal releases that are now HTF, such as Ultra Violet or Marine Green.
- Employee releases, such as Close Your Rings 2.0 & 3.0
- Unreleased colors, such as the Chinese New Year
- Location based releases, such as the Rio Olympics collection
- Bundled bands exclusive to certain watches, such as Hermès Orange or Light Bone
These definitions are not absolute, and should only serve as a reference. Feel free to post any photos, links, articles, listings, or other content of OEM bands you consider rare!
Quick Links:
2018 Close Your Rings
2019 Close Your Rings
2016 Olympics Collection
2017 Chinese New Year
“Apple Park” Woven Nylon
I often take discussion in other threads on here on the topic of Apple Watch bands, and over the past few months, I’ve learned a lot about different OEM bands that I never even knew existed. Unfortunately, this content often gets buried, and anyone who doesn’t see the Post before the next page is introduced misses out. That’s why I’m making this thread!
What counts as a “rare” band?
Great question! I define rare bands as the bands that you’d be surprised to find at retail value. For example, rare bands include...
- Discontinued seasonal releases that are now HTF, such as Ultra Violet or Marine Green.
- Employee releases, such as Close Your Rings 2.0 & 3.0
- Unreleased colors, such as the Chinese New Year
- Location based releases, such as the Rio Olympics collection
- Bundled bands exclusive to certain watches, such as Hermès Orange or Light Bone
These definitions are not absolute, and should only serve as a reference. Feel free to post any photos, links, articles, listings, or other content of OEM bands you consider rare!
Quick Links:
2018 Close Your Rings
2019 Close Your Rings
2016 Olympics Collection
2017 Chinese New Year
“Apple Park” Woven Nylon
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