What do you think of the 3 completely new AW Ultra bands?

[Fthree]

I have the yellow Ocean loop. I like it, despite not liking buckles in general. It's comfy. The buckle is just slow.

orange Alpine coming tomorrow.

Still really curious about the Trail loop since it looks closest to the Sports loop.

All these bands are overpriced. Even at half they would be too much.

The trail loop better be good with all this hype 😆. My best guess is it’s a softer more durable sport loop (not impressive imo)

 

[blairh]

Once you get used to strapping the ocean band you won’t want to go back to the cloth bands. I hate having a wet band after running you cannot fully clean them unless you wash them in the washing machine or do a heavy sink and soap wash. I thought I wouldn’t like the traditional strap on the AW but it’s nice.

Nah. My Nike sport band is much better for workouts.

 

[Fthree]

Of course to each their own. I’ve noticed that the ocean band doesn’t slip at all compared to the alpine and spot loops. I love the sport bands but like I said just can’t stand the sweat/watery feeling for like an hour after a shower or something.

 

[menace3]

I love the Ocean bands. Snagged the blue one. Have a couple other colors on the way

 

[krick]

I only have on-the-wrist experience with the Alpine, and although I disliked it at first, I really like it now. Very comfortable, easily adjustable, easy to put on and take off after some practice, and looks terrific. I tried a variety of my old watch bands, and the greater width of the Alpine band at 26mm just looks more in proportion with the Ultra. I wish it came in more color options though, which I’m sure will happen in due time. I checked out the Ocean band, but the holes in the side just didn’t work for me aesthetically.

 

[1rottenapple]

You know I'm not into the alpine loop. I like the color but I don't like the feel. And for casual day to day use I don't like the strap mechanism or the big titanium loop. Currently use a grey band from my titanium and looking to buy a saddle brown strap.

 

[MrP90]

I decided to try out a Ocean Band loop for exercise and anything sweaty. Once adjusted, its pretty comfy

 

[likegadgets]

I dislike the Alpine Band (tried it at the store). Cumbersome to put on and remove. Have not opened the large green one that shipped with my watch. Tried to swap it at the store for the Ocean midnight, but two times I tried they stated they could not do it. I read some had different luck with that. I would return the whole watch and get a watch with a different band but they are not available in stock and I do not want to wait. I am using my original space black link band - works and looks ok. I wish Apple would unbundle the watch from the bands.

 

[Dealmans]

I dislike the Alpine Band (tried it at the store). Cumbersome to put on and remove. Have not opened the large green one that shipped with my watch. Tried to swap it at the store for the Ocean midnight, but two times I tried they stated they could not do it. I read some had different luck with that. I would return the whole watch and get a watch with a different band but they are not available in stock and I do not want to wait. I am using my original space black link band - works and looks ok. I wish Apple would unbundle the watch from the bands.

once you learn how to do it, after a day or 2 it's easy, not gonna happen trying it on in a shop lol, i surf in mine and its very secure.

 

[likegadgets]

once you learn how to do it, after a day or 2 it's easy, not gonna happen trying it on in a shop lol, i surf in mine and its very secure.

Thanks. Succeeded today and swapped the Green Alpine for the Midnight Ocean. Still using the space black metal link.
Will be watching for third party bands - want a good quality Titanium band that matches the watch. The Nomad looks good but the titanium appears not to be an exact match.

 

[Dealmans]

Thanks. Succeeded today and swapped the Green Alpine for the Midnight Ocean. Still using the space black metal link.
Will be watching for third party bands - want a good quality Titanium band that matches the watch. The Nomad looks good but the titanium appears not to be an exact match.

Looks good the nomad but it’s pricey

 

[Hojobones]

I ordered the ringke titanium band, saw it in a YouTube video. Hopefully it doesn’t suck

 

[CharlesShaw]

I knew going into this that I would not be regularly wearing whatever band came with my Ultra, because I simply don’t like particular things about each band. And nobody needs more details about what someone doesn’t like, lol.

But… I will provide details about the band I would have paid $149 for and would still be patiently waiting for, if it had been made, but were delayed:

Explore Buckle: Saddle Brown leather with titanium lugs and buckle.