Ceramic Apple Watch Paired With Milanese Loop, Classic Buckle, and More

[MacRumors]

The Apple Watch Series 2 didn't change much visually from the original version of the device that launched in 2015, but Apple did introduce one new version of Series 2 that could be immediately distinguished from earlier iterations: the Ceramic Apple Watch Edition. The Ceramic model comes packed in with a Magnetic Apple Watch Charging Dock and a Cloud Sport Band, so many users were curious about what the color would look like with other Apple bands, and one Redditor has posted an extensive collection of photos to showcase just that.

Sold for $1,250 (38mm) and $1,300 (42mm), the high-end model of Series 2 is definitely expensive, but still far below the first generation's $10,000+ "Edition" models that were made in pure gold. In vvedge's Imgur album, the Ceramic Edition is paired with a few Woven Nylon bands, including Gold/Red, Gold/Blue, Yellow/Light Gray, Space Orange/Anthracite, and Black.

Higher-priced bands also got paired with Ceramic, in a variety of colors. Vvedge showed off the Space Black and Silver Link Bracelet, the Space Black and Silver Milanese Loop, and the Marine Blue and Saddle Brown Classic Buckle. Because the stainless steel of the lugs and bands are visually in opposition to Ceramic's smooth white surface, some users might not like the look of the more costly bands paired with Ceramic.

The Stone and Storm Gray Leather Loop pair better with the device, as do a few of the basic Sport Bands Apple offers. Sport Bands in White, Black, Turquoise, Light Pink, Midnight Blue, Lavender, and Red are all displayed in the album. Apple's intended paired band with Ceramic -- dubbed "Cloud" -- caps vvedge's image collection, and remains the only Sport Band with matching white pin.

Apart from the Ceramic Edition, Apple introduced a number of new collections for the Apple Watch Series 2 and Series 1, as well as a few new colors of the Sport Bands, Woven Nylon, and Classic Buckle. Most users began receiving their Series 2 models on Friday, but a few late pre-order customers still have a few weeks to wait until their Apple Watch comes in the mail.

Check out vvedge's full Imgur album to see all of the Ceramic Apple Watch Edition band combos.

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[TheRealTVGuy]

That's pretty sharp! Can't wait to see one in person.

 

[Bangarang143]

I love the look of the Apple Watch, but the ceramic looks terrible with almost every band...

 

[SHNXX]

I'm not gonna lie. That's a very ugly looking $1300 watch.
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I love the look of the Apple Watch, but the ceramic looks terrible with almost every band...

White rubber strap is probably the only combo that looks acceptable.

 

[SSD-GUY]

Anyone else think it looks pretty ugly?

 

[ScottButler]

I would have to see it in person but I worry from a distance the case could just look plastic

 

[Dormammu]

There aren't many bands that look good with the ceramic Apple Watch, IMHO.
The Watch itself though is gorgeous.

 

[Kaibelf]

I saw it in person. White sports band. Looked very nice, but not $1300 nice. I wish they offered a trade in program.

 

[SethBoy]

I think a gold-plated Apple Watch Edition (at a substantially lower price than the pure gold ones) would be so much nicer than this.

 

[gsmornot]

It only looks white in two photos (to me). If it was not in the title I would think we were looking at the silver sport.

That said, white band seems to be the best band choice for the white body.

Best looking I think is the stainless body. I have the sport version because one launch it was cheaper and an unknown and now I still have it because of the display difference and how well its held up over all this time. I only have a tiny scratch in one corner.

 

[mdelvecchio]

Anyone else think it looks pretty ugly?

that's funny because so many people said that about the original AW, but it went on to become a smash hit. oops. so much for subjective opinions.

 

[jonnysods]

I'm not a fan. It doesn't seem to fit with any of those bands.

Ceramic black needs to happen!

 

[techpr]

18K it's not pure gold.

 

[Fall Under Cerulean Kites]

In horological circles, black ceramic tends to be prefeerred. And in light of Apple’s inexplicable choice to release a white watch in the fall, the white sports band is likely the best option for this watch. The Mileanese loop does look pretty sharp though, IMO.

 

[Born Again]

Gross - They should have made the bezel also white.

It would help the overall look.

 

[BruceEBonus]

That's one expensive door stop!

 

[iKrivetko]

Why not just make a ceramic bracelet? ._.

 

[jadot]

This looks like a bad idea. Perhaps a black ceramic would have made more sense?
Even when I tilt my head to the side, the white still doesn't make sense, and tilting my head to the side might usually help me get it.
Maybe I'm not squinting enough.

 

[2457248]

IMO the shape of nylon bands is plain ugly, the endings (where they attach to the case) feel just.. wrong.
the rounded ends like of the sport bands are much nicer.
and the white ceramic somehow doesn't seem to fit well to the black front/face.

 

[wheelhot]

Can anyone comment on the durability of ceramic watches or Apple Watch Ceramic? As I thought ceramic is known to be a brittle material and chips easily or is this some sort of hybrid ceramic that's used in watches?

 

[dugbug]

Ceramic needs the white leather buckle
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Can anyone comment on the durability of ceramic watches or Apple Watch Ceramic? As I thought ceramic is known to be a brittle material and chips easily or is this some sort of hybrid ceramic that's used in watches?

Yes it's a ceramic used in watches. It is practically impervious to scratches. It could chip. Probably at the same force that would crack the sapphire.

 

[stu-bim]

Why do people insist on having mickey mouse as a watch face

It makes the AW look like a childs toy

 

[Traverse]

Why do people insist on having mickey mouse as a watch face

It makes the AW look like a childs toy

Because they like it? It's reminiscent of their childhood?

 

[Porco]

I think most of those look pretty bad combinations, but it's all subjective. Good luck to anyone who can afford one and likes whatever band they like, I don't know why anyone else should really care.

So far I think I like the look of the black Stainless Steel and (black) Milanese Loop combo the best, regardless of price.

 

[WinstonRumfoord]

Why do people insist on having mickey mouse as a watch face

It makes the AW look like a childs toy

Because, fashion!