YEP. That one showed me I can live with the SS with Sport band if the Link is back ordered.
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YEP. That one showed me I can live with the SS with Sport band if the Link is back ordered.
The magnets on smartcovers must be weak enough to allow for ease of removing and reattaching as this is done repeatedly throughout the day. On the other hand, most people put on their watches once and wear them all waking hours. Common sense will tell you Apple will use stronger magnets on the loops.
The link band looks absolutely brilliant. Too bad it's soooo expensive. Still love the milanese loop on the SS. I'll probably buy a rubber band for exercise. Anyone notice that when you buy an extra rubber band, it says it comes with both sizes? Interesting.
These pictures are leaning me towards the Classic buckle, over the leather loop.
Decisions Decisions!
Decisions Decisions!
This convinced me to buy the SS with black sport band. I will probably add the milenese loop and modern leather buckle eventually because they are beautiful. But the sport band will be a good starting point so I can tell people I'm not spending THAT much on a 1st gen smart watch 
This convinced me to buy the SS with black sport band. I will probably add the milenese loop and modern leather buckle eventually because they are beautiful. But the sport band will be a good starting point so I can tell people I'm not spending THAT much on a 1st gen smart watch
This is the best logic I've heard so far, I might do the same.
SS case & Band finishes
Anyone noticed the different finish between metal bands and watch SS cases?
In watch industry standards when you buy an "all metal" watch the watch+band finish are the same.
The way Apple did seems you bought like a brand A watch and then a brand B band....
Even with the Milanese Loop (or the ultra expensive Link band (449)), the parts that connect to the watch case (SS) are in a different finish than the band)...Uggly
Anyone noticed the different finish between metal bands and watch SS cases?
In watch industry standards when you buy an "all metal" watch the watch+band finish are the same.
The way Apple did seems you bought like a brand A watch and then a brand B band....
Even with the Milanese Loop (or the ultra expensive Link band (449)), the parts that connect to the watch case (SS) are in a different finish than the band)...Uggly
I was a fan of the link bracelet until I saw a comparison of the old Casio watches. I can't unsee it. When I look at it, I really do agree with some other posts that said it looks like you're dad's friend's watch in the 80's who worked at NASA. Maybe I'll change my mind in person, but if I get one, it'll be sport band (working out) and Milanese loop. I'll get a leather band if Apple states publicly that bands will be future proof at least 1-2 generations.
Do many ipad users take their covers off repeatedly? Why? I almost never take mine off (I open it repeatedly, but that isn't the same thing). It falls off fairly often, but it is a fairly large and heavy thing to hold with a few small magnets. The watch bands will be much smaller and lighter.
I really think it is the best way to start off. Buying the aluminum is very limiting in regards to band compatibility, which are, in my opinion, a vital part of the watch.
Hey now get the quote right!
Hey now, at least I didn't take credit for the comparison! Ala every time someone on ESPN comments says "i have nothing to say, so here's a recipe for ___."
42mm SS Space Black with Link Bracelet
Look at the face on that thing. Only a mother could love.