Apple Announces New Apple Watch Sport Loop Bands Representing 22 Countries

[DoubleFlyaway]

They really managed to suck out all the personality of every flag/nation and reduced it to some sort of minimalist IKEA design for a rug or towel.

I like them, but I still thought this was funny!

 

[6787872]

Good luck getting any discernible amount of quality out of that $5 Wish piece of trash

wait till you find out they are all made in the same building as the real ones LOL

 

[B4U]

A Canada watch face without the maple leaf?

And...it looks almost the same as Denmark in the very same image. 😓
Who designed the watch face? 🤔

 

[Jack Neill]

I don't faces without the numbers. The USA band looks great reminds me of a Timex Weekender band I used to have on a old watch. Apple please let us add the numbers to the face SMH.

 

[coolajami]

I'm not affiliated with the country, but the Kiwi band is by far the most beautiful if you like minimalism.

On another note: white strap connectors? Really, Apple?

 

[Toratek]

This skirts the line of Olympic ambush marketing. Lawsuit from official timekeeper Omega in 3…2…1.

 

[Apple_Robert]

I'm not affiliated with the country, but the Kiwi band is by far the most beautiful if you like minimalism.

On another note: white strap connectors? Really, Apple?

Not all bands have a white lug connector. It depends on the color of the band.

 

[coolajami]

Not all bands have a white lug connector. It depends on the color of the band.

well, the Italian green or the China red don't really improve things. I like the fact that in the photos when the connector is black the case changes to black. when the connector is any other color is changing to silver.

 

[kerr]

Have you ever heard of Usain Bolt? 🇯🇲

I'm quite familiar with Usain Bolt, I've actually been to Jamaica for a couple of weeks, went to Montego Bay, Sabina Park in Kingston for the cricket and I also toured Bob Marley's house.

uh...why?

Bands for 22 countries were released. Jamaica has less than 3m people and ranks 138th in the world by population and 120th by GDP.

That's why I consider Jamaica an odd choice. There are dozens of countries with greater populations and higher GDP that have been overlooked.

 

[coolajami]

I'm quite familiar with Usain Bolt, I've actually been to Jamaica for a couple of weeks, went to Montego Bay, Sabina Park in Kingston for the cricket and I also toured Bob Marley's house.


Bands for 22 countries were released. Jamaica has less than 3m people and ranks 138th in the world by population and 120th by GDP.

That's why I consider Jamaica an odd choice. There are dozens of countries with greater populations and higher GDP that have been overlooked.

Most likely the colour of the bands fitted the countries rather than the opposite. I mean I like the Squadra Azzurra in Euro2020, but still, a blue Italian band with a hid of green in the connector would not really bring out memories of Italy.

 

[Abazigal]

They really managed to suck out all the personality of every flag/nation and reduced it to some sort of minimalist IKEA design for a rug or towel.

I mean, I’m all for minimalist designs. But when several countries and bands are basically the same colors and design then you’ve probably taken it too far.

Why not make them in materials and design that aren’t as easily copied and stand out?

Maybe that’s the whole idea. For example, Singapore isn’t officially represented, but our national colours are red and white, so I could still get by with either the Canadian or Denmark strap, if I wanted.

 

[MJ22]

Not sure why you felt the need to quote me twice in two different posts, but okay. I think you're in the very small minority if you think these bands aren't Olympics related. I mean, according to one rumor posted in this thread, they've been delayed a year and released this year instead, just weeks ahead of the Games.

Also, the Olympic Trials for track and field wrapped up on Sunday, for what it’s worth.

 

[LordVic]

The Canada one is insultingly bad.

 

[LeadingHeat]

I have a mix of official bands and super cheap bands from Amazon, and while there is a difference in quality, sometimes the Amazon band is "good enough." Not all of them are pieces of trash.

Right, but did you pay $5 for it on Amazon?

 

[tobefirst ⚽️]

Right, but did you pay $5 for it on Amazon?

Yeah, probably.

 

[Jony Ive and Co.]

AMAZING. FINALLY MORE NEW BANDS. NOT TO MENTION I'VE BEEN MISSING THESE OLYMPIC BANDS SINCE RIO 2016.

 

[drumcat]

The best part of New Zealand is the stock band works.

 

[PCtoMAC1]

Will someone please send me a link to download the USA face? I can’t get the link to pull up on my phone either.

TIA!

 

[cgds188]

This. I mean it’s a simple design so they could have done it in an hour. Plus it will put series 3 owners off buying the bands. Stupid.

Agreed. Give up buying the band when seeing the prompt "Unable to use the watch face"

 

[jbellanca]

Man, the 44 Italy sold out fast!

Yeah I don't understand this. Just make more. I've been trying to buy the 44mm Italy one sine I saw the release this morning, and haven't been able to. Makes me wonder if they even were on sale at all. Or if they only made, like, 10 of them total or something. Just weird. I want to give you my money Apple, just put the damn bands on sale again.

 

[BugeyeSTI]

Will someone please send me a link to download the USA face? I can’t get the link to pull up on my phone either.

TIA!

Mine wouldn't work either. @lartola sent me a link

 

[PCtoMAC1]

Yeah I don't understand this. Just make more. I've been trying to buy the 44mm Italy one sine I saw the release this morning, and haven't been able to. Makes me wonder if they even were on sale at all. Or if they only made, like, 10 of them total or something. Just weird. I want to give you my money Apple, just put the damn bands on sale again.

I kind of wanted the GB band, but it’s also sold out!

 

[Jezrix]

Some countries 44mm unavailable already?

 

[Veinticinco]

For example. Rhys is from N. Ireland, chose to represent Ireland in most international comps. Represents N. Ireland in the Commonwealth Games View attachment 1799601

Yeah, no love for the Irish it seems, HQ of Apple Europe.

Thanks Tim, ya grey bollix…here’s your real tax bill.

 

[Karma*Police]

A Canada watch face without the maple leaf?

Yeah, these watch bands aren't well thought out/designed... Japan and Denmark could just as easily be swapped for Canada and no one would know the difference.