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Apple Emphasizes That Solo Loop May Increase in Length Over Time, Updates Sizing Guide With More Specific Instructions
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The updated instructions aren’t fundamentally different. Just more verbose.
They should talk to belt manufacturers... those tend to shrink over time.
Wearing one right now. It’s very comfortable. And it has no hardware on the underside to bump into the desk when typing.
Poor engineering on the part of God, you mean? Because this warning is just pointing out what everyone with a brain knew, based on the universal behavior of stretchable materials. If it was a metal band doing this, it would be poor engineering. In this case, good engineering might help minimize the stretch, but no amount of good engineering would eliminate it entirely. So they'd still have to issue this warning. And there you'd be, carping.
I guess it’s needed that they put it there to prevent law suits. Like manufacturers have to state that washing machines are not made to wash your pets or kids... I don’t think many people are surprised that stretchy materials stretch overtime. At some point you’ll have to buy a new one.
It would have been nice if Apple went full IKEA-style and said “Tested for X times, which should give an average lifespan of X months”, or something. So we as consumers would know what to expect if you don’t do anything ‘crazy’. But then again, they don’t do that at any of their products. So that’s why my expectations are that it should last a fair amount of time.
It would have been nice if Apple went full IKEA-style and said “Tested for X times, which should give an average lifespan of X months”, or something. So we as consumers would know what to expect if you don’t do anything ‘crazy’. But then again, they don’t do that at any of their products. So that’s why my expectations are that it should last a fair amount of time.
This is exactly what I was afraid would come up. I had only thought about it as I put in on for the first time. Mine is already a little more loose than what the printable sizing guide suggested. I guess I'll have to wait until my local Apple store opens up to exchange it.
Many elastic materials will “relax” at some percentage elongation and stay at this stage for a large portion of its useful life
leather belts will relax, they do not stretch infinitely. They relax to some elongation, they may be tougher to stretch beyond that point, but there is no reason they couldn’t be produced pre-stretched
leather belts will relax, they do not stretch infinitely. They relax to some elongation, they may be tougher to stretch beyond that point, but there is no reason they couldn’t be produced pre-stretched
Don't sell something unless it's perfect, you're saying.
Nonsense.
This will be an issue for most people as their wrist swells and shrinks due to hydration levels, heat, etc. It seems most people should opt for a tighter fit at the beginning.
I am really not seeing the value in such a band, I have no problem with the existing sport bands.
According to Apple, the braided solo loop doesn't have the same problem...
I love it and tens of millions will end up with them loving them because we have reasonable expectations. Yes, some may have to work through a fit issue, that’s another cost of having to do stuff on line instead of in person, but it’s a great Apple innovation once you get the right fit.
This band is already such a lemon, and it took a noticeable part of the Watch 6 keynote. I really, really wish they had focused their efforts on something more substantial for the end user.
Stretchy material loosening a bit over time is normal. But it’s Apple so something completely normal becomes poor engineering, bad decision etc. Of course if they made this very clear up front and made it easy to exchange for a different size this would be a non-story.
Because it feels incredible, like an extension of your body, if you get the sizing down (in my case had to go down 2 sizes).
Had it for 3 days now, wouldn't have it any other way.
I have to say that so far the braided loop is the most comfortable band I’ve tried... and I’ve tried just about every type Apple has put out.
It's stretchable rubber -- there's no way to engineer around that issue. However, the rollout of these seems wildly unprepared, especially by Apple's standards. Someone dropped the ball.
Seems like these were not only poorly executed, but poorly conceived from the get-go. I had thought about a braided one for maybe a nanosecond... I figured they didn't look great but maybe it would grow on me as a new, trendy item. But seeing them in person, they were even uglier than just the photos of them.
Also: why would you have to return the entire watch with the band if the band doesn't fit? Does it bend the casing where the band joins it? Or is this just a move to resist any and all returns?
Regardless, these are a hard pass from me, pure and simple.
Also: why would you have to return the entire watch with the band if the band doesn't fit? Does it bend the casing where the band joins it? Or is this just a move to resist any and all returns?
Regardless, these are a hard pass from me, pure and simple.
yeah... I bought one and it’s supposed to be here here today. But I thought apple might do some return bafoonery so I bought the watch with a different band and bought the one loop band on the side. So if I get the wrong size I just have to return the band not the watch. According to their chart I’m size 10. Hopefully it’s right.
It certainly is for me. I could punch someone in the face and it likely wouldn't move. Try that with a conventional band without restricting blood flow in your wrist. Makes all the difference for something designed for athletic activities.
The band is very comfy once you get the size right. It's just the exchange policy and POS system for Apple that is taking away from the customer experience. Add to this the pandemic, lines at stores... and it's a bad deal for the customer.
Anyone can foresee that issue which is why I think it is silly to pay $50 for basically what is going to be a disposable band.