Apple Introduces New Apple Watch Link Bracelet Kit, L/XL Sport Bands to Fit Larger Wrists

[MacRumors]

Apple today introduced a new Link Bracelet Kit, which is equipped with six additional stainless steel links to make the 42mm Link Bracelet able to fit wrists that exceed 205mm. The six links expand the band by up to 40mm, for a maximum size of 245mm.

The Link Bracelet is Apple's only modular band, with size that can be adjusted by adding or removing links. That makes it the only band that can be expanded in this way, and with six additional links, it'll be the band best suited for wrists larger than 215mm, which is where the Classic Buckle maxes out.

Apple has also introduced new sizing options for the Apple Watch Sport Band, introducing an L/XL sizing option for 42mm Apple Watches. Apple Watch Sport Bands are now sold in two configurations: S/M & M/L, and M/L & L/XL. The new L/XL size option is available in black or white and expands the size range of the Sport Band to 245mm.

While Apple Watch bands were initially designed to fit a range of wrist sizes from 135mm to 215mm, there have been complaints that the Apple Watch bands are not large enough for bigger wrists. Quite a few people on Apple's support forums have requested XL-sized bands, and Apple's effort to introduce a kit for the Link Bracelet and new sizing options for the Sport Band is its first move towards offering an wider range of sizes.

Apple's Link Bracelet Kit is priced at $49 and available for purchase immediately through the company's online site. It ships out in 5 to 7 business days

Article Link: Apple Introduces New Apple Watch Link Bracelet Kit, L/XL Sport Bands to Fit Larger Wrists

 

[penajmz]

I read that title quickly and thought it was an actual band for $50. Meh..

 

[LewisChapman]

Wait so.. the bracelet catch mechanism must be worth $200+?

 

[rorschach]

Wait so.. the bracelet catch mechanism must be worth $200+?

Well, it's worth whatever people are willing to pay for it.

So if people are willing to pay $200+ then that's what it's worth.

 

[redliwnam]

So much hassle for a flop product.

 

[AngerDanger]

So much hassle for a flop product.

1. Apple is already manufacturing these bands; now they're just selling a smaller portion of the final product. Even if the product were a flop, this seems to be a minimal hassle money-making grab.
2. Anybody who doesn't consider the Apple Watch a flop most likely wouldn't condenser the ability to expand their watchband a hassle.

 

[bassanoclapper]

No black stainless steel yet, then?

 

[i5pro]

or just get one of those kickstarter adapters and use your own band for significantly less.

 

[MLMcMillion]

So $500 for just the band to fit my wrist, plus the cost for the watch? No thanks.

 

[Brian Y]

Use your own band.

Although, this may sound bad, but if you need a strap larger than 215mm, should you really be wearing a 38/42mm watch like that? I'm using the smaller of the 2 sports bands, and the 42mm looks small on my wrist, let alone if my wrist was 215mm :/

 

[motulist]

I'm not saying the watch is a flop, I'm sure Apple will sell lots of them and profit, but I am saying that the apple watch is definitely a clumsy ineligant kludge.

 

[dannyyankou]

Six links for $49 is a decent price. But people with large wrists should be given extra links for free at the Apple Store.

 

[Benjamin Frost]

This is welcome news indeed.

Those good folks with the chubby wrists need to track their fitness the most, so it is good to see Apple accommodating the most needy.

I look forward to hearing the first success story on these forums of someone who has gone from 500 lb to a svelte 300 lb courtesy of the Apple Watch. Thinner than Thin.

 

[poppe]

My metal link band is already stretching out it seems. I don't really understand how that would work but I've had to drop a link twice now because of it becoming loose fitting. I'm not losing weight, especially not in my wrists.

 

[ProjectManager101]

It should be an accessory for free or probably $5 or $10 at the most.

 

[cmChimera]

No Space black?

 

[venom600]

Use your own band.

Although, this may sound bad, but if you need a strap larger than 215mm, should you really be wearing a 38/42mm watch like that? I'm using the smaller of the 2 sports bands, and the 42mm looks small on my wrist, let alone if my wrist was 215mm :/

Which is why I think they should have made a 46mm watch as well. Most everyone I know, including women, chose the 42, and many wanted something larger.

 

[Recognition]

If you bought enough links I wonder if you could make a belt?!
That would be the ultimate accessory!

 

[alireza76]

on the other hand Modern Buckle bands are finally shipping!

http://www.apple.com/shop/product/MJY82/38mm-black-modern-buckle-medium

 

[Brian Y]

Which is why I think they should have made a 46mm watch as well. Most everyone I know, including women, chose the 42, and many wanted something larger.

That would've been good. I mean I'm no stick insect, but I'm not chubby either - I'm built like a fairly average 20-something guy, and the 42mm is verging on the small side.

 

[RoastingPig]

my bear claw hands can finally fit...but the iwatch is dumb so whatever haha

 

[Mac Fly (film)]

I'm not saying the watch is a flop, I'm sure Apple will sell lots of them and profit, but I am saying that the apple watch is definitely a clumsy ineligant kludge.

Specifically why.

 

[saintforlife]

The Apple Watch and it's accessories are a joke. Amongst the worst products to have come out of Cupertino in recent times.

 

[macduke]

Larger bands? These larger people could also use a larger watch. Here come the Apple Watch Plus rumors!

 

[Rogifan]

Which is why I think they should have made a 46mm watch as well. Most everyone I know, including women, chose the 42, and many wanted something larger.

Well I'm a woman with smaller wrists. I didn't want 42 and certainly wouldn't want anything even largerthan that. I'm glad Apple is one of the few actually catering to women (or men) with small wrists.