Apple leather classic buckle worth?

[xDKP]

I blame you for this. You didn’t intervene and today I bought the light blue Nike band and the pollen sport band. 😉

My shelf of bands is becoming a bit crowded.

Ha ha sorry man!

Let's get some pictures of the blue Nike - bright or dark blue?

 

[csurfr]

Ha ha sorry man!

Let's get some pictures of the blue Nike - bright or dark blue?

I ordered the light blue (orbit). Arrives tomorrow, with Pollen on Thursday.

 

[pcall1128]

I ordered the light blue (orbit). Arrives tomorrow, with Pollen on Thursday.

That pollen looks sharp. I'm looking to pick that color up too.

 

[mhoutman]

I love the CB and have them in saddle brown, black, red and midnight blue. Yet mine all are all 3rd generation design which I prefer over the latest design. IMHO its buckle is too bulky 🙂

nice read on older designs: https://superphen.co/2016/10/02/comparing-the-three-generations-of-apples-classic-buckle-watch-band/

 

[Eddie3345]

i just wish the classic buckle came in space grey adapters. I'd have every color! now i just need to get rid of my saddle classic band UGH

 

[Cogsworth]

These damn bands are addictive. Just this week I've added the Nike Obsidian and I'm picking up a Sapphire Leather CB on Tuesday.

 

[csurfr]

These damn bands are addictive. Just this week I've added the Nike Obsidian and I'm picking up a Sapphire Leather CB on Tuesday.

I'm happy with my Sapphire. I really want to grab that Sunflower one as well.

 

[mackie8]

i tried the classic buckle saddle brown in the apple in the store... omg im sold...
i liked it a lot..... how does it holds up after yrs of usage?

 

[mhoutman]

i tried the classic buckle saddle brown in the apple in the store... omg im sold...
i liked it a lot..... how does it holds up after yrs of usage?

Depending on use it is getting darker (patina) Not as quick and much as the iPhone cases in the same color saddle brown.

You might like to know that the current version is already revision 4. Check this page to see the difference between rev 1-3 which have all a smaller buckle (which I personally prefer) https://superphen.co/2016/10/02/comparing-the-three-generations-of-apples-classic-buckle-watch-band/ 🙂

 

[mackie8]

Why u prefer the smaller buckle?

 

[mhoutman]

Why u prefer the smaller buckle?

Just a matter of taste....I also don't like the Moderne Buckle. Too big for my taste

 

[mackie8]

Which one is more comfy leather loop or the classic buckle?

 

[Apple_Robert]

Which one is more comfy leather loop or the classic buckle?

Leather loop.

 

[mhoutman]

Which one is more comfy leather loop or the classic buckle?

very much in par. I have Apple Classic Buckle bands rev 3 and Apple Leather Loops to compare so no knock offs. This is very personal but for me after breaking in, the Classic buckle feels a tad less stiff. (as it I missing the segments)...but for example my Nike Pure Platinum Sport Loop I the most comfy strap ever...

But if somebody says the Leather Loop is more comfy I can cope with that too 🙂

 

[the future]

Why u prefer the smaller buckle?

Just to give a different perspective, I like the current 4th generation Classic Buckle bands more than the earlier versions. There’s a very nice symmetry now between the shape of the front (watchface) and back (buckle) and the leather itself is softer.

In general, the Classic Buckle bands are just awesome and IMO the best way to give the AW a more classy/formal look. My personal favourites are Taupe, Ruby and Sapphire; close runner-ups would be Sunflower and Dark Aubergine.