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Charcoal/Black braided solo loop band?

candyman

candyman

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I am one of the few individuals who pre-ordered the AW Product Red Series 7 (first time trying out a bold Apple color) and the only options for the bands were red in color (chose the braided solo loop).

I really love the look of the red watch with the black bands I have seen online, but Apple's website does not show any fabric option for black (or charcoal?) other than a Nike branded version.

Have they discontinued the most basic color from their lineup? Any other retailers that sell the authentic braided solo loops or does the Apple store itself offer additional options not found online? I am doing the store pickup on Friday.
 
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candyman said:
I am one of the few individuals who pre-ordered the AW Product Red Series 7 (first time trying out a bold Apple color) and the only options for the bands were red in color (chose the braided solo loop).

I really love the look of the red watch with the black bands I have seen online, but Apple's website does not show any fabric option for black (or charcoal?) other than a Nike branded version.

Have they discontinued the most basic color from their lineup? Any other retailers that sell the authentic braided solo loops or does the Apple store itself offer additional options not found online? I am doing the store pickup on Friday.
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I was disappointed to see it disappear from my favorites list in the Apple Store app last weekend. Guess I shouldn't of sat on the decision to buy one but I didn't think they'd discontinue charcoal as it's a color that works with everything
 
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I preordered in the first four mins, because I chose the charcoal braided loop it has significantly delayed my order. I think it’s gone.
 
I was trying to order the red watch but the only option is the red braided band, which I already have. Really don't want to pay extra for a band I already have. Wanted to switch it to the new red Sport Band because I like it more than last year's (was orange-red then.) Has anybody found a way to order the red watch with a band other than the red-braided band? Even tried Apple's watch studio, and I couldn't do it there?
 
I managed to get one yesterday at apple Edinburgh store (charcoal). You may be lucky to get one at your local store as they’re not selling them online anymore as they are discontinuing them.
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Nice! That was my idea too. I spoke to an online Apple shopping rep yesterday who told me 1 store (out of the 5 we have here in PHX, AZ) had the charcoal braided solo loop.

The particular store is about a 40 minute drive so I went last night, only to find out it was the size 40mm band, not the 44mm I need.

So, I had to head back home disappointed. I guess I’ll just have to buy a couple of the cheap knockoffs from eBay to see if I like them.

I’ve been wearing the red braided solo band that I ordered with the watch today and it has been very comfortable.
grantmo said:
I managed to get one yesterday at apple Edinburgh store (charcoal). You may be lucky to get one at your local store as they’re not selling them online anymore as they are discontinuing them.
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candyman said:
Nice! That was my idea too. I spoke to an online Apple shopping rep yesterday who told me 1 store (out of the 5 we have here in PHX, AZ) had the charcoal braided solo loop.

The particular store is about a 40 minute drive so I went last night, only to find out it was the size 40mm band, not the 44mm I need.

So, I had to head back home disappointed. I guess I’ll just have to buy a couple of the cheap knockoffs from eBay to see if I like them.

I’ve been wearing the red braided solo band that I ordered with the watch today and it has been very comfortable.
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Oh what a bummer. For want of a few more millimeters! Hope you got yourself an ice cream cone on the way home so you had something good on that long trip.

Although, in a purely coincidental way, it makes sense. You drove about 40 miles, and they had a 40. Next time, try driving a few more miles? Like four. Just four.
 
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grantmo said:
You may be lucky to get one at your local store as they’re not selling them online anymore as they are discontinuing them.
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What is prompting you to think the charcoal bands are being discontinued vs just a supply chain constraint?
 
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My AWS7 looks nice with the charcoal braided solo loop. I don't understand why Apple would discontinue that color, it's a classic. (I've had this band since it first came out.)

OP, did you try to find one on AliExpress?
 
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candyman said:
Nice! That was my idea too. I spoke to an online Apple shopping rep yesterday who told me 1 store (out of the 5 we have here in PHX, AZ) had the charcoal braided solo loop.

The particular store is about a 40 minute drive so I went last night, only to find out it was the size 40mm band, not the 44mm I need.

So, I had to head back home disappointed. I guess I’ll just have to buy a couple of the cheap knockoffs from eBay to see if I like them.

I’ve been wearing the red braided solo band that I ordered with the watch today and it has been very comfortable.
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That sucks! I'm in the Phoenix area too and when I was at the Scottsdale store they had everyone of the new braided loop colors and sizes. They said the charcoal and a couple others were discontinued
 
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That sucks! I'm in the Phoenix area too and when I was at the Scottsdale store they had everyone of the new braided loop colors and sizes. They said the charcoal and a couple others were discontinued
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Yep. Was at the San Tan location yesterday afternoon to pick up my watch (closest store to my house), and they said the same thing, but saw in their inventory system that the Fashion Square location had some in stock, but they didn’t confirm the size. I do dislike that they can’t/won’t even call another location just to check.

Then when I called an Apple rep directly he told me if it was not on their online store, it is no longer available and most likely discontinued.
 
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What is prompting you to think the charcoal bands are being discontinued vs just a supply chain constraint?
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They're not on the website anymore and difficult to get a hold of in the apple stores. They are also packaged as 44mm(last years measurements) compared with 45mm this year for the larger watch.
 
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candyman said:
I am one of the few individuals who pre-ordered the AW Product Red Series 7 (first time trying out a bold Apple color) and the only options for the bands were red in color (chose the braided solo loop).

I really love the look of the red watch with the black bands I have seen online, but Apple's website does not show any fabric option for black (or charcoal?) other than a Nike branded version.

Have they discontinued the most basic color from their lineup? Any other retailers that sell the authentic braided solo loops or does the Apple store itself offer additional options not found online? I am doing the store pickup on Friday.
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Maybe they will bring the Black Braided Solo Loop back as a special edition/cross promotion for the remake of the Night Rider movie
 
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Sucks that you cant buy the Charcoal or plain Black braided solo loops.
I really wanted to replace my black stainless steel link bracelet with a braided solo loop for everyday use. Just wanted plain black or would settle for charcoal both which are not avaiable any more it seems :(

Any chance at this years event they could make a return?
 
chriswhv6 said:
Sucks that you cant buy the Charcoal or plain Black braided solo loops.
I really wanted to replace my black stainless steel link bracelet with a braided solo loop for everyday use. Just wanted plain black or would settle for charcoal both which are not avaiable any more it seems :(

Any chance at this years event they could make a return?
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Sure hope so. Black is a color that always should be offered since it goes with just about anything.. I'd even be ok if they offered Midnight which is a greyish black..
 
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Not sure the reason. I have relized that if you like a band you should buy it or at least purchase them before the new ones are released
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The only one from the Braided Solo loop bands which i think could possibly match my Series 2 Space Black Stainless Steel is the Abyss Blue one maybe?
But honestly im not a super fan of blue based colour objects :/

Hmm not sure what to do....I know its time i do upgrade my AW as well being a S2 software support was dropped a long time ago.
Perhaps ill wait and see what happens with the new range maybe?? or that Pro model thats been rumoured??
 
chriswhv6 said:
The only one from the Braided Solo loop bands which i think could possibly match my Series 2 Space Black Stainless Steel is the Abyss Blue one maybe?
But honestly im not a super fan of blue based colour objects :/

Hmm not sure what to do....I know its time i do upgrade my AW as well being a S2 software support was dropped a long time ago.
Perhaps ill wait and see what happens with the new range maybe?? or that Pro model thats been rumoured??
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I know they're available in black from 3rd parties but I've tried a handful of them and returned them all due to different quality issues I couldn't live with
 
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