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jaybar

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Hi

I just purchased the silver SS S6 Apple Watch with ML. I have had a SS AW since 2019, but all have been DLC coated and dark. This is my first silver watch and I love the lighter finish. Which of the current bands go with the silver SS watch?
 
In my opinion, almost everyone of them. The silver stainless steel Apple Watch is very neutral.
 
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Quite all of the bands. With my previous silver aluminium I liked to use milanese loop and a knockoff link bracelet. At the same time I think that ever leather band with silver connectors could look great!
 
As others have said, silver SS is the most versatile version of the Apple Watch and pairs well with just about any band.

Here are a few currently available bands that I think go especially well with the SS. Remember though, style is subjective so my taste may not be your taste. I tend to like darker colors for some contrast with the SS.
  • Sport band or Solo Loop in Plum, Cyprus Green, Deep Navy, or Black
  • Sport loop in Plum, Deep Navy, Charcoal
  • Braided Solo Loop in any color (Charcoal, Inverness Green, and Atlantic Blue would be my top picks)
  • Any of the current leather loops or leather links
A quick heads up: we are almost at the end of the season for the current band colors. If there is a color in the list above you especially like, it’s probably best to buy it soon. Apple is expected to announce spring colors later this month and these colors may not be available after that.

If you want to venture onto eBay, there are some discontinued bands that are also great options:
  • Midnight Blue sport band (can easily be found new for ~$20 - I actually like this color better than the current Deep Navy)
  • Any Classic Buckle leather bands. The silver lugs and buckle really elevate the look of the watch compared to the current leather loop and leather link IMHO. Black, Saddle Brown, and Midnight Blue are my favorite colors here
  • Some of the old Woven Nylon bands pair nicely.
As you can see, silver SS gives you lots and lots of options!
 
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as others have said, pretty much all of them

also look at other retailers, there a ton of third party bands that are under $25, I've got a Milanese loop that's great for the few times a year I need to dress up,
 
. . . A quick heads up: we are almost at the end of the season for the current band colors. If there is a color in the list above you especially like, it’s probably best to buy it soon. Apple is expected to announce spring colors later this month and these colors may not be available after that. . .
Great point. I use the Indigo Sport Loop with my own SS S6, and it is one of the colors no longer available (I purchased it in mid 2019). And looking at the current band selection, depending on what type of band is desired, the choices may be kind of bland. Looking forward to the new Spring colors, myself.
 
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