Every Apple Watch band Apple released. Ever.

[mikedis]

Here is my "Useless paper removal tool" 🙂

I’ve only ever had this happen once, and it wasn’t really that big of a deal. I just gently deformed the box a bit so the edges bowed outwards, then I vigorously tapped the box until it slowly fell out.

 

[BreatheNow]

I’ve only ever had this happen once, and it wasn’t really that big of a deal. I just gently deformed the box a bit so the edges bowed outwards, then I vigorously tapped the box until it slowly fell out.

It would break my OCD heart just to think of putting a wrinkle on a box 😅

 

[kcmo]

3 generations of sport band. G1 is brightest, G2 is darkest and doesn’t have a Product Red badge despite being product red. G3 is marked 44mm while the other two are 42mm, so it’s easy to tell the different generations apart.

Internal codenames for Product Red G2 are Dragon Red & Red Velvet. Despite the difference in names, these are all the same color.

edit: Found an old comparison pic.
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Left to right: G1, Pink, G2, G3

Interesting! Thx! So then G2 and G3 are the same shade?

 

[techno-Zen]

Here is my "Useless paper removal tool" 🙂

haha. this happened to me. I said "Ahh, i'll deal with this when I sell this band"

 

[CodeRaven]

I’ve only ever had this happen once, and it wasn’t really that big of a deal. I just gently deformed the box a bit so the edges bowed outwards, then I vigorously tapped the box until it slowly fell out.

Like I said before, I just shook the box and tapped on the end, and mine came out. Is yours really that wedged in there?

 

[MostlyARMless]

To extract this paper, I use a long metal rod with a hook on the end. Works perfect🙂

I had 3D printed out a long “grabby” tool a while back to deal with these. But I would think any metal/wooden rod or dowel with a hook at the end should do the trick. I really do hate that paper piece... First thing I do when I unbox a new one is place that to the side.

Here is my "Useless paper removal tool" 🙂

I’ve only ever had this happen once, and it wasn’t really that big of a deal. I just gently deformed the box a bit so the edges bowed outwards, then I vigorously tapped the box until it slowly fell out.

I knew I wouldn't be alone in this... Looks like a hook maybe the answer, although I like the tape-wrapped bread knife.

Shaking has worked sometimes, but both these sellers have really jammed 'em in trying to close the boxes before shipping.

 

[kcmo]

3 generations of sport band. G1 is brightest, G2 is darkest and doesn’t have a Product Red badge despite being product red. G3 is marked 44mm while the other two are 42mm, so it’s easy to tell the different generations apart.

Internal codenames for Product Red G2 are Dragon Red & Red Velvet. Despite the difference in names, these are all the same color.

edit: Found an old comparison pic.
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Left to right: G1, Pink, G2, G3

Ok I’ve located a 38mm red sport band on eBay, brand new.....but how do I know if it’s G1?

 

[MostlyARMless]

Ok I’ve located a 38mm red sport band on eBay, brand new.....but how do I know if it’s G1?

Either ask for the code on the back (G1 38mm starts MLD82) OR check the front of the box. If it says '316L Stainless Steel Pin' on the front of the box under 'Red' it's G1, if it just says 'Stainless Steel Pin', it's G2.

If it's not boxed, G1 says (Product)RED on the pin strap, G2 doesn't.

If it's in a new-style textless box, it's G3

Edit - looks like the 316L is a red herring and I just got lucky!

 

[DanceNation]

Ok I’ve located a 38mm red sport band on eBay, brand new.....but how do I know if it’s G1?

The first generation has 38mm markings, (product)red on a piece with a pin and model number MLD82AM/A (ZM/A, FE/A) on the box

 

[kcmo]

Either ask for the code on the back (G1 38mm starts MLD82) OR check the front of the box. If it says '316L Stainless Steel Pin' on the front of the box under 'Red' it's G1, if it just says 'Stainless Steel Pin', it's G2.

If it's not boxed, G1 says (Product)RED on the pin strap, G2 doesn't.

If it's in a new-style textless box, it's G3

Damn you’re good! Thank you. Looks like G1!

 

[Marcus Gomez]

Hello I am starting on my band collection. I just got blue band in from a Poshmark order I just wanted to see what y’all would consider this blue to be since it had no other description blue. Thanks

 

[BreatheNow]

Just for the records 📦🙂 Packaging of the Nike Pure Platinum/Black SB....
I don't know why I am so obsessed with Apple retail boxes😅

 

[DanceNation]

Hello I am starting on my band collection. I just got blue band in from a Poshmark order I just wanted to see what y’all would consider this blue to be since it had no other description blue. Thanks View attachment 933585

This blue band looks like denim blue.

 

[BreatheNow]

https://merc.li/qr6tz6vNb
$17 shipped for 44mm Lavender Gray SB

 

[athousandbands]

etain double tour (new with condom!) I got for $200 on Posh...sadly of course I’m too big but had this one sent here and not to mom as I’m gonna wait a year to gift it so I finally got to see what it looks like on my hairy wrist (with perfectly matched edition California face) and I’m sad to be so thicc

 

[mikedis]

etain double tour (new with condom!) I got for $200 on Posh...sadly of course I’m too big but had this one sent here and not to mom as I’m gonna wait a year to gift it so I finally got to see what it looks like on my hairy wrist (with perfectly matched edition California face) and I’m sad to be so thicc
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Looks great! Sorry you can’t wear it. 🙁

 

[TotalMacMove]

Got a couple bands in today and decided to take some comparison shots..

From left to right:
Black gen 1, coastal gray, pebble, light gray (titanium), fog, white.

and canary yellow (left) versus lemonade (right)

 

[mikedis]

Got a couple bands in today and decided to take some comparison shots..

From left to right:
Black gen 1, coastal gray, pebble, light gray (titanium), fog, white.
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and canary yellow (left) versus lemonade (right)
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Very nice!

 

[Pitch]

Woven nylon of the morning: toasted coffee/caramel:

Sport band of the day: baked Alaskan blue:

 

[mikedis]

Woven nylon of the morning: toasted coffee/caramel:
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Sport band of the day: baked Alaskan blue:
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Apple needs to release some pool themed colors for ya.

 

[toxtrepla]

Had some time to take some shots of the Blues since I had a few requests after orange. Once I get in my last batch of bands I’ll take some of the ”50 shades of grey” spectrum of muted bliss.

Only one missing from the picture is Midnight Blue Gen 2 which is identical to Gen 1. Didn’t want to skew my symmetry... By far the most accurate picture overall is the last shot.

Indirect Sunlight Indoors

Indirect Sunlight Outdoors

Outdoors (Most accurate color balance)

 

[jwlbel]

Had some time to take some shots of the Blues since I had a few requests after orange. Once I get in my last batch of bands I’ll take some of the ”50 shades of grey” spectrum of muted bliss.

Only one missing from the picture is Midnight Blue Gen 2 which is identical to Gen 1. Didn’t want to skew my symmetry... By far the most accurate picture overall is the last shot.

Indirect Sunlight Indoors

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Indirect Sunlight Outdoors

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Outdoors (Most accurate color balance)

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Awesome photo!!!!

Can you do me a favor and repost the oranges? I can't find it. I will bookmark it this time. I promise 🙂 That is the problem with this tread being so large. So hard to search for specific photos.

 

[toxtrepla]

Awesome photo!!!!

Can you do me a favor and repost the oranges? I can't find it. I will bookmark it this time. I promise 🙂 That is the problem with this tread being so large. So hard to search for specific photos.

Had a few requests to take pictures of all the orange/close to oranges. here are a few ranging from direct sunlight, to indirect sunlight, to natural lighting.

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There you go!

 

[mikedis]

There you go!

So how many are you away from having all the sport bands too?

 

[Fhotofaerie]

Had some time to take some shots of the Blues since I had a few requests after orange. Once I get in my last batch of bands I’ll take some of the ”50 shades of grey” spectrum of muted bliss.

Only one missing from the picture is Midnight Blue Gen 2 which is identical to Gen 1. Didn’t want to skew my symmetry... By far the most accurate picture overall is the last shot.

Indirect Sunlight Indoors

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Indirect Sunlight Outdoors

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Outdoors (Most accurate color balance)

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I definitely want gen 2 blue!