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Every Apple Watch band Apple released. Ever.
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Waiting patiently for mine to be delivered today. Is that the solo or the sport band version?
Today - Black / Volt. One of the original Nikes, and still a favourite, even if has lost some of its “black with a big popping accent” lustre to Lime Blast.
Solo Loop. Sorry, was going to specify it but I figured it was clear in the second pic.
Do we pronounce the ceramic dead if they don’t revive it next year? Or do we wait for redesign+1yr? Red and Blue Aluminum feel like when they sharply pivoted from the Gold Edition to Gold Aluminum in 2015...Man I wish Apple released a Gray Ceramic series 6
My Olive Flak sport loop arrived today, from the Best Buy sale.
My Olive Flak sport loop arrived today, from the Best Buy sale.
I thought you already had it yesterday from your post in the show off thread?
I thought you already had it yesterday from your post in the show off thread?
Yes!! I need you to keep track of my calendar - I have no idea what day it is
I should have noticed the lack of a pin! What’s your opinion on the solo loop compared to the sport loop? I’ve been curious about the solo loop after hearing they are so comfortable. I’m just having a hard time believing silicone will hold up better than the fluoroelastomer of the sport bands. How have you liked yours?
They’re comfortable, of course, they hang just off the wrist, so light too.
The colors seem deeper, as well, and the UV coating has a shimmer. I bought an extremely used Deep Navy on Mercari and it definitely has the coating worn off half the band and looks just as bad as the shiniest sport band color, but I will need to start working out during the day again or wait until it’s warm at night to really sweat one of the solo loops myself. So far the black one I use every night looks great.
But most importantly they’re all the same softness. I’m guessing it’s not like the sport bands where the ingredients are all different based on the color. They all just feel soft and amazing whereas it seems a few of the fall20 sport bands have a hardness out of the box still (plum, pred4, maybe cyprus).
If you have AirPods Pro it’s almost like those eartips, not quite as sticky though, I guess because of the UV coat.
There’s definitely moments where I look at my inner wrist and the lack of pin feels dumb, but I think it’s worth not having that part also sticking to the wrist and mismatching non-silver watches.
I don’t like wearing my sport loops loose so these solve that problem where the sport loops still get a little itchy from staying in place so firmly.
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Plum sport loop. Hadn't worn a sport loop in a while...
My sport loop grouping has grown!
Khaki, Alaskan blue, Surf blue, Charcoal, and Midnight Blue
Khaki, Alaskan blue, Surf blue, Charcoal, and Midnight Blue
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Obligatory “Plum is beautiful” post! My Plum sport band didn’t arrive until late last night (that poor UPS guy must have had a long day). So I am just now getting to try it on. It’s a dark rainy morning here in Austin and I am having to settle for it in indoor lighting right now. But it is definitely a keeper (even if I am late to the party haha)! The color is a bit more purple than I was expecting. Pictures don’t quite do it justice, as they make the band look more maroon.
I do agree with whomever made the observation about this color being stiff. This is certainly the stiffest, least supple sport band I have owned since the Midnight Blue I got with my S2 (and possibly ever since I don’t have that band to compare to any longer). It’s not terrible but it does have me seriously considering giving the solo loop a try. Definitely want to own some version of this color!
Thanks as always for such a thoughtful post. Yeah the fact that it is possible to get a solo loop so visibly used within 3 months or less definitely gives me pause. I was watching a “1 month later” video on YouTube yesterday and the guy’s band already looked not great. Seemed like it was his only band and he wore it to the gym regularly. But, that still doesn’t bode well for how it will look after a year (or even 6 months). I am still intrigued and may still give one a try. They sound quite comfortable and the lack of mismatched hardware is a nice plus too (though this bothers me less on the sport bands since the pin is so small).
How has the band done as far as collecting lint goes? That has always been a gripe of mine with silicone phone cases. The traditional sport bands are champs in that department.
I do agree with whomever made the observation about this color being stiff. This is certainly the stiffest, least supple sport band I have owned since the Midnight Blue I got with my S2 (and possibly ever since I don’t have that band to compare to any longer). It’s not terrible but it does have me seriously considering giving the solo loop a try. Definitely want to own some version of this color!
Thanks as always for such a thoughtful post. Yeah the fact that it is possible to get a solo loop so visibly used within 3 months or less definitely gives me pause. I was watching a “1 month later” video on YouTube yesterday and the guy’s band already looked not great. Seemed like it was his only band and he wore it to the gym regularly. But, that still doesn’t bode well for how it will look after a year (or even 6 months). I am still intrigued and may still give one a try. They sound quite comfortable and the lack of mismatched hardware is a nice plus too (though this bothers me less on the sport bands since the pin is so small).
How has the band done as far as collecting lint goes? That has always been a gripe of mine with silicone phone cases. The traditional sport bands are champs in that department.
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First time seeing the Braided solo loop live.
(We don’t have Apple Store in Czech Republic)
I thought it would be much softer material.
(We don’t have Apple Store in Czech Republic)
I thought it would be much softer material.
Now i am waiting for the plum braided solo loop 😊
They don’t really collect lint but that worn down Deep Navy was collecting more than my new ones, especially as I was trying to deep clean and then wipe down with a cloth.
Yesterday my Plum was collecting a little bit but I was also wearing a brand new hoodie that I feel was giving off a lot of lint? It’s def worth the trade-off to just get every band feeling soft to the touch.
Also, folks, where is @mikedop
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I need to work on my neutrals. I have quite a few colors, but my whites and grays and beiges are lacking.
Right? I was expecting a softer nylon when I tried them on at the store, but no they’re pretty stiff. I still like them, but with the gap and sizing I still don’t think I would pay more than mikedop pricing for one.
Ive been doing other things outside of the forums lately, so hadn’t had much time to spam posts like I usually do. Also haven’t been picking up anything worth sharing lately, so I’ve been lacking in photos. Might post some obligatory catch up shots later.
Me too. I would have purchased that instead of the blueMan I wish Apple released a Gray Ceramic series 6
So, I randomly bid on a 2109 pride band nylon sport loop on eBay a week ago, $5.00 has all the appropriate labels and things and I was checking the tracking information of another band I ordered and found that I had won that band too... less than $10 with the shipping... score!
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Bandbreite: Band of the Year (2020)
For our next curated collection, we're looking for the 'Band of the Year' and we would love to know your favorite band (and color) released in 2020.
Vote here: https://forms.gle/9VPthNAobLpuVLfC9 (Google Forms)
If you need some help to remember which bands Apple released in the last 12 months and which one to choose from, please download and take a look at the chart (PDF) we prepared for you. The new curated collection now live in the Bandbreite app might be helpful to look at as well.
https://bandbreite.watch/2020
Thanks for participating in advance! We will publish the results here, on Twitter and Instagram, and in a curated collection in the Bandbreite app before or on December, 31st 2020. (The poll ends after Monday, December 28th.)
Exciting!
For our next curated collection, we're looking for the 'Band of the Year' and we would love to know your favorite band (and color) released in 2020.
Vote here: https://forms.gle/9VPthNAobLpuVLfC9 (Google Forms)
If you need some help to remember which bands Apple released in the last 12 months and which one to choose from, please download and take a look at the chart (PDF) we prepared for you. The new curated collection now live in the Bandbreite app might be helpful to look at as well.
https://bandbreite.watch/2020
Thanks for participating in advance! We will publish the results here, on Twitter and Instagram, and in a curated collection in the Bandbreite app before or on December, 31st 2020. (The poll ends after Monday, December 28th.)
Exciting!
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Amazing idea.
And I especially like the design of black box with band of the year. Looks sooo good
P.s. the trio-circle pattern on the front of the box on my (actually P3-capable) screen I mentioned only when opened the image full screen... probably these details are too fine 😅