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Every Apple Watch band Apple released. Ever.
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Weirdly, missing one doesn’t bug me as much as when my summer series shots had huge gaps. And I’ll be grabbing Stone1 my next Charger bundle.The second instalment of the series titled "All but one of the Sport Bands Apple made. Ever"
Seriously though, those shots are good, but doesn't it just grind your gears not have one more band to complete the set?
Also worth noting I couldn't recreate that shot even though I have Stone 1. I say I'm complete, but I should probably say "retail complete" as I don't (yet) have any Edition bands for Watches I don't have. I say "yet" as I really don't see ever buying SBTi, and even natural Ti is only a possibility. I'd like to finish out my ceramics collection though, rather than buy Cloud.
Was there a difference between the S3 white and S5 Edition bands beyond 38/42 versus 40/44 sizing?
I don’t have Soft White/Pebble from the old Ceramic, just the Vanilla. I’d say 50/50 they’re the same, as I’m pretty sure Soft White from my bf’s S3 box is different than the one that shipped with the S5 Edition. The concrete for the old gold aluminum might not match the regular concrete, but maybe that’s just age.
Those three bands in a row with Gray in the name are all different and yes, Gray/Black is Ceramic Edition and much nicer than regular Gray, as is Dark Gray Ti. I really don’t know how to describe Dark Gray’s relationship to Gray, along the saturation/brightness dimensions. But it’s definitely more interesting than Gray.
Light Gray feels nicer, but look, here in the sun, it really gets close to its buddies, this is straight from camera:
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Thanks for that.
I have a mental block on what came with which white ceramic now... S2 was Cloud, S5 was Soft White, but where do Soft White / Pebble and Vanilla fit in?
I haven’t compared my Gray / Black Edition with my Gray - I must do that. Might be worth trying to get a new one from Apple as the Edition band has been worn every day the Watch had by the look of it.
Above, Light Gray make even Concrete show a hint of brown. I guess I need the two Ti Edition bands then. Time to talk to Chargie...
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SW/P was S3. Vanilla is just an internal name for soft white IIRC, much like how we've seen that "Red Velvet Sport Band" on the demo box, and how Flat Silver is like "Silver/White" or something.
Vanilla is the name I picked up from Bandbreite (which is copied from Apple) has to differentiate the underside as being not a second color like the other ceramic sport bands, especially the one with Pebble inside, as I understand it.
Thanks, really helps me ! Peach definively goes in my wishlist 😃
Yes, everything. Ceramic is a poor choice to match most bands with.
That’s what I tell myself anyway. Makes not owning one just that little bit easier...
I think I won't ever own a ceramic watch, but I gotta tell you, I agree with the team "stainless steel lugs don't look **THAT** great with other material/colour watches", but they still looks awesome on ceramic (I think they look better with silver SS thou).
As for sport bands/nike sport bands/solo loops, they all look spectacular. Really, all of them.
Agreed with stainless lugs.
Just a shame Nike bands are my favourite 🙈😅
The Black/Grey for my Grey Ceramic was also well used. Luckily, I already had a brand new one I picked up from eBay for £21. They are still available here:
Apple Watch Strap 42mm / 44mm / 45mm Grey & Black Sport Band 3D501ZM/A PLAIN BOX | eBay UK
Although this strap is designed for the 42mm Series 1-3 Apple Watches, it will also fit the newer 44mm / 45mm Series 4 & later watches as well. The item is still genuine Apple though. The box may be very slightly tatty (minor dings on the corners etc from storage), but this will not affect the...
www.ebay.co.uk
I had no joy getting the equivalent White/Pebble from Apple, or anywhere else for that matter - frustratingly, my White S3 was missing the S/M piece.
That’s a very very good price!The Black/Grey for my Grey Ceramic was also well used. Luckily, I already had a brand new one I picked up from eBay for £21. They are still available here:
Apple Watch Strap 42mm / 44mm / 45mm Grey & Black Sport Band 3D501ZM/A PLAIN BOX | eBay UK
Although this strap is designed for the 42mm Series 1-3 Apple Watches, it will also fit the newer 44mm / 45mm Series 4 & later watches as well. The item is still genuine Apple though. The box may be very slightly tatty (minor dings on the corners etc from storage), but this will not affect the...www.ebay.co.uk
Artificial lights only (storm outside. It has been going on like this for days).
Blue Jay MB.
Blue Jay MB.
I want one!The Black/Grey for my Grey Ceramic was also well used. Luckily, I already had a brand new one I picked up from eBay for £21. They are still available here:
Apple Watch Strap 42mm / 44mm / 45mm Grey & Black Sport Band 3D501ZM/A PLAIN BOX | eBay UK
Although this strap is designed for the 42mm Series 1-3 Apple Watches, it will also fit the newer 44mm / 45mm Series 4 & later watches as well. The item is still genuine Apple though. The box may be very slightly tatty (minor dings on the corners etc from storage), but this will not affect the...www.ebay.co.uk
I had no joy getting the equivalent White/Pebble from Apple, or anywhere else for that matter - frustratingly, my White S3 was missing the S/M piece.
And so as from today I am the proud owner of a Series 5 Space Gray Titanium Apple Watch. It’s in pristine condition, the included watch edition sport band was never used and even still has the plastic tag around the pin. The Saddle Brown leather loop was only worn once or twice, because the previous owner had bought a sport loop shortly after and always used that band. 😁
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Just bought a apparently only worn a few times Khaki band. Hopefully it has no shine.
Haven’t considered that, but I do actually already own one I purchased quite recently via eBay.
Coastal Gray is nice. I find it to pull a smokey purple undertone is some (mostly darker) lighting conditions. I just pulled it out of my band drawer, it being right next to khaki and thought wait it this lavendar gray? Oh no, it’s too dark for that. Doesn’t capture on camera.
Quick shot khaki:
I’m sorry but khaki on gold is an ALL TIME FAVE:
Quick shot Coastal Gray:
Jel of coastal gray. Khaki looks good, is it a band that shows shine. With the one coming I hope not. Is there anyway to remove shine with a magic eraser or something?
I have lavender grey on now actually
You and me both, my friend. It a conversation I have with myself every day while checking my saved listings on eBay to see if any of the Ceramic versions are still available.
What was original retail $ on the S5 ceramic models?
I can’t pick a favorite watch case between the two. The gold has so much depth and reflectivity, I really absorbs into the band you’re wearing and becomes one. The ceramic blends into certain bands (whitish brightish ones) and with many others just stands right out with its unforgiving stark white color. It just looks so solid and so COOL.