Every Apple Watch band Apple released. Ever.

[MacDevil7334]

With regard to the March event I am getting anxious as to which bands/sport/solo loops are going to be discontinued as I still have a few of the braided/solo loops I want to get 😬

Historically everything from Fall and Winter gets discontinued when the Spring colors launch (with the exception of mainstay colors like Black). Last year was different though, with Apple keeping the Fall 2019 colors around for the whole year. There has been some speculation that may have been because Apple had tons of retail stock they couldn’t sell due to the COVID shutdowns and so they kept the Fall colors around online to clear out inventory. But, nobody really knows for sure.

In the past, Winter and Summer releases have been small (around 3-6 new bands) and are usually an addition to the previous season’s lineup. The Fall and Spring releases tend to be much larger and usually completely replace the bands that had been available the day before.

 

[jlyaamu]

I was skeptical about its security but I haven’t had any issues. I do hope the black leather gets darker over time. SBSS Series 5.

 

[tuanlouis]

TIL Apple is replacing the Edition Watch exclusive bands (Titanium / Hermes / Ceramic) at $49. Same price as regular bands.

Just requested an Orange Hermes sport band ;-)

 

[athousandbands]

Historically everything from Fall and Winter gets discontinued when the Spring colors launch (with the exception of mainstay colors like Black). Last year was different though, with Apple keeping the Fall 2019 colors around for the whole year. There has been some speculation that may have been because Apple had tons of retail stock they couldn’t sell due to the COVID shutdowns and so they kept the Fall colors around online to clear out inventory. But, nobody really knows for sure.

In the past, Winter and Summer releases have been small (around 3-6 new bands) and are usually an addition to the previous season’s lineup. The Fall and Spring releases tend to be much larger and usually completely replace the bands that had been available the day before.

Yeah the covid thing would require them to have a ton of the fall bands still in the stores’ back rooms in February. I know they keep random old bands “if you ask nicely” but this seems more like an intentional shift for better user experience and customer sat.

I mean they always kept the little circles for the old color options on the online store even long after they were discontinued, so it feels like an effort to make that less infuriating and weird. Also I think Apple’s inventory control and just-in-time manufacturing is a little tighter than this.

Also maybe the limited “gotta get it now” fashion strategy left when Angela did?

 

[techno-Zen]

TIL Apple is replacing the Edition Watch exclusive bands (Titanium / Hermes / Ceramic) at $49. Same price as regular bands.

Just requested an Orange Hermes sport band ;-)

I take it you own a Hermes watch already?

 

[athousandbands]

Barely Rose/Pearl Pink nike sport band

 

[geekiemac]

Sky Blue.

 

[harrywatson]

Historically everything from Fall and Winter gets discontinued when the Spring colors launch (with the exception of mainstay colors like Black). Last year was different though, with Apple keeping the Fall 2019 colors around for the whole year. There has been some speculation that may have been because Apple had tons of retail stock they couldn’t sell due to the COVID shutdowns and so they kept the Fall colors around online to clear out inventory. But, nobody really knows for sure.

In the past, Winter and Summer releases have been small (around 3-6 new bands) and are usually an addition to the previous season’s lineup. The Fall and Spring releases tend to be much larger and usually completely replace the bands that had been available the day before.

Does this also include the product reds? I want the sport loop but am holding off till bonus time.

 

[MacDevil7334]

Yeah the covid thing would require them to have a ton of the fall bands still in the stores’ back rooms in February. I know they keep random old bands “if you ask nicely” but this seems more like an intentional shift for better user experience and customer sat.

I mean they always kept the little circles for the old color options on the online store even long after they were discontinued, so it feels like an effort to make that less infuriating and weird. Also I think Apple’s inventory control and just-in-time manufacturing is a little tighter than this.

Also maybe the limited “gotta get it now” fashion strategy left when Angela did?

Definitely a valid explanation as well. I suspect we’ll find out when new bands drop next month!

Does this also include the product reds? I want the sport loop but am holding off till bonus time.

I’m pretty sure product reds are year-round but am not 100%. I would bet the sport band will stick around since Apple is also selling a red watch this year.

 

[iamMacPerson]

Ah. I wouldn’t say it’s close. Much cooler and a lighter/frostier shade but if you don’t want to shell out $100+ I would say go for it.

Watch Band Buddies - Similar & Complementary bands

Peach v. Vitamin C v. Kumquat v. Papaya v. Hermès Orange

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Vitamin C looks pretty close. I think most wouldn't blink twice at the difference. I bought it myself from Amazon. Awaiting delivery. I really want orange but I don't wanna pay eBay prices for an Hermes band.

 

[kryptticAZ]

Vitamin C looks pretty close. I think most wouldn't blink twice at the difference. I bought it myself from Amazon. Awaiting delivery. I really want orange but I don't wanna pay eBay prices for an Hermes band.

No, they're actually very different. I just went through this myself.

 

[iamMacPerson]

No, they're actually very different. I just went through this myself.

If I believe it hard enough it’ll be true. If I believe it hard enough it’ll be true. If I believe it hard enough it’ll be true.

 

[kryptticAZ]

If I believe it hard enough it’ll be true. If I believe it hard enough it’ll be true. If I believe it hard enough it’ll be true.

LOL. Don't get me wrong. Vitamin C (or its close cousins Kumquat and Papaya) are GREAT colors. Just don't expect them to be the same as the Hermes Orange.

 

[magicschoolbus]

AW S6 SB Hermes & Sunset LL

Man I have been trying to find the sunset leather loop for so long, I am so bummed I missed this release.. had my eye on it and when I could finally afford it (I was in between jobs and a massive move for job relocation) it was gone.. have not been able to find it since.

 

[MacDevil7334]

Man I have been trying to find the sunset leather loop for so long, I am so bummed I missed this release.. had my eye on it and when I could finally afford it (I was in between jobs and a massive move for job relocation) it was gone.. have not been able to find it since.

Chargerstore has a medium in a sealed box for retail right now. Also has a large for $10 less.

Original Apple Watch Leather Loop 42mm 44MM 45MM 46MM 49MM Band Medium Sunset M | eBay

Fits 44mm/45MM/46MM/49MM Apple watch. Also fits Old 42mm (Apple watch Series 0 to 3). For 1set of Apple leather loop (Sunset), which was released in Spring/2019. Photo#5 is for color comparison purpose only.

www.ebay.com

 

[tuanlouis]

I take it you own a Hermes watch already?

I told them the serial of my friend's lol

 

[thatappleguytoday]

TIL Apple is replacing the Edition Watch exclusive bands (Titanium / Hermes / Ceramic) at $49. Same price as regular bands.

Just requested an Orange Hermes sport band ;-)

What link did you use?

 

[kryptticAZ]

Chargerstore has a medium in a sealed box for retail right now. Also has a large for $10 less.

Original Apple Watch Leather Loop 42mm 44MM 45MM 46MM 49MM Band Medium Sunset M | eBay

Fits 44mm/45MM/46MM/49MM Apple watch. Also fits Old 42mm (Apple watch Series 0 to 3). For 1set of Apple leather loop (Sunset), which was released in Spring/2019. Photo#5 is for color comparison purpose only.

www.ebay.com

I think retail price on these was $149 at release, so this isn't a bad price.

 

[tuanlouis]

What link did you use?

You'll have to chat with support to request a band replacement for hermes. Then provide them with device ownership info such as serial, the iphone which the watch connects to. Then the support guy will create a support payment request to your email. You pay it and that's it. Quite smooth and simple.

 

[athousandbands]

You'll have to chat with support to request a band replacement for hermes. Then provide them with device ownership info such as serial, the iphone which the watch connects to. Then the support guy will create a support payment request to your email. You pay it and that's it. Quite smooth and simple.

Technically it’s gonna suck if they close or narrow the loophole but at the same I would be weirdly proud of us. It’s weird it took this long to figure it out after we established the process for the non-Hermes edition watches back in the summer or whenever.

 

[Marcel55]

Technically it’s gonna suck if they close or narrow the loophole but at the same I would be weirdly proud of us. It’s weird it took this long to figure it out after we established the process for the non-Hermes edition watches back in the summer or whenever.

Mhhh. But i got no Hermes Watch.

 

[athousandbands]

Mhhh. But i got no Hermes Watch.

Mobile photography is something these days. People post some real sharp photos of their listings and it makes for easier shopping. It’s quite nice when they include the box. 😙

 

[marion.nikol]

The S6 Gold SS with the Pink Citrus band. It is aaaalmost identical to the pink AirPods Max case. It's frustrating that it's not exactly the same as the case. In person though they look even more similar than the photo. I have the same iPhone case as well, but I used the iPhone to take the picture...

 

[hexagenia]

The S6 Gold SS with the Pink Citrus band. It is aaaalmost identical to the pink AirPods Max case. It's frustrating that it's not exactly the same as the case. In person though they look even more similar than the photo. I have the same iPhone case as well, but I used the iPhone to take the picture...

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Great color combo. Had no idea that the band was so close in color to the AirPods Max. Based on these pictures, reconsidering Pink Citrus. So much for a band free Lent! Thanks for sharing.

 

[uller6]

The S6 Gold SS with the Pink Citrus band. It is aaaalmost identical to the pink AirPods Max case. It's frustrating that it's not exactly the same as the case. In person though they look even more similar than the photo. I have the same iPhone case as well, but I used the iPhone to take the picture...

I also went crazy for pink citrus: iPhone case, watch band, and iPad case. It's so hot.