So is the Milanese Loop an everyday band, or is it more of a band for special occasions? Really what I'm asking is, would it hold up well to the rigors of everyday use?
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Is the Milanese Loop an "everyday" band?
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I think so. I've had two other watches with that band, and I wore it with everything. Looks great dressed up or down. It's what I ordered, though I'll probably get a sport band later for exercise.
Milanese loop bands in general can be worn for daily driver watches. I would assume Apple's milanese loop can at least match the ones found on $150 analog watches.
Tried it on today at the Apple Store and loved it. It seemed very durable but it's tough to say. It will definitely be my all the time minus working out watch though so I'm in the same boat. 
Probably, at least as long as you don't need your heart rate.
One of the reviewers noted that she had to switch to a sport band to be tight enough for that.
It will not hold up to workout and/or dust and dirt. It will a pain to keep looking nice. My opinion comes from experience with similar bands. They look great and used in moderation will look great for years...
Ok so like taking it outside and stuff wouldn't be wise? I don't really want to spend $150 on a band, especially if it can't be worn everywhere including outside.
It feels like it can. It's a very nice band maybe even slightly fancy for everyday use. It's like wearing a rolex everyday.
You can take it outside but as stated by some at is more of upscale look than a work out band. Apple pretty sharp. They want us to own multiple bands...
IMO the milanese loop fit better than the sport band. The sport band took a lot of work to put on and it didn't feel secure when I did have it on. I was considering buying one until I tried it out. Then instead opted for the stone band as a back up for my Milanese band.
It really depends what your every day activities look like.
If you're an office worker, or a student, or in sales, I'm sure it will. It's far more secure than you would think from looking at it.
If you're a trade on a construction site, it's less likely.
If you're an office worker, or a student, or in sales, I'm sure it will. It's far more secure than you would think from looking at it.
If you're a trade on a construction site, it's less likely.
I work out alot and prefer stainless steel as it doesnt get dirt and grime on it that makes it look worn out. White and green sports band for working out is asking for it.
From this review at the WSJ:
"Apple’s sport band isn’t the most stylish, but it is the one you want for working out. With the looser steel Milanese Loop band, the watch struggled to lock in on my heart rate."
And then later:
"When not working out, I immediately changed into the Milanese Loop. "
I think I'lll stick with the sport bands. They seem really comfortable; and I don't want to spend $150 on a watch band. At that price, id be concerned that it would get messed up or something like that.
When I tried the mesh band, I was able to cinch it up tight -- uncomfortably tight. I tried to jiggle it loose but it didn't loosen.
I don't know how well the HR monitor works in practice. The try-on watches weren't running live software and wouldn't measure heart rate.
My specialist said he expected the HR monitor to work equally well on any reasonable wrist position, even up on the bony part of the joint. He said it will need to be snug. This seemed to be coming from his internal training, but he didn't share any details.
I don't think we'll really know how the HR monitor works until some good reviewers test that specific feature with real watches. So far, I haven't seen any really good reviews.
I don't really have that many arm hairs, so that wasn't an issue for me when I tried it on at the store. However, I have heard on here from a few people that said it didn't tug on their hair at all. So your mileage will vary I guess.
It could just be my arm hairs... But I showed it to the genius you could see my hairs pulled tight, he said he had seen a few people complain about that today.
I'd go for it but that's what I got my wife. I can't see running around with her wearing matching watch bands. The conservative in me wanted classic leather buckle from the start though. It's what I'm used to whenever I did wear watches.
For working out or playing sports, I'll take off the watch. I don't care about the health tracking. I'll turn that stuff off if I can. Plus I'm a bit obsessive on keeping my gadgets clean and don't really want to sweat all over it. If I really wanted to track health and not care so much about ruining the gadget, I'd get something much cheaper like a fitbit.
For working out or playing sports, I'll take off the watch. I don't care about the health tracking. I'll turn that stuff off if I can. Plus I'm a bit obsessive on keeping my gadgets clean and don't really want to sweat all over it. If I really wanted to track health and not care so much about ruining the gadget, I'd get something much cheaper like a fitbit.