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Looks like a nice set of bands - I might pick one up even if I don't win.

... except I'm going to win, of course. 😆

Since people seem to be counting - I've never seen the social media requirement, but then I don't use a VPN for day-to-day stuff (just a work VPN, and that's one I run myself). I can kind of see Gleam's point; given the residency requirements, they probably want to be sure you really are located in an eligible country.
 
Last week I noticed I could no longer enter 2 times as I have been doing for several years. I commented on this change at the time. Again, why am I only allowed to enter as a MacRumors Forum user? I do not want to access any so-called social media sites.
What is Apple Private Relay and where does it reside? Was it added as part of macOS Big Sur?
 
You have to sort of seed the thought to people that you can change the way your watch looks with bands, straps and cases:

 
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