Milanese Loop Magnet Not Strong Enough?

[Cowlinn]

Hey,

Has anybody else had a problem with the magnet on the Milanese Loop strap? Throughout the day my watch becomes looser and looser and requires me to re-tighten every now and then.

This is frustrating and means I can't wear my watch that tight.

Thoughts?

M.

 

[Armen]

Hey,

Has anybody else had a problem with the magnet on the Milanese Loop strap? Throughout the day my watch becomes looser and looser and requires me to re-tighten every now and then.

This is frustrating and means I can't wear my watch that tight.

Thoughts?

M.

One other user has reported this. It may be a defective band. Mine doesn't budge.

 

[Cowlinn]

One other user has reported this. It may be a defective band. Mine doesn't budge.

Interesting, thanks. Maybe I'll head over to the Apple store.

 

[susan12369]

Mine doesn't move either. I do find that I adjust it a couple of times during the day as my wrist swells or whatever, but that's just for comfort.

 

[Armen]

Interesting, thanks. Maybe I'll head over to the Apple store.

Yeah, for sure you should take it in. If I put mine on really tight and flex my wrist instead of the magnet breaking loose it leaves an indentation on my wrist instead.

 

[Technodynamic]

Mine is shockingly strong and at first was hard to peel off. I've learned to put my nail in that little groove to help pry it off.

If it's not strong, it might be defective.

 

[Cowlinn]

Mine doesn't move either. I do find that I adjust it a couple of times during the day as my wrist swells or whatever, but that's just for comfort.

Yeah, for sure you should take it in. If I put mine on really tight and flex my wrist instead of the magnet breaking loose it leaves an indentation on my wrist instead.

Thanks guys, that's irritating. I've attached a video here. So yours does not do this? http://mattcowlin.com/loop.MOV

 

[Technodynamic]

Thanks guys, that's irritating. I've attached a video here. So yours does not do this? http://mattcowlin.com/loop.MOV

ROFL, if I put it on way too tight and flex my wrist like in the video, yes, I can get it to move. I would never wear it that tight though. Looks like he's breaking out of jail or something.

 

[susan12369]

Thanks guys, that's irritating. I've attached a video here. So yours does not do this? http://mattcowlin.com/loop.MOV

I've watched the video several times and I can't really tell what's happening. Besides that it looks way too tight.

 

[Cowlinn]

ROFL, if I put it on way too tight and flex my wrist like in the video, yes, I can get it to move. I would never wear it that tight though. Looks like he's breaking out of jail or something.

I've watched the video several times and I can't really tell what's happening. Besides that it looks way too tight.

Haha, yes it was tight to exaggerate in the video, but it's clearly not as tight as a regular strap and does come loose throughout the day.

 

[ocabj]

ROFL, if I put it on way too tight and flex my wrist like in the video, yes, I can get it to move. I would never wear it that tight though. Looks like he's breaking out of jail or something.

I agree that from your video, it looks like you snugged up the watch as tight as possible, and then flexed the arm tendons to force the bracelet to expand. In this situation, then yes, the magnet will probably slip.

Try the pinky rule. Leave enough slack that you can just slide your pinky finger between the bracelet and arm.

That, or just do what you're doing and let your arm 'flex' the bracelet to the position it needs to be in.

 

[Cowlinn]

I agree that from your video, it looks like you snugged up the watch as tight as possible, and then flexed the arm tendons to force the bracelet to expand. In this situation, then yes, the magnet will probably slip.

Try the pinky rule. Leave enough slack that you can just slide your pinky finger between the bracelet and arm.

That, or just do what you're doing and let your arm 'flex' the bracelet to the position it needs to be in.

Unless the watch is at least "snug" tight with minimal movement, the heart rate sensor is not accurate.

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I agree that from your video, it looks like you snugged up the watch as tight as possible, and then flexed the arm tendons to force the bracelet to expand. In this situation, then yes, the magnet will probably slip.

Try the pinky rule. Leave enough slack that you can just slide your pinky finger between the bracelet and arm.

That, or just do what you're doing and let your arm 'flex' the bracelet to the position it needs to be in.

I wore it loose for a while this morning, and this happened.

 

[ocabj]

Unless the watch is at least "snug" tight with minimal movement, the heart rate sensor is not accurate.

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I wore it loose for a while this morning, and this happened.

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Interesting. I didn't factor in the skin to sensor contact. I have been hemming and hawing between what Apple Watch I might get just to waste a few hundred bucks, and was considering the SS link bracelet version (even though the Milanese is the one I initially said I would get if I were to get one). But since I like to wear my bracelets with that amount of slack, I don't think that would work out for me.

 

[susan12369]

Unless the watch is at least "snug" tight with minimal movement, the heart rate sensor is not accurate.

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I wore it loose for a while this morning, and this happened.

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yes, I didn't tighten it before working out last night and I got some of the same results - freaked me out until I realized that I should probably tighten it a little before working out...

 

[fs454]

Thanks guys, that's irritating. I've attached a video here. So yours does not do this? http://mattcowlin.com/loop.MOV

You have it on way too tight and are flexing your arm, that's why. It shouldn't be super-compressing your skin like that.

 

[Cowlinn]

You have it on way too tight and are flexing your arm, that's why. It shouldn't be super-compressing your skin like that.

I know, please read the rest of the thread.

 

[Natzoo]

Unless the watch is at least "snug" tight with minimal movement, the heart rate sensor is not accurate.

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I wore it loose for a while this morning, and this happened.

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You may need to see a doctor if that was accurate

 

[Cowlinn]

You may need to see a doctor if that was accurate

Haha I know, it threw me to start with! It's a shame it's very hit and miss.

 

[goinskiing]

ROFL, if I put it on way too tight and flex my wrist like in the video, yes, I can get it to move. I would never wear it that tight though. Looks like he's breaking out of jail or something.

Agreed, mine will do this if I wear it tight and flex my wrist, that is expected. Regular day-to-day use I have not problem with the band and the magnet is surprisingly strong, and much stronger than I anticipated.