I think that Pride braided band is a lovely piece of design. The braided bands I have bought so far have quickly become my most-worn bands as they're so comfortable.
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Reminder: New Apple Watch Pride Bands Available at Apple Stores Starting Today
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I think the lug width is slightly wider than the case on S3 and earlier.. I believe the actual latch works still, however. I wondered the same since I was considering one of the braided loops for my S3 when they were released.
I overheard at the Apple Store 'if you have the large version, get the large version strap. They will fit all of the large watches the same'. That would make sense, but I don't have any direct research to prove it's true.
It’s a little visible on my Series 5 with a blue braided loop but if it’s worse on those then yeah, decent reason I suppose. The photo a few posts up is a Series 6 and you can clearly see it there too.
The non-braided Solo Loops are $49. And you can have them be not-tight while simultaneously having zero chance of falling off, unless your hand is decidedly smaller in diameter than your wrist - the stretch is, hmm, robust (it takes substantial effort to stretch enough to get past your thumb and palm), yet when they "retract" to their base size, that can be just slightly bigger than your wrist. (For the record, I want my watch close-fitting without actually being constricting - don't want it to slide around.)
I have a couple of the non-braided Solo Loops and they're the most comfortable bands I own (seriously), but I ordered one Braided Loop, a year(ish) ago, and despite being the same (numerical) size, it was ever so slightly looser (not falling off loose, just moving around loose), and I ended up sending it back. It's complicated because they have nine different sizes, and, just like a belt, you may be in between two sizes - they're pretty close together, but it can still make a difference in how it feels. It'll be a lot easier to judge if the band is right for you, and which size is right, in an Apple Store, but that hasn't been an option for most of the past year. When I finally get back into an Apple Store one of these days, I may try this band out (because I'm happy to show support for my gay friends and because the band is fabulous).
God that’s ugly. Sorry not my style. Black band only for me. The one that came with the watch.
I'm guessing people didn't realize you were being serious and took this as a slam on diversity signifiers generally. Quite a few people have reacted to prior Pride bands with comments along the lines of, "if you are going to make a band for The Gays, are you also going to make one for [insert other group]?" That's initially where I thought you were going as well.
Also first time pride band buyer and this photo sold me
looks great.
My wife and I have been lusting over this one. Going to go check it out in person today.
It's a really nice design. More like this, Apple.
Would love to know how much of the sales on this item actually make its way to LGBTQ advocacy organizations, anyone know?
Less solid-color braided loop bands in general would be nice. Some monochromatic options even, I imagine a blue ocean band or green forest band would look lovely.
I did a rainbow flagged theme on all of my Airbnb listings and was able to achieve a doubling in rates too.
yeah, just bought something similar from the Chinese for $8. We'll see...
Being gay compulsary to buy them? Why name them Pride? This is not homophobic comment btw. Does it have Pride written anywhere just in case regular folks are interested?
I've got most of them, but wasn't expecting the price, but then I haven't been shopping for many bands. I have the black/volt Nike band, and it's been THE band for a number of years. I, like many people I assume, were surprised that it would be/could be, so expensive.
You do you.
But the 'fit' is what, as I said, and you agreed with, is important, and a concern.