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Replace the Sport watch band?
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Armen
macrumors 604
Yes, you can get whatever band you want as long as it's available in the size your watch is. That ugly band you're referring to is $49 I wouldn't ditch it.
keep that band for any time you work out, run, go outside in the rain... the others aren't water resistant
UltimateSyn
macrumors 603
What's your source on this? Apple's website only mentions that the leather bands aren't water resistant.
Sorry, you're right. Not that they technically AREN'T water resistant, but I'm just assuming you don't want to get a milanese loop band or link bracelet all sweaty. Personally, I would only do anything like that in the sport band and keep the others nice and clean/dry.
KauaiBruce
macrumors 65816
Link bracelets can get sweaty just fine. They are easily rinsed and SS dries just fine. The only reason I won't shower with the SS Link is that I do not want soap residues to potentially build up or dull it. That shouldn't happen with good quality steel but I do not want to risk it.
Armen
macrumors 604
Same reason I don't shower with my omega. Soap gets between the links and annoys me.
Well, I wouldn't throw away the Sport band. I would keep it, if for no other reason, for resale value.
What I really meant to ask is, if I want to buy an aftermarket band, will I likely be able to get the slider hardware to accommodate it. Personally, I really don't like the sport bands but am fine with the sport watch, so I want to buy a sport watch and put a aftermarket band on it. Hopefully, right away.
What I really meant to ask is, if I want to buy an aftermarket band, will I likely be able to get the slider hardware to accommodate it. Personally, I really don't like the sport bands but am fine with the sport watch, so I want to buy a sport watch and put a aftermarket band on it. Hopefully, right away.
8CoreWhore
macrumors 68030
Right now, only Apple bands will attach to the Watch. It's a unique attachment. Eventually they'll be 3rd party bands that will work.
Night Spring
macrumors P6
The slider part of the Sports band looks like it's integrated into the band -- it's not a separate piece that can come off.
I think third party bands, if any is made, will come with their own slider mechanism.
If you want to attach a regular watch band, there was a kickstarter campaign for a band adapter. Sorry, I don't have the link.