Short version: The S11 42mm fits better on my wrist than the S11 46mm but the 42mm bands are too short. I have 44/45/46mm leather loops from prior years that I can't wear with the new 42mm.
Long version: I've gone back and forth between the smaller and larger AWs over the years and the decision wasn't too difficult with prior generations as there was a large difference in screen size between the two, so I eventually settled on the larger size with my S7 and S9. With the S10 redesign, the decision has become more difficult because the 42mm is almost as large as previous large sizes in prior years.
Although I like the new redesigned shape (wider, more pebble like), the 46mm is too large in certain circumstances like weightlifting. I have to continuously move the watch up my arm to allow for a more comfortable fit while gripping dumbbells and bars. Because of the new wider design, the crown pokes my wrist. But I've accumulated official Apple leather loop bands over the years and they fit really well.
The S11 42mm fits much nicer on my wrist but the official sport loop band is too short. Also, I can't find official Apple leather loops for the smaller watches in new condition any longer, even on eBay.
Question: Does anyone know of high quality, 3rd party loop designs that work well for the 42mm S11?
Long version: I've gone back and forth between the smaller and larger AWs over the years and the decision wasn't too difficult with prior generations as there was a large difference in screen size between the two, so I eventually settled on the larger size with my S7 and S9. With the S10 redesign, the decision has become more difficult because the 42mm is almost as large as previous large sizes in prior years.
Although I like the new redesigned shape (wider, more pebble like), the 46mm is too large in certain circumstances like weightlifting. I have to continuously move the watch up my arm to allow for a more comfortable fit while gripping dumbbells and bars. Because of the new wider design, the crown pokes my wrist. But I've accumulated official Apple leather loop bands over the years and they fit really well.
The S11 42mm fits much nicer on my wrist but the official sport loop band is too short. Also, I can't find official Apple leather loops for the smaller watches in new condition any longer, even on eBay.
Question: Does anyone know of high quality, 3rd party loop designs that work well for the 42mm S11?
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