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Like a crazy fool I decided to order a S7 titanium despite just getting the Ultra 2. I love the watch, but spending too much time on this site makes me want to collect something else…

I love the pairing of my Ultra 2 and 15 ProMax, and while I have some good bands to dress up the watch, when wearing it with a suit, it was a bit tight under the cuffs of some of my dress shirts, even if I think it looked pretty great. I did not have that issue with my S4.

Enter an S7 edition titanium arriving on Thursday.

Am I dumb for ordering a “lesser” watch to have more matching titanium accessories???

If I keep the S7 I will definitely try and get one of these bands.
Definitely don’t think you’re “dumb” for ordering another watch, especially a titanium edition. Even though I don’t own a 15 Pro/Max, I do have an Ultra 2 and both Series 7 Natural Titanium watch, and yes, it seems the S7 Natural Titanium has a warmer hue Than the Ultra 2, I assume that matches better with the 15 Pro Max. Regardless, enjoy the new (to you) watch and hope it turns you into collecting………only up to 5 watches, apple wont let you pair anymore than that.
 
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Definitely don’t think you’re “dumb” for ordering another watch, especially a titanium edition. Even though I don’t own a 15 Pro/Max, I do have an Ultra 2 and both Series 7 Natural Titanium watch, and yes, it seems the S7 Natural Titanium has a warmer hue Than the Ultra 2, I assume that matches better with the 15 Pro Max. Regardless, enjoy the new (to you) watch and hope it turns you into collecting………only up to 5 watches, apple wont let you pair anymore than that.
I think I am DEFINITELY going to enjoy the 7 for years to come as I think got one with 18+ months of AppleCare+

see my new thread: https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/did-i-win-the-ebay-lotto-on-apple-watch-edition.2412580/
 
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Nice .. what version is that ?
I have S6 , can't find that face ..?
Mine with Nomad Rugged band
This is Ultra Gen 1, that face I believe is exclusive to the Ultra's
Which band would that be?
Is it same color? Titanium?
Ordered it almost exactly 1 yr. ago on Amazon, it is Titanium. Very lightweight band matches the Ultra perfectly.
On sale for $29.99, then you can also take another $5 off of it. Nice deal!


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So maybe this is just me, but this thread is starting to feel more like The Great "Third Party Band/Strap" Thread. I guess there's nothing inherently wrong with posting those here, just not my style. Been posting here less because of the shift in content.

Anywho, bringing things back to OEM, I finally found a Black Unity Braided Solo Loop to pair on my Graphite Stainless Steel, however despite it being my size, it seems like it got cut too long from the factory as it's still too long.

Time to keep looking I guess.

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So maybe this is just me, but this thread is starting to feel more like The Great "Third Party Band/Strap" Thread. I guess there's nothing inherently wrong with posting those here, just not my style. Been posting here less because of the shift in content.

Anywho, bringing things back to OEM, I finally found a Black Unity Braided Solo Loop to pair on my Graphite Stainless Steel, however despite it being my size, it seems like it got cut too long from the factory as it's still too long.

Time to keep looking I guess.

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It's still on stock? What do you mean by finally found?
 
I think that if you want to see only OEM you have to post only in Every Apple Watch band Apple released. Ever. This topic is “Show off your Apple Watch”, not “Show off your OEM band”.
Hence why I mention there's nothing inherently wrong with third party bands here. I am well aware of the other thread as it's the entire reason I'm on the forums. I just wanted to note my observation that there used to be a lot more OEM bands in this thread, but it's been mostly third party for a good amount of time.

Again, nothing wrong with that. Different bands for different fans. Just my observation.

It's still on stock? What do you mean by finally found?
Yeah, Apple has it for $99 here, but I don't want to pay that much. I wait for the eBay deals, and found this one for $40. Just sucks it was cut long from the factory and now I have to go back to finding one a size lower.
 
Hence why I mention there's nothing inherently wrong with third party bands here. I am well aware of the other thread as it's the entire reason I'm on the forums. I just wanted to note my observation that there used to be a lot more OEM bands in this thread, but it's been mostly third party for a good amount of time.

Again, nothing wrong with that. Different bands for different fans. Just my observation.
I think main reason the third party bands are dominating are apple choice with straps material.
First Apple never launched original titanium bracelet on their own, the obvious choice collection for ultra 1/2 users.
Not to mention the metal strap by apple is insane expansive - like the price of new apple watch se cellular.
According to me second cause is no more original leather bands, despite this mother nature PR lots of ppl like natural leather straps, no longer available from apple.
Last but not least there is so much quality top notch bands like Spigen or Uniq, the price is low compared to original apple but quality remains the same or even surpass originals.
Additionaly third party suppliers offer more interesting design or some design innovations like e.g. magnetic close up.
Lately i found very interesting straps i've never seen before. Due to consumer friendly return policy i might be give them a shot

 
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