Ultra 3 - strap options

[sparkie7]

Where is your go to place to buy straps?

I’m leaning towards the ocean band or Milanese titanium strap from Apple. But who else makes great “breakable” bands?

Also, isn’t it cheaper to buy the Ultra 3 with the titanium milanese strap, than separately from Apple?

 

[A1000]

Sadly, the AWU3 + Ti Milanese is £100 more than with other straps so technically the same price - unless you don't need the other strap I guess, which was my situation and how I could justify the extra cost😉

I have a couple of NATO style straps which I found through online sites who specialise in them. They came with Apple watch attachments and pretty unbreakable! I haven't got any leather straps which are on my list so will be interested in any recommendations here👍

 

[sparkie7]

Sadly, the AWU3 + Ti Milanese is £100 more than with other straps so technically the same price - unless you don't need the other strap I guess, which was my situation and how I could justify the extra cost😉

Do you like the Ti Milanese strap? Did you get Ti or Black Ti?

I have a couple of NATO style straps which I found through online sites who specialise in them. They came with Apple watch attachments and pretty unbreakable! I haven't got any leather straps which are on my list so will be interested in any recommendations here👍

Do you have the links to he nato straps?

 

[A1000]

Do you like the Ti Milanese strap? Did you get Ti or Black Ti?




Do you have the links to he nato straps?

I got the Ti version and have to say am loving it. Very comfy and a nice change from all of my other straps. I looked at cheaper versions but as with most Applt things it's just a notch or two up.

Wrt NATO straps, I think I got mine from - https://cnswatchbands.com/

And I had to get some Apple Watch adapters like these - https://www.watchbands.co.uk/apple-watch-adapter-38mm-40mm-apple-watch/

There are quite a few sites that sell NATO bands so worth having a look around to minimise shipping.

 

[sparkie7]

I got the Ti version and have to say am loving it. Very comfy and a nice change from all of my other straps. I looked at cheaper versions but as with most Applt things it's just a notch or two up.

Wrt NATO straps, I think I got mine from - https://cnswatchbands.com/

And I had to get some Apple Watch adapters like these - https://www.watchbands.co.uk/apple-watch-adapter-38mm-40mm-apple-watch/

There are quite a few sites that sell NATO bands so worth having a look around to minimise shipping.

Congrats! I'm weighing up between the Natural Ti vs Black Ti Ultra 3. Both look great! Have to say the milanese straps look stunning and may even look interesting if you mix the colours up, need to find a youtube video.. Yeah, agree gotta pay the premium for the Apple milanese straps. Doubt the copies are as good, unless they are coming out of the same factory out the back door!

Thanks for the nato strap links, need to check them out

 

[gaedfly]

I have a Milanese loop from years ago. For me, heavy and uncomfortable, feels rough on my wrist. Is the new TI band smoother?

 

[A1000]

The Ti band is about 61g in weight but for me doesn't feel heavy. As it's pretty tight woven it's smooth to the touch and comfortable for wearing with no hear trapping. It feels quality as it has enough flex to nicely wrap around the wrist but little bend in the other axis. While expensive, I'm really liking it👍

 

[MarkX]

Where is your go to place to buy straps?

I’m leaning towards the ocean band or Milanese titanium strap from Apple. But who else makes great “breakable” bands?

Also, isn’t it cheaper to buy the Ultra 3 with the titanium milanese strap, than separately from Apple?

I only buy genuine apple straps as I feel the connection point on them is more secure.

Have tried a few 3rd party straps over the years but always felt they were a little loose when you slide them in to the watch, I never feel confident they won’t slide off at some point. Just my opinion.