Buy Apple Watch Straps Online
Apple released their first Apple Watch around ten years ago, back in 2015, and since then, a new version has been released nearly every year - with each one getting better and better in terms of tracking health habits, workouts and in their design too.
With these ever improving Apple watches came improving and varied watch straps too. Over the years, watch bands for Apple watches have evolved from basic sports bands to incorporate braided bands, leather and metal straps too. These watches are not just for fitness enthusiasts - their broad variety of straps makes them suitable for any occasion, personal preference and individual style.
Away from Apple’s own strap collection, other third parties have also created watch straps that are compatible with Apple Watches, often at a more affordable price and using cheaper materials such as silicone, nylon and stainless steel - popular watch strap materials that are often used on traditional, non-smart watches.
What Are Some Of The Official Apple Watch Straps?
Apple have their own collection of watch straps that come in all different kinds of designs, styles and work for different occasions:
Sports Straps
Apple’s sport strap is made from fluoroelastomer and is soft, durable and water resistant making it great for sweaty workouts and for wearing during water activities like swimming. These straps come in a variety of colours to suit each person’s unique style, and even have different fastener options too - you can choose from a hook and loop fastener, or a pin and tuck closure one.
Leather Straps
Apple released a leather watch strap to allow owners of an Apple Watch to wear it for more formal occasions, not just when working out. This added to its versatility and provided a way for people to wear them day to day.
Metal Straps
Metal straps are a formal alternative to leather, that are elegant and stylish and also good for wearing day to day. Apple’s metal straps come in the form of a Milanese Loop which is a stainless steel style of mesh with a magnetic closure clasp, and a link bracelet which has a butterfly clasp. They are available in both silver and black, for colour variety.
Nike Straps
Apple has also collaborated with sports brands to create special watch straps that are designed for athletes to wear during sporting activities. Their Nike Sports Bands are perforated to make them breathable, and Nike Sports Loops have good ventilation, perfect for wearing during long sporting activities.
Why Are Apple Watch Straps So Popular?
Apple watch straps are popular choices for those with an Apple watch not just because they are compatible with the watch itself, but because there are lots of styles and designs to choose from that are comfortable, stylish and easily customisable.
Easy to Swap
Watch bands for Apple Watches have a quick-release mechanism on them which makes them easy to swap between watches. This means that users can alternate from sports bands to more formal leather bands for formal events with no hassle at all, creating more opportunity to wear the watch.
Wide Range of Styles
Apple’s watch straps are always being updated with new colours, designs and even special occasion straps to match fashion trends. This means that no matter what your personal style is, or what occasion you want to wear your watch strap for, there is a design and style to suit.
Compatibility
There are lots of Apple Watch models out there now, and the straps are compatible across multiple generations of watches. This eliminates the issue of having to spend money on more watch straps just because you upgrade your watch model. It also means that you can easily find straps that will fit your watch.
Affordable Alternatives
Even though Apple has a great collection of watch bands themselves, other third parties such as The Thrifty Gentleman also sell straps that are compatible with Apple watches. These are usually cheaper and made from more affordable materials like silicone.
High Quality
Apple watch straps are also popular due to the high quality of materials that are used to make them. From fine woven elastic and leather to stainless steel and nylon, their watch straps are of excellent quality and each one offers different features that are suitable for different lifestyles and activities.
Frequently Asked Questions About Apple Watch Straps
How do I know which Apple Watch strap to buy?
The best Apple watch strap to buy ultimately comes down to what you will mostly be using the strap for, what your budget is and what kind of style and design you are looking for. If you have an active lifestyle and want a strap that suits this, a sporty silicone strap is best, but if you want to wear your watch formally, such as to the office or an event, a leather or metal strap is best.
Which Apple watch strap is the most comfortable?
The most comfortable Apple watch strap is down to personal choice and opinion, but some of the best rated straps for comfort include the Solo Loop strap, which is made from soft liquid silicone rubber and doesn’t have any clasps that might irritate or rub on the skin. The sports bands are also made out of fluoroelastomer which is very soft on the skin and is comfortable. The Braided Solo Loop strap also ranks highly in terms of comfort, especially as it is breathable and ideal for all day wear.
Do all Apple Watch straps fit all models?
No, not all Apple watch straps fit every model that has been made, but there is a lot of compatibility across different straps and watch models that means that a lot of straps are compatible across different models, even with older straps and newer models of Apple Watch. Apple straps come in two size categories- small and large, with all straps in the smaller category interchangeable with each other, and vice versa with the larger one.
Why are Apple Watch straps so expensive?
Apple watch straps are typically more expensive than third party alternatives because they are made from high quality materials, and also due to brand reputation. They are designed to be long lasting without wearing and tearing, meaning that they cost more to make but won’t spoil a few months into being worn, and the materials they are made out of are durable and comfortable on the skin.
Is it okay to change Apple Watch straps every day?
Yes - it is absolutely okay to change your Apple Watch strap every day. In fact, the straps are designed to be easily changed and swapped whenever you like. Most of the straps have clasps and mechanisms that make for easy removal and attaching onto watch cases, and it is a good idea to change them regularly for cleaning, maintenance and also to put on a band that best suits the activity you are doing.
Why Buy Apple Watch Straps From The Thrifty Gentleman
Where to start? There are a number of key reasons you should buy from our UK website. here are some of the key ones:
- We're on a mission to provide great quality watch straps for both Apple watches and traditional watch straps without the high prices you often have to pay. We want to give you that style whilst making sure you also get durability and affordability with every purchase you make.
- We are hot on quality control! Every single watch strap that is dispatched is thoroughly checked right here in Winchester, UK. Every item we send out has to meet our highest standards.
- In a previous life, our founder Jonathan managed relationships with some of the biggest brands worldwide. When The Thrifty Gentleman was founded we wanted to instill that same ethos - as well as great quality products we know our customers also want a great customer experience and awesome customer service. So, whether you have any questions or any issues, we are always ready to help and with a solutions-minded attitude. Nothing makes us prouder than reading the great reviews we receive from happy customers and seeing customers return to shop with us again.
So, join the thousands of satisfied customers who have trusted The Thrifty Gentleman to transform and personalise their Apple Watch. Shop with us and see for yourself what makes us such a popular choice.
Explore The Full Range Of Apple Watch Straps From The Thrifty Gentleman
The Thrifty Gentleman is your one-stop shop for any style or type of replacement strap for your Apple Watch. If you like this style, you will also likely want to check out the following ranges:
All Traditional Watch Straps
Nylon Apple Watch Straps
Silicone Apple Watch Straps
