First look: New nylon and milanese bands bring color, style to Apple Watch

Apple added a few fresh accessories to the Apple Watch lineup at Monday's special event, including a comfortable woven nylon strap design, new leather and Sport Band colors and the previously rumored Space Black Milanese loop.

Available in seven color combinations, Apple's new nylon bands sport a unique four-layer construction that appears aesthetically similar to the sturdy NATO-style straps popularized by modern diving watches. The two-tone woven patterns add depth to the thick material, while a classic clasp makes for easy wearing and adjustment.

According to CEO Tim Cook, about one third of all Apple Watch owners regularly swap out bands. To address this demographic, Apple introduced another set of seasonal colors for its fluoroelastomer Sport Band line — apricot, royal blue and yellow — alongside 7 new leather classic buckle colors including red and marine blue. The magnetic modern buckle style gets 3 more, including blue jay and marigold color options, while the popular leather loop is now available in storm gray and white.

Finally, a Space Black Milanese loop, initially leaked in January, is up for sale.

15 Comments

aaronj 1588 comments · 15 Years

About 8 years ago

I seriously want that Space Black Milanese Loop. But I just don't think I can justify it. I already have the regular Milanese Loop and a Sport Band. I mean, just how much money am I going to spend on bands? :)

22july2013 3725 comments · 11 Years

aaronj said:

I seriously want that Space Black Milanese Loop. But I just don't think I can justify it. I already have the regular Milanese Loop and a Sport Band. I mean, just how much money am I going to spend on bands? :)

Does your Milanese loop pinch the hair on your arm like other metal bands could?

VisualSeed 217 comments · 8 Years

aaronj said:

I seriously want that Space Black Milanese Loop. But I just don't think I can justify it. I already have the regular Milanese Loop and a Sport Band. I mean, just how much money am I going to spend on bands? :)

The only reason I buy bands for my Apple Watch (both Apple and third party) is that I feel pretty confident that I will use them in the future on newer versions of the watch. Unlike a phone case that may or may not fit the next version of the phone.

kevin kee 1289 comments · 10 Years

aaronj said:

I seriously want that Space Black Milanese Loop. But I just don't think I can justify it. I already have the regular Milanese Loop and a Sport Band. I mean, just how much money am I going to spend on bands? :)

I have stainless steel watch, do you think it's going to look good with the new nylon band? Personally I think the nylon band will look excellent with any sport watch, but not too sure if they will look as good if paired with stainless steel watch. I love the modern look though, and would like to purchase blue, green and grey ones.