How to change the Apple Watch band

So you can change the bracelet of your Apple Watch, the system imagined by Apple is brilliant and that’s all you need to know.

An essential part of the Apple Watch is the band, which can give it a personal touch in many ways. We have straps of different materials, styles and colors which we can alternate as we please. But all have something in common, they can be put on and taken off the same way.

Change the Apple Watch band It’s very simple thanks to the system designed by Apple, and we’ll tell you everything you need to know. Apple Watch straps are compatible from the first to the second generation, so Rhodes is changed in the same way.

So you can easily change Apple Watch straps

How to change the Apple Watch strap

The the system devised by Apple to change the bracelet of the Apple Watch is simply excellent. A very simple system that has been in effect since the first generation of the Apple Watch. Here are the steps you need to follow:

Choose a flat surface with a microfiber cloth or something that prevents the Apple Watch from being damaged.
Place the Apple Watch with the screen down.
Hold down the strap release button, there is one on each side.
Slide the strap to the side to remove it.
If the strap does not slip, clean it a bit and press the button again.
Be sure to hold it down as you slide the strap.

Changing the Apple Watch strap is very easy, just press the button and slide

How to know the size of the Apple Watch strap you need?

Apple Watch bands can come in different lengths, depending on your wrist size. Traditionally, Apple offered 3 different sizes of straps: standard 38, 40 and 41 mm, standard 42, 44 and 45 mm and extra wide 42, 44 and 45 mm. Here is the approximate wrist size for each size:

Standard 38, 40 and 41 mm: 130-200 mm.
Standard 42, 44 and 45 mm: 140-210 mm.
Extra wide 42, 44 and 45mm: 160-245mm.

Belts Only Loop has many more sizes, since they adjust to the wrist as they are elastic. In this case, we have 12 different sizes, and we advise you to try them on before buying them. If this is not possible, Apple offers a tool on its site to choose the ideal option.

Bracelets compatible with Apple Watch 38, 40 and 41 mm

There are some bracelets only compatible with the small Apple Watch. Remember that the bracelets of the Apple Watch 38, 40 and 41 mm are identical and compatible between all generations. Here are the official straps available for these Apple Watch sizes:

Correa Solo Loop
Trenzada Correa Solo Loop
sports strap
Correa Nike Sport
Sports Loop
Correa Nike Sport Buckle
Nylon
Skin
Milanese Loop
strap link

There are many types of straps for the Apple Watch

Straps compatible with Apple Watch 42, 44 and 45 mm

Larger Apple Watches are compatible with all official Apple Watch straps, including the new Apple Watch Ultra straps. Here is the full list:

Correa Solo Loop
Trenzada Correa Solo Loop
sports strap
Correa Nike Sport
Sports loop
Correa Nike Sport Buckle
Nylon
Skin
Milanese Loop
strap link
Correa Loop Trail
Correa Alpine Loop
Ocean of Correa

Is there a difference between official and third-party Apple Watch bands?

Many third-party accessories are available for the Apple Watch, as is the case with most Apple devices. And often, these third-party accessories are much cheaper than official Apple accessories. Is it worth buying unofficial Apple Watch straps? Depends.

In my experience, on plastic or elastic straps, third-party options are quite reliable. It is true that they may not fit the same way as the original Apple ones, but they can be used without major problems.

The Apple Watch changes style depending on the strap you’re using

However, This does not happen with other types of stiffer metal bracelets.. Many link bracelets don’t fit Apple Watches well, at least the cheapest ones on the market. So, you may encounter difficulties by not buying the official bands for the Apple Watch.

Where to buy bands for the Apple Watch

There are many stores where you can buy Apple Watch straps, although we personally recommend two: Amazon and AliExpress. I have purchased straps from both stores and they are very reliable and of good quality.

Amazon

Amazon is one of most recommended stores to buy a bracelet for the Apple Watch, even official Apple bracelets are sold, and in many cases at a discount. We have many options and you can also see user ratings which can be very helpful.

AliExpress

Also, AliExpress is a highly recommended store, especially for its prices. It is true that it will take several weeks to receive the band from your Apple Watch, but the price is often worth it. As for the quality, don’t worry, you will find quality similar to those on Amazon.

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