Can you share pics wearing your solo loops and braided loops?

[ssledoux]

I want to see the fit because I am struggling so much with sizes. The 5 feels too loose, and the 4 feels too tight (braided 4 is a decent fit, but needs to stretch just a tad).

I’d just like to see how others fit, so I will know if it’s just me not knowing how snugly they should be worn.

 

[Cotypubby]

Solo loops are a size 3, braided loops are size 2 for the first release and size 3 for the current 41mm labeled ones.

 

[ssledoux]

Thank you! I feel like my braided (4) fits slightly more snug than that, but I don’t think I could go up a size. My solos are a 5, and with my new SS watch, there’s no way I can wear them - too big. I feel like they’re a good fit with my aluminum, but if I keep the SS, they’re not gonna work. Because the watch is heavier it shifts around my arm more where the aluminum stays put. I can’t go smaller - there’s no way I could wear the 4 in the summer here. It’s weird because I don’t feel like my wrist is very big, but right now I have slight marks on my arm after wearing the braided one for a while. Is that normal?

 

[ssledoux]

Okay, I think these look even tighter in photos than in real life. The solo loop for sure because I barely even feel it on my arm. This is a 5 solo loop and 4 braided (both current bands).

 

[toughkitty5]

Kumquat solo

 

[twanj]

Okay, I think these look even tighter in photos than in real life. The solo loop for sure because I barely even feel it on my arm. This is a 5 solo loop and 4 braided (both current bands).

That looks uncomfortable!

 

[Cotypubby]

Okay, I think these look even tighter in photos than in real life. The solo loop for sure because I barely even feel it on my arm. This is a 5 solo loop and 4 braided (both current bands).

Yeah those definitely look tighter than how I wear them, and mine don’t move at all on my wrist.

 

[ssledoux]

Well with the size 5 solo, if I shake my arm back and forth, my watch will shift a little. It’s definitely not tight. I feel like the braided is a bit snug, but it’s not really uncomfortable - leaves slight marks on my arm, but I’m still hoping it’s gonna stretch a little.

 

[PaladinGuy]

I think it’s normal for the braided to leave some marks at first. It’ll likely stretch a little bit in a couple weeks or so.

The solo loop is much harder to wear snug because of its material. It can stretch as well. I had a size 5 band that had stretched some over time.

It’s just a hard decision for people that are sensitive to a perfect fit because it cannot be adjusted. I’d stick with the smaller band for the braided. I regret having a 5 now from my first one. It’s too big to wear in colder months now.

 

[robinson0001]

I feel like they’re a good fit with my aluminium, but if I keep the SS, they’re not gonna work. Because the watch is heavier it shifts around my arm more where the aluminium stays put. I can’t go smaller - there’s no way I could wear the 4 in the summer here.

 

[ssledoux]

I feel like they’re a good fit with my aluminium, but if I keep the SS, they’re not gonna work. Because the watch is heavier it shifts around my arm more where the aluminium stays put. I can’t go smaller - there’s no way I could wear the 4 in the summer here.

Is there a reason you posted my exact post? Did you mean to quote it And respond?

 

[geekiemac]

Thank you! I feel like my braided (4) fits slightly more snug than that, but I don’t think I could go up a size. My solos are a 5, and with my new SS watch, there’s no way I can wear them - too big. I feel like they’re a good fit with my aluminum, but if I keep the SS, they’re not gonna work. Because the watch is heavier it shifts around my arm more where the aluminum stays put. I can’t go smaller - there’s no way I could wear the 4 in the summer here. It’s weird because I don’t feel like my wrist is very big, but right now I have slight marks on my arm after wearing the braided one for a while. Is that normal?

I wear a 5 like you and the braided ones have been feeling looser lately, whereas the solo loops are still the same. I might try a 4 in braided one day, but I'll keep 5 for the solo loops.
In the pics below solos look way tighter than in real life, they are snug and comfy, not tight at all. Braided ones OTOH may feel a bit loose sometimes especially now in winter.

 

[DononyG2]

I wear a 5 like you and the braided ones have been feeling looser lately, whereas the solo loops are still the same. I might try a 4 in braided one day, but I'll keep 5 for the solo loops.
In the pics below solos look way tighter than in real life, they are snug and comfy, not tight at all. Braided ones OTOH may feel a bit loose sometimes especially now in winter.

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Very nice!

 

[xDKP]

This is perhaps my favourite band

 

[twanj]

I wore the Maize for a month straight. It’s a lil dirty and I need some cleaning tips. I love the braided loops. So comfy.

 

[PaladinGuy]

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I wore the Maize for a month straight. It’s a lil dirty and I need some cleaning tips. I love the braided loops. So comfy.

Do your sensors work ok? Those look on the loose side to me. To each their own though on fit. I can’t stand my Apple Watch sliding around, which is funny because I wore my watches slightly loose for years before the Apple Watch. I think haptic taps and sensors made me switch to a more snug fit that I got used to.

A lot of people wash their braided loops in a garment bag. I typically just rinse it off with warm water. I’d just be careful not to rub it with anything abrasive as that could cause fraying.

 

[twanj]

Do your sensors work ok? Those look on the loose side to me. To each their own though on fit. I can’t stand my Apple Watch sliding around, which is funny because I wore my watches slightly loose for years before the Apple Watch. I think haptic taps and sensors made me switch to a more snug fit that I got used to.

A lot of people wash their braided loops in a garment bag. I typically just rinse it off with warm water. I’d just be careful not to rub it with anything abrasive as that could cause fraying.

Sensors are fine except for Oxygen meter. That's been finicky for me for AW6+7 with all types of bands. I wonder how other people fare?

With the braided, the size smaller was way too tight. This size isn't loose but isn't tight, except maybe when it's hotter.

I don't have a garment bag but I was thinking putting it in a zippered pocket from some gym shorts but didn't know if laundry detergent might hurt it. I don't use anything abrasive, just medium pressure water so far.