The Great "Third Party Band/Strap" Thread

[whsbuss]

Looking for an Ultra/2 band for small wrist. I purchased my U2 a month ago and chose the green alpine band - small.

It fit nicely with the clasp latched 4 or 5 loops from the watch edge. So far I cannot find another band which fits my small wrist. Are there any suggestions?

 

[Jutah]

I love my s7 black stainless steel with Milanese loop but I’d like to upgrade to AWU2.

What holds me back is that the Apple Watch Ultra has a too sporty style; I want something more sophisticated for business occasions, something that goes well even with a shirt. Are there straps that can change the Ultra's look to make it much more classy?

To give you an idea, this is my current Apple Watch Series 7.

 

[mikedop]

Are there straps that can change the Ultra's look to make it much more classy?

Yes and no. It's a matter of opinion. I personally don't think there are any bands that can make the Ultra look 'classy' no matter how shiny or elegant, but someone else will come in and say "so and so sells a band that will do it!"

Up to 5 watches can be paired at one time, so might as well take advantage of that. I have 3 watches I rotate through personally. Keep the Stainless for dress up events, use the Ultra for daily use.

 

[ysvsr1]

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[ysvsr1]

I tried a couple and decided on this one in January of this year for my Ultra. I have not had any issues with it. It is light and has held up well.

LDFAS Compatible for Apple Watch Ultra 2 Band 49mm Titanium Metal Strap with Hidden Buckle Compatible for Apple Watch Ultra/Series 9/8 45mm Bands

LDFAS Compatible for Apple Watch Ultra 2 Band 49mm Titanium Metal Strap with Hidden Buckle Compatible for Apple Watch Ultra/Series 9/8 45mm Bands

www.amazon.com

I've tried many, from super expensive to pretty cheap. This is by far the best one I've purchased and makes the other ones look like garbage:

LULULOOK Band for Apple Watch Ultra/Utra 2, Grade 2 Titanium Metal Band 49mm for iWatch-Wider Body Titanium Color Match with Secure Clasp

Design for Apple Ultra: Inspired by the Iron Man, Classic reimagined and special Titanium Ultra Color and 49MM connector are specially designed Only for Apple Watch Ultra, Titanium Ultra Color same with Apple Watch Ultra color. 49MM perfectly matches the ULTRA's look, with no gaps between the ban...

www.amazon.com

how is the quality after the usage? Still do you recommend these bands? Thanks for sharing the links.

 

[testcard]

This one appears regularly on Ultra 2 band reviews on YouTube.

Titanium Edition - Apple Watch Ultra Band

Best Titanium bands (straps) for Apple Watch Ultra 2 and Ultra (49 mm). A lightweight yet timeless piece to add to your collection that's perfect to have from business meetings to on-the-go adventures. Designed for the Apple Watch Ultra, made to match and wear as a pair for men and women.

www.sandmarc.com

 

[risenphoenixkai]

I love my s7 black stainless steel with Milanese loop but I’d like to upgrade to AWU2.

What holds me back is that the Apple Watch Ultra has a too sporty style; I want something more sophisticated for business occasions, something that goes well even with a shirt. Are there straps that can change the Ultra's look to make it much more classy?

To give you an idea, this is my current Apple Watch Series 7.

The Ultra has a very utilitarian, almost Brutalist aesthetic to it. It is a tool watch through and through. To me, the closest analogue (heh) design to the Ultra in the non-smartwatch world is the Omega Ploprof. Both watches have designs that I would call striking, but no matter what band you paired with either of them, in my opinion neither of them would exactly look classy.

My advice: get the Ultra for daily wear, keep the Space Black Series 7 for dressing up. If I could get my hands on a Space Black series 7/8/9 where I live, that's exactly the combo I would go for.

Since I only have the Ultra, if I ever feel like "dressing it up" I pair it with the Space Black link bracelet, a titanium bracelet from LDFAS, or the stainless steel Milanese loop. For day-to-day wear, I think the Ultra pairs really well with the Space Black Milanese loop (which is good news for you, since you have one).

 

[PhillyGuy72]

This Spigen DuraPro Armor band arrived yesterday. Ok, well jury is still out on this one so far. I think it looks great on the Ultra, but wow..I admit it is very uncomfortable out of the box.

Right now, I think the band...a mix of thick nylon on the top, stiff TPU under it just needs to break in, hopefully soften. If it doesn't, I have until Jan 31 to return it.

Spigen DuraPro Armor Designed for Apple Watch Band for Apple Watch Ultra2/Apple Watch Ultra 49mm, Series 9/8/SE2/7/6/SE/5/4/3/2/1 45mm/44mm/42mm Durable Metal Connector Band

DuraPro Armor

www.amazon.com

 

[Newjackboy]

Any good trail loop in the 2023 (ultra 2) colours? Bought some from Ali express several months, but the colours were very off

 

[deckard666]

My ali express one fabric loop goes very nicely with the new always on 14 Pro Max Pride wallpaper !

 

[transmaster]

Just for grins I put in Tabasco sauce to see if there is a Tabasco sauce themed Apple Watch Band, There isn't, not an official one at least. but there are a whole bunch of other chili sauce branded, chili pepper themed watch bands.

couple of examples:

 

[stanza.richi]

New oysterflex style band from Temu.