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Your Ultimate Guide to Apple Watch Bands: Sizes and Replacements

March 06, 2019

Apple Watch bands are the same as clothes. We change them every day, so why should we settle for one watch band for the rest of our lives?

Switching up your watch bands can be exciting as there are hundreds of them you can choose. You can pick a leather band for business meetings, a fabric strap to bring with you to the gym, or a classic buckle for your everyday use.

In this article, we will show you everything there is to know about Apple Watch bands. Let us begin by demonstrating how you can change your Apple Watch bands.

Reminders Before Changing Your Apple Watch Bands

A few reminders to note before you change your watch bands include ensuring that your replacement band should be compatible with what your Apple Watch case size is. Nonetheless, you have to be aware of what series your Apple Watch is so that you can match correct band size.

Remember, every Apple Watch band will fit an Apple Watch of the same case size. Apple Watches bands that are for 38mm or 40mm cases are compatible with each other. In addition, those watch bands that are for 42mm and 44mm cases are compatible with each other. Keep this in mind before you pay for that new watch band.

How to Change Your Apple Watch Bands

1. Your Apple Watch should be face down on a padded mat, a micro-fiber cloth, or a lint-free cloth. Any clean surface would do.

2. You would want to remove your existing Apple Watch band first. Link bracelets usually have a release button so you would want to press this to unlink the band into two pieces. You can achieve this by holding down the release button while sliding the watch band across to remove it entirely.

Apple Watch Button

3. If you experience any issues while sliding off your watch band, be sure that you press firmly onto the release button. Repeat the same steps for the other side of the band and ensure that you hold down the release button.

Apple Watch Band Slide Band

4. With your new Apple Watch band, slide in one piece while pressing down the release button. You’ll know that you have successfully inserted the new watch band if you hear a click. Remember, the text on the band should be facing you.

Apple Watch


When Should You Change Your Apple Watch Bands

In deciding whether or not you should buy a new pair of Apple Watch band, it doesn’t necessarily have to be because of the daily wear and tear of the bands. You can change your watch band to suit your mood, your outfit for the day, and whatever activity you're doing for the day.

Our technological innovations in today’s era have become very impressive that the Apple Watch has become a constant companion for athletes, corporate business owners, entrepreneurs, firefighters, the police, construction workers, and so much more. The features included in an Apple Watch have been proven beneficial for all types of people.

Nonetheless, to answer your question of when you should change your Apple Watch band, you can change your Apple Watch band when you feel it's necessary.

There is a wide variety of available watch bands in today’s market.  The beauty of having a variety stems from having different kinds of materials suitable for your line of work.

The Best Apple Watch Bands For Your Line of Work

Now that we have concluded that watch bands are offered in a variety of materials, it is now up to you to decide which of these would best suit your daily activities. Let us begin with one of the basic reasons for using an Apple Watch, monitoring your exercise routines.

If you are looking for a watch band to accompany you to the gym, here are a few reminders and suggestion to keep in mind:

  • In choosing an Apple Watch band for the gym, you have to find something that is not only comfortable but also something that can deal with sweat.
  • Look for a watch band like the bands offered by Rhino Brand. These can withstand any form of wetness or dryness.
  • Look for an Apple Watch band that provides a close enough fit that will allow your Apple Watch to monitor your activity as well as heart rate. You wouldn’t want a loose watch band that does not accurately record your activity rings.
  • An Apple Watch sports band should meet the criteria of comfort, having to deal effectively with sweat and water, and a good fit for the monitoring of your heart rate.
  • An Apple Watch sports loop is a great choice if you are looking for a band that can dry quickly.

If you are looking for an Apple Watch band that features a high level of toughness, especially if your line of work involves being part of the law enforcement, police department, fire department, etc., here are a few suggestions: 

  • Rhino Brand offers a wide variety of Apple Watch bands perfect for those in the law enforcement agency as well as those in the fire department.
  • Those whose line of work deals with extreme measures and circumstances would want an Apple Watch band that features an advanced military grade polyurethane blend construction.
  • If you are someone who likes to live life dangerously, look for a watch band that can transform your Apple Watch into a rugged sportsman’s tool.
  • Rhino Brand offers several types of watch bands that can serve as armor for your Apple Watch. Their products are crafted from exceptional high-tech materials.
  • Find an Apple Watch band that features an easy-snap button-style buckle so that it can secure your watch onto your wrist. A stainless steel option is a great choice.
  • There are Apple Watch bands that feature advanced polyurethane blend keeps your watch safe and is tear resistant.
  • Look for a watch band that has shock absorption like no other; something that is comparable to the industry of standard shockproof watches.

The Rhino Stealth offers a variety of watch bands in different colors. Not only are these watch bands effective in securing your Apple Watch, but you can also wear them in style.

Conclusion

An Apple Watch is one of the most amazing inventions of our era. Truly, technology has provided us with so many benefits. The Apple Watch can be useful in many ways and is designed for those who are always on the go.

If your line of work can benefit from the features provided by Apple Watches, don’t let a flimsy watch band stop you from using it.

Find the perfect watch band for your Apple Watch on Rhino Brand. You can go to the gym and sweat it out without having to worry about the damage it will bring to your Apple Watch.

Furthermore, you can go surfing, go kayaking or fishing, paddle to the shore, go on a biking trip on the mountains, enter a burning building, scale rock faces, or fight bad guys without having to worry about your Apple Watch slipping off or getting damaged in the process.

The key to finding the right watch band for you is to identify your line of work or the level of intensity of your daily activities. Nonetheless, a high-quality Apple Watch band can surpass all of these. You can do all of these at a maximum and not worry about the damage it will bring to your Apple Watch.

Images in this article courtesy of Apple Support