The 12 Best Stylish Bands for Apple Watches
A smart watch doesn't need to be a style sacrifice.
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Since the smart watch boom started with the advent of the first Apple Watch in 2015, wearable tech has become and everyday essential for many, allowing them to connect to their phones, track their health, and manage their schedules with the flick of a wrist. Unfortunately, despite their convenience and innovation, smart watches have also long maintained a reputation for being... shall we say "less than elegant." Of course, that's all behind us now. Here, we've rounded up some of the essential looks to add to your rotation to make your Apple Watch a genuine style statement.
For a timeless look, try this leather strap. It's made from soft-touch leather and is completed by stainless steel hardware.
Easily adjustable to any size, this quality leather band comes in 14 colors so there's no excuse not to ABC (Always Be Coordinated).
A mix of stainless steel and rose gold links give this band a beautifully traditional look.
Who doesn't want a rose gold and pink watch band? This one works just as well for a day at the office as it does for date night.
Elevate your everyday look with this watch band made of stainless steel interlaced with pink leather.
When it comes to this striped band, we can't get enough. Though we love the purple, it's also available in black and gold, rainbow, and leopard.
Walk on the wild side with this cool graffiti-meets-animal print band. Crafted from genuine leather, the band is available in more than a dozen prints, including leopard, rainbow, and solids colors.
The Granada leather for sleek band is made at a French tannery that was established in 1803. The artful two-piece buckle is joined by a magnetic closure that's a joy to snap together.
Apple introduced the stainless-steel mesh Milanese Loop when it unveiled the first Apple Watch in 2014. It's a modern interpretation of a watchband that was developed in Milan at the end of the 19th century.
This rose gold bracelet gives your Apple watch a feminine elegance. Self-adjusting links provide a custom fit, while the gemstone-and-rose-gold combo classes up any wrist.
This quilted strap will give your watch a sophisticated look. Its diamond pattern is complemented by rose-gold, black, or silver metal.
For those who prefer a slimmer profile than the standard Apple Watch band, this leather band (available in 30-plus shades) is a svelte option at an unbeatable price.
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