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A black and purple perforated silicone band that cost $6.66, versus about $50 at Apple.
This is my Apple Watch Series 3 in space gray aluminum. I love it, and I wanted a band I could wear to Northwestern games. This aftermarket silicone band cost $6.66 on Amazon. It’s the Nike sport band look: black silicone with perforations filled with another color, purple in my case. The exact listing is gone, so the button goes to a pack of similar breathable sport bands.
- Fraction of Apple’s price
- Soft silicone feels nice
- Clicks in solidly
- Two-tone style for team colors
- Lots of color combos
- Easy to install a piece upside down
- Purple isn’t for everyone
▶ Watch the full review on YouTube
A closer look
It has a copy of Apple’s slider with a metal detent. Underneath, a bigger purple insert shows through the holes, and it closes with an Apple-style push pin and a fold-over piece.
It comes in a bunch of combinations, like white with purple inserts, black with green, which I also ordered, and white with blue.
Installing it
Make sure the piece with the buckle goes on top. It slides in and clicks, and it feels nice and sturdy. The silicone is soft.
I put the clasp on upside down the first time. But the beauty of Apple Watch bands is that they’re really easy to pop off and put back on.
About the buy link
The listing from my video is no longer on Amazon. The button goes to a 4-pack of breathable silicone sport bands for the Apple Watch in many sizes. They’re not the exact two-tone band I bought, so check the colors and size.
How it looks
It looks great, and the black blends in with the space gray. If your school colors are purple, you know it’s hard to find stuff that looks manly. This works. Kind of reminds me of an octopus.
Seven bucks sure beats the $50 Apple charges.
FAQ
Will it fit a 42mm Apple Watch?
Mine was the 42mm version. Check the size on the listing.
Is it hard to install?
No, but make sure the buckle piece goes on top.
How much did it cost?
$6.66 on Amazon.
Does it come in other colors?
Yes, several two-tone combos.
Is this an affiliate link?
Yes. The buttons are #ad affiliate links, and as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. It costs you nothing extra.
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