You Have To Pick One || Apple Watch Ultra Watch Bands

Qaulity over quantity. You don’t want to lose your watch when the band breaks.

I have all three types of band and out of them all the ocean is the best all round strap. They are chunky but that fits the ultra and once on the wrist feels great. One last thing with all these videos and to everyone out there. WASH YOUR STRAPS it’s easy why anyone thinks a fabric strap would not pick up dirt amazes me, would you not wash your clothes when they get dirty.

So I am looking in upgrading my Apple Watch to an ultra and having a hard time picking a band. I typically go to the gym and lift weights and I do go freshwater fishing pretty frequently. Any recommendations?

Any input on how the Velcro wears on the trail loop?

I am thinking of getting the ocean band as well. One thing that I’m thinking is since the strap is quite thick, when it is strapped on double at the bottom of the wrist and when you’re typing on a desk, would it feel like something is on your wrist and elevate your wrist to an uncomfortable position? Hope you understand what I mean! LOL

Nicely made video. Even though this was made a few months ago I discovered it when researching the ultra bands as I upgraded from a series 6 to an ultra 2. Your review was helpful and ended up getting the trail loop. Went to Nomad and ordered a waterproof one to try. Anyhow keep up the great work and looking forward to whatever you create next

Ocean feels the most comfortable and unique

Trail is just undies so that’s immediately out

Awesome video! I think it’s way good to buy cheaper in SOME things.. But in this case I feel it’s better to buy real Apple Watch Bands.. Cheaper is cheaper…I want the real deal on my 1000 $$watch..

None of them. I went with I think it is called the alpine loop. Fits me better since it uses the velcro.

Thank you for the great review :-) I bought the black Ocean Band and an orange Alpine Loop with my Ultra (the bands are a 'mere' or CRAZY $147 each here in Australia). Then I discovered third party bands on eBay and Amazon. Among other bits, I bought an orange Ocean Band for $6 on eBay. It came with shiny/ glossy metallic fittings. I used a rougher grade scourer pad, made for perfect removal of scratches from Omega brushed stainless-steel watch bands, to brush the bright metal bits on the cheap bands, bringing them into agreement with the titanium case and band fittings on the Ultra.
Then there's the subject of very slimline native or colored titanium or stainless-steel bezels with integral screen protectors... here you'll find they run the gamut of elegant to awful--the one I'm using shows virtually nil fingerprints compared to the bare screen which pleasantly surprising.

Prices of watch bands are definitely out of control. I am completely agree with you on that one.

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i got that all the fake ones with many colors lol, not as good as the original one but it works XD

I want an Ultra, mainly for heart monitoring and GPS. But I think all three of the standard straps are awful. I think it should ship with a nice metal strap with folding clasp

Really appreciate the honest opinion - I'm planning to get the Ocean band, not because I am a diver but because I always use the Apple Watch when working out in the gym and because I often am in hot humid locations where I sweat easily. The Ocean band to me would be better under this conditions - easy to clean and withstand moisture without getting dirty. Trail Loop - nahhh, don't choose anything with Velcro which will wear out over time, like the look of the Alpine Loop but I think will get dirty over a period of time especially with moisture often on my wrist. Hope I'm making the right judgement, your video helps tremendously - thanks !

Awesome review

I bought all three bands! And I like them all.

$99 is ludicrous!! Though I still love the watch :)

Alpine loop for me.

It’s an awesome Watch get 5 bands ….. problem solved LOL

They won’t lower it ever!!!

They’re expensive

The ocean it is. To sit on my butt in front of work computer. To sweat in. To be able to wash it before going to sleep with it. Phone on my wrist. Fitness tracking or lack thereof, and sleep tracking. Those are the only reasons. Thank you!!

I’m about to buy a ultra, after hearing your thoughts and others comments, I think I’m going to go with the ocean band. I want this watch to be a daily watch and I work in a shop with lots of sawdust, so I think it’ll be easy to blow off with the airhose, and just to rinse off! My only question is if anyone has found it uncomfortable when sleeping?

what editing software do you use???!

You are spot on regarding the prices of Apple Watch bands, guess most of their audience customers either "don't care" or "have too much money to waste" either way I personally feel that Apple don't care. Just way too expensive.

I want the black/grey trail loop but I hate the orange accent on it. Wish they just kept it one color.

I got the the alpine loop but it is still unopened as none of the ultra bands appealed to me. I ended up going with the braided solo loop which is still a staggering $99. I find it extremely comfortable and it is seamless so will not come off during any activities. Just to note if you do go with a solo band when you use apples measuring tools make sure to go down 1-2 sizes from apples recommended fit. They said i was a size 7 and the size 5 fits perfect. They also offer rubberised versions of the solo loop for $50 so if you swim alot this would be the version to get. Highly recommended and for me the best official bands on the market currently.

Their first party pricing has always been excessive on the watch bands. it definitely got worse with the ultra because they called it the ultra. I have to say not owning one of these watches but having tried them all on I don’t think I am not happy with the comfort level of any of the three options. But the backwards compatibility is going to make it an easy problem to solve.

Yeaa, we alll agree that the price for the bands is on the steep side

I think they all have benefits. I swim in the ocean band. Yet the trail loop is the most comfortable. The orange Alpine Loop is the classic look! I feel lucky to have all three official bands.
Beware the third party Ocean Bands. They are nowhere near as good. Diffent plastics and the retainer pin is often different (no spring).

I have all 3 bands and definitely use the ocean band the most. At first because it doesn’t stay wet and is easiest to get on and off, then after awhile because I like the look of it the most.

Dude, an excellent example of how Apple does whatever the heck they want... An excellent intro of B-Roll & voice-over 😁👌👍👍My choice is the orange 🍊 alpine loop.

Ocean was my least favorite on release date and now it’s my favorite

Went w/ the black/gray trail loop for my AWU. Bought 5
Ocean bands & 3 alpine from Amazon. Still wear the OG trail loop more

Ayyyyyy- This video quality is is pure flames- the intro, the animation!!! Top tier all round !!!

I have all three original Apple bands so here are my thoughts. I bought my watch with the black Trail Loop which is the most comfortable and the one I prefer to wear for casual use and for sleeping. You’re correct about the orange tab getting dingy. When I run I always use the yellow Ocean Loop as it fits the best when I’m sweating. It hasn’t faded and looks as good as the day I got it. I wear the orange Alpine Loop to mix it up and agree it looks the best.

Love your videos, very well done. I have been shopping trying to find another brand type for my Garmin. Fenix. For some reason the stock band starts to bother me once I start sweating (moves around). so I am always adjusting it. If you do more accessory videos can you throw in some options for the Fenix? Or if you have any ideas let me know! Great video! Thanks

Hi Matt, Ultra Alpine loop here. I picked up those amazon bands, they are OK at best, but no way i trust them to keep my watch on my wrist during a tri swim start .. good tip about folding the wetsuit over the watch though 👍🏻

That intro 😮❤❤❤❤❤ Great video as always Matt. Tail loop for me .

Only you could make such an incredibly engaging and cinematic video about…watch straps. Well done.

Garmin gouges on Bands too, I only use the $13 bands for my Fenix 5x and aside from rips and frequent pet bunny massacre. The cheapies work just fine for me.

I agree with the comment below - the quality of your videos is fantastic. (on a separate note I am torn between the forerunner 965 and the ultra. decisions, decisions).

Ocean band…I prefer rubberized bands for drying purposes.

good video with the bands,

i think most watch are $$ at first than it gets better.. normally

I have the Watch Ultra with the Ocean Band and another Trail Loop. The Ocean Band is my favorite by far. Knock off bands? No way. The Watch Ultra is expensive enough and I don’t want to lose it because of a crap band…
Excellent video!

great review video! i got my ultra a couple weeks ago and im loving it so far