Bands Flashcards
How many band choices does the Apple Watch have?
Five. (“Three different leather bands, a link bracelet, a Milanese loop, and a band made from high-performance fluoroelastomer.”)
Which colors do the Sport Bands come in?
Green, pink, blue, black, and white
What material is the link bracelet made of?
316L stainless steel alloy, same as the case (“remarkably corrosion resistant…cold forged to make it up to 80% harder”)
How long does it take to craft the link bracelet and why?
It has “more than 100 components…so precise, it takes nearly nine hours to cut…Once assembled, the links are brushed by hand to ensure the texture follows the contours of the design.”
What kind of enclosure does the link bracelet have?
A custom butterfly closure– it folds neatly within the bracelet.
How do you adjust the fit of the link bracelet?
Several links feature a simple release button, so you can add and remove links without any special tools.
The link bracelet is available in what colors/finishes?
Stainless steel, Space Black stainless steel.
What’s the design basis of the Milanese loop?
“A design developed in Milan at the end of the 19th century.”
What material is the Milanese loop made from and how is it made?
It’s made of stainless steel woven on specialized Italian machines.
What type of enclosure does the Milanese loop have? How do you adjust the fit?
It’s magnetic and infinitely adjustable.
Classic Buckle features the same premium leather on both the interior and the exterior. What’s inside the Leather Loop and Modern Buckle?
The Leather Loop contains a magnet (for adjustable fit). The Modern Buckle has a layer of stretch-resistant polymer that’s stronger than Kevlar.
Are the three leather bands made from the same tanneries?
No, they’re made from “three of the world’s best-known artisan tanneries”.
What are some of the qualities of the fluoroelastomer material, in Apple-speak?
Remarkable. High-performance. Thermal and water resistant. Flexible. Strong. Durable. Beautiful. Custom-engineered. Pliable. Vivid. Resilient. Soft feel.
