Apple Watch metal bands
Metal bands for Apple Watch: stainless steel and titanium, link bracelets and Milanese mesh. The toughest and the heaviest choice.
Products
Fixed Mesh Strap for Apple Watch 42 / 44 / 45 / 46 / 49 mm, Black
Fixed Mesh Strap for Apple Watch 38 / 40 / 41 mm, Rose Gold
Fixed Mesh Strap for Apple Watch 38 / 40 / 41 mm, Silver
Fixed Mesh Strap for Apple Watch 38 / 40 / 41 mm, Black
Fixed Mesh Strap for Apple Watch 42 / 44 / 45 / 46 / 49 mm, Gold
Fixed Mesh Strap for Apple Watch 42/44/45/46/49mm, Silver
Tech-Protect Modern stainless steel watch strap for Apple Watch 40/41/42 mm
Tactical 351 Loop stainless steel watch strap for Apple Watch 42/44/45 mm, black
FIXED titanium watch strap for Apple Watch 44/45/46/49mm, natural titanium
Apple Watch 46mm Milanese Loop watch strap M/L, Natural
Apple 49mm Black Titanium Milanese Loop watch strap, Large
Apple 46mm Radiant Gold Milanese Loop watch strap, M/L
Apple 49mm Natural Titanium Milanese Loop watch strap, Large
Apple 46mm Radiant Gold Milanese Loop watch strap, S/M
Apple Watch 42mm Milanese Loop watch strap, Natural (487638)
Apple Milanese Loop watch strap for Apple Watch 42mm, Slate
Apple Milanese Loop watch strap for Apple Watch 46mm, Gold, S/M
Apple 49mm Translucent Kelp Ocean Band watch strap, Black Titanium
Apple 49mm Translucent Grey Ocean Band watch strap, Black Titanium
Apple Ocean Band watch strap 49mm, Translucent Kelp, Natural Titanium
Apple 42mm Milanese Loop watch strap, Natural (616589)
Apple 42mm Milanese Loop watch strap, Radiant Gold
Apple 49mm Black Titanium Milanese Loop watch strap, Medium
Apple 49mm Black Titanium Milanese Loop watch strap, Small
Apple 49mm Natural Titanium Milanese Loop watch strap, Medium
Apple 49mm Natural Titanium Milanese Loop watch strap, Small
Steel, titanium and two fastenings
- Link bracelet. The classic watch bracelet — the heaviest option, sized by removing links.
- Milanese mesh. A fine weave with a magnetic clasp: it slides to fit with no tools at all.
- Titanium. As strong as steel but noticeably lighter — the answer if a metal band feels heavy.
When metal is right
A metal band shrugs off sweat and water and does not wear out the way leather does — it is bought once. In exchange the watch weighs more, and in training a link bracelet slides around the wrist. Check the case colour too: silver steel on a grey case reads differently from black titanium.
Fit
There are two size groups — 38/40/41/42 mm and 44/45/46/49 mm. A link bracelet usually arrives long and is shortened to your wrist. The group logic is on the Apple Watch bands page; lighter options are nylon and leather.
Frequently asked questions
Can I train with a metal band? You can, but a link bracelet slides on a sweaty wrist; nylon or silicone is more comfortable for sport.
How do I shorten the bracelet? Links come out one at a time; on most models this needs no tool, otherwise a watchmaker can do it.
What is the difference between steel and titanium? Strength is similar; titanium is lighter and dearer, and the difference is obvious on the wrist.