NEXT - Sport Band Watch Strap for Apple Watch® 38mm and 40mm - Black
Model: WENS03801
SKU: 6331665
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First, the actual color of the watch band is very close to the color on the sides of the box. The front of the box photo is a bit darker. Color is light lavender. The loop end of the one side stays against your skin. The snap side slides over the loop and then under the loop strap. It took some getting used to before I could put it on easily in the morning. One tip, if your hand is small enough. When you remove the watch, do not completely remove the snap side. Snap it in the last hole and then slide your hand out. Repeat in the morning in reverse, then unsnap and move the snap into it's correct position. Doing this prevents fussing with the snap and trying to get it through the loop every morning. Overall, I am satisfied with this band. It's as comfortable to wear as the standard Apple watch band, the color is nice and it goes well with the gold bezel of the Apple watch series 4.
This review is from NEXT - Sport Band Watch Strap for Apple Watch® 38mm and 40mm - Lavender
Posted by Jerseygirl01
At the first quick look and touch you wouldn't know it is not the Apple brand. I am very happy with it, but have two gripes with it. 1. Material - only one difference between this brand and apple that I can tell is that the original is consistently easy to clean with just plain water. This brand you need to use a little soap with the water. I think the materials pores might be slightly larger and therefore traps dirt easier. Unless you are "playing" in dirt a lot, I don't think you would really notice it. 2. Design - This one annoys me a quiet a bit. Because the pin for closing the band is on the opposite side from where the loop is, it is either difficult to adjust for tighTness (pin pointing up), or it doesn't feel as secure as the original band (pin pointing down). The band popped open on me once (pin pointing down) and the watch almost fell to the ground, I cough it at the last second. I don't know how to better describe it without writing a book. I suggest you take a look at the pictures or better yet, try them actually on your wrist so you can see and feel right away the difference that I am trying to describe. I do love it that the small NEXT band is a little longer than the small Apple band.
This review is from NEXT - Sport Band Watch Strap for Apple Watch® 38mm and 40mm - Black
Posted by ArmyWifeFL
I love the color and the fit, but it can easily be unlocked even in small movements I make. I got it on sale so I wasn't hurt too much, but still this product can improve!
This review is from NEXT - Sport Band Watch Strap for Apple Watch® 38mm and 40mm - Midnight Blue
Posted by GenClark
Customers have good things to say about the color, quality, fit, and comfort of the Sport Band Watch Strap. Many appreciate its attractive appearance and how well it complements their Apple Watch. However, some customers expressed concerns about the clasp and latch system, finding them unreliable at times. The band's material is generally well-received, though some find the fastening mechanism difficult to use.