Apple Watch Band Options and Individual Sizes Not all Apple Watch bands are available in all sizes and not all bands are compatible with both models. The modern buckle, for example, is limited to the 40 and 41 mm models, but for the most part Apple Watch straps fit a wide range of wrist sizes. The model for the 38mm Apple Watch can use bands up to 22mm wide and up to 24mm wide for the 42mm Apple Watch. Getting a larger Apple Watch band basically ensures that it will work with previous wearables that were the larger size option of its respective generation.
Apple, as well as numerous third parties, build a variety of strap types for each watch size, and they are conveniently classified into just two size categories. For those who are planning to buy the Apple Watch 7, or who want to buy a pair of bands for someone else who plans to buy the Apple Watch 7, the strap size options will match the Apple Watch 7 case size options. We've combined the new 41mm Solo Loop in English Lavender with the 40mm Series 6 in aluminum (blue), as well as the new Nike Sport Loop 45mm in black with the Apple Watch SE 44mm in black aluminum. The only nod Apple made to the Apple Watch size modifications was the mention of watch band compatibility.
It's quite easy to pair the correct size Apple Watch band with the watch of your choice, or use an adapter to continue using some of your favorite old bands if they fit you. While it may seem at first that Apple has unceremoniously eradicated support for all previous models, don't worry, it didn't. In other words, all straps for 38mm and 40mm cases are compatible with each other, as are all straps for 42mm and 44mm cases. The watch comes in a new case size of 41mm and 45mm, moving away from the 40mm and 44mm size that has been the standard of the latest generations of Apple Watch.
The Simple Tour Made in France leather strap, for example, is smaller in white than in gold, some colors are preferred for women and others for men. Now, the Apple Watch 7 is positioned to become the best Apple Watch to date for users who want larger wrist candy. The best way to calculate your wrist size is to use the Apple Watch band size chart, which will help you whether you plan to buy an Apple brand band or not. The smaller Apple Watch measures 38 mm or 40 mm, and the larger Apple Watch measures 42 mm or 44 mm, measured from top to bottom, depending on the series.
Solo Loop and Braided Solo Loop bands are only compatible with Apple Watch SE and Apple Watch Series 4 or newer.
