Apple Watch Series 5 watch band a tad too small

Was wondering if the default watch band is supposed to be small when you buy the watch or are all watch bands the same size? I’m talking about the larger band that was included with the smaller band in the box. I love this watch to pieces, but I’m seriously on the last hole on the band. The second to the last hold is too tight and uncomfortable on my wrist. I love the material and this is the first rubber or latex watch I’ve owned that has not given me heat rash around my wrist and caused my wrist to itch all day. Such a great watch, great band, great material and great features. I personally can not wait for Watch OS 7 as well.


I’m just not happy with the larger band still being too small for my wrist. I don’t know my wrist size, but last hole makes the watch sag on my wrist from the weight and it’s too loose and I’m afraid the watch will fall off somehow. Does Apple make larger bands? I’m in Thailand and this was the only size they had. However, when I went to order a watch on the Apple website I was able to choose the option for an extra large band. The store I bought my watch at, 2 days ago, is a legit Apple reseller and the Thai version of a legit Apple Store. Do you think if I reached out to Apple that they would send me a larger band for my wrist? Seeing that they give you the option for a larger size for free when you order online? I even asked the salesperson if they had a larger band size and he said no.


Thank you for any help you are able to offer. Now I’m gonna go play with my watch some more. This thing is great! :)

Apple Watch Series 5, watchOS 6

Posted on Jul 11, 2020 6:17 AM

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Posted on Jul 11, 2020 12:08 PM

I'm assuming you mean you have the sport band? It comes with both the large and small sizes in the box (total of three pieces). Are you sure you have the larger size installed?


It's possible that your wrist is too large for the sport band. In that case, you may want to look at the other types of bands available from Apple (online if your local Apple Store doesn't have them in stock) or look at the huge selection of third party bands.



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Jul 11, 2020 12:08 PM in response to aggressivility

I'm assuming you mean you have the sport band? It comes with both the large and small sizes in the box (total of three pieces). Are you sure you have the larger size installed?


It's possible that your wrist is too large for the sport band. In that case, you may want to look at the other types of bands available from Apple (online if your local Apple Store doesn't have them in stock) or look at the huge selection of third party bands.



Jul 11, 2020 7:26 PM in response to IdrisSeabright

Yes, Amazon was my choice as well but living in Thailand I cannot order from Amazon unless I have it sent to my home in the USA and then have my dad send me the package.


I bought a few from a Thai store called lazada but quality is in question, especially since each band was 50 baht (approximately $1.50ish). I will know soon enough. I also couldn't justify spending 50-80 plus for watch bands from Apple. A little pricey for me since I already paid enough for the watch.

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