My new puppy caught one of her needle teeth on the band this morning and it pulled out several loops of the material. I can't figure out how to "braid" them back and certainly can't just clip them off. Any suggestions for how to repair this?
Perhaps removing from the watch and try stretching and pulling with lots of force from underneath and side to side. A dull crochet hook or needle from a local sewing craft store might be able to pull it back?
Appears you might also be able to cut the end of each snag and tie together in a square knot?
Consider chatting with Apple Support and sending them the photo of the band and your "CUTE" puppy; who knows, you may be chatting with a dog lover who has a sympathetic ear. The answer is always no unless you ask the question.
Get Support – Apple
Call Customer Support (800) MY–APPLE (800–692–7753)
or online https://getsupport.apple.com/
or call AppleCare Support at 1-800-APLCARE (800-275-2273)
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https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201232
Perhaps removing from the watch and try stretching and pulling with lots of force from underneath and side to side. A dull crochet hook or needle from a local sewing craft store might be able to pull it back?
Appears you might also be able to cut the end of each snag and tie together in a square knot?
Consider chatting with Apple Support and sending them the photo of the band and your "CUTE" puppy; who knows, you may be chatting with a dog lover who has a sympathetic ear. The answer is always no unless you ask the question.
Get Support – Apple
Call Customer Support (800) MY–APPLE (800–692–7753)
or online https://getsupport.apple.com/
or call AppleCare Support at 1-800-APLCARE (800-275-2273)
Outside the USA—Contact Apple for support and service by phone
See a list of Apple phone numbers around the world.
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201232
I did chat with support and can either mail the band back to Apple or take it to an authorized service location where a technician would assess the damage and provide the cost for "repair". I'll wait until the pup has grown out of this stage and lost those baby teeth as I suspect I may have more damage ahead. Then I'll stop in a store and see what they have to say. Thanks!
Here’s how to purchase a replacement band. I know the link says 40mm and you need 44mm. You may adjust this and the size once you click the link.
I know that I can purchase a new one for $100 but am hoping to repair this one. Perhaps once my puppy is grown I'll consider a replacement but don't want to risk another tooth pull now.
I understand. Good luck!
You might also consider looking for a quilting club or a shop that sells quilting supplies and see if they can help you.
Damaged Apple Watch Band 44mm Atlantic Blue Braided Solo Loop - Size 9
