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Will a watch band from Series 7/8 fit Series 5?

Will a watch band from Series 7/8 fit Series 5?

Apple Watch Series 5

Posted on May 8, 2023 10:09 AM

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Posted on May 8, 2023 11:52 AM

You can match most bands with any Apple Watch Series 3 or newer case of the same size. The 41mm bands work with 38mm and 40mm cases; the 45mm bands work with 42mm, 44mm and 49mm cases.


The Solo Loop and Braided Solo Loop bands are only compatible with Apple Watch SE and Apple Watch Series 4 or newer. The 40mm and 41mm cases work with band sizes 1–9; the 44mm and 45mm cases works with band sizes 1–12.


For more info, see the compatibility detail links in:

Buy Apple Watch Bands - Apple


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May 8, 2023 11:52 AM in response to Todd4718

You can match most bands with any Apple Watch Series 3 or newer case of the same size. The 41mm bands work with 38mm and 40mm cases; the 45mm bands work with 42mm, 44mm and 49mm cases.


The Solo Loop and Braided Solo Loop bands are only compatible with Apple Watch SE and Apple Watch Series 4 or newer. The 40mm and 41mm cases work with band sizes 1–9; the 44mm and 45mm cases works with band sizes 1–12.


For more info, see the compatibility detail links in:

Buy Apple Watch Bands - Apple


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