My Apple braided watch bands have limited life span. As the Apple retail store clerks state, “if you put the watch band on your wrist, you have to stretch it over your hand,” and that action leads to its gradual demise.
RippleInStillWater wrote:
My Apple braided watch bands have limited life span. As the Apple retail store clerks state, “if you put the watch band on your wrist, you have to stretch it over your hand,” and that action leads to its gradual demise.
Watch bands are covered under Apple's One Year Limited Warranty. If the damage is considered "a defect in material or workmanship", they'll replace or refund it free of charge.
Then -Bubba- has already provided you with what your option is as far as the Apple warranty. Regardless, you would need an Apple Technician to examine this watch band to confirm that it is a defect.
You can also let Apple know your thoughts on their watch bands here: Product Feedback - Apple
A$99 watch band, worn on average 2 days per week, should last more than 2-3 years. I have numerous bands, but they are, no WERE, my favorites for comfort. But their use now disallows watch functions. Apple should simply replace them as the stretch is an unforeseen design flaw. Further, the store personnel explained that I should have been advised to purchase a size “7” instead of the measured size “8.” I followed Apple’s guidance, but that was improper.
... and what exactly are you asking us for help with as it relates to this Apple Watch band?
Apple Watch braided watch band is stretched so it no longer functions properly.
