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Q: Apple Watch Band too small. Will there be a XL size?

As I looked through the options for the Apple Watch I was really pumped to get one. This was until I saw Apples band size chart. Immediately I realized that the band sizes would never fit my wrist. It is frustrating to think that Apple has alienated a whole group of customers because they decided not to make a XL Apple Watch Band. I guess my question to Apple is will there be a XL Apple Watch Band?

 

Its frustrating to think that I may not be able to pre order my device because of small bands.

Apple Watch, iOS 8.2, Size

Posted on Apr 6, 2015 8:53 AM

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  • by Chris CA,

    Chris CA Chris CA Apr 6, 2015 9:07 AM in response to BRZPR
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    Apr 6, 2015 9:07 AM in response to BRZPR

    BRZPR wrote:

    As I looked through the options for the Apple Watch I was really pumped to get one. This was until I saw Apples band size chart. Immediately I realized that the band sizes would never fit my wrist..

    Your wrist is larger than 8 inches/200mm?

    The Sport band has 2 bands - 140mm-185mm and 160mm-210mm.

    Classic is 145mm-215mm.

    Link is 140mm-205mm.

    -> Apple Watch Sizing chart

  • by Rudegar,

    Rudegar Rudegar Apr 6, 2015 9:09 AM in response to BRZPR
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    Apr 6, 2015 9:09 AM in response to BRZPR

    this is a user helping user forum we are users like you so we have no real insight into as to if apple will make in terms of bands and what third party band makers will make

    but you can advice apple that some have the requirements using the feedback channel as the watch currently have no independant feedback use the iphone one as the watch seem to heavy depend on an iphone to the point where one could call it an accessory

    http://www.apple.com/feedback/iphone.html

  • by Toons1263,

    Toons1263 Toons1263 Apr 11, 2015 5:46 PM in response to Rudegar
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    Apr 11, 2015 5:46 PM in response to Rudegar

    I too have called, chatted, emailed and went in person to an Apple store with your same question.  Most of my friends have large wrists and it is hard to believe that someone did not think of this problem in advance. This is Apple after all. Many of the bands, like the milanese loop that I like, are simple to have made a little longer. There is no buckle or clip that would need to be moved or installed. The chat-line person told me there are no plans to customize the Watch. I don't want to customize it I would just like to be able to wear it as designed and not have to carry it in my pocket with my cellphone.

  • by Chris CA,

    Chris CA Chris CA Apr 11, 2015 7:07 PM in response to Toons1263
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    Apr 11, 2015 7:07 PM in response to Toons1263

    Did you actually try one on?

  • by BRZPR,

    BRZPR BRZPR Apr 11, 2015 8:35 PM in response to Chris CA
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    Apr 11, 2015 8:35 PM in response to Chris CA

    We don't have an Apple Store in PR, but I did try on a to size paper demo and not a chance it was going to fit.

  • by BRZPR,

    BRZPR BRZPR Apr 24, 2015 10:02 AM in response to Toons1263
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    Apr 24, 2015 10:02 AM in response to Toons1263

    I wrote an open letter to Apple and Tim Cook. Sent it via email to corporate customer support.

     

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  • by lvthewah,

    lvthewah lvthewah Apr 12, 2015 9:30 AM in response to BRZPR
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    Apr 12, 2015 9:30 AM in response to BRZPR

    I tried on a paper sizer as well...it did not fit.  I then went to the Apple Store and most of the bands ended up fitting well. 

  • by swandy,

    swandy swandy Apr 12, 2015 2:20 PM in response to BRZPR
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    Apr 12, 2015 2:20 PM in response to BRZPR

    I have read several comments like this - even mentioned it when I went to the Apple Store for my try-on. (BTW my wrist problem was that mine is around 170mm, which is at one end of the Leather Loop and the other end of the other size - glad I did not pre-order the larger band like I planned.) Anyway, the two people I spoke to said that (1) yes they have heard many comments/complaints about no larger sizes and (2) they have not heard of any plans by Apple at this point in manufacturing larger bands. However, they did say that there will be bands coming out by third party manufacturers and then (and I) would be very surprised if no one made an effort to fill this market if Apple does not decide to.

  • by dave01568,

    dave01568 dave01568 Apr 19, 2015 9:03 AM in response to BRZPR
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    Apr 19, 2015 9:03 AM in response to BRZPR

    here is a video of me trying on multiple straps at apple store with my 210mm wrist

     

    https://youtu.be/TwXSiCqnOic

  • by YZ600R,

    YZ600R YZ600R Apr 24, 2015 10:53 AM in response to BRZPR
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    Apr 24, 2015 10:53 AM in response to BRZPR

    look up the click for the apple watch it's an adapter that will let you use any 22mm band for the apple watch its for preorder now and I don't know when it comes out but may be the solution to this problem. I know it won't be the apple bands but still you can get leather bands cheaper from anyone and if it's a sport model I think they have one made out of aluminum so you don't get that stainless steel clash

  • by deggie,

    deggie deggie Apr 24, 2015 1:18 PM in response to dave01568
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    Apr 24, 2015 1:18 PM in response to dave01568

    There is no "conspiracy" here (#Fitgate. Really) and I'm sure this is not the first time you've had this issue buying a watch. If there is a large enough market (no pun intended) then 3rd party companies will meet this need.

  • by Toons1263,

    Toons1263 Toons1263 Apr 24, 2015 1:51 PM in response to deggie
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    Apr 24, 2015 1:51 PM in response to deggie

    Will Apple allow others to use their trick new patented proprietary band snap-on attachment?

  • by deggie,

    deggie deggie Apr 24, 2015 2:00 PM in response to Toons1263
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    Apr 24, 2015 2:00 PM in response to Toons1263

    I don't see why they wouldn't.

  • by Terrible,

    Terrible Terrible Apr 28, 2015 9:59 AM in response to BRZPR
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    Apr 28, 2015 9:59 AM in response to BRZPR

    I have same issue, my wrist is 237mm (9-3/8") so I'd need at minimum 10" band, wondering how they're going to deal with us. I had to have few links added to my Stainless Rolex, about 10 years ago, cost was appx $250.00.

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