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

I have tried to buy the Watch with the XL band online, by calling Apple and at a retail store (Meadowhall) without success. It seems that you have to buy the watch with the two smaller bands and then buy the XL as an accessory for an extra £39. Apple staff have been funny. Lots of suggestions to buy the smaller strap and then ebay it or call customer service and negotiate an exchange - for a premium brand product this is not what I expect.

I tried to buy the Watch on launch - none of the straps fit. Now one exists but I still can't buy it!!

I am 5'10" wrist size is 225mm - checking with work colleagues lots of people are in the XL size range.

If Apple reads this - please let me give you some more money.....

The M/L and L/XL size Sport Band is currently available as an accessory, not as an optional configuration when buying Apple Watch.

If you would prefer this to be offered, you can suggest it to Apple here:

https://www.apple.com/feedback/watch.html

Toons1263 wrote:

That's exactly my point. Most of us would pay the price. We just want to be able to wear it the way it was designed to be worn. On the wrist (3X or 3sm).

Did you try one, or is all this based on a guess?

I have tried all the bands on at launch time - they are too small. I tried again yesterday in Sheffield when I saw the XL was available in the sport band. Apple have just replied I can buy it as a £39 accessory. You have to laugh at the audacity. I own two iMac's, 2 MBP's, a Macbook, two iPads and two iPhones and have been an Apple user for ten years - its nonsense to promote Apple as Green and suggest we buy a watch that doesn't fit and then pay £39 for an extra strap plus £128 for a formal strap if you want this also. This is a first generation short life product.

I can see we are not alone here - does Apple care - great products but arrogant.

Jonathan - I assume you work for Apple?

Do you seriously think this is what a buyer of a premium product needs to do?

56Smalloak wrote:

Jonathan - I assume you work for Apple?

That's the problem with assumptions

They are usually wrong.

You are correct of course. My apologies.

Frustrated by Apple people telling me everything but how I can buy a Watch and strap that fits. It seems like a basic question. An Apple employee told me it was common sense to her but still not possible in the Apple world.

I will continue my watchless existence.........

Clearly I am out of luck. Operational profitability, one size fits all. I am 6'7" and I will no longer support companies that will not cater to my needs. I don't mind paying more for larger sizes like my current watch. 20 years ago I spent the few extra bucks to get the 4x mens band (10 1/4") thank you Eddie Bauer. I am putting Apple on my Operational profitability list below Walmart, Carhartt, Harley (Made in China or India) Davidson. It is amazing how hard it has become to find products made for Americans made in the USA. There a few Companies around the Seattle area that haven’t sold out to Operational profitability (Made in China) and produce true to size products.

I love Apple products. I am all Apple in my home. But Apple's arrogance is trying my patience and this will eventually bite them in the butt. Their limited selections in sizes, i.e., apple watch bands, or eliminating accessories on a number of products, i.e., removal of magsafe plug on laptops, or the vaporware on some offerings, i.e., BeatsX earbuds will at some point knock Apple off its high and mighty perch.

And if you have not picked up on all the spelling mistakes you can thank Apple

I don't see any spelling mistakes in your post, but I do wonder what the bear is for?

I feel your pain. I need 242mm nothing found so far.

Went to london today to buy a Hermes Apple watch all excited.... too small strap would not fit Crazy !

Apple please make a Hermes strap that will fir a normal person !! No watch purchased

Yeah... imagine that. How could anyone have a bigger wrist than that?!? Mines 9-1/2”