What is the link bands made out of? The band is metal but what is the connector part made of? The part that slides into the case of the Watch case. For the sport band its silicon just like the rest of the band. For the nylon band its plastic.
Apple Watch Series 2(Alum) 42mm (2nd Gen), watchOS 3.1.3
Any (metal/silicone etc) Apple branded watch band will not damage your watch if put on properly. I would not get a third-party band for fear of damaging the connector, regardless of a cosmetic scratch. Yes you are taking a risk of scratching your watch if it is not an Apple branded band.
This is a reply to everyone that commented. Since the connector is steel, wouldn't it scratch the part where it slides into? Metal on metal equals scratches. I'm worried that I'll scratch my aluminum rose gold watch case.
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The component materials for Apple Watch bands are detailed here:
To avoid damaging your watch, be sure to carefully follow Apple's instructions for changing your watch band:
Hi,
I think the connector is made of stainless steel, like the rest of the bracelet.
Any Apple Watch band can be used with any Apple Watch of the same case size.
You are buying a $500 band for a $400 Watch? It is solid stainless steel
Watch is aluminum and band isn't stainless steel. I'm afraid of the band scratching the case.
I know that but I'm just scared of scratches done to the case of my watch
Band is stainless steel not isn't
Watch Band Materials
