Hello. Is it safe to use a third party milanese loop strap with the series 2 sport aluminium watch? I read that there is a risk of Galvanic Corrosion!? is that so? any one using this combination for some time and can tell ? thanks !!

I have had the original Apple Watch Sport and now series 2 and have always had third party bands without any incident. I think it's rediculous to swallow wholesale Apple's advisory and shell out hundreds of dollars for Apple's bands. You can go on Amazon or any other reputable site and see thousands of reviews of Watch owners use of non original apple bands and assess quality for yourself.

For the best performance and results, Apple advises that you should use only Apple branded or Apple authorised bands. Apple advises that third-party bands:

• May contain materials that cause skin sensitivities or other health concerns:

  Every material in Apple bands that touches the skin has been extensively evaluated in accordance with Apple's specifications.

• May damage your watch:
  • Unauthorised third-party bands may have components that do not meet Apple's design specifications.
  • Such bands may, for example:
    • Become jammed in the watch (an example of this has been posted here previously).
    • Release too easily.
    • Fail to resist slide-out force.
    • Corrode easily.
    • Or exhibit other issues, such as unexpected failure of their components.

Using your watch other than in accordance with Apple's guidelines may also render it ineligible for service in respect of any associated issues.

More information:

https://help.apple.com/watch/#/apd9714c20d9

http://www.apple.com/shop/watch/bands

I am not aware of any users having reported such corrosion issues here.

Be sure to prevent the band from coming into contact with the front or back of the watch, in order to avoid it scratching the glass or sensors.

Apple says "No", see: https://help.apple.com/watch/#/apd9714c20d9

Many third parties make accessory bands for Apple Watch. Such bands may not fit properly; may interfere with the Apple Watch Wrist Detect feature; may contain materials that cause skin sensitivities or other health concerns; and may even damage Apple Watch. For best results, use only Apple branded or Apple authorized bands.

Use third-party bands at your own risk, and remove them, if you should note any of the problems mentioned by Apple.

Apple Watch is covered under Apple's Limited Warranty against defects in materials and workmanship.

Should any such issues arise, contact Apple Support, make a Genius Bar reservation or visit an Apple Authorised Service Provider for assistance.

I've been using JETech milanese loop strap(38mm) which is available Amazon for 1290yen, it's around $10 without any problem.

Hi

Any Apple band can be used with any Apple Watch of the same case size, including using the Milanese Loop with watches with aluminium cases.

You can use any original Apple watch band designed for the size of the case of your watch.