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Apple Watch Series 3 XL bands?

What's up everyone. So I just purchased a 38mm Series 3 Apple/Nike watch. I have pretty large wrists and am more or less positive the band won't fit me (the one I got is the "Nike Sport Loop"). Does anybody else on here have this issue and where would you recommend getting an Apple watch band that fits larger wrists and is comfortable? Thanks!

Apple Watch Series 3, watchOS 4

Posted on Jan 30, 2018 8:00 AM

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Posted on Jan 30, 2018 9:02 AM

Hi


All bands that are currently available to buy from Apple are detailed here (for the US, for example), with size details provided on their respective product pages:


Buy Apple Watch Bands - Apple


Stated wrist sizes relate to the wrist circumference that the combination of band + case is designed to fit.


You may wish to visit the Apple Store to try on other bands.


If you are considering buying a third-party band, then keep in mind that Apple recommends using only Apple-branded or Apple authorised bands with Apple Watch. Apple advises that third-party bands:


  • May damage Apple 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.
  • May not fit properly.
  • 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 interfere with the Wrist Detection feature.


More information:

Band care information

Change your Apple Watch band - Apple Support

Wearing your Apple Watch - Apple Support

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Jan 30, 2018 9:02 AM in response to Wizdom80

Hi


All bands that are currently available to buy from Apple are detailed here (for the US, for example), with size details provided on their respective product pages:


Buy Apple Watch Bands - Apple


Stated wrist sizes relate to the wrist circumference that the combination of band + case is designed to fit.


You may wish to visit the Apple Store to try on other bands.


If you are considering buying a third-party band, then keep in mind that Apple recommends using only Apple-branded or Apple authorised bands with Apple Watch. Apple advises that third-party bands:


  • May damage Apple 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.
  • May not fit properly.
  • 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 interfere with the Wrist Detection feature.


More information:

Band care information

Change your Apple Watch band - Apple Support

Wearing your Apple Watch - Apple Support

Apple Watch Series 3 XL bands?

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