Hi all. Finally going to get my first Apple Watch - most likely the Ultra 2. I’m having a really hard time deciding on which band to get! I’ve been flip flopping between the alpine loop and ocean. And then most reviews I read seem to like the trail loop best!
For those of you who have been living with the Ultra the past year… what’s your thoughts?!? Thanks in advance!
I just bought an apple leather band (new) from woot in the black color for 57 dollars, it looks pretty nice on the AWU. You can check Reddit for pictures of the combo
Ocean Band for me, I’ve 3 different colours for different occasions, they’re Uber comfortable and really suit the watch.
Ocean too. I wear it in the shower. Clean it easily (the rare times that I do 😆)
Love my Nomad Ultra Orange Sport band.
Best part of my ultra 2 is the alpine loop. Love this thing.
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Go to aliexpress and buy them all for less than one at the Apple store. I did that for my S4. Love the trail loop and ocean. I have 2 colors each. Super cheap. Seemingly sturdy quality.
trail loop for the most comfort. mine still look new and show no signs of wear.
Agree it’s the most comfortable, but yours still looks new after a year? It’s a fabric— my velcro has some fraying and the pull tab especially looks worn.
I run 30-50km a week and use the trail loop - it’s super comfy, snug and as-new a year later. My daily is actually the apple link bracelet. It’s expensive but pairs beautifully with the ultra’s matte finish. Divisive look though.
I picked up the Ocean Band first but I’ve been using the Alpine loop the most. I have all three from the Ultra offerings. I’d say look wise Ocean is my favorite but comfort it’s the Alpine. Trail is my least favorite but it’s still one of my favorites from all the other bands I have
I have both the trail loop and the alpine loop. Will probably get the ocean band in the near future. I like them all and feel you can’t go wrong with any of them
AWU 1 user here. I went with the trail loop however, from the beginning it was not comfortable and I think it was the way it added tension to my wrist. Constantly had to adjust throughout the day and it drove me crazy. I do think it is my wrist though not the band itself everyone is different of course.
Found the Nomad sport band and never looked back! It’s snug just the way I like but without adding extra tension/pressure to make my wrist uncomfortable. Just my experience so far
Ocean for me. I got 4 colors.
I have the Ultra 1, had it for just under 6 months. I love it! Main thing I like is the battery life, getting through almost two days on a single charge is very nice. I also enjoy the bigger screen. I do a lot of handyman work, so the rugged case has been a godsend. As for bands, I think the trail loop is the best for day-to-day wear. The Ocean band is great for swimming and diving, but is a pain to get on and off. I don’t have the trail loop so I can’t speak for that.
For casual wear, the braided solo loop in beige looks amazing and is very comfortable.
I LOVE the alpine that came with my Ultra but after less than a year of daily use, it’s showing wear and tear (it’s fraying in different areas). So I bought an ocean band which I really love too.
Ocean band
Nomad- once you get one you’ll want more and never go back