I’m wearing an Apple Watch Series 7 with a band that was released in 2015. There he is, in the photo above. I have exactly five such old, but still relevant belts. And the total number of bracelets for AW exceeds three dozen.
The backwards compatibility of all bands between watch generations is one of the coolest features of the Apple Watch that has kept this watch on my and millions of other wrists for 8 years now. Fans of the device have accumulated large collections of various belts over its almost ten-year history. Why not, since they won’t become obsolete like an iPhone case.
What was suitable for the very first “small” Apple Watch is perfectly worn today on the still current 41 mm Apple Watch Series 8. And what was done for the 40 mm Apple watch can be fastened not only to the 44 mm model, but even on the Apple Watch Ultra.
This super-continuity of accessories pleases, but is not inherent in Apple. And, alas, it is about to become a thing of the past, judging by the many recent sources.
Apple plans to switch to new Apple Watch mounts
According to several sources, including Bloomberg’s respected and almost never-missing Gourmet, the tenth generation of the Apple Watch will have a completely new type of mount – magnetic. They are needed to reduce the thickness of the watch and a large redesign, which is planned in this “anniversary” version. Apple wants to repeat what it once did with the iPhone X, opening up a new page in visual language for generations to come.
Whatever the final design of the Apple Watch X, one thing is clear: old belts won’t fit.. And this means that it is not worth buying straps, as before.
Consider this an early warning for those who are eyeing some original block bracelet or leather straps for relatively decent money.
Still want to buy an Apple Watch band? Better not pay
I am somehow even sad to give the following advice, but it is objectively correct. If you are going to buy straps for Apple watches anyway, look then towards the clonesanalogues and other inexpensive options.
It is clear that the current straps can continue to be attached to watches of previous generations. But their next upgrade will still make you say goodbye to the old straps. Therefore, alas, today I advise you to choose “China”. So that tomorrow will not be offensive.
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Nikita Goryainov
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