Last year, Nomad introduced an Apple Watch band that I had never seen before. It combined the athletic-minded FKM rubber they use for their sports bands with the high-end, high-quality titanium they use for their Titanium Band, and called it Stratos. This band blew me away, and I’ve used it basically every day since then. Now they are back with a new colorway, and they have just bought their Icy Blue Glow material over to the Stratos band for a limited time. This thing is a showstopper.
I gave my hands-on review on the original Stratos band here for those who want to check it out. It was the perfect band for how I use my Apple Watch. On the inside of the band, the portion that touches my skin, it had the feel of the sports band with its rubber FKM links, and on the top side, it looked and felt just as premium as the Nomad Titanium. So, for me, it brought the best of both worlds. I could dress it all the way up and all the way down! Here are some of the key specs:
Grade 4 titanium hardware
Scratch-resistant DLC coating
Limited Edition Icy Blue Glow interior links
Flexible link design that contours around your wrist
Magnetic clasp
A tool is included for adjusting band length
Water-resistant design
As I stated, the combination of materials and comfort makes this one of the most wearable Apple Watch bands I have ever tested.
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