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I love my Apple Watch. I have owned one since the original Series 0 was released back in 2015. In that span, I have probably missed 10 days without wearing an Apple Watch, so I could argue that it is my most-used Apple product of all time.
I use it to track workouts, track my health, track my sleep, as an extension of my iPhone, and it has just become a part of my daily routine. One of my favorite things about the Apple Watch is its accessories ecosystem, from bands to chargers to cases and everything in between. So here are some of my favorite Apple Watch accessories that I keep going back to.
Apple Watch bands
There are thousands, if not millions, of different bands out there in all types of variations. You can choose different materials, sizes, and price points, and some bands even have additional tech built in. And the beauty of the Apple Watch is that the band mechanism has never changed. Meaning that a band you bought in 2015 will work with the latest Apple Watch Ultra 3. But there are two bands that I consistently go back to.
This is my go-to band for anything workout-related. I tend to sweat a lot, so I avoid fabric bands since they can easily just retain the sweat and eventually get pretty nasty. The Tempo band is made of FKM rubber, is fully waterproof, lightweight, and looks great. It comes in six color varieties, with my favorite being Tidal. It has a pastel blue look, which I love. It uses the traditional pin-and-tuck closure system, similar to Apple’s bands.
You can find them on Amazon or Nomad’s site for $59. Nomad is known for its high-quality, premium materials, so you know this will last for years.
For a higher-end, more polished look, I like using Kuxiu’s Titanium Silk Band. It looks and feels very similar to Apple’s Milanese Loop band, but at a much more competitive price point. The band is made of titanium; it remains lightweight at just 28g, features a strong, satisfying magnetic clasp, and is easy to adjust. It also comes in two color variations that perfectly color-match the two Apple Watch Ultra options: Black and Natural Titanium. You can get the Silk band from Kuxiu’s site for $67.
With these two bands, I can cover 99% of all my use cases and scenarios with my Apple Watch Ultra. The Tempo is my everyday workout band, and the Kuxiu Silk Band can also be an everyday band that can be dressed up a bit.
Charging & power
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