Apple Watch Sport Bands Come in Three Pieces, Full Band Swapping Not Possible

earlier today, shared service called bandswapper, designed let people purchase apple watch sport trade unused sport bands sport band in different size , color. turns out, sport band trading not going possible, due way bands configured.

ahead of pre-orders, apple watch sport advertised shipping 2 separate bands in s/m , m/l sizes, leading people believe there 2 full bands included each apple watch sport purchase.

shortly after shared bandswapper site, macrumors readers began letting know customers not, in fact, receive 2 complete sport bands when purchasing apple watch comes sport band. instead, watches come 3 band pieces when put together, allow 2 different band sizes in s/m or m/l fit wrists.

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techcrunch has confirmed ("with authority") buyers not 2 full watchbands apple watch sport, sites bandswapper not able offer customers way trade complete band.

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you see, apple sport watch models technically come 2 bands, in practice, it's not 2 full bands, rather 3 pieces. there's 1 piece attaches 1 end of watch fastener, , 2 additional bands (the side holes) attach other side of watch. these 2 bands come in 2 different lengths -- s/m size smaller wrists , m/l size larger wrists.

in other words, won't have entire band swap.

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the band swapping sites potentially allow customers swap half bands have watch strap that's multi-colored, it's unlikely appealing option many consumers. appears acquiring multiple sport band colors require full band purchases.

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image of sport band packaging showing 2 different straps holes, 1 strap pin. still shot taken unboxing video.​

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on twitter, bandswapper has been suggesting three-piece apple watch sport band configuration "speculation," has been confirmed reputable sources , through images shared on macrumors forums.

update: macrumors has confirmed apple watch sport ships 3 band pieces, not four. there's section pin , 2 additional sections allow users adjust length.

article link: apple watch sport bands come in 3 pieces, full band swapping not possible

 

i knew true. make more sense though.

 

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