First off, the burning question: are they *all* compatible? Well, the marketing tries to make you think so, flashing phrases like “Apple Watch Bands…Show your true colors!” and “Compre as novas pulseiras para Apple Watch e mude o visual” (fancy way of saying, “Buy new Apple Watch bands and change your look!” – thanks, Google Translate). But the reality? It’s kinda…messy.
See, Apple keeps changing things *just* enough to be annoying. The text mentioning different sizes like “38mm 40mm 41mm 42mm 44mm 45mm 49mm 46mm” is a clue. It’s like, “Oh, you bought a 41mm strap last year? Cool, but the new model might need a 42mm…or maybe a 40mm? Who knows! Just buy a new one to be safe!” (Okay, I’m exaggerating *slightly*, but you get the point.)
Then there’s this whole “Series 7” compatibility thing… And the “apple watch series 7 bands compatibility”. Like, will that *old* band *really* work on the *new* watch? Honestly, you sometimes just gotta try it and see. I’ve definitely had bands that *should* fit, according to the internet, but they were just a little…off. Like, the connection wasn’t *quite* right, or the color clashed in a way that made my soul weep.
And then you get into the materials! “From simple rubber bands to more complex metal straps,” the text says. And that’s true! You got your basic sport bands (good for sweating, I guess), your fancy leather ones (good for looking boujee), your metal link ones (good for…being heavy?), and then this whole world of third-party bands. Some are great, some are…well, let’s just say you get what you pay for. I saw one once that literally started falling apart after a week. Eesh.
The article snippet mention “WITHit bands”. Honestly, never heard of ’em. But, if they’re “trusted enhancement[s] for your favorite Apple Watch,” then they’re probably alright. Maybe. I’m naturally skeptical, though. My personal opinion? Stick with Apple’s own bands if you wanna be *really* sure they’ll fit and look good. But, be prepared to pay a premium.
