First off, I think the whole “wide band” thing is a reaction to how… well, *dinky* the standard bands can look, especially on bigger wrists. It’s like, you’ve got this sleek piece of tech, then this tiny little strap holding it on. Just doesn’t quite jive, does it? I reckon a wide band just balances things out.
And then there’s the whole customization aspect. You can get ’em in *everything*. I saw one online the other day, a “Tefeca Fortitude Series” thing, “Ultra Wide Nylon Coyote Tan USA Flag with Silver Adapters.” I mean, talk about making a statement! That’s practically screaming ‘Murica, freedom, and, uh, maybe a penchant for tactical gear. Lol.
But seriously, there’s leather ones too, and those are *classy*. I saw a ZRDESIGN thing mentioned, handmade in NYC, sterling silver, copper, or brass. That sounds pretty swanky. I’m imagining it with, like, a nice crisp white shirt and… well, I don’t know, a yacht? Okay, maybe I’m getting carried away. But you get the idea.
Then you got the nylon ones, like the Tefeca thing I mentioned earlier. These seem a bit more rugged, more “I climb mountains on the weekend” than “I sip mimosas by the pool.” I mean, it’s practical too! They’re probably more comfortable for working out or doing… you know… stuff.
And I keep seeing these “Best Apple Watch bands” articles popping up. One mentioned a “Komfit” band, apparently NASA astronauts used it? Now that’s something, that’s quite the endorsement if you ask me. I wonder if it’s comfortable in zero gravity… probably doesn’t matter for my use case though, right?
I will say though, some of these “wide” options look a bit… much. Like, almost comically wide. I saw some on Etsy that looked like they were made from the belts of professional wrestlers or something. Maybe that’s your style, and that’s cool, but it ain’t for me. There’s a fine line between “statement piece” and “wrist brace.”
And, like, does a wider band mean a heavier watch? I haven’t tried one on personally yet, but that’s a concern I have. I’m already not a huge fan of feeling heavy stuff on my wrist all day.
