I’ve had my Apple Watch for awhile now, because I stayed up until midnight to preorder it. Because I am like that.

I have a space grey 38mm one, with the black sports band. The Apple sports band is very comfortable, and actually much less SPORTS than it looks in pictures. However, it’s hard not to start looking into replacement straps pretty much straight away. Here are my favourite options so far.

Casetify Make your own band with your own photos, or pick from their selection of patterns. Personally, I am loving this faux marble one.

Maker Grafix Traditional leather watch bands have their own appeal. Get your initials stamps on the inner side too.

Cubify Very tactile, these 3D-printed nylon bands come in several colours and a few different textures.

Leathersy Bespoke leather strap with minimalist single peg closure? Yes please. Vegetable-dyed, and gorgeous.

Monowear The nylon strap with the multiple loops has a nice utilitarian thing going, a little bit tougher than the sports band.

 

Images courtesy Casetify, Maker Grafix, Cubify, Leathersy, and Monowear, respectively.