Apple FineWoven Magnetic Link Bands Review: Better Than Leather?

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I go hands-on with Apple's just-released magnetic link band in FineWoven! The new FineWoven Magnetic Link Bands are just now becoming available so I picked up all three colors -- Evergreen, Taupe, and Pacific Blue.
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0:00 Intro
1:15 Unboxing Apple's FineWoven Magnetic link bands
2:50 Hands on with the FineWoven band
4:26 FineWoven VS Leather Magnetic Link band
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@bnbronstein 8 месяцев назад

they look good IMO but would appreciate an update later showing some intentional scratching or maybe how they age after a month of wear and tear with regular use

@tgreen12345 8 месяцев назад

I wasn’t a fan at 1st but have decided to get the Taupe for my Ultra. It looks really good.😊

@CosmoBlox1358 3 месяца назад

Hi, does it dry off relatively fast as the silicon bands? I’m trying to buy one in the future.

@jonatansanchonavarro3840 6 месяцев назад

What size did you buy? size s/m or m/l? thanks

@IAmBruceBrown 8 месяцев назад

I wish they have a Midnight (black) one

@boogeymanw9643 8 месяцев назад

How about scratches and water on it?? I live in Seattle which rain alot and I watch my hand almost like every hour. How do you think these will last? I have a deal on the old leather link for like $30 but I know after the coating wears offc water will probably stay on the leather. How about these guys? I always go with black because on your wrist is harder to keep it safe unlike leather case.

@jbarrford4765 4 месяца назад

Do you know if the mag woven link Apple Watch bands can be cut for a better fit? I’m female, bought a small and the band is still a bit small. Can I cut part of the band to create a better fit? Please advise. Can’t find an answer anywhere.

@saintpavilion 8 месяцев назад

I really hope they make a black one just cause black matches with everything and it’s a very well like-able color

@DennyBob521 3 месяца назад

Are the bumps from the magnets uncomfortable? I love the Milanese loop for style, but my arm hair doesn't. The sport band works, but I've lost a ton of weight so I've exhausted the M/L versions' small setting - there's too much band bunched up underneath. Finally, I loved the solo loop, but mine stretched out over time until it hung like a rapper's Rolex ;)

@kadirpasha86 7 месяцев назад

Which size is the Taupe one? M/L

@bambuhiphop 6 месяцев назад

Had to return mine. Kept slipping. Went back to my leather band. Really liked the color. Feel was decent.

@tgreen12345 6 месяцев назад

I just got the Taupe for my Ultra - highly recommend

@aussiebobb 8 месяцев назад

I have so many watch bands and if there was a black I might buy one but you have inspired me to swap my normal Velcro one on the watch ultra. I think I’ll start to rotate a few .Even found my green leather magnetic one

@nathanwilliams3316 8 месяцев назад

I just recently found my green leather band too😂

@michaelwoolcock5600 8 месяцев назад

@@nathanwilliams3316 God bless eBay

@echln3209 8 месяцев назад

I’ve been waiting for this video for so long. It’s been impossible to get any hands-on on these bands

@rickyloco2007 8 месяцев назад

Love the video, but still was waiting for what size you got. 😂

@funkam0nkey 8 месяцев назад

If they are anything like the fine woven cases, I’ll pass. Mine is a mess after just one month.

@Mr.Marbles 6 месяцев назад

Especially for the same price as leather. If they sold them for like 50€ i would be fine, but not for leather prices.

@K.D.51 6 месяцев назад

I thought the same. Granted, you shouldn’t have to. But if you clean it, it turns back brand new

@frazzledhaloz3184 8 месяцев назад

Personally I love the Velcro wristbands as I have really small wrists.

@kaskovic1993 8 месяцев назад

Honestly if the cases and the accessoires don’t scratch then I would like those as well but they expensive within 40 usd I would go for them if they didn’t scratch

@whit3puppy 8 месяцев назад

Have you worn them for hours and it starts getting loose on your wrist? Mine is doing that. I’m wondering whether it’s normal or I just got a lemon strap.

@scott76gray 8 месяцев назад

I have to tighten mine up at least once an hour. I’m going to have to find a new band I like since this isn’t acceptable. My previous leather band was just fine (though I had to destroy it to remove it from old watch when returning it).

@whit3puppy 8 месяцев назад

I hate that it slips so easily. It’s unacceptable!! @apple should give us a refund or replace the strap for us. This really sucks for the price point and all. Yeah, I prefer my leather one too. It didn’t have this problem.

@scott76gray 8 месяцев назад

I notice that the old leather band is a bit longer with 1 extra magnet link. I'm guessing that made the difference. Or I guess the texture could offer less friction. Kind of pissed my old band became fused to the watch and it was impossible to remove without destroying it. That one was perfectly fine and in black too, which I prefer. Maybe someone is still selling the old leather bands somewhere.

@kathleencass2850 8 месяцев назад

I am very disappointed about this band that I waited for and was looking forward to. It constantly slips down and gets wider so I have to re-adjust it and sometimes I have to unlock it again. I don't mind the blue color. It's okay but the slipping around and getting larger is a pain. How does it do that?

@Juiccy_777 8 месяцев назад

I checked out the green one at the Apple Store it looked nice 👍🏼

@Moose185 13 дней назад

They don’t do black? Why not?

@melissamobberley2086 8 месяцев назад

I bought my husband the green one for his birthday but magnetic band isn’t very good , band gets lose with movement of ur hand , only had it 3 days

@noName-kn1lx 8 месяцев назад

I cant wait to buy it!! From amazon..for 11.99 …from a third party

@OfficialNSmixing 5 месяцев назад

Are the FineWoven bands water resistant?

@nico-lx4ts 4 месяца назад

No they aren t

@whiteandnerdytuba 8 месяцев назад

I’d pay to see the sales numbers vs leather. It would be ok if it was cheaper it feels cheap in my hand

@Luiscastillomaldonado 6 месяцев назад

leather not good, best use woven, dont look for aftermarket, only buy apple

@keanuprele5394 Месяц назад

I have a dark blue single loop band Apple Watch

@user-bc9if6wf4v 5 месяцев назад

Is 45mm Taupe Magnetic Link can be fit on Apple Watch series 8? Hope you answer my question, 😊 thank you

@BlindGuy39 5 месяцев назад

Yes it does.. I have the Pacific blue one on my series 9 👍🏻

@BlindGuy39 5 месяцев назад

Its a 45mm series 9 I have

@AppleInsider 5 месяцев назад

Yup! It will!

@jefe.amo32 2 месяца назад

The short side should be on the bottom. Luxury watches with deployment clasps are designed this way. Pin buckle clasps have the short strap on the top.

@mmdusa 8 месяцев назад

At half off, I would consider one.

@booooooooooooooooooooooo 8 месяцев назад

So disappointed. Had to get the silicone case this year for my 15. Was really hoping for a cool leather case

@KingTechHD 8 месяцев назад

Surprised they kept the price same as the leather products. Seems very overpriced now. 3rd party is getting my 💰

@BDGMed 3 месяца назад

Looks great, but nothing beats the feel of fine leather

@cathychats 8 месяцев назад

Looks nice but too hot for tropical weather

@fskshotstech 8 месяцев назад

Finally some reviews. Can't wait to get my taupe one, don't know why it's taking so long for Apple to produce them

@willdoug6604 4 месяца назад

i prefered the leather ones

@cmathews2112 6 месяцев назад

I love how easy the old leather link band (not what is being reviewed here) is to put on your wrist and adjust, but the “leather” on the leather link SUCKS! It gets nasty black stains that are impossible to remove after just a few months, and my whole band split in half and the magnets fell out in 18 months (I rarely sweat). My guess is Apple changed the material because of complaints, and not some “noble cause” to save the planet. Hopefully they did some durability/stain-resistance testing before choosing this new material.

@gz9361 8 месяцев назад

But why there are no real black accessories?????

@Plutoquintana 8 месяцев назад

What's up with all the apple watch people not knowing how to properly wear a watch on their wrists, you are not suppose to have it that close to your hands xD its suppose to go abit more up on your arms.

@sundrythis 6 месяцев назад

i absolutely think these are an upgrade. i think the finewoven MODERN buckle is a HUGGGe downgrade, it is so much less sophisticated in finewoven vs leather. the magnetic link band always looked weird in leather IMO though and i think they look incredible now!

@sallyharris1093 8 месяцев назад

Wish they came in pretty colors like pink, powder blue, purple, you know a little more feminine.

@KE8NUF 6 месяцев назад

So, not expensive material since it’s recycled anyway, which also means it’s less durable than a non-recycled material. And still $100

@Aether-Entropy 8 месяцев назад

I’ll take leather over recycled garbage any day

@sashinger5230 8 месяцев назад

Leather is the real garbage.

@anthonycraig274 8 месяцев назад

I am definitely buying the leather ones until they get better colours.

@brentsmithline3423 8 месяцев назад

Just like most things in life, everything is personal. Do not think I will ever purchase anything that is Apple FineWoven. To each their own.

@stuvius 3 месяца назад

"Review" does lots of heavy lifting here lol

@wurzel77 8 месяцев назад

The leather versions were terrible for durability. Apple replaced mine for free, but the replacement went the same way very quickly. Have to say, it’s put me off buying Apple Watch straps again - they are not cheap!

@user-xf4es7eh9y 8 месяцев назад

buddy I am an ape, nothing lasts in my hands. I wore the same leather band for over 2 years before it started to degrade to any level warranting replacement. Those bands were high quality European leather goods. Apple was selling them for dirt cheap compared to what they could have. Switching to nasty recycled waterbotles from China does nothing for anyone. Those cows will still be slaughtered regardless because no cows are slaughtered just for leather. The fact that used leather bands now sell for more than brand new ones tells you what a massive fail this is. Folks are stocking up on all the old leather ones they can get, and paying a premium to do so.

@wurzel77 8 месяцев назад

@@user-xf4es7eh9y you can have both of mine buddy - they look awful after just a few months

@bryb2644 5 месяцев назад

@@user-xf4es7eh9yI wish I had bought the blue leather link like I wanted years ago. I have been wearing the black leather link for about a year and a half, and there is zero wear that I notice. The leather link was one of Apple’s best products.

@oliviaolivia-fh5fu 8 месяцев назад

I'm an Apple watch band manufacturing factory, and I only sell the watch band in the video for $3

@VynZography 8 месяцев назад

No black wtf.

@AlexRyan_ 8 месяцев назад

very difficult lol wow?

@geoffrey19491 8 месяцев назад

With these new watch bands, how do know if you are going to lose your Apple watch when you put your hand in your pocket

@JAA369 8 месяцев назад

Video starts at 2:15 ! get to the point buddy

@speca 8 месяцев назад

The leather looks nicer ❤

@matt-30- 8 месяцев назад

My blue jeans are also made out of woven material. They scratch and stain. Absolute garbage. I’m going pantless from now on.

@xcalibur1011 8 месяцев назад

a watch proof silicon apple watch version is better than the non water proof fine woven apple watch band.

@KE8NUF 6 месяцев назад

One is meant for sport, one is meant for fashion/luxury

@michaelwoolcock5600 8 месяцев назад

Why would you buy a fabric band when you could buy the Milanese bracelet for the same money? It looks classy and will last longer!

@sashinger5230 8 месяцев назад

But scratches the watch.

@user-xf4es7eh9y 8 месяцев назад

because it's steel and if you actually sit at a computer or desk its gross.

@ctk1604 6 месяцев назад

My Milanese band is unwearable because of how much it pulls my hair

@mavfan1 8 месяцев назад

I don’t want a cloth looking watch band. Metal, leather, or even the rubber/plastic ones look better to me.

@tkhorn53 8 месяцев назад

The cases are crap. Already falling apart.

@davidjacobs6244 8 месяцев назад

Been using mine for a month with no issues.Only thing I don’t like is that the sides aren’t very grippy.They are nowhere near as bad as what people are making out.I still preferred the Leather ones though.

@Ac-he6eu 8 месяцев назад

Stop with the BS, they are not "falling apart"... It's fine if you don't like them, but stop making shit up

@noName-kn1lx 8 месяцев назад

99 bucks for recycled garbage lmao woke bs

@Aether-Entropy 8 месяцев назад

3rd party leather manufacturers must be overwhelmed with joy.

@sashinger5230 8 месяцев назад

99 bucks for scabby pieces of dead animals? lmao a-hole bs.

@anthonyanthony2783 8 месяцев назад

Boring colors, just shades of mud

@btk1243 8 месяцев назад

BREAKING NEWS: Apple product reviewer files "Workman's Comp Claim", due to injuring his finger while removing an Apple Watch Band from its box. Said the product reviewer, "I know my job involves a lot of heavy lifting. But I don't think that ordinary people can fully appreciate how Diiiiificult it is to remove an Apple Watch Band from it's cardboard box -- to be fair, the blue strap is OK, but everything else, time to head to the emergency room" . . . In related news, a drunk topless man was seen protesting the Watch Band box outside of a neighborhood pub. Witnesses said he got tired and went inside for a bathroom break.

@adiposerex5150 8 месяцев назад

Leather is so yesterday, inhumane and ignorant. I am awaiting my Pacific Blue band in November. They weren't available when I ordered my Watch 9. I just ordered the wallet too.

@mavfan1 8 месяцев назад

Poor durability recycled products at high prices are so ignorant, tired and wasteful

@michael_harren 8 месяцев назад

Agreed so glad they dropped the animal abuse.

@Aether-Entropy 8 месяцев назад

I bet you pick up your date on the bus

@IEA_455 8 месяцев назад

Scratches in 2 seconds

@sashinger5230 8 месяцев назад

On the leather bands? Totally!

@IEA_455 8 месяцев назад

@@sashinger5230 No, the woven fiber obviously 🙄

@sashinger5230 8 месяцев назад

@@IEA_455 Not my experience. Leather bands look like shit after few weeks only. 🙄

@alexandergabriel3101 8 месяцев назад

Why on earth did you not put all bends on all of these watches.. I was so looking forward to this video 🫠

@mexicanjesus69 3 месяца назад

I have 2 of these bands and also the original leather magnetic band. For those who are wondering how it compares to the leather, it’s not even close. The build quality is okayish. It keeps slipping and I have to tighten it throughout the day. I sit in an office. If you move around a lot i am not sure how its going to stay in place. never had these problems with my leather bands. it doesn’t feel cheap but not premium either. Personally I would not recommend these. save your money.