Apple Watch bands sold by Apple are always top quality, but they’re also quite expensive. Third-party bands are a lot cheaper, of course, but you might wonder if you’re going to get what you pay for—a poorly made band that falls apart.
We looked at a few dozen third-party bands from well-known and lesser-known sellers, and these are our favorites in each category. Of course, there are plenty more bands we’ve yet to test, so this article will be updated as we find more straps worth your money.
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