Apple Watch Nike Sport band now sold separately for $49, joins new spring lineup
New seasonal bands for the Apple Watch are available in a range of colors, as well as the Nike Sport Band, which can now be purchased separately without the special Nike edition of the Apple Watch.
Nike's lightweight, perforated sport bands are priced at $49 and come in colors of black/volt, anthracite/black, and pure platinum/white. AppleInsider reviewed the Apple Watch Nike+ in December and found that the previously-exclusive sport band had a funky look but a practical purpose for athletes.
But rather than buy an entirely new $369 watch just to get the Nike Band, customers can now buy the band separately for a much more affordable price.
In addition, Apple also launched regular $49 sport bands in three new colors:
Woven nylon bands also gain six new spring colors, priced at $49:
Nike's lightweight, perforated sport bands are priced at $49 and come in colors of black/volt, anthracite/black, and pure platinum/white. AppleInsider reviewed the Apple Watch Nike+ in December and found that the previously-exclusive sport band had a funky look but a practical purpose for athletes.
But rather than buy an entirely new $369 watch just to get the Nike Band, customers can now buy the band separately for a much more affordable price.
In addition, Apple also launched regular $49 sport bands in three new colors:
- Camellia Sport Band
- Pebble Sport Band
- Azure Sport Band
Woven nylon bands also gain six new spring colors, priced at $49:
- Orange Woven Nylon
- Berry Woven Nylon
- Red Woven Nylon
- Pollen Woven Nylon
- Tahoe Blue Woven Nylon
- Midnight Blue Woven Nylon
- Saddle Brown Classic Buckle
- Berry Classic Buckle
- Taupe Classic Buckle
- Sapphire Classic Buckle
- Red Classic Buckle
- Midnight Blue Classic Buckle
- Black Classic Buckle
- Apple Watch Herm?s Fauve Barenia Leather Double Tour
- Apple Watch Herm?s Bleu Z?phyr Epsom Leather Double Tour
Comments
"Hermès collection aside, all Apple Watches purchased now will come with Sport Band or Milanese Loop. Whether this is based on what sells the most (or creating more add-on purchases) or only bundling swim-ready bands for the swim-proof Series 2 for the spring season, it certainly simplifies the Apple Watch lineup." -9to5mac
I think Apple is trying to simplify their watch lineup...for someone who is not like us, they may be intimidated by choices/options at point of purchase which could be a deterrent to purchase. There have been studies confirming this is a real thing.
Great idea but potentially less money for Apple.
My guess is sog was kidding.
Not true. It just depends on the manufacturer. I've got a Nike+ knockoff that's very good. It's thinner than the Apple proper, but has worn extremely well. That said, I have a few Apple Sport bands and to me the feel of their fluoroelastomer is superior to the silicone knockoffs.
That makes no sense. "Oh I'm so confused! So many choices I don't know what to do! I'll buy a Timex instead!" Yeah, not gonna happen. Buy a Watch with a Sport band or Milanese loop. Pick a color. Want a different band? Easy pick one, pay, done. Easy, peasy.
I do agree that making every purchase a CTO would mean less money for Apple, besides the increased delay in shipping time.
I really do not like the nylon straps. For some reason they look very tacky.
I don't think dudes are their target audience.