As done in previous years, Apple has unveiled a new autumn collection of Apple Watch bands. It also features a number of new Apple Watch combinations, all of which will be available for order this month.
The Collection
This seasons collection brings new colours and styles of bands. This includes new woven band styles, Nike+ Sports bands, and a “striking” new Hermès watch band colours.
The new range of bands will be available for order from selected Apple Stores, Authorised Resellers, and Apple’s online store in Australia. All orders from Apple including their online store do include free delivery or pickup and 14-day free returns.
In the meantime, you can learn more about the new collection, including pricing below:
Apple Watch
There are four new significant updates in bands for the Apple Watch in general.
Striped Woven BandThis includes:
- Sport Band in Denim Blue, Lemonade and Red Raspberry
- Woven Nylon in Black Stripe, Blue Stripe, Grey Stripe and Pink Stripe
- Sport Loop in Flash Light, Hot Pink, Marine Green and Tahoe Blue
- Classic Buckle in Spring Yellow, Electric Blue and Soft Pink
There will also be a new combination of Apple Watch Series 3 with GPS + Cellular made available. This will be a 38mm and 42mm Space Grey Case with a Black Sports Loop.
Apple Watch Nike+
The Nike+ Apple Watch, which brings exclusive Nike watch faces, and more, has also received some updates. For the first time, the Nike Sports Loop will now be available for purchase separately.
This will join the following new Nike Sports Band colours:
- Nike Sport in Barely Rose/Pearl Pink, Black/White and Cargo Khaki/Black
- Nike Sports Loop in Black/Pure Platinum, Bright Crimson/Black, Cargo Khaki, Midnight Fog and Pearl Pink
There will also be a new Series 3 Nike+ Apple Watch with GPS + Cellular/LTE. A 38mm and 42mm Space Grey Aluminium Case with Midnight Fog Nike Sports Band.
Apple Watch Hermès
Lastly, there are a collection of new Hermès Apple Watch bands. All of which have been handcrafted from Hermès.
In the words from Apple, they feature a “striking new edge paint colour”.
- 38mm Double Tour in Indigo with rouge H polished edge and rouge H contrasted loop
- 38mm Double Tour in Blanc with rouge H polished edge and rouge H contrasted loop
- 42mm Single Tour Rallye in Indigo with rouge H polished edge and rouge H contrasted loop
- 42mm Single Tour Rallye in Blanc with rouge H polished edge and rouge H contrasted loop
Pricing
Australian pricing for the new collection is as follows:
- The Sport, Sports Loop and Woven Nylon bands: A$79 inc. GST
- Classic Buckle: A$209 inc. GST
- Nike Sports Band and the Sports Loop: A$79 inc. GST
- Hermès Single Tour Rallye: A$639 inc. GST
- Hermès Double Tour: A$709 inc. GST
Apple Watch is available in two different case sizes, 38mm and 42mm. Apple Watch Series 1 will be available in silver or space grey aluminium cases paired with a Sports Band and starts at just RRP A$359 inc. GST. Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) will be available in gold, silver or space grey aluminium cases with a Sports Band starting at RRP A$459 inc. GST. Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) will be available in gold, silver or space grey aluminium, or silver or space black stainless steel paired with a variety of bands starting at RRP A$559 inc. GST; and Apple Watch Edition in grey or white ceramic starts at RRP A$1,829 inc. GST. Apple Watch Nike+ starts at RRP A$459 inc. GST and Apple Watch Hermès starts at RRP A$1,619 inc. GST (prices may vary).
Apple Watch is available in a number of styles, models, and configurations. Therefore pricing does vary, but, you can compare prices of most models here.
