Remove, change, and fasten bands
Follow these general instructions for removing, changing, and fastening bands, and then find the instructions for your specific band later in this section. Make sure you’re replacing a band with one of the same size. The bands are sized according to the size of Apple Watch and should not be used interchangeably. Some band styles are made for a particular size Apple Watch only.
Remove and change bands. Press the band release button on Apple Watch, slide the band across to remove it, then slide the new band in. Never force a band into the slot. If you’re having trouble removing or inserting a band, press the band release button again.
Fasten a band. For optimal performance, Apple Watch should fit closely on your wrist.
For best results, the back of Apple Watch needs skin contact for features like wrist detection, haptic notifications, and the heart rate sensor. Wearing Apple Watch with the right fit—not too tight, not too loose, and with room for your skin to breathe—keeps you comfortable and lets the sensors do their job. You may want to tighten Apple Watch for workouts, then loosen the band when you’re done. In addition, the sensors work only when you wear Apple Watch on the top of your wrist.
Classic Buckle
Materials include leather with stainless steel.
Leather Loop
Materials include leather with stainless steel; fits the 42 mm Apple Watch only; contains magnets. For information about magnets, see “Medical device interference” in Important safety information.
Link Bracelet
Materials include stainless steel.
Important: Press a quick release button first so that the Link Bracelet is in two pieces before you attempt to remove or resize it.
Milanese Loop
Materials include stainless steel; contains magnets. For information about magnets, see “Medical device interference” in Important safety in information.
Modern Buckle
Materials include leather with stainless steel; fits the 38 mm Apple Watch only; contains magnets. For information about magnets, see “Medical device interference” in Important safety information.
Sport Band
Materials include fluoroelastomer with stainless steel, ceramic, or 18-karat gold.
Sport Loop
Materials include nylon with a hook and loop closure.
Woven Nylon
Materials include nylon with stainless steel. Closure is the same as Classic Buckle.
