Wearing an Apple Watch on your wrist: per strap!

To attach a strap to your Apple Watch, flip the watch to the back to locate the elongated release buttons at the top and bottom of the case.

1. Press the release buttons.

2. To remove the strap, slide it out of the slot. To attach a new strap, gently slide it into the slot.

Be careful not to force the strap out, as this could damage the release buttons, which are essential for securing the strap. Ensure the strap isn’t too tight or too loose. A loose strap may prevent accurate heart rate monitoring, which defeats the purpose of your Apple Watch.

What Are the Straps Made Of?

Smartwatch-straps.co.uk offers a variety of Apple Watch straps in five categories: Milanese, Sport, Leather, Nylon, and Steel.

Milanese Straps

The Milanese strap is timeless and suitable for any occasion. Its Italian design, crafted from stainless steel with a strong magnetic closure, ensures a stylish and comfortable fit. Key features include:

• High-quality metal
• Strong magnetic closure
• Italian design
• Available in multiple colours
• Fits snugly around the wrist

Ensure you select the correct size for your Apple Watch model. The Milanese strap comes in two sizes based on the watch case. Choose the correct millimetre size for your Apple Watch:

• Apple Watch Series 1: 38mm or 42mm
• Apple Watch Series 2: 38mm or 42mm
• Apple Watch Series 3: 38mm or 42mm
• Apple Watch Series 4: 40mm or 44mm
• Apple Watch Series 5: 40mm or 44mm
• Apple Watch SE Series: 40mm or 44mm
• Apple Watch Series 6: 40mm or 44mm
• Apple Watch Series 7: 41mm or 45mm

The straps are adjustable via the magnetic closure, ensuring a fit for most wrist sizes. Below are the strap sizes and corresponding wrist lengths:

• 38mm, 40mm, 41mm (S/M): 140–240mm wrist length
• 42mm, 44mm, 45mm (S/M): 140–260mm wrist length

Sport Straps

Smartwatch-straps.co.uk offers 67 different Sport straps for the Apple Watch, available with or without perforations. Perforated straps come in two-tone colour combinations, while solid silicone straps are single-coloured. The perforations allow better breathability and sweat release during workouts. Made from durable, flexible silicone, these straps are lightweight, soft, and easy to clean. They attach via a simple press system and come in two sizes:

• 38mm, 40mm, 41mm (S/M)
• 38mm, 40mm, 41mm (M/L)
• 42mm, 44mm, 45mm (S/M)
• 42mm, 44mm, 45mm (M/L)

Leather Straps

Leather straps are ideal for formal occasions like meetings, business dinners, or events. They give your Apple Watch a luxurious, professional look, perfect for pairing with a suit. Made from supple leather, they feel comfortable and feature a metal buckle closure for a custom fit. Available in two sizes:

• 38mm, 40mm, 41mm
• 42mm, 44mm, 45mm

Nylon Straps

Nylon straps are perfect for sports and daily wear. Made from woven nylon, they offer excellent comfort and feature a secure Velcro closure for a snug fit. Available in two sizes:

• 38mm, 40mm, 41mm
• 42mm, 44mm, 45mm

Steel Straps

Steel straps give your Apple Watch a classic, sophisticated look, resembling a traditional watch rather than an activity tracker. Made from stainless steel with a comfortable fit and a secure butterfly clasp, they are water-resistant and won’t discolour when wet. Options include classic steel, dragon scale (textured like dragon skin), fish scale (resembling fish scales), tyre pattern (mimicking a car tyre), and more. Available in two sizes:

• 38mm, 40mm, 41mm
• 42mm, 44mm, 45mm

Steel straps are adjustable for multiple wrist sizes using a toolkit, similar to adjusting traditional watches like Fossil. You can remove links at home to achieve a perfect fit.

How to Wear Your Apple Watch Strap

Having covered how to attach and adjust straps, here’s how to secure each type around your wrist.

Milanese Strap

The Milanese strap features a strong magnetic closure. After attaching it to the watch case using the release buttons, slide your hand through the strap, adjust it to your desired tightness, and place the magnet on the strap to secure it.

Sport Strap

Both perforated and solid Sport straps use a press system. Place the Apple Watch on your wrist, insert the silver pin into the desired hole, and slide the excess strap into the slot for a secure fit.

Leather Strap

The leather strap features a metal buckle closure with multiple holes for a custom fit, similar to a belt. If needed, additional holes can be added.

Nylon Strap

The Nylon strap uses a Velcro closure for a secure fit. The soft nylon ensures it stays in place during activities.

Steel Straps

Steel straps are adjustable for multiple wrist sizes using a toolkit to remove links, similar to traditional watches. Once adjusted, secure the strap with the butterfly clasp.

We hope this guide helps you attach, adjust, and wear your Apple Watch strap. If you have any questions or need more information, let us know!