Apple Watch Ultra - The Best Bands

[@justmattgray]

-- Chapters -- 00:34 - Apple Black Unity Braided Solo Loop 01:41 - Apple Green Alpine Loop 03:45 - Nomad Rugged Strap 05:06 - Midnight Leather Link 06:43 - Graphite Milanese 08:25 - Midnight Sport Loop 09:36 - Nike Sport Band 12:00 - Nomad Ash Green Sport Band 12:40 - Nomad Lunar Gray Sport Band 13:55 - Apple Classic Buckle - Product Red 15:16 - Apple Classic Buckle - Navy Blue 16:32 - Platinum Brown Classic Buckle

[@therudimentroom]

The best buy band looks fantastic, and I think the black hardware looks slick, especially when the watch screen has black in it, it looks awesome.

[@vdrc9787]

+1 for Nomad! Had their bands on every Apple Watch I’ve owned. Durable, looks great, and glad I got to see the rugged with silver hardware on the ultra! Thanks!

[@justmattgray]

Anytime. Thanks for watching!

[@aetherr]

Trail loop is the most comfortable out of the new releases, can’t even feel it on my wrist.

[@justmattgray]

Patiently waiting on mine to deliver

[@m.a.s2830]

This was definitely the apple watch ultra vid I was looking for. Thanks

[@justmattgray]

🙏🏽🙌🏽

[@degaunichaux]

I really love this watch I just want it because it’s big

[@HustleNinjas]

I like the green alpine

[@justmattgray]

🙏🏽

[@Str8ABH]

I’m new to Apple Watches and just picked up an Ultra. Thanks for making this. Really helpful.

[@justmattgray]

🙏🏽

[@shadyws310]

Love my old bands fit

[@Jess_1999x]

I love the green alpine band on you😍

[@michaelneumann1865]

Dude....great job. thanks for the fine work.

[@justmattgray]

🙏🏽 yooo thank you!

[@erickmejia4055]

Thank you for doing this video. I’m not sure about the Ultra and part of my indecisiveness is because of my collection of watch bands! This was very helpful!

[@justmattgray]

Glad to help! I had the same concern before my purchase.

[@EstonianBerserker]

Thanks for the insights. Couple things, Milanese 45mm band? Nomad Lunar Gray - I found lots of them but MOST of them did NOT have the specks on them….

[@justmattgray]

I wonder if my band was an early mold

[@fauveride]

some bands go surprisingly well

[@WhatsTheT]

This was a perfect video bruh! Bought the Apple Watch ultra today and immediately started looking for different bands

[@justmattgray]

Glad to help 🙏🏽

[@kylekenney2291]

nomad ash green and the ultra looks good together, debating on it

[@Slamdeath]

The milanese one surprised me because I always thought it would be too delicate. I might try it out now

[@Miguel_Molina]

Milanese pairs so well ❤

[@justmattgray]

It really surprised me

[@egyptorion]

Good video, my brother! I chose to rock my gray nomad sport loop with the ultra and it is magnificent, by the way, the apple stainless steel bracelet can’t miss with it. Thanks for your share.

[@justmattgray]

Yoooo thank you! I’m hoping to try the Apple stainless again or nomad titanium soon. I did have the Apple stainless once upon a time with my series 0.

[@LeesReviews69]

Nomad has their orange ultra limited sport band. I preordered it I freakin can’t wait

[@justmattgray]

That orange looks amazing. I’ll be grabbing one too.

[@cindymfraser1518]

I have a few Alpine loop bands for my Ultra.the Ultra is the best Apple Watch I’ve had so far.

[@On_Course_Zach]

Bands will make the ultra dance! Seriously great video though. This gave me some ideas for my ultra.

[@justmattgray]

😂🙏🏽

[@LincAg]

Can’t believe it took this long for someone to do this video. Great job. First time watch, instant sub! Nomad and midnight ftw.

[@justmattgray]

Dark blue and titanium is my new personality. Thanks for the sub. 🙏🏽

[@MD-tr1yv]

Have you tried the silver link band? It looks really good on the ultra

[@justmattgray]

Not yet. I wish I still had mine. Regretting it. May get the nomad titanium.

[@slanjim]

Great and useful video. +1 for the Nomad, looks great. Also … where can I get the wooden box where you store your bands? Looks also great.

[@justmattgray]

It's a box for holding sun glasses and keep sakes. Amazon.

[@justmattgray]

Thanks for watching! 🙏🏽

[@bhud1972]

Milanese looks awesome!!!

[@LQuintalStitt]

This is definitely the video I was looking for.

[@volcomseco]

those nomad bands are fire

[@randallpainter2691]

I wish Apple would do a wider titanium Milanese loop designed for the ultra One from a previous generation would probably keep loosening up too much from the difference in the weight the magnets are designed to hold.

[@chibixleon]

Bro nomad better give you a promo code? I'm buying those nomad bands right now, they look amazing haha

[@justmattgray]

Haha updated with my links.

[@stevegiordano7851]

I just book marked the Nomad site, thanks ... like the green band

[@justmattgray]

Green looks amazing. Next to orange

[@JunkionMarnot2005]

They make the Buckle strap.....but only for the smaller Watches. Forgot the exact time they discontinued doing the 44/45mm sizes. Think it was the same time they made the large size Leather bands exclusive to 44mm.

[@Dchong625]

The solo loop is 🔥

[@Dchong092]

🥶🥶🥶

[@marcuschavez3184]

I really enjoyed this video. Thank you for taking out the time to try on all those watch bands. You did an outstanding job!

[@justmattgray]

Glad to help! Thanks for watching. It means a lot. 🙏🏽

[@paulmartinez9908]

Too dark you should get a light brother, it’s hard to see with the camera. But other than that new sub here good stuff!

[@justmattgray]

Thanks man. I got one finally haha. Check out my latest stuff. More Apple Watch videos on the way too. Any you’d like to see?

[@MikeBravos]

I want to see the Gold Milanese Loop with the Ultra

[@michaellarkin5235]

Great video man. Thanks - like you I have a ton of bands - and just ordered the ultra - was worried they wouldn’t work. Thanks man. Great bands ! 🎉

[@Pauley666]

I love the leather link but I can’t find it for the ultra 2 49mm

[@justmattgray]

Amazon will have one

[@HEYSERG]

Great video for real. All of the bands look great with the Ultra

[@michaelupchurch3779]

First time following your channel definitely love the milaniese band and the ink leather band

[@MooseX2012]

No way, I have the same exact combination from the first band lol. Love mine

[@NiemanMarcus1988]

New to the channel. All I needed to see was the hoodie. YNWA!!!

[@justmattgray]

YNWA! 🙏🏽

[@sainnova2008]

I’m confused. Apple doesn’t offer Thx leather with magnets band in 49mm. Only 41/45

[@faocisco]

You need a wider lens on that top view camera.

[@justmattgray]

Facts. Coming soon.

[@StalwartMan]

You have a great narration and a great sense of taste, the video is beautiful, thank you very much my friend.

[@justmattgray]

Thank you. This means a lot. 🙌🏽

[@StalwartMan]

@@justmattgray you're welcome and i subscribed

[@justmattgray]

Thank you 🙏🏽

[@alexb3833]

Midnight ocean band looks great 😊

[@justmattgray]

Agreed!

[@ALToussaint7]

I appreciate this video. The brown brown band was my favorite. I mostly wear the silver link band from Apple.

[@jamison74]

Thank you, I had been curious about the Nomad bands and was glad to see them shown. 👍🏼

[@justmattgray]

🙏🏽 happy to help

[@jaywhite1141]

Im going to be using the Trail Loop, Solo loop (Blue/Grey)(S/M) with the Apple Watch ultra ⌚️in a few months when I get it

[@juanvisbalco]

You can’t wet the solo loop bands?

[@justmattgray]

You could. But I found that my band was never the same after getting wet. Really a band I’d wear around water.

[@TheLegoJoker]

I’m liking the Nomad. The Leather looks cool as heck but I’m afraid I’d lose it somehow.

[@terrymonk696]

Well done review! I liked seeing all the different options. Thank you

[@mrowe1204]

The leather and magnetic looked great.

[@Cinccinatti_C3]

Love the video. Just wished you would have listed links to buy all the bands.

[@justmattgray]

Hey! I do have the links. Let me update the description

[@Cinccinatti_C3]

@@justmattgray thank! Really nice of you to do that for everyone! 😉 👍🏾

[@robertwinslow4120]

I have 42 bands and 8 cases. Also have the carry case that holds it all

[@justmattgray]

That’s a lot of bands! Haha

[@respect386]

Great overview! Just got my ultra and this was super helpful.

[@justmattgray]

Glad to help 💪🏽. Thanks for watching

[@mauriciodiaz8317]

Nomad Rugged Strap👌😍 Greetings from Costa Rica 🇨🇷 Nomad Rugged Strap👌😍 Saludos desde Costa Rica 🇨🇷

[@justmattgray]

Muchas gracias 🙏🏽

[@bubffm]

The „standard“ Sportsloup is still the best band Apple has ever done for the watch. Use it withe Ultra as well 👍👍

[@EarlVoss]

nice video. I just pre-ordered (12/22 release) of the Nomad Sport Band, in Ultra Orange

[@justmattgray]

I’m hype for this color.

[@Seahawks1976]

I actually love the alpine strap style and have gotten multiple compliments on it

[@Seahawks1976]

Also great video man!

[@justmattgray]

Facts I like the new band design. It’s a more durable sport loop that we needed.

[@AlexGTech]

Great bands but... BEST HOODIE ON KZbin! 🔴YNWA🔴

[@justmattgray]

YNWA! Thanks for coming through Alex!

[@bottlesofchris]

Loved your video. The green Nomad was the one.

[@justmattgray]

Thank you! That green bounces off the titanium nicely in every lighting

[@Hi-pt2nq]

So what size is the solo loop and what's your wrist size,fits perfectly?

[@justmattgray]

I got a size 5 and my wrists are about 6”

[@juliusjacksoniv]

Nomad was great. Definitely ordering for my ultra. Wasn’t a fan of the Milanese loop. Thanks for going through these. Did the same with my collection and I was only a fan of a few of the combos.

[@justmattgray]

Glad to help! Thanks for watching

[@techdad31]

Thank you for making this video! Gave a great overview of some really nice bands to pair with the Ultra.

[@justmattgray]

Glad to help! Thanks for watching 🙏🏽

[@ggliemi1067]

Matt---all the Nomads look great. I have the ocean and adventure bands from apple. For me very disappointed.

[@justmattgray]

Damn that sucks. What about them disappointed you?

[@kaiichinose9590]

Awesome video. I would scoop the ultra up but I wished they offered at least a graphite or matte black color option. I might have to stick with grabbing the stainless steel series 8 in graphite. But I think the nomad black band went best with it as I like the more subdued color options. Which is why I don’t like any of the standard aluminum series 8 colors. The classic blue navy buckle did look good as well as the brown.

[@seanybreeze315]

Get a face for it 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@kaiichinose9590]

@@seanybreeze315 the spigen thin fit is nice I have it for my SS graphite series 7 but I’ll consider it. I just know apple and they will probably make more colors down the road and I can wait.

[@seanybreeze315]

@@kaiichinose9590 I feel you. I told myself I wouldn’t buy an ultra and wait for the two but. . . I couldn’t help myself 🤣. One of my many “firsts” of apple products I just had to have so I could say I had the original 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@christophersayles5888]

I do like the last, the tan leather strap, to coordinate with dress code, silver metalwork… just not 100% with the ultra. Thanks Matt.

[@vixta7987]

very helpful Matt. what is your wrist size? I am thinking about going with the Alpine

[@justmattgray]

I’m not sure. I wear a size 5 braided solo loop.

[@EStephensII]

My Apple Watch ultra arrives in a few weeks, so you know I had to cop that YNWA hoodie in the meantime.

[@justmattgray]

My man. cop bros 2x

[@cindymfraser1518]

There’s two titanium Milanese loop bands for the Ultra, one in natural titanium and one in black

[@jeffli1676]

I like the sport band on it

[@mohamedirfan7776]

i have 2 alphine loop 2 ocean starp and 1 trail loop and 1chain starp

[@justmattgray]

Solid setup!

[@danielcolfer4671]

Alpine looks great. I like the leather loop with the magnets in navy too. Plus it’s easy to put on and take off.

[@gianmanp]

You are so lucky to have the original Classic Buckle in Product Red! Great video, enjoyed it a lot! Also - it was funny when you mentioned people that have 2 watches, I use my Series 0 Stainless Steel for high-end nights, so you aren't alone!

[@justmattgray]

Series 0 stainless steel! I’m jealous. I regret trading mine in. It was so nice. Especially after a gentle polish before a nice event 😍 Thanks for watching!

[@stephenbarnes8817]

I got the nomad titanium band, matches the color of the watch perfectly. It comes with a tool to remove links, it’s not too hard to do. Just takes a little time

[@justmattgray]

Amazing band 😍

[@teutates619]

My gripe with metal bands is that the slide action to mount them on the watch can cause a stripe of damage which ruins the aesthetics. you know, where the attachment slides into the titanium channel of the watch. I was very keen on getting a cheap but instant solution for my new watch, but heck, it's plainly ridiculous to have some visible damage already after the first use. Not to mention the ridiculous non-fit of those cheap garbage straps. Do yo remark any of this on the nomad titanium?

[@stephenbarnes8817]

@@teutates619 if there’s any marks, they’re on the inside where you can’t see them, no visible marks on the exterior at all.

[@srirachahero4679]

Great review! Spot on about sizing down with the solo loop, too!

[@justmattgray]

Thanks for watching 💪🏽

[@maxineharris5264]

Love the Sport Loop band for comfort. I bought the the Alpine band and I’m not loving it.

[@justmattgray]

less comfortable than the sport loop. It’s more secure though

[@lazerlabmusic]

I generally like nomad's bands the most

[@michaelupchurch3779]

Great video Matt thanks

[@justmattgray]

Thank you! 🙏🏽

[@Ariozo111]

Can use many bands that looks solid on Ultra, even Apples link Bracelet looks decent IF you got the Black that is. :)

[@BostonTerrierDad623]

Matt-I cannot express to you how blessed I feel to have found you today!!! I know “blessed” may sound a bit overboard when discussing Apple Watch bands & the like, but you, your tempo, your speech patterns, whatever it is - a combo of several things to be sure, certainly landed today. I feel so…ummmm…bad that presenters / speakers have to put up with listeners like me (😂) at home. (I’m trying to be as diplomatic as possible 😅). You don’t have any issues speaking, you are PERFECT! A few minutes in you had enough wherewithal to mention you were sorry to be talking too much & I almost fell over. First, you weren’t - anywhere near - but you are highly self-aware & that’s rare these day’s & becoming more so. Your info was great. I signed up, I am receiving all your alerts as well! I turned 50 Monday and live in the rugged parts of NC (where the idiot who bombed the Olympics hid out) & I love to snow ski, fly fish, go to my cabin with my Boston terrier, “T”, watch college / pro football & basketball & just run my airbnbs. This watch is perfect for this area. Your reviews are so incredibly spot on. Thank you for creating content for someone like me, even though I LOVE my apple gear & never let new stuff sit long before gobbling it up. 😋 Have a great end of your year, and holiday season to you and your family my (new) friend! Stuart

[@justmattgray]

Wow. Stuart! I would say I’m at a loss for words but then I couldn’t thank you for your kind words. Thank you for watching the video and I’m glad that I could help break down the bands for you and fill your time with entertainment. Happy belated! Today is actually my 35th and from the sound of it, I want to be you when I grow up! I appreciate you coming a long for the journey. 😀

[@joncruz]

Midnight leather is the boss

[@justmattgray]

I see you’re a man of culture.

[@darrenjamison7329]

Great video thanks Are the green and grey nomad sports bands the 49 mm or 45 mm ?

[@justmattgray]

Technically 45mm. But they work on 49mm

[@darrenjamison7329]

@@justmattgray Thanks for the reply The largest size available in the UK is 45mm so I know it’s looks good now ! Just subscribed.

[@justmattgray]

Anytime man. Glad to help. Thanks!

[@tb693ny6]

apple should make a Nike band that matches the orange digital crown

[@dawidpokrzywnicki]

Thanks for the video 🎉

[@PrepperDino]

Blue anything… thank you for showing us …

[@justmattgray]

Anytime! Thanks for watching

[@michaelkahn3694]

Great comparison. Not loving the red band or the Nike band, but most look great.

[@teeknowstech]

@mattgray where can I get that box that u have your watch bands in ?

[@justmattgray]

It was a groomsmen gift. I think it is a keepsake box from Etsy.

[@teeknowstech]

Thanks

[@dougiemac8417]

Hey Matt. New subscriber. I really enjoyed this video. I’ve had my Apple Watch for less than a month. I like the Nike black and green band with the holes. Im not a fan of the cloth bands. My question to you is would the Walmart brand bands be lesser quality than the Apple Original band that with it?

[@justmattgray]

Glad to help! For that style I think Walmart bands are fine. Plus you get more color options. Thanks for watching and subscribing!

[@joscejrod]

Between nomad sport strap and nike sport what do you think is more comfortable? Is there much different in skin breathability?

[@justmattgray]

I’ve noticed for activities when I get sweaty or my arms wet that the Nike band is preferred. The holes make it a more comfortable wear. The nomad strap is very comfortable but more stiff and I prefer that fit when I’m doing things like hiking. Nike for comfort and skin breathability.

[@nghila900]

Thanks for making this. Very informative.

[@justmattgray]

Glad to help! Thanks for watching 🙏🏽

[@anglenghong]

Are you a Liverpool fan (YNWA)? Stainless Steel Link Bracelet is the best, which you don’t have?

[@justmattgray]

I am! YNWA. I may buy one soon. I want one again!

[@dylanbedward4804]

Matt Gray if you have a solo loop band already will it work with the Apple Watch Ultra or do you have to buy it in a different size then what you have already?

[@justmattgray]

They’ll work if they are 42/44/45/49mm bands.

[@thihal123]

You have a lot of bands! Do you plan to get the Trail loop?

[@justmattgray]

Yup. I have it ordered. It should be here in November

[@thihal123]

@@justmattgray I’m curious how different the Trail loop vs Sports loop is. I know some of the minor differences, but functionally they seem to operate the same

[@justmattgray]

I think so too. It looks like a sport loop that can maybe get a little more wet and stay drier. Sort of in between a regular sport loop and an alpine loop.

[@JunkionMarnot2005]

Man...we have some similar bands. I have that color Sport Loop at 8:25.

[@gabrielpagan5713]

Great video! Which is your absolute favorite? Also do you think it looks or feels too big on your wrist? I’m debating between the 8 stainless steel or ultra.

[@justmattgray]

The unity braided solo loop is my favorite. And I’ve had the larger watch since the series 0 and I have smaller wrists so I’m used to it. Either way I always found that the bigger battery is worth it. I’d go for the ultra over stainless steel. Feels like more value. Maybe grab a stainless used series 7 Hermes haha.

[@sunilkc2008]

Awesome video Matt! I have a few bands too from Nomad. Yes, they never miss. I got the same ash green sport band and i paired it with my ultra. I preordered the orange version of the sport band. The other nomad straps i got is the same black rugged band and their steel bracelet band. That combined with the ultra is 🔥 I also have apple’s leather loop in golden brown, sport loop and the steel milanese loop.

[@justmattgray]

What a collection! The orange is gonna look so good.

[@jonesy1895]

Hey dude! Does the leather midnight link click in good! Bought the brown version & i doesn’t lock in! Slides back out with a little force

[@justmattgray]

Yeah it does. It locks well. That’s strange, is there any gap between the sides. Might be a bad band. I’d try on another watch just in case.

[@jonesy1895]

@@justmattgray ya!!! Didn’t lock, apply little force and it would slide on out! Brown one I got. Thinking on trying another. Ink one looks nice?! Currently gonna be refunded on this one

[@Rodghost1]

I just ordered the Nomad Sport Band in Orange, which they are releasing for the Ultra in November. But if you order today, you get 25% off! Check it out. Should be a killer color for the Ultra.