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

[@Pauley666]

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

[@justmattgray]

Amazon will have one

[@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 🙏🏽

[@HustleNinjas]

I like the green alpine

[@justmattgray]

🙏🏽

[@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”

[@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.

[@degaunichaux]

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

[@Jess_1999x]

I love the green alpine band on you😍

[@fauveride]

some bands go surprisingly well

[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@faocisco]

You need a wider lens on that top view camera.

[@justmattgray]

Facts. Coming soon.

[@sainnova2008]

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

[@MikeBravos]

I want to see the Gold Milanese Loop with the Ultra

[@shadyws310]

Love my old bands fit

[@michaelneumann1865]

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

[@justmattgray]

🙏🏽 yooo thank you!

[@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.

[@m.a.s2830]

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

[@justmattgray]

🙏🏽🙌🏽

[@kylekenney2291]

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

[@loghome7061]

Do you have any play with the Nomad Sport band connected to the watch ultra? Just got in a Black Nomad Sport and I can notice it feels a little loose/sloppy where it connects to the ultra. Do I have a dud or do all Nomad sport bands fit like this?

[@justmattgray]

I have a snug fit. But I did get one of their newest colors.

[@Miguel_Molina]

Milanese pairs so well ❤

[@justmattgray]

It really surprised me

[@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

[@Str8ABH]

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

[@justmattgray]

🙏🏽

[@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! 🙏🏽

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@stevegiordano7851]

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

[@justmattgray]

Green looks amazing. Next to orange

[@cindymfraser1518]

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

[@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.

[@Dchong625]

The solo loop is 🔥

[@d_chong]

🥶🥶🥶

[@LQuintalStitt]

This is definitely the video I was looking for.

[@alexb3833]

Midnight ocean band looks great 😊

[@justmattgray]

Agreed!

[@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!

[@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.

[@mohamedirfan7776]

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

[@justmattgray]

Solid setup!

[@NiemanMarcus1988]

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

[@justmattgray]

YNWA! 🙏🏽

[@WhatsTheT]

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

[@justmattgray]

Glad to help 🙏🏽

[@Aa-ron22]

Is that leather the small/medium size

[@justmattgray]

Medium/large

[@JunkionMarnot2005]

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

[@bottlesofchris]

Loved your video. The green Nomad was the one.

[@justmattgray]

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

[@volcomseco]

those nomad bands are fire

[@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! 😉 👍🏾

[@michaelupchurch3779]

Great video Matt thanks

[@justmattgray]

Thank you! 🙏🏽

[@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.

[@Cinccinatti_C3]

Have you found any stainless/titanium link bracelet bands that have the quick sizing like the OEM Apple link bracelet. I bought one but it’s not a replica. It’s a different style and I’d like a replica, I refuse to pay the OEM price. Any help would be appreciated.

[@justmattgray]

I tried finding one on Amazon but they don’t have quick sizing. It’s don’t with a sim eject tool. They’re ok. Not as smooth.

[@Cinccinatti_C3]

@@justmattgray ok so I’m not the only one. I haven’t been able to find any either. Thanks for the help. It’s very much appreciated. 👊🏾

[@justmattgray]

Anytime! Let me know if you come across and bands you’d want me to review for everyone.

[@jamison74]

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

[@justmattgray]

🙏🏽 happy to help

[@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!

[@monkeyguy80]

Nice vid Matt 👍🏼

[@justmattgray]

Thank you!

[@dawidpokrzywnicki]

Thanks for the video 🎉

[@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

[@Slamdeath]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@mrowe1204]

The leather and magnetic looked great.

[@bhud1972]

Milanese looks awesome!!!

[@cindymfraser1518]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@respect386]

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

[@justmattgray]

Glad to help 💪🏽. Thanks for watching

[@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.

[@bubffm]

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

[@terrymonk696]

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

[@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.

[@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!

[@jeffli1676]

I like the sport band on it

[@michaelupchurch3779]

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

[@On_Course_Zach]

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

[@justmattgray]

😂🙏🏽

[@blademanu7]

Cool thank you 🙏

[@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 ! 🎉

[@AlexGTech]

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

[@justmattgray]

YNWA! Thanks for coming through Alex!

[@MooseX2012]

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

[@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!

[@9eRw1n]

Great helpful video 💯

[@justmattgray]

Glad to help 🙏🏽

[@nghila900]

Thanks for making this. Very informative.

[@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?

[@tb693ny6]

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

[@TheLegoJoker]

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

[@planettudor]

I generally like nomad's bands the most

[@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. 🙏🏽

[@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

[@HEYSERG]

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

[@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?

[@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.

[@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 🙏🏽

[@srirachahero4679]

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

[@justmattgray]

Thanks for watching 💪🏽

[@Daniel-Tiger]

These magnetic loops mess up yo compass.

[@justmattgray]

I had no eye deer 🦌

[@Daniel-Tiger]

@@justmattgray lol test it with true north ;) the compass will appear to work but will be off by as much as 180 degrees! I guess it depends where the magnet falls at on your wrist. On my 165mm wrist my Milanese loop magnet comes all the way around and my compass is off 180 degrees. If the magnet is directly under the watch and your wrist is between it the effect will be less. Test it out and let us know!

[@purplehaze36m]

It doesn’t mess with my compass

[@vyn8594]

Wrong

[@Daniel-Tiger]

@@vyn8594 it is already confirmed by Apple to be the case.

[@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. 🙏🏽

[@solangeauprix8933]

they all look nice

[@justmattgray]

🙌🏽

[@uffeandersson6373]

dark blue its nice

[@justmattgray]

Easily my favorite too

[@mauriciodiaz8317]

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

[@justmattgray]

Muchas gracias 🙏🏽

[@ALToussaint7]

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

[@ThatGuyInPhilly]

1:44 , this is the exact band I got also. It was ONLY available in small at local Apple Store on Fri. Surprisingly it fit the my wrist (which is 190.5mm) , but a slight struggle to get it around my hand. BUT...at least I got the watch and figured a larger band would be back in stock within 14 days. That did happen yesterday. Quick exchange for the Medium band and it's perfect. I'm new to these kind of bands and I do like the fit and comfort of this one, I have the old silicones that came with previous versions, but mostly steel and leather bands. Just happy this watch works with my older Series 1 AND 4 bands!

[@justmattgray]

Glad you got the size you wanted! I actually did small/medium this time vs medium/large and I noticed my hand was a little tighter to get it through. If you haven’t yet check out the braided solo loop in store and see what you think.

[@ThatGuyInPhilly]

@@justmattgrayI have been looking at those online, Apple's site....Not bad. I do need to get a correct fitting...stopping by the Apple Store I can get that, try it on and see how it feels. I admit it has taken some time to get used to this Alpine Loop...just not used to it I guess - slight love/hate relationship with it. Not worried about scratching this obviously :) , it's very comfortable, no tearing so far. Just feel like a putz sometimes getting this on and off. (dont ask..lol, I know its not rocket science) More used to steel bands I've purchased for my old SS Series 4. I do like these SUPER WIDE fabric bands I see on Amazon, other sites...but reviews are mixed, especially with the clasps that actually attach to the watch. Nah...dont need my watch totally coming off my wrist due to crappy manufacturing. Even "knockoff" Ocean Bands..the band I truly wanted (not paying $99 silicone OEM Apple), but again..mixed reviews, and QC issues with those on Amazon, Ebay, other sites.

[@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

[@justmattgray]

What is your favorite combination?

[@DubyaB83]

The nomad green was pretty dope

[@davidward5381]

I like the Nike Band!!

[@Cinccinatti_C3]

Honestly it’s hard there are multiples. That why i would like to see the links to purchase them. Thanks in advance.

[@justmattgray]

@@Cinccinatti_C3 I updated the description with the links just for you 🙌🏽

[@ytown4]

I’m holding out for the trail loop.

[@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 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@jebaker2]

Sound is really poor in this video. 📢

[@justmattgray]

Yeah I think I need to move the mic closer. Thank you for the feedback!

[@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.