Apple Leather Link Review: My New Favorite Apple Watch Band!

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Apple introduced a new band style with the Apple Watch Series 6, the new Leather Link band. It uses magnets and a two-part design for a new take on the classic leather strap. I check it out, compare colors, fit, compare it to the Leather Loop, and more in this video.
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  • @AppleInsider
    @AppleInsider3 жыл бұрын

    Are any of you going to pick this up?

  • @techinrl9869

    @techinrl9869

    3 жыл бұрын

    I'm getting a blue one.

  • @yashpopat2700

    @yashpopat2700

    3 жыл бұрын

    I’m getting Apple Watch first

  • @mrmayajw

    @mrmayajw

    3 жыл бұрын

    Have the blue on order. Pairing it with my SS graphite.

  • @moogle2crooks

    @moogle2crooks

    3 жыл бұрын

    Possibly, I was a little disappointed you didn’t talk about how the magnets effect the compass app. It’s a lot of money to then have it not allow certain functions to work. Any chance you can give us an update with that info? :)

  • @solideliquid

    @solideliquid

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hmm. I need to wash my hands often in healthcare.

  • @veronicajohnson1919
    @veronicajohnson19193 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this review. I just ordered the poppy color, it's beautiful.

  • @BobaT__
    @BobaT__3 жыл бұрын

    Just ordered the California poppy band. Looks so good :D

  • @daloliveira5209
    @daloliveira52093 жыл бұрын

    Thank you... I'm on 7/8 size as well... .I'll go for the S/M....

  • @vineyardknights6499
    @vineyardknights64993 жыл бұрын

    Finally, those are the two colors I bought for my blue 44mm watch. Can not wait for it to come on Thursday!

  • @David-tq9iy
    @David-tq9iy3 жыл бұрын

    Finally! Thanks for posting this Andrew

  • @DRE_vid
    @DRE_vid3 жыл бұрын

    Congrats on posting the first legit review of the Apple Watch leather link. I have a blue series 6 on order, with the Baltic Blue leather link. Won’t arrive for weeks.

  • @bakisolak
    @bakisolak3 жыл бұрын

    New bands are awesome

  • @woodyswift
    @woodyswift3 жыл бұрын

    Can't wait for mine to arrive!

  • @redbarchetta4
    @redbarchetta43 жыл бұрын

    Great review. Thanks man.

  • @kennoteven
    @kennoteven3 жыл бұрын

    THANK YOU FOR THIS!!! I’ve been waiting forever for this.

  • @AppleInsider

    @AppleInsider

    3 жыл бұрын

    No joke I ordered it within minutes and they just arrived a couple days ago! but had to do the announcement post and the Apple TV video before I could release this!

  • @bossss227
    @bossss2273 жыл бұрын

    Hi , how is the leather band now? And do you recommended it for daily use?

  • @dianahartley-kim7109
    @dianahartley-kim71093 жыл бұрын

    I did pick up the Poppy and it has become by favorite band. I also considered the blue, but the Poppy really pops.

  • @slonekettering25
    @slonekettering253 жыл бұрын

    My Baltic blue should be here in a couple of weeks!!

  • @pamkoakes
    @pamkoakes3 жыл бұрын

    I have the black one and really like it! Much better than the leather loop. Comfortable too.

  • @alimodz6253

    @alimodz6253

    Жыл бұрын

    Hey. How's your black one doing in terms of color and durability? Planning to buy one

  • @frncs.r
    @frncs.r3 жыл бұрын

    I was just looking for this 😂

  • @quicklikefox69
    @quicklikefox693 жыл бұрын

    What is the total length of the band while attached to the watch face? I’m planning on ordering a 44mm with leather link, so that measurement would really help me choose which band size to order. This will be my first Apple Watch and band, so I have no other points of reference. I’d really appreciate it! Thanks.

  • @Tsar239
    @Tsar2393 жыл бұрын

    Good review, but any watch band with magnets should get the ”refrigerator test” in a review. I had one that would unstrap itself when I would get too close to metal surfaces. It was very annoying.

  • @SnakeCC76
    @SnakeCC763 жыл бұрын

    But, it is good for sport, or i need have one more and change it everyday when i go tu run?

  • @juliet4093
    @juliet40933 жыл бұрын

    Waiting for my Saddle Brown one eagerly

  • @joannechan8478
    @joannechan84783 жыл бұрын

    I wonder how this band is holding up after few months of usage?

  • @GigaChaadam
    @GigaChaadam3 жыл бұрын

    Getting my saddle brown Leather link alongside the navy blue series 6 😍 navy and tan is a beautiful combo nice with tan leather shoes

  • @nb-ro3jl

    @nb-ro3jl

    3 жыл бұрын

    Did you end up buying it, how does it look?

  • @ckpenn1233
    @ckpenn12333 жыл бұрын

    Bought the saddle brown for my 3. I'm loving the look and feel

  • @TheCrispyjones

    @TheCrispyjones

    2 жыл бұрын

    Very late to the party I am but I’ve ordered one for my 42 series 3 too , 45 one I believe, did I done goof?

  • @samuelmanny6231
    @samuelmanny62313 жыл бұрын

    FYI, there's a new magnetic charger for apple watches where you can charge it flat or like a night stand so the leather loop is not a problem in charging

  • @verveblack
    @verveblack3 жыл бұрын

    will the magnet come off easily if the band snags on something?

  • @montero11550
    @montero115503 жыл бұрын

    is that the graphite stainless steel....hows it holding up scratch wise? thanks!

  • @Jackadiah
    @Jackadiah2 жыл бұрын

    Just got the green version and I absolutely love it. It feels so comfortable and the colour is stunning

  • @sh1121

    @sh1121

    2 жыл бұрын

    IMO green is the best color for this band. It looks so subtle in most places but in bright light, it’s a noticeable green

  • @jasonchin238
    @jasonchin2383 жыл бұрын

    Was hoping the brown can flip to outaide. So it can be like latest sport loop have 2 colors mix

  • @MichaelBeaver
    @MichaelBeaver3 жыл бұрын

    You sold me on that California Poppy. But that Baltic blue is nice too. Just ordered the poppy!

  • @jqyhlmnp
    @jqyhlmnp3 жыл бұрын

    Small detail but I love that it comes with the 40 mm and not just 44

  • @Freakazoid23
    @Freakazoid233 жыл бұрын

    I have a question. My wrist size is 19cm But the leather link (Small) is sized up to 18cm. People always talk about, they want the band smaller. Should i get the small size ? Are the magnets still strong enough if the band is smaller ? I would be happy about every answer.

  • @AstonsVintageTechnologyWorkshp
    @AstonsVintageTechnologyWorkshp Жыл бұрын

    Okay, respect goes to you for being the only KZreadr who actually knows how to take a strap out of the box properly by folding the tabs down. Everyone else tears it vertically, damaging the edges of their strap. :)

  • @MrGeek847

    @MrGeek847

    Жыл бұрын

    I had to see what you meant. Never did that. Good call out

  • @armen7932
    @armen79322 жыл бұрын

    Love mine!

  • @matswickmann7850
    @matswickmann78503 жыл бұрын

    Great video ;) 40 or 44 watch?

  • @michaelmoritz3105
    @michaelmoritz31059 ай бұрын

    Just got the black one for my graphite series7. Better looking and more comfortable than my sportband. My new go-to.

  • @HaulinAssAssin
    @HaulinAssAssin2 жыл бұрын

    I really want one of these bands but I wonder how much easier these are for pick pockets to take off of someone. I’m working towards moving back to a big city and I’d hate for someone to swipe my watch.

  • @stel1000
    @stel10003 жыл бұрын

    Do you think a red one would look better than the yellow one?

  • @ninoy07
    @ninoy072 жыл бұрын

    Hi question. Does 44mm strap would fit the series 7 (45mm) thanks

  • @ffkhan75
    @ffkhan752 жыл бұрын

    can this be used with apple watch series 4

  • @matt.rentfro
    @matt.rentfro2 жыл бұрын

    I bought the Apple leather band with my Series 7. Is the band durable enough to run/hike with it? I’m guessing it isn’t made to swim in. What are your thoughts?

  • @tpf4292
    @tpf42923 жыл бұрын

    i never though yellow color can be this cool on hand, i should get that one as well. Metal band kept eating my arm hair, definitely don't want to wear it while asleep

  • @David4413
    @David44133 жыл бұрын

    Excellent video. One of the very first on KZread.

  • @AppleInsider

    @AppleInsider

    3 жыл бұрын

    Was hard to get my hands on them!

  • @RonanBunny
    @RonanBunny3 жыл бұрын

    I’m getting my black leather band for my cousin’s wedding next wendsday!

  • @jaspergabrielramirez153
    @jaspergabrielramirez1533 жыл бұрын

    What is your wrist size?

  • @RC-vv6nr
    @RC-vv6nr3 жыл бұрын

    Very informative, great Vid. I too should have ordered the s|m size. Will see when it arrives.

  • @RC-vv6nr

    @RC-vv6nr

    3 жыл бұрын

    So I got the new watch it’s incredible & the band in M/L. Though I have a smaller wrist it wraps around just fine. I’ll keep it.

  • @DrewTimelapse
    @DrewTimelapse9 ай бұрын

    How’s it holding up 2 years later?

  • @fiveguys540ee
    @fiveguys540ee3 жыл бұрын

    How secure is it on your wrist? Could someone possibly grabs and steals it?

  • @juoyieloo6685
    @juoyieloo66853 жыл бұрын

    I love it. But kinda worried it'll be hard to maintain... any tips?

  • @AppleInsider

    @AppleInsider

    3 жыл бұрын

    You can see my blue leather loop in this video that I got with my Apple Watch Series 0 like.. 6 years ago! It still looks great though it has a few bite marks from when we got a new kitten...! Other than that, leather cleaner will do just fine!

  • @san.pituco
    @san.pituco3 жыл бұрын

    Andrew check the audio&sound! Too much echo 🥺🙉

  • @hafizhamzah6080
    @hafizhamzah60803 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your sweet mistake. Based on your vid, I chose M/L for more secure link. 👍

  • @PEPESAD
    @PEPESAD3 жыл бұрын

    which one do you prefer so far ? Graphite SS vs Black titanium ? I cannot decide ...

  • @chasehunter8983

    @chasehunter8983

    3 жыл бұрын

    Same boat I’m in right now. Can’t make a decision to save my life!

  • @BobaT__
    @BobaT__3 жыл бұрын

    How secure does the magnets feel? Are they just as strong as the Milanese loop magnets?

  • @gunneetsingh27

    @gunneetsingh27

    3 жыл бұрын

    Must be stronger

  • @petersinnige1323
    @petersinnige13233 жыл бұрын

    Hi, I have exactly the same wrist size. After seeing your video I've ordered the California poppy s/m version, because that would have been your way to go. But now I'm worried the magnets won't hold on so strong, because of the smaller magnetic surface. I mean; I don't like the thought of dropping my expensive watch on the floor, every moment of the day. As this video is a month old; how is your experience with the s/m size?

  • @justinm2010

    @justinm2010

    3 жыл бұрын

    Same here. The solo loop measure gave me a 7. there is another KZread That is wearing the sports loop band and uses s/m, so he went with the s/m leather link. I am worried about the same like you do.. but I go with the s/m as well

  • @chivatech
    @chivatech3 жыл бұрын

    Curious about how these age and durability

  • @JackLim927

    @JackLim927

    2 жыл бұрын

    Also curious about liquid exposure

  • @TheKarenohara

    @TheKarenohara

    2 жыл бұрын

    I have mine almost a year and it’s still great. I have the Baltic blue colour. It hasn’t worn very much and it’s the only strap I wear. I don’t wear it in water (shower/pool) but I have gotten caught in the rain. No issue. I actually just bought another because I love it so much. I have the dark cherry now too.

  • @nlmarvin
    @nlmarvin3 жыл бұрын

    I would wear the straps the other way around so that when you have your arms on the table other people don't look at the end of the strap.

  • @SirS2pendous

    @SirS2pendous

    3 жыл бұрын

    I always look at the Apple marketing images to make sure I’ve put it in correctly.

  • @akshayrikhi

    @akshayrikhi

    3 жыл бұрын

    Did someone tell you you are awesome? 😃 Just got mine a couple of hours ago and this was the only piece I didn’t like and you gave me a solution. 😬

  • @sujithkoneru8475

    @sujithkoneru8475

    3 жыл бұрын

    But don't you think that the watch is gonna fall off??

  • @iVue
    @iVue3 жыл бұрын

    What are you wearing with...which case? color and material... Can you pls post some pictures of this band with blue watch if you have one...

  • @AppleInsider

    @AppleInsider

    3 жыл бұрын

    Don't have the blue watch, this is the Graphite Series 6, 44mm.

  • @poeterritory
    @poeterritory3 жыл бұрын

    I've found that the California Poppy does not stay clean. It easily begins to blacken and there is no good way to clean it.

  • @xervantezxvi5022
    @xervantezxvi50223 жыл бұрын

    I love the Magnet 🧲 Band is sooo nice I got blue and now I’m waiting for brown leather

  • @jgzman
    @jgzman Жыл бұрын

    Grabbed one today but thinking of returning. I noticed it loosens up quickly. Not working out with it or anything, just causal wear. Anyone else run into this problem?

  • @ruwndarwanchu8146
    @ruwndarwanchu81463 жыл бұрын

    Gr8 band but wish, it was wearable both sides..

  • @tipoomaster
    @tipoomaster3 жыл бұрын

    Could you do a really hard shake test for a video maybe? I'm just wondering if I'll always be paranoid about this falling off

  • @peejayem4700

    @peejayem4700

    3 жыл бұрын

    I was concerned about this too but it’s fine

  • @tipoomaster

    @tipoomaster

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@peejayem4700 Cool. You have one and you can swing your arms around pretty good and it's secure?

  • @peejayem4700

    @peejayem4700

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@tipoomaster Yes - I have a California Poppy color in M/L size. I suspect it would be near impossible to shake off even with the most violent swing you could muster. Each magnet is very strong and when it wraps around my wrist I have 14 of them connected - it's secure!

  • @TheKiwibirder
    @TheKiwibirder3 жыл бұрын

    Great review. Thanks!

  • @sorabdb9925
    @sorabdb9925 Жыл бұрын

    Always go for M/L as it’s a whole lot more secure due to more magnets interlocking

  • @maxtwax

    @maxtwax

    9 ай бұрын

    I got my M/L watch band today, the long band covers almost the entire section of the magnets from the shorter band. Wasn‘t sure whether it‘s supposed to be that long but at least it holds like a charm.

  • @ediah5
    @ediah53 жыл бұрын

    I recently purchased the Apple 6 stainless steel gold with the black leather loop and I also ordered the baltic blue leather loop. The only issue is that I have to wait approximately 45 days before they arrive. The waiting sucks but I hope it is worth the wait.

  • @alimodz6253

    @alimodz6253

    Жыл бұрын

    so how is it? still in same shape?

  • @DavidDatura
    @DavidDatura3 жыл бұрын

    Are these straps washable? As they’re made of leather, which usually doesn’t do well in water.

  • @AppleInsider

    @AppleInsider

    3 жыл бұрын

    They aren't unfinished leather so they do hold up with water from the rain or washing your hands, but I wouldn't swim with them or run them under the sink in an attempt to wash them. You can use leather cleaner on them though.

  • @Nestor88
    @Nestor882 жыл бұрын

    maybe a long term review?

  • @SirS2pendous
    @SirS2pendous3 жыл бұрын

    The leather loop is much more elegant.

  • @eldos.1958
    @eldos.19583 жыл бұрын

    Did you try the shorter piece on top of the long one? It may work and look better

  • @nicklaskowalski
    @nicklaskowalski2 жыл бұрын

    Call me boring but I love the black version best. I picked that one up.

  • @Texas_nc
    @Texas_nc3 жыл бұрын

    My biggest question: How secure are the magnets? I have large wrists and I’m worried it will fall off.

  • @samuelmanny6231

    @samuelmanny6231

    3 жыл бұрын

    They are very strong kind of magnets. Not what you commonly see. Maybe neodymium magnets

  • @mothaybabonnam5632
    @mothaybabonnam56323 жыл бұрын

    does the magnet interfere/affect stuff in daily life i.e. stick to metal things

  • @B4CK4REVENGE

    @B4CK4REVENGE

    3 жыл бұрын

    This problem didn’t even occur to me. My desk at work has a metal layer on top and I’m curious of the same.

  • @indreshguptha5421
    @indreshguptha54213 жыл бұрын

    Will those magnets in the strap interfere with the compass of the watch? The iGyaan series 6 video which showcased a Milanese loop definitely struggle with the compass showing wrong direction.

  • @RonnieTallud
    @RonnieTallud3 жыл бұрын

    Where did you get the yellow band what brand is it?

  • @christianpoulin7714
    @christianpoulin77143 жыл бұрын

    My wrist is 6,70 " and I can't decide wich size is best for a 44mm Watch..

  • @Dubuajay

    @Dubuajay

    3 жыл бұрын

    What size did you go with? I’m the same wrist, we’re right in between the two sizes

  • @christianpoulin7714

    @christianpoulin7714

    3 жыл бұрын

    The Mad Strapper I tried both and I can confirm that our best size is M/L :)

  • @itaylorm
    @itaylorm3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing looks great. I like the black

  • @itaylorm

    @itaylorm

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@sh1121 I think your right issue is I am really happy with my gold Milano band so doubt I will get this one, but I am tempted

  • @itaylorm

    @itaylorm

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@sh1121 Yeah I got the bold stainless steel and it was apparently on low demand because I got it almost immediately

  • @itaylorm

    @itaylorm

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@sh1121 Series 6

  • @54hex
    @54hex3 жыл бұрын

    Gonna get my apple watch on the 24th! I ordered the: Series 6 + Black leather link I was actually going for the braided solo loop for $679 SGD alongside with the S6. but then I came across the leather link and I wanted to see how it looks like on wrist. Haven’t got the time to go to an Apple store in SG. Really excited to unbox my S6 with the leather link! This video definitely helped me alot!

  • @Michael-zn2jc
    @Michael-zn2jc3 жыл бұрын

    The leather looks a bit weird.

  • @2222paulr
    @2222paulr3 жыл бұрын

    I would love to see what the leather bands patina looks like!

  • @AppleInsider

    @AppleInsider

    3 жыл бұрын

    I'll add a pic to the review (link in description) after a few months so you can see how it ages. I also show off the leather loop in this vid which is -- no joke -- from my original Series 0 Apple Watch years ago! And it still looks great!

  • @romainprovost7164
    @romainprovost71643 жыл бұрын

    There’s the problem. If you move your hand back and forth or tighten your arm, the arm becomes a little thicker and thus exerts pressure from the inside, which causes the magnets of the two bands that attach to each other to slip minimally. This happens quickly several times within a short period of time. As a result, the band expands somewhat and is no longer firmly, but only loosely, which means that the band can be used several times a day

  • @ghettobox9172

    @ghettobox9172

    Жыл бұрын

    I have this problem, super annoying having to re adjust it throughout the day

  • @jericoba

    @jericoba

    Жыл бұрын

    I didn't understand your last sentence but, would you consider this issue a deal-breaker?

  • @glime28
    @glime283 жыл бұрын

    Sooo that watch face...how?

  • @enricocolombo
    @enricocolombo3 жыл бұрын

    The problem with this magnetic bands (milanese loop too) is that affects the compass functionality...

  • @jericoba

    @jericoba

    Жыл бұрын

    Does it really? Do you have anything to back up this statement?

  • @enricocolombo

    @enricocolombo

    Жыл бұрын

    @@jericoba Yes, check on the bottom of the apple web page about the milanese loop. (the light grey part) It states about the non water resistancy and the compass interfering. Every magnetic bands affect the compass function because the magnet itself in the bands.

  • @jericoba

    @jericoba

    Жыл бұрын

    @@enricocolombo Oh, I know about magnetism but I thought Apple would've solved that somehow. Well. Guess not. Thanks for the info.

  • @Oharsh0928
    @Oharsh09283 жыл бұрын

    Do you like the new leather link band better than the one that came out with the original Apple Watch?

  • @BT_Spanky
    @BT_Spanky2 жыл бұрын

    I’d love to get my hands on a 44mm saddle brown leather link band m/l for my 45mm series 7.

  • @waitwhat9669
    @waitwhat96693 жыл бұрын

    at least you have something warm next to you when you are in bed.

  • @Ninja-tech
    @Ninja-tech2 жыл бұрын

    Small would not be as secure on you, more magnets connected the better.

  • @TheCdM1981
    @TheCdM19813 жыл бұрын

    The loop is supposed to be on the inside of your wrist not outside

  • @user-df8xf4wg6j
    @user-df8xf4wg6j3 жыл бұрын

    yeah thats how my AW SE44 fell off my wrist and turned into pieces

  • @deans6571
    @deans65713 жыл бұрын

    Great looking band but personally, I prefer the original leather loops.

  • @c.patricksadowski9959
    @c.patricksadowski99593 жыл бұрын

    A warm watch band....hmmmmm

  • @Potterdood
    @Potterdood3 жыл бұрын

    I bought the titanium 44mm series 6 and I had it packaged with the blue leather band and after trying a sport band and a sport loop they are nowhere close to as premium as the leather band, I love the blue, but I had already ordered the poppy one, before I saw your vid, but your vid got me more excited for it. nice vid.

  • @votdfak
    @votdfak3 жыл бұрын

    Maybe do a comparison with

  • @era3335
    @era33353 жыл бұрын

    I think you think you're making more noise than you really are? Also some people like the unboxing noises lol

  • @ketle369
    @ketle3692 жыл бұрын

    Are there any health issues long term of wearing a strong magnet 🧲 so close to one of your major blood 🩸 veins?

  • @soareadrian02
    @soareadrian023 жыл бұрын

    Hello. Where can I find this belt so I can buy it. The leather one is yellow. Thanks !

  • @fedormurashov
    @fedormurashov3 жыл бұрын

    You should do something with your hands (nails).

  • @juniormarshallhastings723
    @juniormarshallhastings7233 жыл бұрын

    2:28 The medium large is right fit for your big wrist.

  • @jeromescott2113
    @jeromescott21132 жыл бұрын

    I really do t like the look of these, I’ve also seen how easily someone could snatch your watch off your wrist with this design. A guy showed his 5 year old taking it off his wrist with one hand. The leather loop looks much better in my opinion. It’s too bad Apple stopped making them. Thankfully I found one at Best Buy to go with my new Series 7😀

  • @imrtraveller
    @imrtraveller2 жыл бұрын

    One heart ❤️ to subs u

  • @tescoprimark1299
    @tescoprimark12993 жыл бұрын

    This is an easy target for watch thieves by grabbing the strap and go!

  • @yashpopat2700
    @yashpopat27003 жыл бұрын

    Early People Hits a like Checks the views Rushes to comments✌🏻✌🏻😆😏😅😅

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