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Aug 13, 2022 11:48 PM

Apple Watch Bands: Sport Loop (Sunflower or Sea Salt, 42/44mm or 38/40mm)

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Best Buy has Sport Loop & Sport Bands for Apple Watch on sale from $24.99. Select free store pickup where, otherwise shipping is free on $35+ orders.

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  • About this deal:
    • The Sport Loop Band for Apple Watch (colors priced at $24.99) are $24.01 lower (49% savings) than the $49 list price.
  • About this store:
    • Best Buy return policy details are here.

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Best Buy has Sport Loop & Sport Bands for Apple Watch on sale from $24.99. Select free store pickup where, otherwise shipping is free on $35+ orders.

Thanks to community member tcmda for sharing this deal.

Available:

No longer available:

Editor's Notes

Written by qwikwit | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • The Sport Loop Band for Apple Watch (colors priced at $24.99) are $24.01 lower (49% savings) than the $49 list price.
  • About this store:
    • Best Buy return policy details are here.

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SensiblePanther915
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They really aren't the same stuff most of the time. If you don't care about longevity or yellowing/fading then they work fine.
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spiders
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I tried multiple generic sport loop style bands and the velcro started to fail within 6-9months on multiple, to the point the watch almost fell off. I got an Apple version (also on clearance) and it's still going strong about 18months later. The $25 ends up being slicker and less expensive in the long run.
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teknoman
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All bands that were for the larger of the two sizes for all gens are compatible: 42/44/45 mm
Same with the smaller of the two sizes: 38/40/41 mm

And if yours is the larger size of Series 7, it should be 45mm

(Also side note, I recently found out the smaller size bands will still work with the larger watch size, it just won't be flush on the left and right but it locks without issue in the middle)
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Aug 14, 2022 4:43 AM
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TaKo97Aug 14, 2022 4:43 AM
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Maize color is price matched at Amazon
Aug 14, 2022 6:19 AM
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SlackyAug 14, 2022 6:19 AM
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Quote from TaKo97 View quoted comment :
Maize color is price matched at Amazon
"The Anglos call it "corn.'"

(Old people will understand).
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Aug 14, 2022 1:59 PM
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SensiblePanther915Aug 14, 2022 1:59 PM
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Quote from OrangePollution5297 View quoted comment :
Generic Apple Watch bands on Amazon run $5-10 and are almost identical
They really aren't the same stuff most of the time. If you don't care about longevity or yellowing/fading then they work fine.
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Quote from OrangePollution5297 View quoted comment :
Generic Apple Watch bands on Amazon run $5-10 and are almost identical
I tried multiple generic sport loop style bands and the velcro started to fail within 6-9months on multiple, to the point the watch almost fell off. I got an Apple version (also on clearance) and it's still going strong about 18months later. The $25 ends up being slicker and less expensive in the long run.
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notaekAug 14, 2022 3:05 PM
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Quote from OrangePollution5297 View quoted comment :
Generic Apple Watch bands on Amazon run $5-10 and are almost identical
"Almost" is the key point here. They start looking identical but after a month in the materials wear way faster and end up looking like 💩.
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Aug 14, 2022 3:08 PM
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Omeganuts79Aug 14, 2022 3:08 PM
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Quote from SensiblePanther915 View quoted comment :
They really aren't the same stuff most of the time. If you don't care about longevity or yellowing/fading then they work fine.
generic versions not the same
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Aug 14, 2022 4:46 PM
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mymoneyfoldsAug 14, 2022 4:46 PM
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I'd buy the generic ones for $3 from eBay for the colors I use occasionally and the Apple original for daily wear.
Aug 14, 2022 4:49 PM
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defdansAug 14, 2022 4:49 PM
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I have a 44 mm series 7. Can I use the ones listed as 42/44? I'm guessing no, but I thought there was some sort of overlap between the sizes?
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teknomanAug 14, 2022 5:01 PM
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Quote from defdans View quoted comment :
I have a 44 mm series 7. Can I use the ones listed as 42/44? I'm guessing no, but I thought there was some sort of overlap between the sizes?
All bands that were for the larger of the two sizes for all gens are compatible: 42/44/45 mm
Same with the smaller of the two sizes: 38/40/41 mm

And if yours is the larger size of Series 7, it should be 45mm

(Also side note, I recently found out the smaller size bands will still work with the larger watch size, it just won't be flush on the left and right but it locks without issue in the middle)
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Aug 14, 2022 5:03 PM
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UrinalMintsAug 14, 2022 5:03 PM
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Quote from defdans View quoted comment :
I have a 44 mm series 7. Can I use the ones listed as 42/44? I'm guessing no, but I thought there was some sort of overlap between the sizes?
Yes you can, 42/44/45mm all use the same sized straps.
Aug 14, 2022 5:17 PM
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privaterAug 14, 2022 5:17 PM
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Chase card have 10% or 20% offers at best buy YMMV
Aug 14, 2022 6:31 PM
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MickWAug 14, 2022 6:31 PM
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Quote from spiders View quoted comment :
I tried multiple generic sport loop style bands and the velcro started to fail within 6-9months on multiple, to the point the watch almost fell off. I got an Apple version (also on clearance) and it's still going strong about 18months later. The $25 ends up being slicker and less expensive in the long run.
I'd second this statement. Paid for generics and they were scratchy and got worn easily. The Apple version is softer and dries much more quickly. The generic version felt like wearing a wet rag after a good workout. These somehow absorb and don't feel nasty.
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Aug 14, 2022 7:05 PM
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JoseJ3449Aug 14, 2022 7:05 PM
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Quote from Omeganuts79 View quoted comment :
generic versions not the same
Facts. I know the Apple fee is what people hate paying but the generic ones from ally express , eBay , and Amazon break fast
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Aug 14, 2022 8:12 PM
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Cyb3rpunk1138Aug 14, 2022 8:12 PM
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Quote from spiders View quoted comment :
I tried multiple generic sport loop style bands and the velcro started to fail within 6-9months on multiple, to the point the watch almost fell off. I got an Apple version (also on clearance) and it's still going strong about 18months later. The $25 ends up being slicker and less expensive in the long run.
I used the sport loop included with my Series3 for four years until I got a new watch with the Milanese. First party sport loop is great. My only complaint is the new ones have too much color, essentially want black.

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