These Bougie Apple Watch Bands Will Dress up Any Outfit (2024)

This steel bracelet from Shinola provides a classic aesthetic for your smartwatch. It is modeled after the legendary Rolex oyster bracelet, which is the ultimate tool watch band. Since the Apple Watch is the ultimate tool watch, pairing the two is fitting.

This silicone watch band from Lacoste is built for everyday comfort and athletic activities. The pique texture creates a nice matte finish that isn't flashy. It comes in a variety of colors, and this red is our favorite. It stands out without drawing attention.

This braided fabric band from Proworthy is super comfortable and easy to maintain. The elastic blend in the fabric allows you to slide your watch right on and off. It is machine washable, which is great because a fabric band will absorb sweat. Best of all, it comes in 38 color varieties and fits every Apple Watch model. We like the white with red speckles for a nautical vibe.

When Apple decided to make a steel watch bracelet, they gave it the typical Apple innovation. Made from the same 316L stainless steel alloy as the Apple Watch case in over 100 precision cut components. It features a quick release butterfly closure. The size is adjustable with links that can removed without any tools. The Apple steel bracelet is as nice as any you'll find anywhere in the watch industry.

This metal mesh band from Epuly is based on mesh straps that became popular on dive watches in the 1960s. The design is much more modern however, featuring a magnetic closure where the band loops back over and attaches to itself. The look is a nice balance between vintage and modern.

Nomad went for maximum durability with this metal Apple Watch bracelet. Titanium is never going to get damaged by anything you can do with your wrist, but it can get scratched. So they added DLC (diamond like carbon) coating to prevent scuffs.

This statement piece from Off-White is based on their famous industrial belt. Working modern industrial design into fashion is the foundation of the brand. The polyester band is fastened with a clamp-style clasp you would find on industrial rigging.

This elegant band from Manokhi is made from calf leather that has been embossed to look like crocodile leather. It's a great way to elevate the formality of your Apple Watch for the office or dinner parties, and looks great with a suit, and dresses up everyday looks as well.

Abas is an American company that specializes in alligator and ostrich leather. All their goods are handcrafted right here in the USA. This beautiful gator watch strap features a classic buckle fastening. We've featured the dark brown finish here but this band comes in 16 different color options.

Bellroy designed this leather band to compliment the curves of the Apple Watch design. It has a similar curved aesthetic to the silicone band that the watch comes with. Even though this band is leather, Bellroy infused it with a textured underside to prevent sweat buildup, so you can use this while working out.

This two-tone president style bracelet from Wolait is made from solid 316L stainless steel. The butterfly closure makes it easy to put on and take off. The president bracelet was made famous by Rolex and it will never go out of style. It comes in a few solid colors, but the gold and silver two tone has become popular again recently among watch fans.

This beautiful leather strap from La Californienne is made from vegetable tanned leather painted with tonal blue and green stripes.

This leather band from Coach features their signature logo printed in black on gray. The white stitching along the bands edge adds and extra level of detail.

This bold strap design from Missoni will add some color to your Apple Watch. It features a leather base with fabric overlay and a leather strip over the buckle holes.

This modern leather band design features an angular buckle and full edged stitching. It's made from thick full grain leather so it will last a long time and get better with age.

Alright, so this isn't a true Nato strap since it doesn't loop through the watch pins, but it is the closest you can get for an Apple Watch. It has the appearance and functionality of a Nato in a wide range of colors

This matte black strap with silver buckle from Ted Baker is understated and will go with practically everything. The punch holes stylized as a T aren't just a branding thing, they add breathability for a leather strap.