Apple's Most Controversial Apple Watch Band!? Titanium Milanese Loop for $200!

Is Apple’s new titanium Milanese loop the ultimate watch band? In this video, I share my hands-on review of Apple’s most premium band, designed for the Apple Watch Ultra and Series 10. From its aerospace-grade titanium build to its innovative parachute-style clasp, I cover everything you need to know – including fit, durability, and how it compares to the stainless steel Milanese loop.

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Chapters ➡
0:00 Intro
0:23 Hands on with Apple's Titanium Milanese loop
2:05 ESR
3:29 How to adjust Apple's Milanese loop
5:33 Does Titanium Milanese loop fit Apple Watch series 10?
6:21 Titanium Milanese loop vs stainless steel Milanese loop
7:29 Should you buy the Apple Titanium Milanese Loop?

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[sarrum]

I got it. It’s not like regular milanese bands. Hard to describe, but it feels different. It doesn’t pinch or pull hairs. I also really like the latch mechanism. It stays at the tightness you set it at.

[brenttitus]

Have all the band types for my Ultra 2 and this is my favorite one. I really enjoy it and find the $199 easier to swallow because of that. It’s a quality piece as well. Really makes the watch look even more premium.

[SandeepSingh-umcx]

It’s the best one. Very comfortable, smooth, breathable, and lightweight. I think it’s more comfy than my ocean band. Especially since you can really lock down the custom wrist sizing for the perfect fit. I even compared it to knock offs, and it definitely better than the knock offs. If you have the money for an Apple Watch Ultra it’s worth it.

[RabbitWatchShop]

Controversial? To who, exactly? For those that already had an Ultra? I got my first Ultra last month. I paid only $100 for the bracelet, because I got it with the watch. It is the best bracelet ever made for an Apple Watch. It is worth it. Super comfortable. And I love the clasp.

[danopticon]

If I discovered an infinite money glitch, I might get a black watch in addition to a silver one … but for now, silver is simply more versatile: it looks great with all of my cunning ensembles.

[anakinfan]

Agreed: this band has rarely pulled on my arm hairs, in contrast with the OG Milanese band, which seemed to do so all the time. I think once I tried it out in the apple store I was sold. I daily it all the time to work or casual occasions. This is definitely my favorite AW band that they have pretty much ever made. It’s not cheap unfortunately, but it’s lightweight, durable, and it’s gotten to the point where I haven’t swapped it out with another band in the weeks since I got it. Infact, I’m able to sleep with it without issue.

[aparagarwal]

I bought the new Titanium Milanese loop and it's extremely comfortable(unless someone reminds me I spent €200). I have the old Milanese loop also, and that didn't suit me well.

[curtism]

Nice review. It’s a very nice looking and well constructed band. Not at all overpriced, IMO.

I originally bought one for my 46mm Series 10 but think the looping of the band at the lug end to be distractingly bulky. It throws off the symmetry of the watch too much. I eventually stopped using it with the series 10. However, with the ultra, it’s fine. The slightly bulkier ultra offsets the bulkiness of the looped part leading to a far less lop-sided appearance. I’ve avoided looped bands for this reason but am willing to make an exception with this band.

I agree with your comments about the finickiness of the clasp but think it a good compromise to achieve a more streamlined appearance. I really dislike bulky buckles and clasps with strap ends sticking off etc.

[seawaterr]

this video answered all my questions about this band. i have a series 10 jet black with an old black milanese loop so i wanted to see it on the series 10 and make sure it fits right and looks good. gonna go pick one up tomorrow

[Pamlicojdjdj]

After learning today that the bog standard Apple Watch Sports strap has a high content of harmful PFAS chemicals, made the decision much easier to spend another $199 to get this Titanium black Milanese strap to fit my month old Apple Watch Series 10 46MM black aluminum case.

[simonsays]

Just got one from the Mrs for Christmas and it’s so nice, 100% worth the cost compared to knockoffs from Amazon. It’s so light weight and looks amazing 🎉

[SergiSolerdeMoragas]

Have it on the Ultra 2 natural titanium with the black titanium milanese loop, simply love it, it feels so diferents, the hair doesn't stick and the watch is safely strapped

[ejy-ux]

Not sure which size to pick my wrist measures 185mm (or about 18cm) so medium covers me supposedly just fine. But not sure if I should go with the larger size which should not only fit me but would give me enough excess material to fit as I see fit. I just dont want it too loose, thoughts?

[ArkaneWulf]

It's worth it. Had my Ultra for two years I wear this unless I'm at the gym. Alpine loop or noma Nomad Rocky Point band when at the gym or dressing down.

[jazzer]

I am on an Apple Watch 7. If I were to upgrade, I would choose the Ultra in natural titanium color. The black on the watch always reminds me of the plastic LED Casio watch I had in my youth.

[BrentSmithline]

I am a cheap child of late depression era parents. I only purchase black stretchy nylon solo loop bands for my Apple Watch 6 at $ 9.98 US and replace them as needed.

That being said I have owned high-end watches the cost more than the highest price, Apple Watch Ultra. Moved to Apple Watch 6 for O2 and other health monitoring when COVID-19 broke out.

[FNJ]

I only have 1 Apple Watch band and it’s the Milanese loop ($99) for my old Apple Watch 4 that I still wear because I have lots of bands and cases for it. My new Apple Watch Ultra 2 titanium has the blue Alpine Loop band and I’m going to order some new bands and cases for it but not from Apple. The prices are ridiculous and for what?

[damianpasternak]

“Thanks” for not doing any wrist shots.

[SP-bfld]

Hey! I can HealthKit this video in Spanish! Thanks 👍

[evolutionkakumei]

I’m pairing this natural Milanese band with an apple series 10 Slate watch (after trying out all the different Apple series 10 watch colors at the Apple Store) and it looks super clean with that color combination