Apple Leather Loop

Content

• Leather Loop
• Leather Loop Size
• A better fit ensures better measurements
• Caring for the Apple Leather Loop
• How do you clean the Apple Leather Loop?
• How do you (dis)assemble the Apple Leather Loop from your Apple Watch?
• How to recognise a genuine Apple Leather Loop?
• Tips to avoid skin irritations

Leather Loop

The Leather Loop is a leather Apple Watch strap exclusively for the larger watch cases - starting with the 42 mm, then the 44 mm. Today, however, it is compatible with the 44 mm / 45 mm and 49 mm. The Leather Loop debuted with the Apple Watch when it was released on 24 April 2015. The design has also remained unchanged since its debut, except for refreshed seasonal colours. To this day, Apple has released 18 different colours. Unfortunately, there won't be any more new colours as Apple discontinued the Apple Leather Loop with the release of the Apple Watch Series 7.

The Leather loop is made of Venezia leather handcrafted in Arzignano, Italy. The artisanal tannery where the straps are made has existed for five generations. Thanks to a refined process of beating and rolling, the beautiful, granulated texture comes out even better. Hidden in the soft, quilted leather are magnets that allow you to smoothly wrap the material around your wrist for a perfect fit and a beautiful look.

In Apple's product video for the Apple Watch, Sir. Jony Ive described the Leather Loop as follows:

"The Leather Loop comes in a soft, padded leather that hides magnets for attachment and adjustment. We have used traditional leather, but in a new sports context designed for optimal comfort."

At the debut of the Apple Watch, four Leather Loops were available: Stone, Bright Blue, Black and Light Brown. Each of these colours was available alongside the 42 mm stainless steel version of the Apple Watch or could be purchased separately for $149.

The Leather Loop's magnet is very strong. The band closes with a satisfying click and stays firmly in place, even if you move your arm energetically. However, if you want to remove it, it is easy to pull off. As a result, you don't have to worry about the strap coming loose while running around or during energetic movements. The Leather Loop is not water-resistant like the Sport Band, Milanese Loop or Link Bracelet are.

Leather Loop Size

The Apple Leather Loop is made exclusively for the large watch cases. When Apple announced the Series 7, the first model with a 45 mm case, production of the Leather Loop stopped. As a result, the Leather Loop is only available in the 42 and 44 mm models. Fortunately, these straps are compatible with the 45 mm and 49 mm Apple Watch. 

The Leather Loop comes in two sizes. Medium fits wrists of 150 to 185 mm and large fits wrists of 180 to 210 mm. Because it is a loop and has a magnetic clasp, it is not limited to adjustment holes within those sizes, like a Sport band for example. You can snap the Loop anywhere along the band. That means you can not only get the perfect fit for your wrist, but you can adjust that fit throughout the day as often and as precisely as you want. If it starts to feel a little loose, you easily tighten.

Apple Leather Loop Medium	150 - 185 mm wrist
Apple Leather Loop Large	180 - 210 mm wrist

To find out whether you need the medium or large size, it is best to measure your own wrist. There are several ways to do this. It is important to measure for the lump that sits on your wrist. To measure your wrist, you will need a string or cord and a ruler or tape measure. It can also be done with just a tape measure, this is explained in Method 2.

 

Methode 1:  To find out what wrist size you have: 1. Grab a piece of string or cord 2. Wrap the string around your wrist 3. Make sure it fits snugly around your wrist 4. Hold the string where the end meets 5. Then lay the string or cord along a rulerl 6. See how long the string is 7. This is your wrist size!

Methode 2: Measure Apple watch size 1. Grab a tape measure 2. Put the tape measure around your wrist 3. See where the end of the tape measure meets 4. This is your wrist size!

Better fit ensures better measurements

Keeping your Apple Watch and Leather Loop clean and dry will keep it comfortable to wear and will ensure that your Apple Watch and Leather Loop will still function properly in the long run. This is especially important after a workout or exposure to liquids such as sweat, soap, sunscreen and lotions that can cause skin irritations.

How do you clean the Apple Leather Loop?

It is important to take good care of your Apple Watch straps, as this will help them last as long as possible and keep them functioning properly. Cleaning the Leather Loop is very simple.

Wondering how to clean other Apple Watch straps? Then click on the following link: How do I clean the Apple Watch straps?

How to (dis)assemble the Apple Leather Loop from your Apple Watch?

It is very easy to change your strap. In three steps, you will have changed your bracelet. Here's how to detach the Leather Loop from your Apple Watch.

The short strap should be on top, so that when you pull the strap through the loop, you have to pull it tight towards you.

Which size do you need?

The Leather Loop only comes in sizes 42 mm / 44 mm. It is compatible with the 45 mm and 49 mm Apple Watch models. If you are not quite sure which size Apple Watch you have? Click here to find out which Apple Watch size you have.

How do you recognise a genuine Apple Leather Loop?

At SB Supply, we only sell original Apple Watch straps. You can 100% assume it's genuine. If you want to check whether the strap has the genuine characteristics of an Apple Watch Leather Loop pay attention to the following features.

1. Original packaging > Is the original packaging included?
2. Price > A strap cheaper than €20 is not realistic, as Apple often maintains its value.
3. Size print > On the inside, the size is indicated on both sides, or e.g. S or e.g. 40mm.  
4. Imprint 'Assembled in China' > Apple's connector says 'Assembled in China'.
5. Imprint on the side of the connector pin > There is a very small imprint of a code on the side of the connector pin. . 
6. Other materials and colours > Look carefully at the material of the straps that it is not plastic. See the Bandbreite app to make sure the colour is actually released by Apple. 
7. Neater finish > Look closely at the finish of the edges. Apple always provides a nice finish.
8. Inform yourself > The more you know about the original straps, the sooner you can fish out the fake versions.
9. Genuine leather > There is a mark on one side of the band that says it is genuine leather with 'natural leather' underneath.
10. Check the Apple Code on Bandbreite: If you still have doubts whether your Apple Watch band is genuine, you can also look up the Apple Code on Bandbreite to make sure the colour was actually released by Apple.

Tips to avoid skin irritations

No Nickel was used during the production of the Leather Loop, in fact, they chose to use stainless steel for this product. The Leather Loop band is made of: leather with stainless steel.

Tips to prevent skin irritations or hypersensitivity 

 

Indications that it is a genuine Apple Band	Indications that it is a fake Apple Band
On the long piece of the band, the following markings are stamped on the bottom near the ridge: The tyre size (either M or L) inscribed in a circle. The words "NATURAL LEATHER" and the leather symbol below the tyre size marking	Markings are not present.
On the short piece of the strap, the watch case size (either 42 or 44 mm) is stamped on the bottom near the strap.	The leather feels stiff or cheap.
The words "Assembled in China" are stamped on the edge of the metal connector on the long piece of the strap.	Tailor-made for a 38/40 mm watch
The official Leather Loop is only available in sizes 42/44 mm.
Leather feels soft.