Summary
Apples Sport Band might be the best all-around Apple Watch strap ever.
Robust and waterproof, sporty yet refined.
This band equips your Apple Watch for both outdoor adventure and days in the office.
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It comes in either black or chalk and sizes for the small and larger Apple Watches.
Once I tried the band on, however, it unlocked more appeal.
Its rubber material is thinner and softer than Apples Sport Loop band.
Robust and waterproof, sporty yet refined. This band equips your Apple Watch for both outdoor adventure and days in the office.
It also has more character with a sculpted design and stainless steel accents.
The key, for me, was the combination of all those aspects.
Bellroy states that the design helps keep sweat from staying in place underneath the band.
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Chalk was a tad light and looked less dirty when bumped up against starlight.
I noticed the strap dries quickly and I had no problem wearing it in the shower.
I also swam with it, and it remained in impeccable condition.
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There were no changes to the metal or rubber.
With a thinner construction feel, I was worried that there might be stretching or some impact on durability.
So far, that hasnt been the case.
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On the exterior, along the ridge of the band, an orange hue appeared.
That’s probably right, it could have come from the dye of a sweatshirt I wore once.
Either way, the discoloration wouldn’t clean off, first with water and then with soap and water.
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This isnt something Ive experienced on other rubber bands.
If you prefer the look of leather for your watch, Bellroy also makes theWatch Strapfor that need.
Should You Buy the Bellroy Venture Watch Strap?
The worst thing about theBellroy Venture Watch Strapis its $59 price.
It comes in $10 more than Apples similar Sport Band.
I think most people are buying cheap straps from Amazon, Temu, Alibaba, and other discount retailers.
That makes the prospect of this $60 Venture band from Bellroy a tough sell.
Ive been surprised by just how much I like this Venture Watch Strap.
It delivers everything I hoped it would.
Unfortunately, the discoloration on my Venture strap gives me some pause.
