Is your Apple Watch watch strap too tight because you have large wrists? Then we have 5 solutions to still be able to wear the Apple Watch. Special straps for large wrists, adjustments and large sizes, plus a bonus tip for those who have very slim wrists.
Apple Watch band too small or too big
Does the watch strap of the Apple Watch not fit properly? Then we have 5 suitable solutions to ensure that you still enjoy the Apple Watch. Also read our tip about the wrist circumference of the Apple Watch bands, so that you know which models suit you.
- #1 Larger Sport Band
- #2 Larger Watch
- #3 Band for Large Wrists
- #4 XL Band
- #5 Other Brands
- Slim Wrists
Apple Watch band too small
We regularly receive reports from readers who notice that the sports band of the Apple Watch or another type of watch band does not fit. Often it is because the watch strap is too small. Fortunately, there are several ways to solve it.
#1 Use a larger sport band
For the connoisseurs it may be a piece of cake, but there are people who do not know that you get two sizes with the sports band. The ‘spare part’ is included in the packaging, but we can imagine you might overlook it at first. Especially if you bought a white sports band, the extra part hardly stands out among the papers you receive.
Remove the short part of the sport band and attach the longer part. The sports bands that come with the 45mm Apple Watch are suitable for a wrist of up to 210mm in circumference. If you need a larger strap, you can choose the XL strap, which we will discuss later.
#2 Choose a larger size Apple Watch
If you have large wrists, the 41mm Apple Watch will probably look a bit teeny. In that case you better opt for the 45mm model, because this larger watch case comes with longer straps. You could also consider the Apple Watch Ultra, because it's even bigger. The thickness of your wrist determines which model suits you best. If you have very slim wrists, the 41mm Apple Watch might suit you better.
The larger Apple Watch comes with a slightly longer watch strap. The larger models also have a larger screen resolution and a longer battery life.
Read more about choosing the right size Apple Watch in the tip below. Or see which wrist size fits Apple Watch bands.
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#3 Choose a watch strap tailored to large wrists
Apple sells watch straps made of different materials. Some models are specially designed for slim wrists, while other watch straps are made for almost any size wrist.
Suitable for large wrists:
Sports band
- 41mm default: 130-200mm wrist
- 45mm standard: 140-210 mm wrist
- 45mm XL: 160-245 mm wrist (only in Midnight)
Price: &euro ;49,-
Woven Sport Band (Sport Loop)
- 41mm default: 130 -200mm wrist
- 45mm standard: 145-220mm wrist
- 45mm XL: 170-245mm wrist (only in Midnight)
Price: €49,-
Solo Tape
- 41mm: size 1 to 9
- 45mm: size 4 to inclusive 12
With these bands you have to use a cut-out fitting aid, which you can find on the Apple website. There are a total of 2 x 9 sizes for 41mm and 45mm respectively. In general, 41mm is suitable for a wrist of 130-200mm and 45mm is suitable for a wrist of 140-210mm. You can also opt for the more expensive braided solo strap, which comes in the same sizes. Keep in mind that these straps can become wider over time.
Price: €49,-
Link bracelet
- 41mm standard size: 135-195mm wrist< /li>
- 45mm standard size: 150-200mm wrist
Price: €349,-
There are many more models, such as the Ocean band, Trail and Alpine band. Apple Watch watch straps can be purchased through the Apple Store and various other stores.
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#4 Choose an XL strap or use extra links
There are also Apple Watch straps in size XL, especially for people with larger wrists. You can buy the sport band XL separately for €49,- (only in Middernacht). The woven sports band is also available in XL (also only Midnight). These separately available straps are suitable for wrists of up to 245mm in circumference!
With the link bracelet you can buy an extension set to make the link bracelet of the Apple Watch larger. This ensures that you can wear the watch on wrists with a circumference of up to 245 mm.
#5 Look at third parties
Apple's offer is nice, but it only takes into account the common sizes. Meanwhile, the range of third party watch straps has grown enormously. There are also models that take into account very large or very small wrists. You may be better off with another brand than with Apple. In any case, you have much more choice.
View the range of cheap straps at Bol.com.
Bonus tip: Apple Watch watch bands for slim wrists
If you have very slim wrists, you have a different problem. Even the smallest hole in the watch strap can still be too wide. In that case, choose a 38mm/40mm/41mm Apple Watch watch strap for people with narrow wrists. With the 41mm strap with Modern Buckle you can even choose from three sizes, including a Small size for wrists between 135mm and 150mm. Especially with small wrists, it is best to also look at Asian brands, because these manufacturers take this more into account.
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Suitable for your small wrists:
Solo Band
- 41mm: size 1 to 9
- 45mm: size 4 to 12
With these bands you have to use a cut-out fitting aid, which you can find on the Apple website. There are a total of 2 x 9 sizes for 41mm and 45mm respectively. In general, 41mm is suitable for a wrist of 130-200mm and 44mm is suitable for a wrist of 140-210mm.
Price: €49,-
Leather strap with modern buckle
- 41mm Small: 135-150mm wrist
- 41mm Medium: 145-165mm wrist
- 41mm Large: 160-180mm wrist
< p>Price: €149,-
Milanese strap
- 41mm standard size: 130 -180mm wrist
- 45mm standard size: 150-200mm wrist
Price: €99,-
Read more about Apple Watch watch straps in our round-up. It also shows you which models Apple sells and what they cost. Also check the wrist circumference of the Apple Watch straps, so you know which models suit you.
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