Apple Watch Bands 44–49mm — Series 4–11, SE & Ultra | Sport, Leather & Stainless Steel

Which Apple Watch fits the 44–49mm hub?

Apple Watch bands are sold by case size, not by Series. This hub bundles all the large models — Series 4, 5, 6 (44 mm), SE 1, SE 2, SE 3 (44 mm), Series 7, 8, 9 (45 mm), Series 10, 11 (46 mm) and Apple Watch Ultra 1, 2, 3 (49 mm). Apple kept the pin mechanism compatible across the years — a 44 mm band fits any 44/45/46 mm watch. The Ultra at 49 mm uses the same pin system but standard bands look visually tight — Ultra-specific Trail/Alpine/Ocean bands are the right choice. Looking for bands for smaller sizes? Here is the 38–42mm hub.

Which size do I have? — How to find out

Flip the watch over — the mm number is engraved directly on the caseback (e.g. "44 mm", "45 mm", "46 mm", "49 mm"). You can also read the model in the iPhone Watch app under "General → About". Quick Series-to-size table:

• Series 1, 2, 3 = 38 mm or 42 mm
• Series 4, 5, 6 + SE 1, SE 2 = 40 mm or 44 mm
• Series 7, 8, 9 = 41 mm or 45 mm
• Series 10, 11 = 42 mm or 46 mm (modern case)
• Ultra 1, 2, 3 = 49 mm (titanium, Ocean/Trail/Alpine bands)

Materials — which band for which lifestyle?

At RPD you find nine material styles from sport to outdoor premium:

• Sport silicone — the classic. Waterproof, sweat-resistant, ideal for training, swimming and everyday wear.
• Sport Loop — woven nylon with Velcro, breathable, light. For runners and yoga.
• Solo Loop — seamless silicone with no clasp. Stretchy, minimalist, great for sleep wearing.
• Milanese — tightly woven stainless-steel mesh with magnetic clasp. Business look, adjustable length.
• Leather — genuine leather by Polo Arlen and iCarer in brown, black, red — classic dress-up. Vegan leather alternatives also available.
• Stainless-steel links — link-bracelet style, heavy and statement, with quick-release.
• Trail Loop — nylon with Velcro specifically for the Ultra (49 mm) — light, breathable, quick-drying. For trail running and hiking.
• Alpine Loop — double-layer nylon with stainless-steel G-hook, robust for climbing and mountaineering. Ultra-exclusive.
• Ocean Band — moulded fluoroelastomer for diving and water sports, saltwater- and chlorine-resistant. Ultra-exclusive.
• Crossbody adapter with lanyard — turns the Apple Watch into a necklace for swimmers and festival-goers.

Choose by lifestyle

For athletes and swimmers we recommend sport silicone or Solo Loop — chlorine- and saltwater-resistant. Runners grab the Sport Loop — light, breathable, no rattle. Outdoor users (Ultra owners) combine Trail Loop for hiking, Alpine Loop for climbing and Ocean Band for diving — the three standard outdoor bands. Trail runners pick Trail Loop or Sport Loop — light and quick-drying. Business users combine Milanese or steel links on workdays, leather with a suit. Travellers pick Sport Loop (wrinkle-free, light, washable). Sustainable options: bands from recycled silicone, vegan leather alternatives and Swiss-made-leather options are available.

Display protection — bumper cases additionally protect the display

The curved Apple Watch display is vulnerable to door-frame strikes and falls onto pavement — for Ultra users add rock contact while bouldering. Bumper cases with raised lip protect the glass, a hydrogel film the display surface. A full Apple Watch display repair typically runs CHF 200–400 — a bumper from CHF 9 and a film from CHF 5 amortise on the first impact.

Charging — magnetic pad, NOT MagSafe-compatible

Apple Watch charges via the proprietary Apple magnetic pad (inductive, all models cross-compatible). Note: that is NOT MagSafe — MagSafe belongs to the iPhone-12-and-newer system. Series 7 and newer plus all Ultra models charge via the fast USB-C magnetic puck (Fast Charging — Ultra reaches 80 % in about 1 hour). Matching cables & power banks are also available from us.

Frequently asked questions

Which Apple Watch do I have — and which size?

Flip the watch over — the mm number is engraved on the caseback (44, 45, 46 or 49). Alternatively: iPhone Watch app → "My Watch" → "General" → "About" shows the model name and size. Series 4–6 + SE = 40/44 mm, Series 7–9 = 41/45 mm, Series 10–11 = 42/46 mm, Ultra = 49 mm.

Does a 44 mm band also fit a 45 mm Series 8?

Yes — Apple deliberately kept the pin system compatible. 44, 45 and 46 mm bands are interchangeable (small visual gap with 44 mm + 46 mm band). They also mechanically fit on the Apple Watch Ultra (49 mm) but look tight — Ultra-specific bands (Trail/Alpine/Ocean) are the visually correct choice.

What are Trail Loop, Alpine Loop and Ocean Band?

Three outdoor bands Apple developed specifically for the Watch Ultra (49 mm). Trail Loop: light nylon with Velcro — for trail running and hiking. Alpine Loop: double-layer nylon with stainless-steel G-hook — for climbing and mountaineering. Ocean Band: moulded fluoroelastomer — for diving, water sports and saltwater.

Does the Apple Watch charge via MagSafe?

No — Apple Watch has its own magnetic charging pad (older or newer USB-C puck format). MagSafe is iPhone-only from iPhone 12. Both are magnetic but technically different systems — a MagSafe puck does NOT charge an Apple Watch.

Where is my Apple Watch repaired?

In our German-speaking-Switzerland stores we repair Apple Watch models — display swap, battery change, crown repair. A full display repair typically runs CHF 200–400, 30–50 % cheaper than a refurbished replacement device. 14-day return policy, 2-year Swiss warranty on all parts.

Shipping and advice from Basel

Shipped from our Basel warehouse — A-Post in 1–2 working days, express next business day or free pickup at one of our stores. We are also happy to advise you in person at one of our German-speaking-Switzerland stores — repairs, protection and warranty handling all in one place.

Other size? Here are the smaller Apple Watches

Got a smaller watch — Series 1–9 in 38/40/41 mm, an SE in 40 mm or an old Series 1–3 in 42 mm? In the Apple Watch Bands 38–42mm hub you find all bands for the smaller cases. Looking for accessories for a specific model? Ultra 2 49mm, Series 10 46mm, Series 9 45mm, SE 2 44mm.