Leather Loop band for Apple Watch review

Leather Loop band for Apple Watch review

<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p><a href='http://www.imore.com/leather-loop-band-apple-watch-review' title="Leather Loop band for Apple Watch review"><img src='

?itok=6_EJKNa4' />[/url]</p> <p class="intro">The Leather Loop band for the 42mm Apple Watch is made of quilted Venezia leather from Arzignano, Italy, and has a magnetic closure, making it both comfortable and endlessly adjustable.</p> <p>I ordered the black version of the Leather Loop the same time I ordered my Black Steel Apple Watch. I just loved the way it looked at the Apple events and was eager to try it out. The Loop arrived a couple of weeks before my watch, but I had a stainless steel review unit, so it gave me a chance to try that pairing first. Since then I've been wearing the Leather Loop, off and on, for almost a month now and under a wide variety of circumstances. So, how's it holding up? </p> <ul><li>$149 - order now</li> </ul><h4 class="micro">Quick take</h4> <h2>Leather Loop band video review</h2> <div class="video"><div class="video_iframe"><iframe src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/6q8gDm2F7pg?rel=0&autoplay=0&wmode=opaque&controls=2&autohide=1&showinfo=0" width="627" height="353" class="video-filter video-youtube vf-6q8gdm2f7pg" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe></div></div>  <p>If you'd rather see than read, our Apple Watch Leather Loop band video review has all the highlights.</p> <h4 class="micro">Bands of future past</h4> <h2>Leather Loop band design</h2> <p>There's a lot going on with the Leather Loop band. It's quilted into segment. It's milled and tumbled to enhance the pebble-like texture. And it loops over itself. As a result, when the light catches it, there's a depth to it beyond what you find on traditional leather bands like the Classic Buckle.</p> <p><a href='http://www.imore.com/leather-loop-band-apple-watch-review' title="Leather Loop band for Apple Watch review"><img src='http://www.imore.com/sites/imore.com/files/styles/large_wm_blw/public/field/image/2015/05/leather-loop-full-band-hero.jpg?itok=K_1Cd_2q' />[/url]</p> <p>Like several of the other bands, the Leather Loop harkens back to the earlier works of designer Marc Newson, who joined his long time friend, Jony Ive, to collaborate on the Apple Watch project. The look was futuristic years ago, now it's got a definite retro sci-fi vibe.</p> <div class="media-gallery-flat"><div data-title="" data-big="/sites/imore.com/files/styles/xlarge_wm_blw/public/field/image/2015/05/leather-loop-info-macro.jpg?itok=JHak1iYV" class="flat-img " style="background-image:url(/sites/imore.com/files/styles/w800h450crop/public/field/image/2015/05/leather-loop-info-macro.jpg?itok=JHak1iYV);"></div><div data-title="" data-big="/sites/imore.com/files/styles/xlarge_wm_blw/public/field/image/2015/05/leather-loop-slug-macro.jpg?itok=YFz9Qz_0" class="flat-img " style="background-image:url(/sites/imore.com/files/styles/w800h450crop/public/field/image/2015/05/leather-loop-slug-macro.jpg?itok=YFz9Qz_0);"></div><div data-title="" data-big="/sites/imore.com/files/styles/xlarge_wm_blw/public/field/image/2015/05/leather-loop-side-macro.jpg?itok=XW9bhzcE" class="flat-img " style="background-image:url(/sites/imore.com/files/styles/w800h450crop/public/field/image/2015/05/leather-loop-side-macro.jpg?itok=XW9bhzcE);"></div></div>  <p>While I've tried on the other colors, black is the only one I've bought so far. I wore it with the stainless steel case for about a week, then wore it with the Space Black case. I've also tried it, briefly, on the silver aluminum Sport case. I like the look with all of them.</p> <div class="media-gallery-flat"><div data-title="" data-big="/sites/imore.com/files/styles/xlarge_wm_blw/public/field/image/2015/05/leather-loop-space-black-hero.jpg?itok=n20XuUTJ" class="flat-img " style="background-image:url(/sites/imore.com/files/styles/w800h450crop/public/field/image/2015/05/leather-loop-space-black-hero.jpg?itok=n20XuUTJ);"></div><div data-title="" data-big="/sites/imore.com/files/styles/xlarge_wm_blw/public/field/image/2015/05/leather-loop-stainless-steel-hero.jpg?itok=HXyaqmly" class="flat-img " style="background-image:url(/sites/imore.com/files/styles/w800h450crop/public/field/image/2015/05/leather-loop-stainless-steel-hero.jpg?itok=HXyaqmly);"></div><div data-title="" data-big="/sites/imore.com/files/styles/xlarge_wm_blw/public/field/image/2015/05/leather-loop-space-sport-hero.jpg?itok=PUosB0rl" class="flat-img " style="background-image:url(/sites/imore.com/files/styles/w800h450crop/public/field/image/2015/05/leather-loop-space-sport-hero.jpg?itok=PUosB0rl);"></div></div>  <p>Unfortunately for those with 38mm Watches, the Leather Loop is currently only available for the 42mm models. Hopefully that'll change at some point. Because the color of the band is carried all the way through to the lugs, it works with both the black and silver Watch cases.</p> <div class="media-gallery-flat"><div data-title="" data-big="/sites/imore.com/files/styles/xlarge_wm_blw/public/field/image/2015/05/leather-loop-on-slug-black-steel-macro.jpg?itok=ypTugFzp" class="flat-img " style="background-image:url(/sites/imore.com/files/styles/w800h450crop/public/field/image/2015/05/leather-loop-on-slug-black-steel-macro.jpg?itok=ypTugFzp);"></div><div data-title="" data-big="/sites/imore.com/files/styles/xlarge_wm_blw/public/field/image/2015/05/leather-loop-on-slug-stainless-steel-macro.jpg?itok=kmjQ_MsA" class="flat-img " style="background-image:url(/sites/imore.com/files/styles/w800h450crop/public/field/image/2015/05/leather-loop-on-slug-stainless-steel-macro.jpg?itok=kmjQ_MsA);"></div><div data-title="" data-big="/sites/imore.com/files/styles/xlarge_wm_blw/public/field/image/2015/05/leather-loop-on-slug-sport-macro.jpg?itok=WxRue07G" class="flat-img " style="background-image:url(/sites/imore.com/files/styles/w800h450crop/public/field/image/2015/05/leather-loop-on-slug-sport-macro.jpg?itok=WxRue07G);"></div></div>  <h4 class="micro">Like yoga pants for your wrist</h4> <h2>Leather Loop band wearability</h2> <p>Because the Leather Loop band is a loop with a magnetic closure, it's not limited to preset holes for sizing. You can snap the Loop into place anywhere along its circumference. That means you can not only get the perfect fit for your wrist, but you can adjust that fit as often and as precisely as you want throughout the day. If it starts to feel a little loose, tighten it up. If its clawing at you, give yourself some extra room. While not technically infinite, the sizing options are for all intents and purposes, limitless.</p> <div class="media-gallery-flat"><div data-title="" data-big="/sites/imore.com/files/styles/xlarge_wm_blw/public/field/image/2015/05/leather-loop-closed-macro.jpg?itok=DwU_KziW" class="flat-img " style="background-image:url(/sites/imore.com/files/styles/w800h450crop/public/field/image/2015/05/leather-loop-closed-macro.jpg?itok=DwU_KziW);"></div><div data-title="" data-big="/sites/imore.com/files/styles/xlarge_wm_blw/public/field/image/2015/05/leather-loop-loop-macro.jpg?itok=8bYcNVdN" class="flat-img " style="background-image:url(/sites/imore.com/files/styles/w800h450crop/public/field/image/2015/05/leather-loop-loop-macro.jpg?itok=8bYcNVdN);"></div></div>  <p>The magnet strength on the Leather Loop is well chosen. It closes with a satisfying snap and stays firmly in place even when your arms are moving energetically. When you want to remove it, however, it's easy to peel off. As a result, I've never had to worry about it coming loose, even when horsing around, or being tough to adjust when I want to quickly make a change.</p> <p>The leather does feel a little stiff, which I'm guessing has to do with the magnetic substructure. Where the band loops through is also, by nature of that loop, bulkier than the rest of the band. I've never noticed it in daily wear, though. I have noticed the quilted sections crinkling slightly at times within the loop.</p> <p>The Leather Loop isn't water proof the way the Sport Band, Milanese Loop, or Link Bracelet are. It's leather, so you will want to be careful about liquids. I switch to the Sport Band when exercising, especially when out in drizzle or light rain, for just that reason. I don't even think about showering with the Loop either. I have washed my hands and dishes with it, and it has gotten rained on by accident, and it's been just fine.</p> <p>After working out, or when it's especially humid, I like that the Leather Loop isn't impermeable. It absorbs just enough moisture to keep my wrist feeling dry and comfortable.</p> <p>And comfort is what the Leather Loop is all about.</p> <h4 class="micro">Should you buy?</h4> <h2>The bottom line</h2> <p>The Leather Loop isn't for those who want something to exercise with or take into the shower, or for anyone who wants something closer to a classic buckle. The Leather Loop is for those who want something different. It's for those who want the feel of leather but a look unlike any buckle. For those who want endless adjustability and casual comfort that's still good looking enough for a night on the town.</p> <p><a href='http://www.imore.com/leather-loop-band-apple-watch-review' title="Leather Loop band for Apple Watch review"><img src='http://www.imore.com/sites/imore.com/files/styles/large_wm_brw/public/field/image/2015/05/leather-loop-back-hero.jpg?itok=DJ22EZeE' />[/url]</p> <p>Though I've been wearing it for a few weeks, the Leather Loop still looks as good as the day it arrived. There's no visual signs of wear or staining or anything at all. I'll be interested to see how that holds up over the next few weeks and months. Either way, the Leather Loop has become one of my favorite bands. I highly recommend the Leather Loop and look forward to wearing it on many more occasions.</p> <ul><li>$149 - order now</li> </ul><div class="closeup bg-image" style="background-image: url('http://www.imore.com//sites/imore.com/files/styles/xlarge_wm_blw/public/field/image/2015/03/apple-watch-steel-leather-link-hero.jpg')"><div class="extra"> <h3>Apple Watch review</h3> <p>If you haven't gotten an Apple Watch yet and are interested in more information and advice, check out our comprehensive Apple Watch review and detailed buyers guide. In them, we walk you through all the options, and give you an in-depth tour of all the features.</p> <ul><li>Read the definitive Apple Watch review</li> <li>Read the complete Apple Watch buyers guide</li> </ul></div></div> </div></div></div><img width='1' height='1' src='