Nomad Watch Band
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I have a confession to make: I love my Apple Watch, and it might be a problem.

I'm one of those people who if my Apple Watch is dead I almost don't even want to bother working out… If it's not tracked does it even count? Gotta close those circles!

But there is one thing I've never liked about the Apple Watch. It always looks like… well… an Apple Watch.

That was until I came across Nomad Goods and their great Apple Watch straps.

Athletic & Stylish

Nomad Sport Band Blaze Product

Nomad Sport Bands

100% Waterproof | Lightweight | Breathable

Designed to give your Apple Watch a modern and athletic look for intense workouts and everyday wear. Sport Band has a lightweight and breathable design which is constructed from a soft, flexible FKM rubber for all-day comfort.

Waterproof Leather

Nomad Active Band Pro Product

Active Band Pro

Waterproof | Heinen Leather | Hybrid Construction

Built with an advanced hybrid construction of waterproof leather and FKM rubber, Active Band Pro is Nomads most versatile band. They've combined the subtle outline of a modern leather band with a high performance FKM lining and ventilation channels to create a band as functional as it is stylish.

Metal Band

Nomad Black Titanium Band Product

Titanium Band

Titanium | Magnetic Clasp | Scratch Resistant

Built from Grade 2 Titanium and an advanced Diamond-Like Carbon coating, this band is engineered to be as light as possible while giving you the elegance and durability of a classic metal link bracelet.

Nomad has really nailed it when it comes to designing beautiful watch straps for every occasion. Whether you look to dress up or dress down your watch they have something that works.

  • Everyday Use
  • Sports & Athletics
  • Dressing Up

I know the watch purists will argue that it doesn't matter what you do you can't dress up the Apple Watch.

Well to them I say…

Take a look at the Nomad Black Titanium Band on a black-faced Apple Watch:

Nomad Titanium
Source: Nomad Titanium

Tell me that doesn't look amazing. Go ahead, try it.

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What I Love About Nomad Watch Bands

  • Aesthetic & Design Nomad's products feel on par with Apple. From Product to packaging to branding… everything is spot on.
  • Functionality You can tell Nomad thinks through everything for every product they make. Those are meetings I wish I could listen in on.
  • Build Quality The build quality and material selection are head and shoulders above anything else you might compare it to.
  • Selection The team at Nomad pushes out products fast and the selection available leaves you wanting everything on their website

Ok, let's get into why Nomad's watch straps are in a league of their own and which straps I think you should be taking a look at.

1. The Jack-of-All-Trades Apple Watch Strap

Nomad Sport Band Blaze Biking
Source: Nomad

If you forced me to pick 1 strap for the rest of my life it would have to be the Sport Band. It checks all the boxes for me:

  • Extremely Comfortable
  • Easy to Put on
  • 100% Waterproof
  • Tons of color options

Personally, I'm a huge fan of the almost military-inspired earth-tone colors. But for the people who love a pop of color, Nomad is currently doing limited-release drops of eye-catching neon colors.

The limited edition colors sell out fast, so if you are looking for that pop of color make sure you grab it now.

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High Performance

Nomad made the Sport Band out of FKM rubber for its excellent balance of comfort and durability.

FKM's natural flexibility allows the band to easily contour around your wrist and its resistance to water and oils allows it to quickly wipe clean after a workout.

2. The Clark Kent of Watch Straps

Nomad Active Band
Source: Nomad Active Band

I know I said that the Sport Band is my favorite and I'm not going to go back on my word here… but the Active Band Pro is a real contender.

When you take a quick look it looks like your typical leather watch strap, but when you pause for a second you will notice that it's anything but.

The watch is made using Waterproof Heinen Leather sourced from Germany and then lined with FKM rubber on the inside (the same material used in the sport bands). It can go straight from a morning swim to a night out on the town.

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Waterproof Leather

A high-tech tanning process developed in Germany infuses this leather with natural lipids, making the band waterproof without using any artificial surface coatings.

Salt water, sweat, dirt, and sand are all easily wiped off without damaging the band's waterproof nature.

3. This one is for the Apple Watch Haters

Nomad Titanium Band
Source: Nomad Titanium Band

I don't really know what else to say about this watch strap… it's just beautiful.

Picture your favorite James Bond actor… (just out of curiosity are you thinking of Pierce Brosnan or Daniel Craig? Bonus points if it's Sean Connery.)

Now instead of a Rolex or an Omega, picture him wearing an Apple Watch… I can guarantee that he's using the Titanium Band from Nomad as his strap of choice.

Its made using:

  • Grade 2 Titanium
  • Custom Magnetic Clasp &
  • Scratch Resistant Carbon Coating (hard as diamond)

It's like a Nomad designer was at a bar one day and overheard someone saying "Apple Watches aren't real watches.." he stood up immediately, said "hold my beer", and got to work designing this piece of art.

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Nomad Magnetic Clasp
Source: Nomad Magnetic Clasp

Nomads Apple Watch Straps are the only choice

In case it wasn't clear: I'm a massive fan of the Nomad and everything they make, but I especially love their watch straps and how they have the perfect strap for every occasion.

Athletic & Stylish

Nomad Sport Band Blaze Product

Nomad Sport Bands

100% Waterproof | Lightweight | Breathable

Designed to give your Apple Watch a modern and athletic look for intense workouts and everyday wear. Sport Band has a lightweight and breathable design which is constructed from a soft, flexible FKM rubber for all-day comfort.

Waterproof Leather

Nomad Active Band Pro Product

Active Band Pro

Waterproof | Heinen Leather | Hybrid Construction

Built with an advanced hybrid construction of waterproof leather and FKM rubber, Active Band Pro is Nomads most versatile band. They've combined the subtle outline of a modern leather band with a high performance FKM lining and ventilation channels to create a band as functional as it is stylish.

Metal Band

Nomad Black Titanium Band Product

Titanium Band

Titanium | Magnetic Clasp | Scratch Resistant

Built from Grade 2 Titanium and an advanced Diamond-Like Carbon coating, this band is engineered to be as light as possible while giving you the elegance and durability of a classic metal link bracelet.

If you aren't sure where to start, you can't go wrong with the Sport Bands. If you want something just a tad dressier then I'd grab Active Pro because it's the best of both worlds.

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5 / 5

Scott Adamson
The Journey Senior Commerce Editor

9 Comments

Most Helpful

Emma Wilson

Thu Jun 15, 2023

5 / 5

I have several colors of this band. They all have amazing quality and durability. They are by far the best band that is available for the Apple Watch.

Tyler Lee

Mon Jun 5, 2023

5 / 5

Quality product, better than apple bands.

Naomi Patel

Mon Jun 5, 2023

5 / 5

I love the materials and the highiquality feel. Very comfortable and looks fantastic!

Evan Martinez

Sat Jun 3, 2023

5 / 5

I have had a lot of Apple Watch's over the years and used A LOT of different bands. The Sport Band — 45mm | Ultra Orange is hands down the BEST I've ever used! I plan on ordering one in black too!

Sophia Nguyen

Thu Jun 1, 2023

5 / 5

Great, high-quality alternative to Apple wristbands — backed by excellent customer service from Nomad

Jackson Clarke

Sun May 28, 2023

5 / 5

Just perfect

Ava Kim

Fri May 26, 2023

5 / 5

since my ultra has a titanium cast I went looking for a titanium strap. ended up with nomad wow what a quality super light the magnetic closure is super strong and I have a good feeling about this all around it looks perfect on my watch. don't hesitate just buy it

Max Thompson

Wed May 24, 2023

5 / 5

I've tried several medium-heavy feel steel and titanium bands, and this one is just the classiest, coolest, in look and feel. The mechanism is extremely high quality like all Nomad products.

Elijah Jackson

Mon May 22, 2023

5 / 5

Buy without reservations. I have owned almost every Nomad band over the years, and this titanium variant is THE one. I'll wait patiently for the Apple Watch 8 and pair it with the silver one — simply impeccable.

Reviews sourced from verified Nomad Goods customers.

Athletic & Stylish

Nomad Sport Band Blaze Product

Nomad Sport Bands

100% Waterproof | Lightweight | Breathable

Designed to give your Apple Watch a modern and athletic look for intense workouts and everyday wear. Sport Band has a lightweight and breathable design which is constructed from a soft, flexible FKM rubber for all-day comfort.

Waterproof Leather

Nomad Active Band Pro Product

Active Band Pro

Waterproof | Heinen Leather | Hybrid Construction

Built with an advanced hybrid construction of waterproof leather and FKM rubber, Active Band Pro is Nomads most versatile band. They've combined the subtle outline of a modern leather band with a high performance FKM lining and ventilation channels to create a band as functional as it is stylish.

Metal Band

Nomad Black Titanium Band Product

Titanium Band

Titanium | Magnetic Clasp | Scratch Resistant

Built from Grade 2 Titanium and an advanced Diamond-Like Carbon coating, this band is engineered to be as light as possible while giving you the elegance and durability of a classic metal link bracelet.

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