Apple has fantastic gifts for you come early 2015.
Cold-forged stainless steel. Formulated for strength
and beauty.
How a product is used should
determine the materials from which it’s made. Apple Watch is designed to
be worn during all your daily activities, from morning workouts to nights out.
That’s why we took a refined 316L stainless steel — an alloy that is remarkably
corrosion resistant — and cold forged it to make it 40 percent harder and less
susceptible to nicks and scratches. We also reduce impurities to achieve the
mirror finish. An additional diamond-like carbon (DLC) layer gives the space
black stainless steel its distinctive look.
Brilliantly scratch-resistant sapphire crystal.
Next to diamond, sapphire is the
hardest transparent material on earth. That makes it ideal for protecting the
Retina display. To harvest the crystal, we use a very thin diamond-cutting
wire. The sapphire is then precision-machined into its final form and polished
for many hours to produce the desired finish.
Beautifully engineered bands and closures.
With designs made from fine
top-grain leathers, durable high-performance fluoroelastomer, and
custom-engineered stainless steel, the Apple Watch collection offers the
widest array of band materials and closure styles. Each one is distinctive in
its own right, yet perfectly matched to the collection.
Link Bracelet
Crafted from the same 316L stainless
steel alloy as the case, the Link Bracelet has more than 100 components. The
machining process is so precise, it takes nearly nine hours to cut the links
for a single band. In part that’s because they aren’t simply a uniform size,
but subtly increase in width as they approach the case. Once assembled, the
links are brushed by hand to ensure that the texture follows the contours of
the design. The custom butterfly closure folds neatly within the bracelet. And
several links feature a simple release button, so you can add and remove links
without any special tools. Available in stainless steel and space black
stainless steel.
Milanese Loop
A modern interpretation of a design
developed in Milan at the end of the 19th century. Woven on specialized Italian
machines, the smooth stainless steel mesh wraps fluidly around your wrist. And
because it’s fully magnetic, the Milanese Loop is infinitely adjustable,
ensuring a perfect fit.
Modern
Buckle
A small French tannery established
in 1803 produces the supple Granada leather for this elegant band. The smooth
top-grain leather is lightly milled and tumbled to maintain its refined
texture. What looks like a solid buckle is actually a two-piece magnetic
closure that’s delightfully simple to secure. We also added an inner layer of
Vectran weave for strength and stretch resistance. It’s the same material NASA
used to make the landing airbags for the Mars Rover spacecraft. This band is
available in soft pink, brown, and midnight blue.
The Venezia leather for this band is
handcrafted in Arzignano, Italy. With an artisan heritage spanning five
generations, the tannery has a history of partnership with some of the most
prestigious names in fashion. A delicate milling and tumbling process enhances
the beautiful pebbled texture. This traditional craftsmanship is combined with
an innovative approach to design. Magnets concealed within the soft, quilted
leather allow you to simply wrap it around your wrist for a precise fit and a
trim look. Available in stone, light brown, and bright blue.
Classic
Buckle
From the renowned ECCO tannery in
the Netherlands, the Dutch leather used for this band is milled to give the
grain a subtle, distinctive texture. The simple closure is crafted from the
same stainless steel as the case. It’s a beautiful take on a traditional band
design. Available in black.
Sport
Band
Because it’s made from a custom
high-performance fluoroelastomer, the Sport Band is durable and strong, yet
surprisingly soft. The smooth, dense material drapes elegantly across your
wrist and feels comfortable next to your skin. An innovative pin-and-tuck
closure ensures a clean fit. Available in white and black.
