The experimental silicone band has a steel buckle on it, making it very stand-out-ish. The design was, after all, by no means launched by Apple. As an alternative of the standard pin on the band, it comes with an adjustable steel buckle and clickable mechanisms. The band right here is pink, however it’s stated {that a} white prototype was additionally created.
This is an Apple Watch band design that by no means made it into manufacturing.
Apple Deployment Band!
The Sport selection is understood to return in White and Pink (pictured), and some leather-based variations exist I n Saddle Brown, Pink, and Ultraviolet
Lower than 15 are identified to exist of every kind. pic.twitter.com/i6NHNuYCK1
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On high of that, it is stated Cupertino additionally made leather-based prototypes in Saddle Brown, Pink, and Ultraviolet. The leaker additionally added that the adjustment is much like a sport band however has a higher diploma of assist for wrists. It is not clear why Apple determined to ditch this mannequin, however the leaker believes it is as a result of adjusting the buckle might be annoying. On high of that, most likely that design is harder to provide as nicely.
I personally suppose the prototype band seems fairly good and is a lot extra fascinating than the common bands we have turn out to be accustomed to. I want Apple does not solely scrap this concept, and perhaps works on having it someday sooner or later as an possibility for a future Apple Watch.