[Update: All links and images of this Space Black Milanese Loop band have now been pulled from the web … We have asked Apple PR for clarification on the situation …]
Apple is readying the launch of a brand new Apple Watch band, a 42 mm Space Black Milanese Loop, suitable for Space Black steel watches. Third-party aftermarket black Milanese loops have been on sale for a while, but this is Apple official — assumedly matching their Space Black Link Bracelet in color and quality.
Despite no official announcement, this new Apple Watch band appeared on Czech Republic Apple Store website earlier today (following the announcement that the Watch would launch in the region later in month). As of now, it does not appear to be listed in any other Apple Store region. More pictures after the break …
The store listing does not reveal much aside from the photos embedded. The Watch description mirrors the description for the normal Milanese band. The ship date suggests Apple will start selling these officially in a week’s time. Weirdly, the listing also lacks a buy button or price tag. Update: The product has now also been found on the Portugal and Hungary Apple Store websites.
It is unclear whether this band is scheduled to launch worldwide as the product cannot be found in other Apple Online Stores just yet. There is also a small chance that this is a clerical/Photoshop error of some kind. We have reached out to Apple PR for comment, to clarify what is going on.
Yesterday, Apple announced two new Apple Watch models would be available for Chinese New Year — Apple Watch Sports with red bands.
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shut up and take my money
I already have one :)
AHHH I WANT THIS
i had no idea apple didn’t offer a space black milanese loop. since i’m cheap i ordered a third party one from amazon for my wife for christmas and it looks and works awesome. just in case people don’t want to wait for apple to get around to releasing an “official” version the ones on amazon are also a third the price.
AHHHH I so want!!! I have the regular milanese loop I got for Christmas but this would be SOOO much sexier with my space black watch. Sigh….
Want!
That’s beautiful!
Finally! The Space Black stainless steel Watch has always been my favourite variant, but the Milanese loop my favourite strap. So now it seems I can have my cake and eat it too. Come on March keynote!
That’s a sexy looking combo!
I think this is a great look. It would also look great the Apple Watch Sport Space Gray.
I picked up a cheap version of this on Amazon for Christmas. It looks nice but is somewhat flimsy, tends to crumple when I take it off and the pins for inserting were crushed. I had some difficulty getting it on the watch but now it is easy to take on and off. I would gladly pay for the real thing, so I hope it comes soon.