Apple Leather Modern Buckle

Apple Leather Modern Buckle

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Apple Leather Modern Buckle

The Apple Modern Buckle is a leather Apple Watch strap designed for the 38mm Apple Watch case, but is also compatible with the 40mm and 41mm. Apple based the design on looking as slim as possible on your wrist.

Today, the Modern Buckle is available in 28 different colours. Apple released this strap in spring 2015, these were one of the first Apple Watch straps. This elegant strap uses the supple Granada leather produced in a small French tannery that bets since 1803. The silky soft top-quality leather is lightly beaten and rolled to preserve its refined texture. Apple has used Vectran on the inside to create more strength and add sufficient stretch. Vectran is the material da NASA used when manufacturing parachute lines for the Mars rover.

The buckle appears to be one-piece, but is in fact a two-piece metal latch that is easily closed by means of a magnet. On the inside, you can adjust the strap to the right size.

Special Apple Collections

Apple has released several collections, such as the (RED) collection, Pride Edition and Black Unity, which support charities against AIDS and human rights organisations. For the Leather Modern Buckle, Apple has released straps to go with the (RED) collection. Apple has created a classic design in the colour ruby. By buying this strap, you can contribute to the fight against HIV/Aids.

Click and learn more about these special Apple Watch Collections!

Modern Buckle size

The Apple Modern Buckle is only available for the 38mm Apple Watch casing, but is also compatible with the 40mm and 41mm Apple Watch casing.

The Modern Buckle is available in three different sizes; the Small measuring 135mm - 150mm, the Medium measuring 145mm - 165mm and the Large measuring 160mm - 180mm. There are five holes on the inside of the Buckle, allowing you to adjust the strap exactly to the right size.

Apple Modern Buckle Small 135mm - 150mm
Apple Modern Buckle Medium 145mm - 165mm
Apple Modern Buckle Large 160mm - 180mm

To find out whether you need the Small, medium or the large size, it is best to measure your own wrist. There are several ways to do this. It is important to measure for the lump that sits on your wrist. To measure your wrist, you will need a string or cord and a ruler or tape measure. It can also be done with just a tape measure, this is explained in Method 2.



Method 1: To find out what wrist size you have:

1. Grab a piece of string or cord
2. Wikkel het touwtje rondom je pols
3. Wrap the string around your wrist
4. Hold the string where the end meets
5. Then lay the string or cord along a ruler
6. See how long the string is
7. This is your wrist size!

Method 2: Measure Apple watch size

1. Take a tape measure
2. Put the tape measure around your wrist
3. See where the end of the tape measure meets
4. This is your wrist size!

EA better fit makes for better measurements

The best results with features like wrist sensing, the Taptic Engine and the electrical and optical heart rate sensors are obtained when the back of the Apple Watch makes contact with the skin. If you wear the Apple Watch properly fitted (not too tight, not too loose and with enough slack so your skin can breathe), the Watch will sit comfortably on your wrist and allow the sensors to do their job.

You may want to tighten your Apple Watch band during workouts. Then loosen it again when you're done. Also, the sensors only work when you wear the Apple Watch on top of your wrist. If the Apple Watch does not stay in place properly or if the sensors do not measure your heart rate, tighten the strap slightly. The Apple Watch should be snug but comfortable.

Too lose

Just right
Een Apple Watch die te los om een pols wordt gedragen Een Apple Watch die correct om de pols wordt gedragen

Maintenance of the Apple Modern Buckle

Keeping your Apple Watch and strap clean and dry will keep it comfortable to wear and will ensure that your Apple Watch and strap will still function well in the long run. This is especially important after a workout or exposure to liquids such as sweat, soap, sunscreen and lotions that can cause skin irritations.

How do you clean the Apple Modern Buckle?

It is important that you take good care of your Apple Watch straps, as this will help them last as long as possible and keep them functioning properly. To clean your Modern Buckle strap, follow these steps:

To clean the leather of the Modern Buckle, follow these steps:

  1. Clean the leather parts of the strap with a non-abrasive, lint-free cloth. Moisten the cloth lightly with clean water if necessary.
  2. Do not immerse the leather parts of the strap in water, as this may permanently damage them. The leather straps are not water-resistant.
  3. Let the bracelet dry completely in the open air before attaching it to your Apple Watch. Do not expose leather straps to direct sunlight, high outdoor temperatures or high humidity.

To clean the buckle, follow these steps:

  1. Clean the strap with a non-abrasive, lint-free cloth. If necessary, lightly moisten the cloth with clean water.
  2. Dry the bracelet with a lint-free, non-abrasive cloth before attaching it to your Apple Watch.  

For cleaning your other Apple Watch bands, you can find more information here: How to clean your Apple Watch band.

How do you (dis)assemble the Apple Modern Buckle from your Apple Watch?

Changing your Apple Watch strap is very easy! What you need to check beforehand is whether you have the right size strap for your Apple Watch. You have two different sizes; 38mm/ 40mm/ 41mm and the 42mm/ 44mm/ 45mm/ 49mm.

If you are not quite sure which size Apple Watch you have? Click here to find out which Apple Watch size you have.

Follow these three steps to change your Apple Watch strap:

  1. Turn your Apple Watch over that you have the back of the Apple Watch.
  2. Hold down the strap release button on the Apple Watch.
  3. Slide the band out of the slot to remove and slide the new band in. Does the band not move? Then press the unlock button again and try sliding the band out of the slot.

See the image below for a visual representation:

A better fit ensures better measurements

Never force a band into the slot of the Apple Watch. If you fail to remove or insert the Apple Watch band, press the band's unlock button again.

Fake or real band?

  1. Original packaging > Is the original packaging included?
  2. Price > A band cheaper than €20 is not realistic, as Apple often maintains its value.
  3. Size print > On the inside, the size is indicated on both sides, e.g. S or e.g. 40mm.
  4. Imprint 'Assembled in China' > Apple's connector says 'Assembled in China'.
  5. Imprint on the side of the connector pin > There is a very small imprint of a code on the side of the connector pin.  
  6. Other materials and colours > Look carefully at the material of the straps that it is not plastic. See the Bandbreite app to make sure the colour is actually released by Apple. 
  7. Neater finish > Look closely at the finish of the edges. Apple always provides a nice finish.
  8. Inform yourself > The more you know about the original straps, the sooner you can fish out the fake versions.
  9. Real leather > There is a mark on one side of the strap that says it is real leather with 'natural leather' underneath.

Like the Leather Loop, the Leather Modern Buckle is one of the oldest bands in Apple's range. The design is not that complicated, which makes it easier to recreate. So pay close attention!

Tips to avoid skin irritation

No Nickel was used during the production of the Modern Buckle, in fact, they chose to use stainless steel for this product. The Modern Buckle band is made of: leather with stainless steel or 18-carat gold.

Tips to avoid skin irritations or hypersensitivity