When the Apple Watch Series 9 launched in September, the biggest change was Apple’s decision to ditch the leather bands in favor of a new FineWoven material. But while they may be friendly on the environment, the reception of the new bands has been quite unpleasant, with a new report claiming Apple has ditched the material altogether.
But while Apple doesn’t sell leather bands anymore, Amazon’s Woot is running a sale on the remaining stock of old ones. Today you can get the Leather Link Apple Watch band in Ink (dark blue) or Midnight (black) for just $40, a savings of $60 on the original MSRP. The bands available fit all sizes of Apple Watch (38/40/41/42/44/45mm), although Midnight was not available in 42/44/45mm as of this writing.
Apple describes the Leather Link as using Venezia leather handcrafted in Arzignano, Italy. A “delicate milling and tumbling process enhances the beautiful pebbled texture,” and a magnetic clasp ensures a firm fit. It comes with a one-year warranty from Apple, which is rare for a Woot sale, and Amazon Prime members get free shipping. The deal will remain until Wednesday, April 29 or until it’s sold out.
Author: Michael Simon, Executive Editor, Macworld
Michael Simon has been covering Apple for more than 20 years. He started covering rumors with Spymac when the iPod was the iWalk, and has owned nearly every iPhone Apple has ever made. He lives in Connecticut with his wife, son, and far too many gadgets.