Just seems like a waste of money to buy 3 pieces when you only need 2. Apple (and 3rd party companies) need to just offer the 2 pieces you will actually wear. Anybody know why they sell 3 piece sets only??
Everybody's wrist size is different, and therefore, Apple provides you with one for smaller sized wrists and one for larger sized wrists, along with the adjoining band. It's not a waste of money, but rather practical, in my opinion.
Well, if you need the larger size band, you should be able to buy JUST the larger size! I wear the smaller size, so right now I have 7 "extra" band pieces that I will never use.
Okay. If it's bothering you that much, sell 'em, give 'em away or trash 'em. As for mine, I'll keep it for backup purposes, just in case.![]()
It's not bothering me. I just wondered why it's done that way. I love Apple products and even though I don't agree with the wastefulness of the extra piece of band, I will still continue to add to my band collection. Have a nice day!
In addition to the simpler inventory control rationale, imagine the hassle of buying the wrong size (from Apple's perspective), and having to process the return and deal with the dissatisfied customer who had to return the item.
Apple may charge you $50 for that band, but don't for a second think it costs them that much to produce it. Then, throw in the labor cost of dealing with the return, repackaging the item for resale, and I'm sure it's less expensive to throw in both sizes and avoid the issue.
I can wear either of the 2 sizes on my wrist so it suits me fine to have both. Also wife can use the watch using the smaller band.
Apple may charge you $50 for that band, but don't for a second think it costs them that much to produce it. Then, throw in the labor cost of dealing with the return, repackaging the item for resale, and I'm sure it's less expensive to throw in both sizes and avoid the issue.
You let your wife use your Apple Watch? You're a nicer guy than I am![]()