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Apple's Woven Nylon band for Apple Watch is definitely a thing of beauty and minimalism, but Apple no longer sells this particular band. It's been replaced by the Apple Watch Sport Loop Band. But if you actually prefer the original style, we've rounded up some bands for you to consider, which costs even less than the original.

Close look: WITHit Nylon Band for Apple Watch - colors vary
Practical yet classy: Carterjett Nylon Apple Watch Band - colors vary
Stripes, stripes everywhere!: Pantheon Nylon Apple Watch Band
Excellent quality: Clockwork Synergy Perlon Watch Band
Classic NATO looks: Clockwork Synergy Classic NATO Apple Watch Band
The real deal: Apple Watch Woven Nylon Band

WITHit Nylon Band for Apple Watch

Close look : WITHit Nylon Band for Apple Watch - colors vary

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The WITHit Nylon Band looks so similar to the Apple version; you'll be hard-pressed to tell the difference. Except, of course, for the price tag. You get a few color choices for each Apple Watch size.

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Practical yet classy : Carterjett Nylon Apple Watch Band - colors vary

If practicality is the name of the game, then Carterjett is the band you want. It comes in a variety of solid colors and stripes that are neutral, and the material is not stiff or scratchy. It also comes in sizes to fit all models of Apple Watch: 38mm, 40mm, 42mm, and 44mm.

$22 at Amazon

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Stripes, stripes everywhere! : Pantheon Nylon Apple Watch Band

For those who love stripes and patterns, Pantheon has you covered. These bands feature a myriad of striped patterns and color combinations, and you can choose between 38mm/40mm or 42mm/44mm sizes. The stainless steel clasp gives it a touch of class, but it's highly affordable.

From $10 at Amazon

Clockwork Synergy Perlon Watch Band

Excellent quality : Clockwork Synergy Perlon Watch Band

Granted, this doesn't look like Apple's woven nylon, but this is an excellent band in its own right. Clockwork Synergy makes top-notch quality bands at reasonable prices. The braided Perlon fabric band is ultra-light and comfortable. It's nearly endlessly adjustable since you can buckle it anywhere within the weave. Choose from a variety of colors, both for the band and the hardware.

$30 at Clockwork Synergy

Clockwork Synergy NATO band

Classic NATO looks : Clockwork Synergy Classic NATO Apple Watch Band

This NATO-style band from Clockwork Synergy comes in a colorful variety of solids, stripes, and flags. The comfortable band has high-quality hardware that comes in your choice of colors. Choose either the 38/40mm or 42/44mm size options.

$25 at Clockwork Synergy

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The real deal : Apple Watch Woven Nylon Band

That's right; you can still find the genuine article over on eBay for about half of the original price. As always, be sure to check seller reviews and read the listing carefully to be sure you're getting the real Apple band in the new or used condition you prefer.

From $24 at eBay

Which Apple Watch Woven Nylon Band alternative should you choose?

The WITHit Nylon Band for Apple Watch is a great alternative that looks quite a lot like the original Apple Watch band. You can find a variety of colors and sizes at Amazon, Target, and Best Buy for about a third of the Apple version price.

if you're looking for something a bit different, I'd go for the Clockwork Synergy Perlon Watch Band. I own several Clockwork Synergy's bands, and this is the brand I recommend the most to my friends and family. While the bands are not super cheap, they are still substantially cheaper than Apple's, yet the quality is top-notch. While the Perlon style is probably the closest to woven nylon, Clockwork Synergy also makes NATO-style bands, canvas bands, and many other styles.

However, for just about half the price that it was upon release, you can still find the real Apple Watch Woven Nylon Band on eBay. You'll have to check around to find the color and size you want, and you'll want to shop carefully to be sure you know what you're getting. If you're all in on the newer Sport Loop style, we've got some nice Apple Watch Sport Loop style bands for you to check out.

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Christine Chan

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Karen S Freeman

I'm a travel enthusiast, teacher, writer, and an early adopter who has stood in more release-day lines than I can count. I'm a former Apple retail store Specialist and I've been writing Apple-focused product reviews and how-tos since 2010. You can find me on Twitter as @KarenSFreeman and Instagram as @Karefree2.