

The Apple Watch is one of the best smartwatches on the market. Whether you have the budget-friendly Apple Watch SE or the all-singing Apple Watch Ultra it quickly becomes part of your life, making it difficult to go back to a regular watch.
One of my favourite things about the Apple Watch though is the ability to dress it up and dress it down to suit the occasion. With a sports strap, you are ready for a workout, but slide on a leather or metal strap and the watch can look just as at home with a formal suit or dress.
Apple offers its own wide range of straps, and most are interchangeable between models, but buying multiple straps can get pricey. One option is of course the third-party market. While these vary in quality, there are some good ones out there that won't cost you the Earth, and give you a change of look for your watch, when you need it.
We've rounded up some of the best options right now that have been discounted, making them among the best Black Friday deals that you can buy right now. For original Apple Watch bands, see our Black Friday Apple Watch Band deals page.
Ouwegaga braided solo loop (three pack): was £14.99, now £11.99 at Amazon
Save 20% – Available for the smaller 38-41mm or the larger 42-49mm cases, this is a pack of three solo loop-style straps. You can adjust the size of the strap before putting it on but there's also a bit of stretch to it.
PearlSilk Alpine Loop-style strap: was £16.99, now £11.04 at Amazon
Save 35% – This rugged-looking strap uses a metal g-hook to secure it to your wrist, much like the new Alpine Loop straps for the Apple Watch Ultra. This model comes in 38-41mm or 42-49mm sizes and a choice of colours.
DigiHero soft silicone straps 5 pack: was £13.97, now £11.18 at Amazon
Save 20% – If you're a fan of the simple silicone straps for your Apple Watch, these are a great way to broaden your options. This five-pack includes a choice of colours so that you can swap the strap to match your clothing or mood.
Qaznz leather strap for Apple Watch: was £18, now £13.5 at Amazon
Save 25% – Leather straps give the Apple Watch a classy feel and this option lets you do that for under £14. There's a choice of 7 colours and two size options.
Pugo Top metal strap for Apple Watch: was £16.99, now £13.59 at Amazon
Save 20% – This is one of the nicest metal straps I've seen for the Apple Watch and it's under £14. It's available in six colour options and gives the watch a chunky feel.
Ouwegaga strap 3 pack: was £11.99, now £10.19 at Amazon
Save 15% – If you like the Nike Apple Watch style, these Ouwegaga straps have cut-outs to keep your wrist cool, and they come in a range of different colours.
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As T3's Editor-in-Chief, Mat Gallagher has his finger on the pulse for the latest advances in technology. He has written about technology since 2003 and after stints in Beijing, Hong Kong and Chicago is now based in the UK. He’s a true lover of gadgets, but especially anything that involves cameras, Apple, electric cars, musical instruments or travel.
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