Apple's original Milanese loop for Apple Watch is beautiful, smooth, and made of stainless steel mesh that wraps around your wrist in a continuous, adjustable loop, as described in our Milanese Loop review. This Apple Watch band is magnetic, so there's no need for buckles or clasps. If Apple's Milanese Loop is out of your price range, we've got some suggestions for cheap Apple Watch bands. The clasps on some of these may be different than Apple's elegant design, but the stunning metal mesh style is similar. You're not limited to the colors Apple offers when you go third-party. All of the listings below are available for any size or generation Apple Watch.

Our pick: MCORS Mesh Metal Loop

Staff pick

The MCORS Mesh Metal Loop is our top pick because it comes in a variety of colors and patterns. Choose from a variety of colors such as the Black Red striped option shown here, Colorful (rainbow), Black, Gold, and Silver.

From $11 at Amazon

Bonus protector: GBPOOT Apple Watch Band

This metal mesh band comes with a matching bumper to protect your Apple Watch from bumps and scrapes. While it doesn't cover the screen, it does protect the metal case from scratches. It comes in a nice variety of colors as well.

$12 at Amazon

Great value: ADWLOF Steel Mesh Loop

This beauty comes in all of the colors Apple offers plus a couple more. You can also save money by buying a two-pack of some of the most popular shades.

$10 at Amazon

Bargain two-pack: Meliya Apple Watch Band

This is a fantastic price for two Milanese-style stainless steel mesh Apple Watch bands. You can choose from a variety of two-packs or purchase a single band if you prefer.

$15 at Amazon

Cool and colorful: jwacct Apple Watch Band

This beautiful band comes in a variety of colors. You can match it to just about any model Apple Watch or go with a contrasting look. I love the leopard print for all you cool cats and kittens out there.

$12 at Amazon

Seeing red: Yaber Stainless Steel Mesh Apple Watch Band

This one comes in the usual assortment of colors, both to match the various Apple Watch colors and to offer a contrasting look. One of the standouts is this gorgeous red shade, which is perfect if you own a PRODUCT(RED) Apple Watch and/or iPhone.

$12 at Amazon

Milanese, if you please

Finding the perfect Apple Watch band can be tricky, but these Milanese miracles are bound to give you a few ideas when you're shopping online. At about one-tenth the price of Apple's own offerings, you might even buy more than one of these third-party bands. The MCORS Metal Mesh Loop is a reliable and super comfortable replacement strap that won't break the bank. Plus, the secure closure ensures it won't slide off your wrist during your day-to-day work. It comes in a variety of colors and patterns, so you can pick up several to go with different outfits.

If you need some protection, the GBPOOT Apple Watch Band is your best bet. The case it comes with gives your Apple Watch all-over protection. Another nice thing about this combo is that it doesn't matter which color Apple Watch you have. The band and case match, so once the case is on your Apple Watch, you're perfectly coordinated.

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