The Loop: magnetic Milanese watch band for 20 and 22 mm lugs

How the magnetic clasp works

The Loop has no buckle, no holes and no clasp to fold. At one lug, the end piece carries a small steel frame. The long end of the mesh runs through that frame, folds back over itself and finishes in a flat magnetic block that sticks to the mesh. To put it on, pull the end through, draw it to the tension you want and press it flat. To take the watch off, peel the end back.

Because the magnet holds anywhere along the band, the fit adjusts in tiny steps instead of whole holes or links. That makes it easy to loosen a little on a warm afternoon or close it up after a workout. There is no length to choose either: you set the fit each time you put the band on, and only the lug width has to match your watch. The fine weave is light and flexible and lies flat against the wrist.

A magnet is not a locking clasp, though. A hard snag can pull the end loose, so for heavy work or contact sports, a bracelet with a fold-over clasp from our watch bracelets range is the safer choice.

Which watches it fits

The Loop comes in 20 and 22 mm and attaches with standard spring bars, so it fits any watch with ordinary lugs of that width. Many smartwatches use the same standard lugs, for example Galaxy Watch 4 and 5, Galaxy Watch Active and Amazfit GTS (20 mm), and Galaxy Watch 3 45 mm, Gear S3, Huawei Watch GT and Amazfit GTR 47 mm (22 mm). Check your exact model before ordering, since one watch line often comes in two case sizes with different band widths. Watches with a slide-in or other special band connector need a band made for them and will not take this one. Not sure of your width? Our fit guide shows how to measure it.

Silver and gold come in both widths. Black and pink are made in 22 mm, and rose gold in 20 mm. Silver suits a steel case, black a dark or matte watch, and gold, rose gold and pink a warm-toned case or dial.

Fitting it to your watch

Each end has a quick-release spring bar with a small lever. Pull the lever back with a fingertip, set the free end of the bar in one lug hole, line up the other end and let go; the bar snaps in. Repeat on the other side and give the band a gentle tug to make sure both bars are seated. You do not need a tool to fit The Loop, though removing your current strap may need a spring bar tool if it has plain spring bars. If your smartwatch came with a quick-release band, its bars release the same way: pull the small lever back and lift the band out.

Care and the magnet

Like any mesh, the weave traps skin and soap over time. Rinse it under warm water, brush gently along the weave with a soft toothbrush and a drop of mild soap, then dry it with a towel. Rinse it in fresh water after the sea or a pool. On the black, gold, rose gold and pink finishes, skip metal polish and abrasive cloths; a soft dry cloth keeps them even.

Keep the magnetic end away from hotel key cards and cards with a magnetic stripe, which a magnet can wipe, and store the watch where the band will not pick up keys or paper clips. If fine steel dust collects on the magnet, wipe it off with a dry cloth.

Delivery and returns

Delivery is $6.95, or free on orders over $49. The delivery time for your country shows on each product page and at checkout. You can return an unworn band in its original packaging within 30 days of delivery. Return shipping is paid by you, unless the item arrived faulty or incorrect. Read more on our delivery and returns page.