Nomad launches Rocky Level Apple Watch Band with comfy and sturdy design

Nomad has been releasing restricted version kinds of its widespread Sport Band lately. Now the corporate is out with a totally new design for Apple Watch with the Rocky Level Band. Whereas it was created particularly for Apple Watch Extremely, it additionally suits any 45/44mm Apple Watch mannequin.

The Rocky Level Apple Watch Band incorporates a comfy and sturdy construct with gentle however sturdy titanium {hardware} within the type of a conventional buckle.

It additionally has a design that’s distinctive from Nomad’s different bands in addition to Apple’s bands and people from third events. Right here’s how Nomad describes the brand new band:

We engineered Rocky Level Band from the bottom as much as complement your Apple Watch and enhance its performance on adventures close to and much. From its ultra-tough, compression-molded FKM to its titanium {hardware}, each element was fastidiously weighed to maximise efficiency and take you to new heights.

Nomad Rocky Level Apple Watch Band specs

• FKM fluoroelastomer rubber
• Obtainable in: Storm, Sol, or Atlantic colours
• Light-weight grade 2 titanium {hardware}
• 100% waterproof
• Air flow grooves for breathability
• Designed for Apple Watch Extremely & Extremely 2
• Works with Apple Watch 9, 8, 7, 6, SE, and all earlier variations of Apple Watch
• Worth: $80

Arms-on with the Rocky Level Band

The Rocky Level Band is barely thicker and wider than Nomad’s Sport Band. That offers it a extra strong really feel but additionally means the corporate was in a position to construct in additional performance together with the distinctive aesthetic like a number of vent channels.

As you may see under, the vent grooves span the whole band on each side. They make an actual distinction in airflow and hold your wrist from getting (or staying) sweaty.

I normally persist with Nomad’s Sport Band as my each day driver so I’m not that used to a conventional buckle.

However one thing I admire concerning the buckle design is there’s one inside thickness of watch band in your wrist (a extra uniform really feel).

With pin and tuck closure, you’ve obtained two inside layers of band on a part of your wrist and one layer on others.

On the flip facet, in the event you’re not used to a conventional buckle it may be one thing to get used to when resting your wrist/arms in your desk because it’s not totally flat on the surface.

As regular, Nomad’s consideration to element is on level. To my eye, the titanium buckle of Rocky Level matches the Apple Watch Extremely’s titanium hue completely.

Regardless of being a thicker and extra strong band, in my use, Rocky Level delivers a really comfy match.

I haven’t been testing it out lengthy sufficient to touch upon sturdiness, however primarily based on Nomad’s different bands I’ve been utilizing for years, Rocky Level appears like it’s going to final for the lengthy haul.

Seize the Rocky Level Apple Watch Band

In case you like a tricky but comfy fluoroelastomer band with a conventional buckle, Rocky Level is an superior selection. This band is dearer than many choices, however I feel you’re getting a product that can stand the take a look at of time.

Obtainable in Sol, Atlantic, and Storm, you may decide up the Rocky Level Band now from Nomad priced at $80.

All pictures by Michael Potuck