Garden Party Blue Apple Watch Band

I love the garden party watch band. I’m currently wearing my THIRD since I first came across them maybe during early covid time (can’t remember the year). High praise to buy 3 at $50 each, but also a bad sign that I’ve HAD to buy three in less than 5 years. The last two times - including today - I’ve tried to find and purchase it again, it’s been out of stock for the 42-44 apple watch. Bummed. The other thing I’m not thrilled about is something I noticed this morning. The “Rifle Paper Co” branding on the inside of the band is in pristine condition. No fading, not rubbed off. How is it that the branding rubbed against my skin for sometimes a couple years is still in good condition, but the art on the outside of the band is mostly rubbed off by the end of one year wearing it? I received a 30% off coupon code last time I messaged to ask when it would be available again, AGES AGO, but still can’t use it because it’s still out of stock. This is my favorite, it’s really so pretty when new, and for months at least, but the art on the outside should be as durable as the branding inside the band (which received more rubbing). Right now the cost is super reasonable - I paid $50 each for my first 3 of this same watchband - but the larger size still isn’t available. The current price of $21 is definitely more reasonable, given the low durability of the band. Hopefully it’s still this reasonable when/if they’re back in stock.

I love this band, mostly for the blue, black and white Garden Party print! I wear lots of black, so it goes great with most of my outfits. It’s also a somewhat thick band so I expect it will wear well. And the gold hardware is perfect, as my watch is enclosed in a gold case. I hope Rifle Paper Co. continues to offer this band. I’d buy more in different patterns and colors. I did buy this one on sale. Highly recommend!