The Apple Watch Series 1 and Series 2 have better selection of accessories than any competitor. We've hand-picked some of the best watch bands, charging stands, and carrying cases to get your collection started.
If you plan to utilize the excellent fitness tracking features of the Apple Watch and you don't have one already, you need to pick up an Apple Sport Band. Lightweight and comfortable, it ensures that your smartwatch will stay in place and out of your way during your athletic exploits.
The all-metal Nomad Stand has a sturdy base and two available colors that match those of the Apple Watch. The stylish charging stand has precise charger and cable cutouts, which allow you to charge your smartwatch when docked.
The X-Doria Mesh Band is stylish, well-made, keenly priced, and easy to install. Available in black or white, the X-Doria accessory is one of the best third-party mesh bands available for the Apple Watch.
The Incase Travel Kit has a rigid outer shell, which ensures that your Apple Watch will stay intact during your travels. The accessory has a dedicated compartment for a charging cable too.
The Nomad Apple Watch strap is made from high-quality Horween leather, which develops a nice patina as it ages. The band is available with a choice of silver or black stainless steel buckle. A bit pricey, but it's a quality band that looks as if it belongs on a premium mechanical watch.
This stylish Sena leather accessory combines a charging stand and a carrying case for the Apple Watch. It is handmade from full-grain genuine leather and has a dedicated compartment for your smartwatch's charging cord.
Apple's own Magnetic Charging Dock for the Apple Watch is one of the best around. It features the same magnetic connector as the one that comes included with the smartwatch, and utilizes a Lightning port for charging. The dock offers two positions for the Apple Watch — flat and on its side for desk use.
The Belkin Valet Charge Dock will keep your Apple Watch and iPhone charged up and in one place. Nice looking and superbly crafted, the accessory is available in colors that match those of the iPhone and the Apple Watch.
The Nylon Nato Band by Incase is lightweight, sturdy, stylish and comfortable to wear. Available in several colors, the strap brings timelessly casual look to the Apple Watch, so it deserves a spot in every collection of watch bands.
This elegant leather band for the Apple Watch is a product of collaboration between the tech giant and the fashion powerhouse Hermès. Available in several colors, the band has been handcrafted in France from the highest quality leather. Its stainless steel buckle has Hermès branding to remind you about its impeccable fashion credentials.
A sub-$10 budget is enough to land you a highly rated Apple Watch charging stand by Spigen. The dock is compact and made of TPU, so it won't scratch the watch. As its price tag suggests, the watch stand does not come with a charging dock and USB cable.
You would be hard-pressed to find a more stylish way to carry your Apple Watch and your collection of bands for it than the Sena Watch Roll. Crafted from genuine leather, the future-proof accessory has five accessory compartments and a neat belt-loop closure. The watch roll is available in black or brown.
The Twelve South HiRise dock for the Apple Watch has a metal body that's available in a silver or black color scheme. Sleek and sturdy, the dock also features a cutout that allows you to charge the smartwatch.
The Apple Watch straps by Ullu are handcrafted from high-quality leather. There is an overwhelming choice of leather and color options to choose from, so there is surely a watch strap for every taste. Each strap has been assembled with genuine Apple lugs, so it is guaranteed to fit perfectly on the wearable device. Ullu makes straps for both Apple Watch sizes.
The Spigen Apple Watch strap is made from durable polymer, so it can take a lot of beating. Lightweight and comfortable, the strap is a more utilitarian alternative to Apple's own silicone bands. Spigen offers the strap only for the larger 42-millimeter Apple Watch.
Stefan is the senior technology editor for Best Products, where he’s been covering the tech industry and testing the latest gadgets since 2015. He is an award-winning editor with more than a decade of experience reporting on and reviewing consumer tech products, especially smartphones, tablets, laptops, and audio gear like headphones, earbuds, speakers, and soundbars. Stefan was previously the U.S. editor for GSMArena.com. His writing can also be found in Popular Mechanics.