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Apple has begun selling “Made for Apple Watch” lugs through its authorized distributor Avnet. The stainless steel lugs are required for accessory makers to make third-party Apple Watch bands that comply with Apple's band design guidelines.
Each lug is laser stamped with “Made for Apple Watch” so customers will know band manufacturers are using Apple-approved materials in their product. The bands are currently available in both Apple Watch sizes (38mm and 42mm) for the Apple Watch, Apple Watch Sport and Apple Watch Edition models, according to the Avnet website. Each band is required to include 1 set of lugs and must be assembled using strict guidelines.
Avnet is also selling a Pentalobe 1.1 screwdriver bit for assembling the bands for $12.65. Here are the prices for the lugs listed at on Avnet's website:
Apple Watch Lugs - 38mm (25 sets)
- Price Per Set: $11.15 USD
- Package Price: $278.75 USD
Apple Watch Lugs - 38mm (200 sets)
- Price Per Set: $9.18 USD
- Sets Per Package: 200 Sets
Apple Watch Lugs - 42mm (25 sets)
- Price Per Set: $11.33 USD
- Sets Per Package: 25 Sets
Apple Watch Lugs - 42mm (200 sets)
- Price Per Set: $9.33 USD
- Sets Per Package: 200 Sets
Apple today also begun selling its Apple Watch Hermès collection, which was unveiled at the 2015 iPhones 6s keynote. The collection is available in 10 styles and sizes and starts at $1,100.
"Uncompromising craftsmanship. Pioneering innovation. Groundbreaking functionality. Apple Watch Hermès is the culmination of a partnership based on parallel thinking, singular vision and mutual regard. It is a unique timepiece designed with both utility and beauty in mind. With leather straps handmade by Hermès artisans in France and an Hermès watch face reinterpreted by Apple designers in California, Apple Watch Hermès is a product of elegant, artful simplicity — the ultimate tool for modern life."
The Hermès collection is only available at select Apple Stores. You can learn more about the Hermès collection and find a complete list of retailers at apple.com/uk.