{"id":105289,"date":"2025-10-28T13:54:12","date_gmt":"2025-10-28T13:54:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/105289\/"},"modified":"2025-10-28T13:54:12","modified_gmt":"2025-10-28T13:54:12","slug":"this-is-the-best-leather-band-for-google-pixel-watch-gallery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/105289\/","title":{"rendered":"This is the best leather band for Google Pixel Watch [Gallery]"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The band situation with Pixel Watch has always been rough, especially if you want a nice leather band. But, finally, the day has come, as Nomad is now shipping a premium leather band for Pixel Watch that\u2019s absolutely worth a look.<\/p>\n

To quickly recap the situation with leather bands for the Pixel Watch, it\u2019s been an excruciating few years. Google has two bands of its own \u2013 \u201cTwo-Tone Leather\u201d<\/a> and \u201cCrafted Leather\u201d<\/a> \u2013 available through the Google Store (and some retailers<\/a>). Google offers the two-tone option solely for the smaller 41mm Pixel Watch, and right now only in black or \u201cJade\u201d green. The \u201cCrafted\u201d band, meanwhile, is currently only sold in black or \u201cMoonstone.\u201d<\/p>\n

For a long time, these were the only options. Bellroy joined in 2024 with its own <\/a>leather band, but with its own set of issues. Namely, the 41mm size was very small and wouldn\u2019t accommodate for most wrist sizes, and the 45mm option had the opposite problem. That band has since been discontinued.<\/p>\n

But, now, Nomad is stepping up to the plate.<\/p>\n

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As announced in August<\/a>, Nomad is bringing its \u201cActive Band Pro\u201d to the Pixel Watch<\/a>, offering a hybrid leather and rubber band for something that Pixel Watch owners have literally never had access to. The band is made from premium Horween leather that develops an actual patina over time. It\u2019s also sold in both \u201cRustic Brown\u201d and black colors, with the choice between black or silver hardware to match your watch. <\/p>\n

I\u2019ve been using this band situationally since its announcement in August, and a prototype well before that. Put simply, this is the best third-party Pixel Watch band, and quite possibly the best Pixel Watch band you can buy. The brown leather of mine is slowly developing a nice patina, and it also remains very comfortable. It also uses lugs with a really solid connection to Google\u2019s band system, forgoing the biggest downside of many third-party Pixel Watch bands. I\u2019ll also give credit to the hybrid build, as this band is way more comfortable than Google\u2019s \u201cCrafted Leather\u201d band. I still tend to only use it in \u201cdressy\u201d situations, or at least not when I\u2019m being active, but it\u2019s remained comfortable in just about every situation I\u2019ve used it in.<\/p>\n

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Of course, there are two notable downsides.<\/p>\n

Firstly, there\u2019s the fact that this is exclusive to the 45mm Pixel Watch, meaning it only works with Pixel Watch 3 and Pixel Watch 4 in their larger sizes. There are no immediate plans from what I\u2019ve been told to launch a 41mm size yet, but I\u2019m hopeful that might change eventually.<\/p>\n

Beyond that, there\u2019s the price, which isn\u2019t so much of a downside as much as it is a fact of buying a premium band. Nomad charges $75<\/a> for this band, but that\u2019s still less than you\u2019d pay for either of Google\u2019s which at $80 each.<\/p>\n

The Nomad Active Band Pro for Pixel Watch is shipping now, and you\u2019ll also get free shipping (at least in the US) with your purchase.<\/p>\n

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