Nomad Titanium Band review: The ultimate metal Apple Watch band

Nomad never fails to impress us with its high-quality accessories for Apple products, and one of its latest bands for the Apple Watch is no exception. The company’s Titanium Band for the watch, which was announced a number of months ago, is officially back in stock, and we were sent a sample to check out.

The Titanium Band is one of the nicest bands Nomad has ever shipped. Featuring a classic link bracelet design, it’s the perfect complement to any Apple Watch that you’re looking to class up.

There’s just one little problem: It’s $300, and that goes for both the 49/45/44mm and 41/40mm sizes. It’s not a band you can mindlessly order and determine whether you like it when it shows up. Instead, it takes a certain level of commitment, and as long as you’re okay with shelling out three Benjamins for it, you’re really going to enjoy it.

The Nomad Titanium Band comes in both black and Natural finishes to match the color of your Apple Watch. It’s available for both the larger 49/45/44mm models and smaller 41/40mm models.

When the band originally came out, Nomad quickly ran out of stock and had to pause sales. Since then, the company has replenished its inventory and reassured me that it has enough to keep orders open for the foreseeable future.

Classic design that’s light and comfortable

Strap the Titanium Band to your wrist and the first thing you notice is just how comfortable it is to wear. Since it’s titanium, there’s barely any heft at all, and it feels like wearing a chunky sport band. It’s also plenty breathable so your wrist won’t get too hot, and it’s relatively comfortable even if you set your wrist down on your desk to type on your laptop; the links don’t tend to dig into your skin that much, which is a nice touch.

Nomad used over 99% Grade 2 titanium, a staple in the aerospace and marine industries, which helps to keep the weight down and give it a thin profile. It’s also pretty strong against scratches and dents thanks to a diamond-like carbon (DLC) coating; in the week that I’ve been using mine, it hasn’t incurred any damage, although time will tell how strong it truly is.

Also worth mentioning: water resistance. Nomad says this band won’t rust, so it should be fine if you decide to dive into a pool or work out while wearing it. However, the company recommends rinsing it off with some fresh water when you’re done. I don’t think many people will actually go swimming or running with this thing on, but if you’re one of those people, just remember to rinse it off when you’re done.

I got the Natural color for my review model, and it’s clearly the better of the two options. It pairs perfectly with the Natural-shaded iPhone 15 Pro and stands as a great complement to the titanium Apple Watch Ultra 2. I have the band paired with my Midnight Series 8, and it’s not a bad look. I kind of dig the contrast you get from the watch’s dark case and the band’s lighter tone.

The band comes with Nomad’s protruding attachments on either end that give it a more substantial look, while the magnetic clasp makes removing the band and putting it back on a breeze. It feels a little unnatural at first not to have a traditional clasping mechanism, but it works equally as well.

Set it up with a nice clockface, and you’ve got an Apple Watch that can be taken from the office to a late-night bar run. It’s a sophisticated look, one that’s sure to grab some attention.

Nomad makes adjusting the titanium band to your wrist size pretty easy, which is a requirement in my book if you’re going to charge $300. In the box, you get a link removal kit that has instructions to walk you through everything.

It’s a simple process. You lay the band down on the removal tool, align the link pin with the needle on the tool, then twist the needle until it pushes out the pin on the other side. To reattach a link, you connect it to the band by inserting the pin, lay it on the tool and attach the included cap to the needle. Then just twist away until you’ve pushed the pin back inside.

While the instructions are easy to follow and the tools are handy, it’s a very tedious process. It took me around 25 minutes to get a perfect fit since I had to keep resizing the band on my wrist before it was perfect. Granted, most folks will only have to do this once, so it’s not a major disadvantage.

Oh, and if your wrist is larger than the links will account for out of the box, Nomad throws in a few extra links to get the right size.

While expensive at $300, Nomad’s Titanium Band is an easy choice if it’s in your budget and you want what’s arguably the best metal band for the Apple Watch you can get. From its low profile and weight to its sophisticated look, I’m a huge fan of it and plan on rocking it every day.

Of course, you don’t need to spend $300 to get a metal Apple Watch band. You’ll find plenty of alternatives on Amazon and other retailers. But if you want one with beautiful craftsmanship, high-quality materials and a guarantee that it’ll last a long time, it’s worth going the Nomad route. It’s a very premium option, but it’s one that’s easy to fall in love with.