Apple

I own one band for my series 5, and one for my ultra. I literally couldn't care less.

What?! I love my watch bands!

You’ll all be able to just collect a whole set of new ones.

Apple won’t do that because of their agreement with Hermes unless they change it. Unlikely

This effectively happened to me when I upgraded to the ultra. The old bands fit - but not quite....

Unfortunately if we want Apple to innovate, this is a price for innovation. Maybe they will sell an adaptor ,,,,

I've got better things to worry about

I personally would be; I love my band and hate the new ones

I feel like if they switch to a new magnetic system, they would sell adapters for old bands to be compatible too

I find no reason why they would switch out the watchband connectors that they have patented to something else.. not even changing the two sizes they use.

The long term goal is to make the bands obsolete. An Apple certified device will be inserted under the skin and the watch will adhere to it. This is projected to happen with Apple Watch 30 as there are still a few details that need to be worked out. /s

Apple has released over 700 official bands since 2015. Many people have highly curated collections of bands.

While Apple has a history of getting rid of hardware (connectors, etc) and discontuining other things (leather cases, whatnot) I just can't see them telling everyone that your band collections are obsolete.

$50 “Watch band adapter”?

I couldn’t care less, I use one band until it wears out, replace it and repeat.

Maybe