MacRumors Contest Offers Apple Watch Series 12 and Southern Straps Band
MacRumors and Southern Straps are giving away an Apple Watch Series 12 along with a nylon band. Southern Straps is a California-based maker of handcrafted NATO-style Apple Watch bands, with prices at $60 for one or $105 for two and a five-year warranty. Readers can enter through a widget with an email address and earn extra entries by following or subscribing to MacRumors channels.
MacRumors is running a week-long promotion with Southern Straps, a California band maker that has produced handcrafted NATO-style Apple Watch straps since 2015. The prize pairs an Apple Watch Series 12 with one of the company's nylon bands, which cost $60 individually or $105 for two and carry a five-year warranty.
The bands come in more than ten colorways and three hardware finishes, with sizes covering 38–42mm and 42–49mm Apple Watch models. Pegged spring bars are included. Entrants submit an email through a widget and can gain extra chances by following or subscribing to MacRumors channels. The contest ends October 16.
This giveaway may generate attention for small accessory makers and Apple Watch customization. Consumers interested in wearable personalization could discover third-party bands, potentially expanding choices beyond first-party accessories. MacRumors readers and social followers may see increased promotional content, while entrants may weigh privacy concerns around email collection. The contest's regional eligibility limits participation, so its reach may remain concentrated in the U.S., U.K., and Canada.