Apple Watch Band Adapter Set in Black Stainless Steel, 20mm

A set of two 38mm Apple Watch adapters in black IP-plated stainless steel with a polished finish, sized to connect a 20mm watch band to a 38mm Apple Watch case.

IP plating, short for ion plating, is a vacuum deposition process that bonds a thin layer of color to a stainless steel substrate at the molecular level. The result is a finish significantly more resistant to scratching and fading than traditional electroplating, which is why it has become the standard for blackened watch hardware in contemporary horology.

The adapters open up the Apple Watch to the broader world of traditional 20mm watch straps — leather, NATO, mesh, rubber — letting a single smartwatch shift between workday, weekend, and formal looks. The unisex form and neutral black tone pair cleanly with most strap colors and case finishes.

Suits a buyer who wants the function of an Apple Watch with the styling flexibility of a traditional timepiece, or anyone building a rotation of straps around a single case.

Ships free on orders over $99. Arrives in Sophia Jewelers signature packaging.