Will the Apple 42mm Burgundy Sport Band - S/M work with the Apple Watch SE 3 (40mm)?
Yes. Both use Apple Watch band, small group (38/40/41mm and NEW 42mm).
Both records are reviewed against the manufacturers' sources; sources last checked 2026-10-14. Informational only: confirm with the manufacturer before buying.
Why
- ✓ Both use Apple Watch band, small group (38/40/41mm and NEW 42mm).
Good to know
- GOTCHA: "42mm" means two different things. The 42mm case of Series 10/11/12 takes SMALL-group bands (Apple sells current 42mm bands as fitting 38/40/41/42mm). The 42mm case of Series 1-3 takes LARGE-group bands (Apple: bands for 42mm, 44mm and 45mm cases are compatible with each other).
- A "42mm band" bought new from Apple today is a small-group band: it will NOT fit a Series 3 (or earlier) 42mm watch.
- Small-group and large-group bands are not interchangeable.
Sources
- Apple Watch SE 3 (40mm): specs from Apple Support: Identify your Apple Watch (case size) + Apple Support: Change your Apple Watch band (Compatibility section), checked against the source 2026-10-07.
- Apple 42mm Burgundy Sport Band - S/M: specs from Apple Store product page (Compatibility: 38/40/41/42mm), checked against the source 2026-10-07.
- Apple Watch band, small group (38/40/41mm and NEW 42mm): Fits Apple Watch cases of 38mm, 40mm, 41mm, and the 42mm case of Series 10 and later. (Apple Store: 42mm Sport Band compatibility (38mm, 40mm, 41mm, 42mm)).
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