But is this really a gate-worthy scandal?

We wouldn’t bet against it.

A larger model makes sense.

A silver and black analog watch with a reddish-tan colored band.

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Apple already offers size options in most product lines, including the Apple Watch.

And the Watch has grown over the years.

A big watch comes with some advantages.

Someone’s arm wearing a digital watch on the wrist.

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One is obvious: a bigger screen.

A bigger watch also means a bigger battery, which is always welcome in the power-constrained Apple Watch.

And a bigger watch means bigger straps.

Several watch bands displayed on boxes and attached to an Apple Watch.

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“The new strap design is not a big deal.

Gategate

Everyoneexcept Appleloves a good -gatescandal.

We’ve had bendgate, antennagate, batterygate, locationgate, and more.

Wikipedia even has apage for -gate scandals, and thetechnology sectionincludes several Apple-related entries.

It’s all down to the sizing.

Small straps for small watches, and vice versa.

On the other hand (or the other wrist?