If the new Apple Watch isn’t compatible with my current watch bands, that might dissuade me from getting one. Yes, you can show this post to me in a week or two when I order the new Watch.
@40Tech Same here. But I hope the 40/ 44 mm refer to the screen size and old bands will still work. The iPhone 8 cases are also just named "iPhone 8 Silicon Case" although they are compatible with the iPhone 7.