Become a MacRumors Supporter for $50/year with no ads, ability to filter front page stories, and private forums.
CF3C2BEE-59D1-4D44-9A5F-A19715709733.jpeg
Stealth! IMO it's the best look!
 
Actually, that’s for the price for the space black link band, the regular stainless link band is $350. But when you want to pay for something of high-quality, ingenuity with the removable links and overall seamless design, I can attest that the link band is completely worth the price tag. Anyone that actually owns and appreciates the link band will easily back up my statement.

I do Realize that’s a high price tag for a smart watch band, but there is *nothing* else like it on the market.

Agree totally, and they stand up to the test of time. Yes, they are 450, but I have used mine through 3 Apple Watches and it’s still in pristine shape. I had bought it originally with a series 2 SBSS, I then used it with a series 3 edition grey ceramic and now I am using it with my series 4 SBSS.

I wear mine pretty much all the time, aside from sleep, no issues. I shower with it every day and it keeps it nice and spotless clean.
 
I like these just wish the first one had black lugs.

MoKo Compatible Band Replacement for Apple Watch, Soft Canvas Fabric Replacement Leather Sports Strap + Watch Lugs Fit iWatch 42mm 44mm Series 4/3 / 2/1, Black (Not fit 38mm 40mm Versions) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075NXS69G/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_ndA.BbF69SNK4

Carterjett Compatible Apple Watch Band 42mm 44mm Men Women Nylon iWatch Band Replacement Wrist Strap Rugged NATO Loop Buckle Compatible Apple Watch Series 4 3 2 1 Nike Sport (42 44 S/M/L Black) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MF8HYMI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_1eA.Bb4724HYH
 
As an Amazon Associate, MacRumors earns a commission from qualifying purchases made through links in this post.
Black Milanese, Cape Cod Blue Leather Loop and Product Red Sport Loop are my favorites :)
 
I think the product red sports band makes a decent contrast and suits it well.
 
The Apple sport loop band is so comfortable I forget I'm wearing the watch.
Same for me. I was reluctant to get the silicon sport band because it just looked cheap. So I waited and got the loop. Very happy I did. So comfortable and doesn't pull out any arm hair. lol
 
Here's what I have on order. Black hardware. These are not standard, AW mall watch fare; these are the real McCoy's: real straps used for real mechanical watches. No mall-store brand allowed: no Fossil, Shinola, Movado.

For example, the Erikca's Original were created for the French Marine Nationals for their Doxa's. Jacque Cousteau and his team wore Doxa's, and if they were around today would use their Doxa's to crack open AW's like they did pecans ;). Jack's leather is about as good as it gets. Ericka's Nato style does not go under the back of the AW. Both of these brands are custom made to your size, and cost less than $100 bucks.

No one who wears real mechanical dive or pilot watches, i.e. watches actually used by real divers, pilots, etc, would be caught dead in a Hermes strap.

https://erikasoriginals.com/mn-straps/applewatch.php
Screen Shot 2019-01-17 at 8.57.23 PM.png


https://www.jack-foster.com/collect...ps/products/standard-apple-chromexcel-natural


Screen Shot 2019-01-17 at 9.00.43 PM.png

Screen Shot 2019-01-17 at 9.16.33 PM.png
 

Attachments

  • Screen Shot 2019-01-17 at 8.58.01 PM.png
    Screen Shot 2019-01-17 at 8.58.01 PM.png
    480.6 KB · Views: 297
I’m hoping this newly ordered one will go well with ss black.

https://www.etsy.com/transaction/15...EjxH3Xetc__&eaid=8109137432&x_eaid=016d16b903
[doublepost=1547780770][/doublepost]
Here's what I have on order. Black hardware. These are not standard, AW mall watch fare; these are the real McCoy's: real straps used for real mechanical watches. No mall-store brand allowed: no Fossil, Shinola, Movado.

For example, the Erikca's Original were created for the French Marine Nationals for their Doxa's. Jacque Cousteau and his team wore Doxa's, and if they were around today would use their Doxa's to crack open AW's like they did pecans ;). Jack's leather is about as good as it gets. Ericka's Nato style does not go under the back of the AW. Both of these brands are custom made to your size, and cost less than $100 bucks.

No one who wears real mechanical dive or pilot watches, i.e. watches actually used by real divers, pilots, etc, would be caught dead in a Hermes strap.

https://erikasoriginals.com/mn-straps/applewatch.php
View attachment 816262

https://www.jack-foster.com/collect...ps/products/standard-apple-chromexcel-natural


View attachment 816264
View attachment 816267


The Erica’s originals are next on my list. Would the
Here's what I have on order. Black hardware. These are not standard, AW mall watch fare; these are the real McCoy's: real straps used for real mechanical watches. No mall-store brand allowed: no Fossil, Shinola, Movado.

For example, the Erikca's Original were created for the French Marine Nationals for their Doxa's. Jacque Cousteau and his team wore Doxa's, and if they were around today would use their Doxa's to crack open AW's like they did pecans ;). Jack's leather is about as good as it gets. Ericka's Nato style does not go under the back of the AW. Both of these brands are custom made to your size, and cost less than $100 bucks.

No one who wears real mechanical dive or pilot watches, i.e. watches actually used by real divers, pilots, etc, would be caught dead in a Hermes strap.

https://erikasoriginals.com/mn-straps/applewatch.php
View attachment 816262

https://www.jack-foster.com/collect...ps/products/standard-apple-chromexcel-natural


View attachment 816264
View attachment 816267

Love the Erick’s band. Next on my list. Would the
Here's what I have on order. Black hardware. These are not standard, AW mall watch fare; these are the real McCoy's: real straps used for real mechanical watches. No mall-store brand allowed: no Fossil, Shinola, Movado.

For example, the Erikca's Original were created for the French Marine Nationals for their Doxa's. Jacque Cousteau and his team wore Doxa's, and if they were around today would use their Doxa's to crack open AW's like they did pecans ;). Jack's leather is about as good as it gets. Ericka's Nato style does not go under the back of the AW. Both of these brands are custom made to your size, and cost less than $100 bucks.

No one who wears real mechanical dive or pilot watches, i.e. watches actually used by real divers, pilots, etc, would be caught dead in a Hermes strap.

https://erikasoriginals.com/mn-straps/applewatch.php
View attachment 816262

https://www.jack-foster.com/collect...ps/products/standard-apple-chromexcel-natural


View attachment 816264
View attachment 816267

Loving that Ericka’s yellow strip. Would bronze hardware look weird with black stainless. I’m thinking the contrast with black ss stainless might look interesting?
 
Register on MacRumors! This sidebar will go away, and you'll see fewer ads.