Best knockoff silicone, leather & Milanese loop bands

[pkahleeb]

Guys, i just got the Riega Penom milanese from amazon delivered and just installed it on my Series 2 SS 42mm Apple Watch and i have to say that this band is absolutely incredible, the quality apears to be excellent and just as good as the mOKO i had before if not better, very clean classic combination highly recommended.

So question about the Penom Milanese. It definitely looks nicer out of the box than the JETech one. However, I am noticing the band that flaps over, and then sticks with a magnet is very loose and has a lot of slack in it when I make it not so tight. It seems like the material rolls down over itself a lot more than the JETech.

Maybe the JETech one is more stiff? I can take a picture if needed. Do you know, or anyone else, what I am talking about when it comes to this band and others like it?

 

[TheIntruder]

I would go with the Penom above. Mine is here tomorrow and we have at least one review here that it is good.

Will be interested in some pix. Another problem with a lot of these products is that the pictures are either renders, or if actual, of poor quality so it's hard to see details. The fact that a lot of the lug adapters look like crap anyway says a lot, LOL.

That hoco band with the hoco logo on the band just looks hideous, go with the penom instead for half the price.

I don't mind it, if it's part of a higher quality band.

With Spiegen having replenished their Amazon store (the stand was out of stock as well), there's another ~$20 option. But the finish on their lugs looks absolutely crude.

 

[blwade]

I am contacting them again. When I emailed MoKo previously, BSCstore responded to me and said those products would never be sold again. Will let you guys know what I find out.

I just ordered the MoKo milanese and a couple sports bands... it was from the BSCstore. I'm excited to get them!

 

[Benz63amg]

So question about the Penom Milanese. It definitely looks nicer out of the box than the JETech one. However, I am noticing the band that flaps over, and then sticks with a magnet is very loose and has a lot of slack in it when I make it not so tight. It seems like the material rolls down over itself a lot more than the JETech.

Maybe the JETech one is more stiff? I can take a picture if needed. Do you know, or anyone else, what I am talking about when it comes to this band and others like it?

Not sure what you're referring to exactly but mine is nice and tight fitting

 

[doboy]

Moko silicone bands are back in stock at Amazon, but it's as an add-on item

 

[pkahleeb]

Moko, via the BSCstore, told me this in an email response tonight:
"Dear Kaleb,

Sorry for the confusion.

The band is available now. You could purchase the item. But as far as
I know the listing would be closed again soon.

It is caused by some technical bugs on the page.

Sorry again for all the in convenience.

Best Regards,
Carrie"

So back for a small run? They were referring to the Milanese Loop but I assume this applies to the Sport Band too.

 

[tromboneaholic]

Ordered a Moko silicone band on Amazon for my wife last night and it shipped this morning.

 

[yanki01]

the Milanese loop from MoKo is the real deal IMO. i really like that band. wife was not liking the sports band much so i got her a brand new one OEM apple sports band (box still sealed) on ebay for $14 shipped. she prefers the apple branded one. feeling both, you can tell it's not even close.

 

[doboy]

the Milanese loop from MoKo is the real deal IMO. i really like that band. wife was not liking the sports band much so i got her a brand new one OEM apple sports band (box still sealed) on ebay for $14 shipped. she prefers the apple branded one. feeling both, you can tell it's not even close.

Yeah my wife doesn't seem to like the knockoff silicone bands either while I don't really mind
I agree about Moko Milanese. That's why I have 3

 

[pjny]

Just received the MoKo silver Milanese as an add-on for $7 with same day shipping from Amazon. From what I can remember the Apple one has a certain luster to it whereas the MoKo looks shiny and "stainless steely". The magnet is very strong. I also noticed some horizontal ripples on the band that are spaced about 2-3 mm. Definitely good for the price. Band latches on solidly to the watch.

 

[pkahleeb]

Just received the MoKo silver Milanese as an add-on for $7 with same day shipping from Amazon. From what I can remember the Apple one has a certain luster to it whereas the MoKo looks shiny and "stainless steely". The magnet is very strong. I also noticed some horizontal ripples on the band that are spaced about 2-3 mm. Definitely good for the price. Band latches on solidly to the watch.

I may have to look at this one and compare to the Penom. My Penom has an extremely weak magnet. I think I got a bad one and their support is PAINFULLY slow at getting a replacement ordered. IMO, it is far better just to return the band and reorder it than deal with stuff like this.

 

[pkahleeb]

Looks like all the Moko sports bands and Milanese Loops are out of stock again. Guess that email was right that it wouldn't be around long!

 

[defboob]

I have 2 moko bands out for delivery today, the silver Milanese and the midnight blue sport band - that did just go back out of stock today. Interesting. I'll post back later with what I think of these 2 bands.

I have a BRG black Milanese to compare it to that I'm wearing now. These moko ones were so cheap I figured why not.

 

[pkahleeb]

I have 2 moko bands out for delivery today, the silver Milanese and the midnight blue sport band - that did just go back out of stock today. Interesting. I'll post back later with what I think of these 2 bands.

I have a BRG black Milanese to compare it to that I'm wearing now. These moko ones were so cheap I figured why not.

My problem was I never wait to order other stuff to do add-ons with. I finally was doing that and then they were out of stock! Oh well. I am going to try a second Penom Silver Milanese (my first one had a terrible magnet). I also put an order in for a top4cus Milanese to see which is better. It will be really hard to be better than the bracelet part of the Penom.

 

[pjny]

I just got the silver Milanese by MoKo and my wrists get a lot sweatier compared to when I wear the black Penom Milanese. Anyone else have this happen?

The magnet also seems to be a lot stronger on the MoKo.

 

[pkahleeb]

I just got the silver Milanese by MoKo and my wrists get a lot sweatier compared to when I wear the black Penom Milanese. Anyone else have this happen?

The magnet also seems to be a lot stronger on the MoKo.

This is disappointing to me. I am unable to do anything physically active with my Milanese Loop on. For example, I was at a family event and there was some running involved. I wasn't necessarily looking to do physical activity it just sorta happened. My watch almost went flying off with my current Penom Milanese.

There is a Third Party seller who claims they are the "same quality" as MoKo selling in the same listing. Debating about ordering it. It won't be here for a LONG time though.

 

[pjny]

Weighed the Penom Milanese (black, 37.8 grams) and Moko Silver Milanese is 36.6 grams.

 

[blwade]

My problem was I never wait to order other stuff to do add-ons with. I finally was doing that and then they were out of stock! Oh well. I am going to try a second Penom Silver Milanese (my first one had a terrible magnet). I also put an order in for a top4cus Milanese to see which is better. It will be really hard to be better than the bracelet part of the Penom.

I hope the MoKo are really worth it!

I was looking at buying a few bands and was checking out these forums and jumped on it when I saw they were available based on peoples review of them here...

Ordered 2 sport (midnight blue and grapefruit) and a black Milanese. I don't have prime, and didn't want to pay extra for shipping, but hopefully they will arrive in the next 2 days!

 

[pkahleeb]

Weighed the Penom Milanese (black, 37.8 grams) and Moko Silver Milanese is 36.6 grams.

Does this basically mean they weigh the same except the extra black coating is more or are these just made from completely different places?

 

[TSX]

So what's the verdict on the best knock off? I'm looking for a black milanese loop.

 

[defboob]

So I got to compare the BRG black Milanese to the just recently available moko silver Milanese loop.

I was happy with the BRG black band (and still am), but the moko silver band is a notch higher in quality. It feels thicker, the magnet is a little stronger, and the connection lugs are a little more solid in comparison. It's unreal that this band was only $5.99!

I also got a moko midnight blue sport band, but I didn't check it out too much yet, seems pretty good though.

 

[pkahleeb]

So I got to compare the BRG black Milanese to the just recently available moko silver Milanese loop.

I was happy with the BRG black band (and still am), but the moko silver band is a notch higher in quality. It feels thicker, the magnet is a little stronger, and the connection lugs are a little more solid in comparison. It's unreal that this band was only $5.99!

I also got a moko midnight blue sport band, but I didn't check it out too much yet, seems pretty good though.

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I really hate seeing MOKO on that magnet. Prefer how others do that with no branding.

 

[doboy]

I really hate seeing MOKO on that magnet. Prefer how others do that with no branding.

They have two versions, one with Moko logo and one without. I have both and the one with Moko logo has slightly weaker magnet. I pointed that out to BCS and they sent me a free replacement without the logo so I have 3 since they let me just keep the logo one too.

 

[pkahleeb]

They have two versions, one with Moko logo and one without. I have both and the one with Moko logo has slightly weaker magnet. I pointed that out to BCS and they sent me a free replacement without the logo so I have 3 since they let me just keep the logo one too.

My top4cus Milanese should be here on Thursday. My replacement Penom should be here on Friday. (I returned the original order with a weak magnet because their support is TERRIBLE and would never actually send out a replacement but always wanted me to confirm the address they had.)

I ordered the only MoKo silver Milanese left from a seller from China. It was 2.00 plus 4.99 shipping. Won't be here until November 15-Dec 1. So it will be a while.

Hoping one of these three will be a good one to get. I could still try the BGR but I would rather not unless someone comes out and claims they are better quality.

I hope the third party seller is actually selling thge right MoKo Milanese band. They claim it is the exact same quality but won't confirm it is their band.
[doublepost=1476855826][/doublepost]I also picked up the [URL='https://www.amazon.com/gp/help/seller/at-a-glance.html/ref=dp_merchant_link?ie=UTF8&seller=A1M0KNH9FYCN56&isAmazonFulfilled=1']BaiNuo US Hermes knockoff[/URL]. You get all three band types in the box for $29.99. The quality is fairly nice. It isn't the best leather in the world but underneath it is soft and feels okay.

The look of the Double Tour, on a guy, may not fit everyone. I personally find it to look okay on me and my wife confirms. She really likes the cuff band the best though.

If you are interested, there are a few sellers on Amazon that sell the Hermes. Knockoffs. I just happen to go with these guys because they provided all of them in one box. The color I purchased was coffee and it isn't as dark as I was hoping for. Not sure if they sent the wrong color or if it isn't represented well on Amazon.

(Amazon link above is not an affiliate link)

 

[Badrottie]

Ordered from eBay and love it. The magnetic is toooooooo STRONG!!