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Braided Loop connector is smaller than the lugs, leaving a gap on each side
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Plus you can see the metal connector peeking out from inside the band connector slot. The product really feels uncharacteristically unfinished for an Apple product.
I have the 40mm and the edges are fine, but I also noticed the metal connector peeking out. It's definitely not up to usual Apple specs. But otherwise, I do love the band.
Apparently you can't leave a review anymore on Apple site. I'm wondering how else to otherwise report this.
Apparently you can't leave a review anymore on Apple site. I'm wondering how else to otherwise report this.
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This is a €100 watch band, I would not accept that if I were you.
Agreed. Full disclosure, I haven’t seen one of these in person. But, it seems to me that the quality of this band is miles behind a Milanese Loop that can be had for the exact same price.
I have appointments for battery issues on iPad and MBP so I added a specialist shopping appointment to the set so I can check it out.
At our store, there are lines to get in and appointments trump anything else.
I'll also return a watch that's coming tomorrow. I ordered a S6 with a band I wasn't sure I'd use just because it would come sooner, then found there were more options ready for pick up in the store so I picked one up Saturday. I think they are to the point that they should probably just sell the watch without a band or otherwise be creative: ship them separately? Include the sport band $ amount as a voucher? That experience could be improved.
At our store, there are lines to get in and appointments trump anything else.
I'll also return a watch that's coming tomorrow. I ordered a S6 with a band I wasn't sure I'd use just because it would come sooner, then found there were more options ready for pick up in the store so I picked one up Saturday. I think they are to the point that they should probably just sell the watch without a band or otherwise be creative: ship them separately? Include the sport band $ amount as a voucher? That experience could be improved.
Have a similar gap with mine, 44mm S6, with a Charcoal Braided loop; it's not ideal, but I like the band, so I think I will live with it since it seems like they all have the same issue.
There is another issue which is that there is a gap which allows you to see the stainless steel lugs. Looks terrible on a black watch with a black band.
Given this band is $100 that is not acceptable. The Leather loop is a flawless band by comparison. That is the other issue, it doesn't seem right that the braided loop costs more than the leather loop or leather link.
I might consider it if it was perfect, but not with these flaws.
Given this band is $100 that is not acceptable. The Leather loop is a flawless band by comparison. That is the other issue, it doesn't seem right that the braided loop costs more than the leather loop or leather link.
I might consider it if it was perfect, but not with these flaws.
I was considering this braided band because it looked unique, new and fresh. But the price was a bit steep in my opinion for what it is. But looking at these quality issues, it's totally not worth it. Even €50 would be too much at this point.
Same issue with 2 of my braided loops.
one side too wide one side too narrow
one side too wide one side too narrow