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RadioGaGa1984

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Is it me or does $50 just feel like too much money for a simple band? I'm looking at the Midnight blue one for my silver aluminum but it just seems like so much money.

It's relative I guess. I don't think it is for the quality and service from Apple. Now ask me and others who have like 13 or more of em. I've spent more on bands than the watch costs.
 

ibookg409

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It's relative I guess. I don't think it is for the quality and service from Apple. Now ask me and others who have like 13 or more of em. I've spent more on bands than the watch costs.
Right after I wrote my post I walked over to the Apple store and bought an ocean blue band for my silver aluminum Series 2. As soon as I saw it in the sun I hated it. Going to exchange it for the midnight blue.
 

tomacwhite

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Got my Fog band today, I really like it on my Space Grey Series 2. I tracked down a new Orange one too, the other discontinued colour I really liked. That was only £20 on eBay so not too bad.

The UK prices at Apple are £50, which is a lot. However, I will say that they feel so nice compared to any 3rd band I've tried, and you know they'll fit correctly and be strong.

I might buy the leather (with ridges) one in the new year, I love the design and feel.
 

RadioGaGa1984

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Right after I wrote my post I walked over to the Apple store and bought an ocean blue band for my silver aluminum Series 2. As soon as I saw it in the sun I hated it. Going to exchange it for the midnight blue.

What didn't you like about it in the sun? Too purpleish?
 

MrGimper

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Sep 22, 2012
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Got my Fog band today, I really like it on my Space Grey Series 2. I tracked down a new Orange one too, the other discontinued colour I really liked. That was only £20 on eBay so not too bad.

The UK prices at Apple are £50, which is a lot. However, I will say that they feel so nice compared to any 3rd band I've tried, and you know they'll fit correctly and be strong.

I might buy the leather (with ridges) one in the new year, I love the design and feel.

I picked up my fog strap from Currys online and it was still at the old £39 price :)
 

dictoresno

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Apr 30, 2012
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Is it me or does $50 just feel like too much money for a simple band? I'm looking at the Midnight blue one for my silver aluminum but it just seems like so much money.

Should've jumped on the $14.90 bandwagon for midnight blue at target when they were on clearance months ago.
 
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