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hoco band

mechaBORED said:
Got my 5 bead Hoco from amazon. LOVE it.
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i dont like that band i prefer the 3 bead version much more. What i dont like is how the adapter of the band is trying to extend out and change the look of the watch, maybe its just me but i dont like the 5 bead version
 
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soya said:
Looks nice except that it seems that the watch is not in direct contact with your wrist (?) it's slightly elevated.
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I think it's just a trick of the light caused by the heavy shadow to the right of the watch. Or maybe it's some sort of sorcery.

I think the 5-bead version looks nice, BTW.
 
mightyjabba said:
I think it's just a trick of the light caused by the heavy shadow to the right of the watch. Or maybe it's some sort of sorcery.

I think the 5-bead version looks nice, BTW.
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Thanks!

Yeah, it's definitely some sorcery combined with some weird lighting and my skinny wrists.

Here's another angle... minus the sorcery ;)
 

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lamonsas said:
i dont like that band i prefer the 3 bead version much more. What i dont like is how the adapter of the band is trying to extend out and change the look of the watch, maybe its just me but i dont like the 5 bead version
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You don't like it, we get it. Do you have to keep posting over and over how much better you like the one you ordered? Some people like the 5 bead, like me for one, others like the 3 bead version. They are both very attractive bands. There is no reason to bash the one you didn't order.
 
anyone get one of these for the space grey sport?? I'm interested in seeing the combo!!! At the current price, I want to order one soon, but would love to see pics first.
 
mechaBORED said:
Thanks!

Yeah, it's definitely some sorcery combined with some weird lighting and my skinny wrists.

Here's another angle... minus the sorcery ;)
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Ok now we can see better :D Looks good. I'll wait for people to test the adapter with the 3 bead :)

BTW here's a NEW video of the HOCO hehe https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u96vb4rX_fQ

I've found a seller on Ebay that sells the HOCO bands without the adapters @ 10.75$ only! :

EDIT: Pictures are misleading they are showing 3 different models

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stainless-Steel-carving-leather-Watch-Band-Strap-Adapter-For-Apple-Watch-iWatch-/151692516173?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&var=&hash=item2351941b4d

Then if you combine the adapter from the 5-beads model @ 17.84$ :

http://www.ebay.com/itm/For-Apple-Watch-38mm-42mm-Band-Adapter-Connector-Kits-New-Watchband-Adaptor-/271877878312?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&var=&hash=item3f4d2f3228

TOTAL: 28.59$

Actually cheaper than buying each bands separately..
 
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soya said:
Note that the HOCO band is also available under different other brands like T-Trees, Jelly Comb. I don't know if they have the branding on the clasp, might need to investigate that..
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I bought mine under the brand Oittm - Here
And the clasp is branded Hoco
 
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Hey Nicho,

These are the two I was referring to:

Classic:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/HOCO-Classi...t=LH_DefaultDomain_0&var=&hash=item5b11906400

Luxury:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Hoco-Luxury...t=LH_DefaultDomain_0&var=&hash=item4639b522d6

Those are the two of what I was wondering, but searching on eBay for HOCO Leather Apple Watch Band, there's all these different post of different leather (which could all be a ploy) but I was just wondering if anyone with more experience or knowledge with leather bands would know more about them.

nicho said:
not sure where you've seen them, but...

on taobao in China there are two definite versions of their leather band. one has flatter looking leather with a gold (why?) clasp, the other more textured leather and a nicer looking fastener. and i it had HOCO PREMIUM stamped inside, didn't see that on any of the pics for the other one. so there *should* be a difference.
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Tried ordering the HOCO 5 bead for my 38mm from two different sellers on Amazon. Both came back and said these are out of stock.

Can't find the 38 anywhere.
 
mikegoldnj said:
Tried ordering the HOCO 5 bead for my 38mm from two different sellers on Amazon. Both came back and said these are out of stock.

Can't find the 38 anywhere.
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Turns out the 38 mm version was recalled and not available at this time. Not sure when it will reemerge but it will I'm sure at some point.

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nfl46 said:
I figured the price would eventually drop in the states. It was around $48 here, now its $38.

Here's the link:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/32175938044...49&var=510667042704&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

The sale ends in a few hours...for everyone in the states, that wants this band for under $40, better grab it now!
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The mark up on these things must be huge. But I still think this is a great band. :)
 
soya said:
Ok now we can see better :D Looks good. I'll wait for people to test the adapter with the 3 bead :)

BTW here's a NEW video of the HOCO hehe https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u96vb4rX_fQ

I've found a seller on Ebay that sells the HOCO bands without the adapters @ 10.75$ only! :

EDIT: Pictures are misleading they are showing 3 different models

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stainless-Steel-carving-leather-Watch-Band-Strap-Adapter-For-Apple-Watch-iWatch-/151692516173?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&var=&hash=item2351941b4d

Then if you combine the adapter from the 5-beads model @ 17.84$ :

http://www.ebay.com/itm/For-Apple-Watch-38mm-42mm-Band-Adapter-Connector-Kits-New-Watchband-Adaptor-/271877878312?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&var=&hash=item3f4d2f3228

TOTAL: 28.59$

Actually cheaper than buying each bands separately..
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Thanks, this is something to consider. Crazy how the band costs more than the adapter lol. I would want the 3 bead but I don't like that there's Hoco branding on the clasp, so this is a good option. I might just do this.
 
eqppwqqep said:
I bought mine under the brand Oittm - Here
And the clasp is branded Hoco
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That's the one I ordered, just waiting for it to ship. Glad it has "hoco" on it. In the pic it doesn't.
 
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soya said:
Good, please keep us updated on the compatibility of the 3 bead with this adapter. Thank you!
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Here it is for my 38mm sport. I think it doesn't look too bad. The only size band you can fit in this adapter is a 20mm one. If you order a 42mm than you have up 24mm.
 

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Hoco Apple Watch Band

I bought my SS Hoco band on EBay from a seller in Texas. Delivery was less than a week and after removing 2 links (my wrist measures 178mm) it fits perfect. Not too lose and not to tight. The clasp is double locking and it cinches up the band perfectly. It is entirely brushed silver so it doesn't match my SS Apple watch perfectly but does compliment it very well. I was pleasantly surprised and pleased with the quality and heaviness of the band as it feels similar in weight to my previous Seiko and really dresses up the Apple watch compared to the leather classic buckle that I originally ordered with it. Regardless, for the price, you can't beat it; and I think that whoever purchases one will be as happy with it as I am.
 
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Just the adapter from the 5 bead hoco band costs 17$? What a rip off. If it was cheaper I might have gotten it to use with my 3 bead hoco band that I have coming on the way
 
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illippinno said:
Hey Nicho,

These are the two I was referring to:

Classic:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/HOCO-Classi...t=LH_DefaultDomain_0&var=&hash=item5b11906400

Luxury:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Hoco-Luxury...t=LH_DefaultDomain_0&var=&hash=item4639b522d6

Those are the two of what I was wondering, but searching on eBay for HOCO Leather Apple Watch Band, there's all these different post of different leather (which could all be a ploy) but I was just wondering if anyone with more experience or knowledge with leather bands would know more about them.
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they look to be the same ones to me. hoco do two more (which i think are better). unfortunately i can't post the pictures right now :/ check out http://www.hococase.com/series/electronic/applewatch/ though. the more textured looking one with the silver buckle is the one i'm going to go for. they also do one thats the same colour inside and out (not tan inside) but i'm not sure thats available yet - i can't find it even here in china.

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Promius said:
WTB Space Grey version of this.
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not sure if it'll match enough for you, but it looks like a space black may be on its way

https://img.alicdn.com/imgextra/i2/1044418694/TB2V4BKcVXXXXanXpXXXXXXXXXX_!!1044418694.png
 
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