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How soon before we see an Apple Link bracelet replica?!

clyde2801

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Thought I found something interesting from aliexpress. The first photo was for a link bracelet from Your Personal Tailor, and looks just like the ALB. The second was a photo of the actual product their rep sent me. Even though it was supposed to ship within three days when I placed the order yesterday, the rep informed me they had suddenly run out of stock and it would be another 10 days before they received any more; I decided to cancel my order.

OTOH, I did decide to try a T-Trees watch band from Amazon, which should arrive tomorrow. Fairly good reviews for it online. It's the third photo.

And I'm just not feeling the love for most of the stock apple bands, personally. Tried on the milanese loop and didn't like the lack of symmetry. The link is an engineering marvel, but it's brushed steel looks a bit dull and Casio-like for $450. If it was polished like the watch, I'd jump on it. Crossing my fingers and hoping the T-trees will fit the bill. Will post pictures on the watch when it arrives. If it doesn't meet my expectations, at least I won't have major buyer's remorse for the price.

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clyde2801 said:
If it's polished to match the SS AW, I would agree. Eh, December (at the earliest) shipping date? Jeez....
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Yes that's why I say it looks better b/c it's polished to match the SS AW. The December date sucks but at least I'm hopeful there will be a decent 3rd party link bracelet in the future - even if it's 6 months in the future.
 
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batristain said:
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/juuk-premium-apple-watch-bracelets#/story
This is the best replica that I've come across. The founder has actually been answering questions on the JUUK posts. I really hope he makes his funding. As soon as the 38MM are available I will order a JUUK - IMHO they look BETTER than the Apple link.

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These are really really high quality looking. I may have to fund this. I just wonder about their polished bracelets and scratches. They look beautiful, but I would think they would scratch up pretty easily in that finish. Of course I guess you could then polish them too.
 
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batristain said:
Yes that's why I say it looks better b/c it's polished to match the SS AW. The December date sucks but at least I'm hopeful there will be a decent 3rd party link bracelet in the future - even if it's 6 months in the future.
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There in the Juuk thread the project manager says he considered adding a Revo 38mm but it wouldn't do. I'm disappointed. Unless he makes one, my money will be going elsewhere.
 
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Jmona said:
There in the Juuk thread the project manager says he considered adding a Revo 38mm but it wouldn't do. I'm disappointed. Unless he makes one, my money will be going elsewhere.
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Yeah I saw on the website that in the future they might do 38MM if they are successful. I'm hoping they will become successful. I'm actually giving in and getting the Apple Link bracelet. I like my Hoco but I hate the gap between the adapter and the band. I'm hoping some really nice 3rd party link bracelets for 38 MM will come out soon. I really love the polished shine of the Juuk.
 
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batristain said:
Yeah I saw on the website that in the future they might do 38MM if they are successful. I'm hoping they will become successful. I'm actually giving in and getting the Apple Link bracelet. I like my Hoco but I hate the gap between the adapter and the band. I'm hoping some really nice 3rd party link bracelets for 38 MM will come out soon. I really love the polished shine of the Juuk.
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Got my HOCO 3 band in today, and I think that will keep me going until the REVO's actually hit production.
 
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Hmm, just wondering if you guys notice that there is this great big thread on non-oem band/straps? Why the need for another thread?
 
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ianfann said:
Hmm, just wondering if you guys notice that there is this great big thread on non-oem band/straps? Why the need for another thread?
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I think because the overall forum is for 'Apple Watch Accessories' but there is really only a handful of different types of Apple Watch Accessories. Grouping everything as broadly as 'bands', 'stands' etc would leave us with a small number of very large threads. "Great big" as you put it. By breaking the threads down to more specific topics (e.g. this one) the conversation is more manageable. People can focus in on exactly what they're after and ignore what they aren't interested in. Cheers! :)
 
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J.C said:
I think because the overall forum is for 'Apple Watch Accessories' but there is really only a handful of different types of Apple Watch Accessories. Grouping everything as broadly as 'bands', 'stands' etc would leave us with a small number of very large threads. "Great big" as you put it. By breaking the threads down to more specific topics (e.g. this one) the conversation is more manageable. People can focus in on exactly what they're after and ignore what they aren't interested in. Cheers! :)
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Oh fine...then I'll port my post over here since it is relevant to the title of this thread.

Guess what just came in the mail yesterday :D
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Just watched the video and got all the info I needed! Still recommend it before I pull the trigger?
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Nope, I don't recommend it. The 100% Clone/replica is still in production and will be coming out early next month. If you can wait for that, I suggest you get that one but that is gonna cost US$200. This one is cheaper thou so you decide what you want. but I won't recommend this one.
 
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ianfann said:
Nope, I don't recommend it. The 100% Clone/replica is still in production and will be coming out early next month. If you can wait for that, I suggest you get that one but that is gonna cost US$200. This one is cheaper thou so you decide what you want. but I won't recommend this one.
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Good honest feedback. Much appreciated.
 
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elvislives said:
The custom butterfly closure version (Same As Apple Type) is coming in August -

http://www.ebay.com/itm/281757190392
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The version being sold by freedomlock is also not 100% clone but very close. The only feature lacking in this model is the tool-less link removal. Other than that, everything else is similar to the real thing especially on the outlook. For US$60 you get a link bracelet lookalike, I think it's a steal.
 
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