Ladies Only Thread... Accessories and more

[fischersd]

I'd like to know your impressions of the nylon bands when you get them. Also, where does clockwork synergy ship from, since they have no address on their website.

Apologies for the male posting here, but thought I'd answer. They're in the US. (looks like Maryland from the CS area code - 410). Jeff in sales also told me that they'll soon have the adapters for sale separately as well as 16 new colours coming in shortly (me, I'm waiting for the red/khaki/black 2-piece zulu strap with PVD buckle - they say they'll have that for me in August) .

 

[Javabird]

I don't mind the questions on the spending or the swapping actually. While I think people tend to see women as the ones who do most of the shopping on accessories, clothes, etc., I have come to realize that men really have a thing about watches. Who would have known?! And some of them own multiple luxury traditional watches too. My husband doesn't wear a watch and he's the kind of guy who feels you need 2 pairs of shoes (tennis and dress), so you can imagine how he is questioning buying a bunch of bands for the watch. So looks like my husband would be the exception here on the forum. I actually have been shocked to see how many bands the guys have been buying and many are very fashion conscious too looking for a certain masculine pairing of bands in colors or materials, stitching, buckles/clasps, etc. The Apple Watch is rather plain in design, but that's also what I think lends it to dressing up or down and makes the case for One watch, Multiple bands, instead of multiple watches with bands. I find it refreshing and interesting to see what people are buying for their Watches.

Ha ha, I guess watches are one accessory where men can indulge their fashion sense, like ties.

 

[Clix Pix]

I haven't tried wearing a bracelet on the same arm as my watch yet -- I'm hesitant to do so as I don't want to scratch the watch itself or the link bracelet.

 

[AlliFlowers]

Did I forget to mention the stand I ordered from Kickstarter (which should be shipping sometime next week)?

The versions for only 2 gadgets are already shipping. But I wanted to be able to put them all together.

 

[Clix Pix]

That looks really nice!!!

 

[AreYouIn?]

I have a 42mm Stainless Steel Apple watch and I bought the black classic leather band for it. I switch out bands a lot . I love to accessorize and I do the same with my purses.
I have really teeny wrists so I have bought 38mm bands and put them on my 42mm watch. I love it so much! Makes the watch look feminine to me and the bands fit MUCH better for me.
I have a white sports band and a blue sports band as well and love those.
I have a few things on order:

-I ordered a band adapter from this site
https://www.get-click.com
-I bought the red nylon band from here
http://www.monoweardesign.com/shop
-I bought a blue vintage leather band, blue nylon band and a saddle vintage band from here
http://www.clockworksynergy.com/shop/product-category/straps-for-apple-watch/

-I have this watch stand and love it!
http://www.elevationlab.com/products/night-stand
I had bought the spigen one and it was too high and my watch kept sliding down on it and you would hear the beep it makes when you first put it on to charge. It would continue to make that throughout the night.
-I have this watch case and love it as well and even got the grey one and looks really neat to me.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00WJQVUWU/ref=yo_ii_img

Let me know how you like the clockworksynergy nylon band compared to the monowear one. The monowear turquoise band I have is so scratchy and stiff I can't wear it.

 

[annay49]

http://www.ultra-case.com/collections/apple-watch I've been eying these, they say that the bands are made of leather, but theres not very many details about it.

 

[Jdgrey52]

Let me know how you like the clockworksynergy nylon band compared to the monowear one. The monowear turquoise band I have is so scratchy and stiff I can't wear it.

Yes As soon as i have both and try them out ill let you know! My clockworksynergy will be here this week

 

[Mac2me]

http://www.ultra-case.com/collections/apple-watch I've been eying these, they say that the bands are made of leather, but theres not very many details about it.

These look very similar in concept at least to the custom and printed bands from Casetify. Before anyone thinks to order I would take a look through the Casetify thread here in this section and see how they did it. You might not like some of the things with the bands or how they come out and my question would be is this UltraCase any different in their approach. I tried contacting Casetify through one of their buried links and never heard back. Casetify was advertised early on all over the media. They don't put up any type of up front contact info other than ordering. My advice would be to check UltraCase out carefully to understand you know what you will be buying. At least they clearly list contact info.

 

[Mac2me]

Regarding the nylon type bands, I ordered mine from here: http://www.ebay.com/itm/111700093772?_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT It came in black with black rings and I think the black rings are nice as it blends in and doesn't draw attention to the metal which I think looks a bit more feminine and less clunky. Black band is a rich black too. The material on mine is very soft and flexible. I find it very comfortable. Don't know if you can tell from my pics below but if you zoom in on the ebay listing the weave of the nylon they use reminds me of fabric ribbon trim I might find in a fabric store.

I will say that I was only able to put this one on a spring bar adapter, not the Classic one, and needed to use my pin tool to open up the pin opening a bit for insertion (wiggled it back and forth). It does fit on my 24mm lug (42mm watch) and it will rotate on the pins in the lug at this size. I didn't know if I would like the style on me so figured for $15 I couldn't go too wrong. Ships free from NY. You need to specify the width in the message section when ordering or you'll get the 20mm. They just got in a red with black rings in the 2-pc and I've ordered that one too.

I think it is a nice alternative to the black sport band and gives my watch wardrobe some interest in texture and style.



BTW I can wear a men's regular band (same as Classic black leather), and on this band I am on the 3rd hole from the end. It has 5 more buckle holes to make it smaller.

 

[Javabird]

These look very similar in concept at least to the custom and printed bands from Casetify. Before anyone thinks to order I would take a look through the Casetify thread here in this section and see how they did it. You might not like some of the things with the bands or how they come out and my question would be is this UltraCase any different in their approach. I tried contacting Casetify through one of their buried links and never heard back. Casetify was advertised early on all over the media. They don't put up any type of up front contact info other than ordering. My advice would be to check UltraCase out carefully to understand you know what you will be buying. At least they clearly list contact info.

It bothers me when you can't find contact information or location on a website.

 

[annay49]

I sent them an email with some questions as well as a request for more information about the bottom of the band. It also looks like the pattern wraps around the sides of their bands, plus they're cheaper than caseify (45 dollars with a coupon). I'll post a reply if I get one, because I do like a few of the pattern designs.

It bothers me when you can't find contact information or location on a website.

 

[Jdgrey52]

I'd like to know your impressions of the nylon bands when you get them. Also, where does clockwork synergy ship from, since they have no address on their website.

Yes, of course! As soon as they come in this week and I wear the nylon I'll let you know and upload photos. They are located in Maryland.

 

[Jdgrey52]

Just an FYI if anyone likes clockwork synergy they are having a sale until July 6th. 25% off. Attaching the flyer. I ordered 3 bands before the offer which stinks and then ordered my husband a band and used it.

 

[soya]

Just an FYI if anyone likes clockwork synergy they are having a sale until July 6th. 25% off. Attaching the flyer. I ordered 3 bands before the offer which stinks and then ordered my husband a band and used it.

Wow thank you! Perfect timing! I was about to order I can confirm that the code works!

Bought 2 alligator straps + deploy buckles

 

[Jmona]

I haven't worn anything on my wrist for years, even gave up wearing rings on my fingers, so find the watches and bracelets people are wearing interesting. Now that is some heavy duty metal there Jmona! I assume you will wear it on the other arm from the AW as it looks like it could do some scratching.

Yup! I'll be wearing it on my right wrist. The width is almost as wide as the watch itself. It would look wonky, even when my most dominant hand is my left (I say my most because I'm actually ambidextrous and I write just fine with both but I much rather work with the left) I wear normally everything, watch, jewelry and wedding rings in my left wrist. And only wear the watch on the right and with an inverted crown (crown right side up) when because of chemo infusions I'm forced to since I get my infusions also on my left wrist. But for the most part I'm a leftie. But when it comes to steering my watch clear from harm, I'll just wear everything else away from it to avoid contact that could potentially scratch, dent or wherever. Even though I've got a bumper by Xdoria that covers the bezel very well and a mirror screen protector.

 

[Jmona]

Quick heads up ladies, BSE is having a bogo sale! I just bought 2 4 pack screen protectors and got 2 4 packs FREE!
I love being those guys' customer!
Been for 7 years now.

 

[AlliFlowers]

I have several screen protectors for my watch now, including a glass model. I haven't installed any yet. If I do, it will be in the next 3 days.

Meanwhile, how do you love my new pink and black Nato strap?!

 

[Javabird]

I have several screen protectors for my watch now, including a glass model. I haven't installed any yet. If I do, it will be in the next 3 days.

Meanwhile, how do you love my new pink and black Nato strap?!

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Awesome!

 

[Jdgrey52]

I have several screen protectors for my watch now, including a glass model. I haven't installed any yet. If I do, it will be in the next 3 days.

Meanwhile, how do you love my new pink and black Nato strap?!

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Love it!!! Looks great!

 

[annay49]

I got an email back from UltraCase: Here's what they said:

Our strap is made by genuine leather and the print is only on the surface of the strap.
The bottom is white so you can put our name under the strap.

As our company is at Hong Kong, we can use USPS post 1st to ship the item and it usually arrive at 7-14 days

Many thanks

Ultracase

These look very similar in concept at least to the custom and printed bands from Casetify. Before anyone thinks to order I would take a look through the Casetify thread here in this section and see how they did it. You might not like some of the things with the bands or how they come out and my question would be is this UltraCase any different in their approach. I tried contacting Casetify through one of their buried links and never heard back. Casetify was advertised early on all over the media. They don't put up any type of up front contact info other than ordering. My advice would be to check UltraCase out carefully to understand you know what you will be buying. At least they clearly list contact info.

 

[heyyitssusan]

Alright guys.. Milanese loop or a third party band?

 

[Jmona]

Alright guys.. Milanese loop or a third party band?

If you can afford the ML go for it. If you want to invest on at least 3 different bands for the price then you got lots of options. I skipped the ML and got a HOCO 5beads instead..

 

[heyyitssusan]

If you can afford the ML go for it. If you want to invest on at least 3 different bands for the price then you got lots of options. I skipped the ML and got a HOCO 5beads instead..

How do you like the HOCO one? Is it comfortable?

 

[Jdgrey52]

I'd like to know your impressions of the nylon bands when you get them. Also, where does clockwork synergy ship from, since they have no address on their website.

Just wanted to respond with where they ship from. This showed up in my usps tracking

July 7, 2015 , 6:38 pm

Accepted at USPS Origin Sort Facility

WINDSOR MILL, MD 21244