The first batch of leather loops that came out were a little bigger than the medium OEM leather loops. Some 3rd party sellers on eBay are starting to sell 2 sizes of the leather loop, a smaller size and a larger size. Most of those are still coming from China. Right now their seems to be 2 different factories making the bands, and possibly 3. Freedomoclock09 bands run a little longer in fit then lnkoo888. Buy from someone that you can return it easy if it doesn't fit. I have one of the non OEM LL 42mm light blue and it is great. Worn it the last couple of weeks and no problems with it.I am seriously considering getting a Leather loop, but I am a little worried the 3rd party bands might be too long for my wrist, I don't want it wrapping all the way around my wrist and over the watchwhat have your experiences been? Are the 3rd party bands much longer.
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Leather Loop knock off ~ anyone get one yet?
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Compared it in store yesterday to a genuine one, it's the same length. I bought from lnkoo888I am seriously considering getting a Leather loop, but I am a little worried the 3rd party bands might be too long for my wrist, I don't want it wrapping all the way around my wrist and over the watch
I am seriously considering getting a Leather loop, but I am a little worried the 3rd party bands might be too long for my wrist, I don't want it wrapping all the way around my wrist and over the watch
I have one of the standard length ones from Inkoo888 and I do think it's a little long. It wraps to about 3/4 of an inch below the watch case.
THIS SELLER offers different sizes that are more in line with Apple's sizes. I have one ordered but haven't received it yet.
It looks like the one with the different sizes, their m/l looks like the size of the OEM medium loop. A difference of 2.5mm. The s/m version, they don't have dimensions. But for a small wrist, the small might work.
I am seriously considering getting a Leather loop, but I am a little worried the 3rd party bands might be too long for my wrist, I don't want it wrapping all the way around my wrist and over the watch
The one I reviewed here is sold by Happycell on Amazon, but you can find the same band with the same box sold by other sellers on eBay and Amazon. Unfortunately most of these sellers are short on details, so I had no idea how long the band I ordered would be. I was relieved that it was not too long. the box it came in says "Medium" and the length is perfect for my 170mm wrist. Perhaps they ship Medium bands for 38mm and longer bands for 42mm? Or maybe they always ship Medium regardless? I tried on the Apple Leather Loop in the Apple Store and it was quite long on me... the end came up almost to the watch face. It was probably the Large band, but I did not check since I was buying a Sport watch anyway.
Sean
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I received the blue leather loop from Happycell via Amazon. Quite pleased. 9/10 - I wish the long end was a bit shorter.
Does anyone have experience with this seller & band? Seems to be a nice price, and has good feedback.
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Fash...Milanese-Loop-Watch-band-For/32366219239.html
I have one from SIKAI right now (Most come from same manufacturer), and the lock mechanism doesn't work, and I can see a piece of the metal of the lock mechanism on the top piece.
So I would like to try another one.
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Fash...Milanese-Loop-Watch-band-For/32366219239.html
I have one from SIKAI right now (Most come from same manufacturer), and the lock mechanism doesn't work, and I can see a piece of the metal of the lock mechanism on the top piece.
So I would like to try another one.
I bought from that seller on July 25, marked as sent a few days later. I think I had them send to my work address (Australia). If so, still waiting.
Already had the blue leather loop from lnkoo888 but couldn't resist and just ordered the beige one from him too. Love these things. The blue leather loop actually became my most often worn band. I pretty much never take it off and probably won't until the beige one comes.
Cool.
Please let me know how it is when you have it
You should read Meltdownblitz's review. I hope he just flipped the bands else it's not looking good!
Oh yea, that doesn't look too good at all.
But I find that quite strange, since the feedback on Aliexpress is pretty good, and most of the bands come from the same manufacturer.
I'm still looking for a good leather loop knock off, since I would like one which looks a bit better than the SIKAI ones.
Most of the eBay sellers don't send to The Netherlands, and all most of the other bands are quite expensive still ($40+)
Anyone have any suggestions for me?
Most of the eBay sellers don't send to The Netherlands, and all most of the other bands are quite expensive still ($40+)
Anyone have any suggestions for me?
With a warm watered cotton towel, gently rub the LL down or swipe it, let dry overnight. Then condition with leather conditioner if desired (recommended).
Does lnkoo888/lnkoo999 not ship there?
I've ordered mine from lnkoo999 due to arrive at the end of this week (hopefully), will post pictures if/when it arrives!