More pictures please! I have the same watch and I'm trying to decide if I should get the red leather loop
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Non-OEM (FAKE/CLONE) Apple Watch Bands
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More pictures please! I have the same watch and I'm trying to decide if I should get the red leather loop
http://m.ebay.com/itm/Strap-Bracele...896974?varId=490651747982&txnId=1158257349009
Just got this neon green band from a EBay seller in China. Was $15 and ordered about a week and a half ago. Pretty decent turn around!
The band is pretty reasonable quality and totally passable. It has the same matte finish and feel as the OEM bands. It is made from a different and less dense rubber than apples flourelastomer.
The finishing is ok. The stainless pin to latch the band fits through and holds (I rand and went to the gym with it for now), but it looks like there is a smallish gap. Not as snug a "latch" as the OEM, but doesn't wiggle and feels pretty secure from tugging.
The connectors sorta suck. They work just fine and are very secure, but the are jusssssst a touch thick and fit very snugly into the watch. It makes it sorta tough to take the band off and on. It lines up pretty well with the watch tho, no gaps and very little overhang.
For 15, it's cool to have another color option and this band is worth the price. It's cheap enough where I may pick up another color or two like the red and not sweat it if I don't use it too much.
For a sports band that you're gonna wear a lot, I would stick with the OEM probably, but the price is right if you want to have a few color options to play with and have fun or to wear every now and then.
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For those interested: The black "almost there" clone of the link bracelet is coming...
Makes a real 1:1 in black pretty likely IMO.
Makes a real 1:1 in black pretty likely IMO.
Looks good. Love your updates!
This is based on the fake one from a couple of posts back right? With the buterfly clasp?
Alright, I got my black leather loop band for my SGS which I ordered on the 6th of July.
Overal experience is... okay!
The seller was very friendly (SIKAI), and he communicates well with his costumers. (Even his English is fine haha)
The package came with two free gifts, a screen protector and a touchscreen pen, pretty nice
The package of the band was decent as well.
When I unboxed the band, I immediately felt that the band has a nice feeling to it.
I attached the band to the watch, and the top part attached perfectly, but the bottom part didn't.
The bottom part doesn't seem to lock in, you can slide it out horizontally, not very easily though, but it still concerns me a bit, so I am not sure if I have to fill a dispute for that, but I will contact the seller.
The magnets are quite strong in my opinion.
I haven't seen the genuine Apple Leather loop band, but this one is strong, and won't come off.
So it's okay for what it is, other people won't know the difference between the real and the fake one, but someone who know these bands definitely will.
I will wear it for a while, and we'll see how it holds up.
If you have any photo requests, just let me know.
Bought from here: http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Pers...-Watchband-With-Magnetic-For/32335285909.html
Overal experience is... okay!
The seller was very friendly (SIKAI), and he communicates well with his costumers. (Even his English is fine haha)
The package came with two free gifts, a screen protector and a touchscreen pen, pretty nice
The package of the band was decent as well.
When I unboxed the band, I immediately felt that the band has a nice feeling to it.
I attached the band to the watch, and the top part attached perfectly, but the bottom part didn't.
The bottom part doesn't seem to lock in, you can slide it out horizontally, not very easily though, but it still concerns me a bit, so I am not sure if I have to fill a dispute for that, but I will contact the seller.
The magnets are quite strong in my opinion.
I haven't seen the genuine Apple Leather loop band, but this one is strong, and won't come off.
So it's okay for what it is, other people won't know the difference between the real and the fake one, but someone who know these bands definitely will.
I will wear it for a while, and we'll see how it holds up.
If you have any photo requests, just let me know.
Bought from here: http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Pers...-Watchband-With-Magnetic-For/32335285909.html
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You see, the problem I have now is that I bought it from a seller based in China. He doesn't have an eBay/Aliexpress/Amazon account, thus he is unable to sell it to the US. I am trying to find another seller who is selling the exact same thing and who is able to sell to the US. Once I find him, I will post the link here.
I think I bought the same thing but from a different seller as I can recognise the packaging. But wheres my freebies!!! I want my freebies!Alright, I got my black leather loop band for my SGS which I ordered on the 6th of July.
Overal experience is... okay!
The seller was very friendly (SIKAI), and he communicates well with his costumers. (Even his English is fine haha)
The package came with two free gifts, a screen protector and a touchscreen pen, pretty nice
The package of the band was decent as well.
When I unboxed the band, I immediately felt that the band has a nice feeling to it.
I attached the band to the watch, and the top part attached perfectly, but the bottom part didn't.
The bottom part doesn't seem to lock in, you can slide it out horizontally, not very easily though, but it still concerns me a bit, so I am not sure if I have to fill a dispute for that.
The magnets are quite strong in my opinion.
I haven't seen the genuine Apple Leather loop band, but this one is strong, and won't come off.
So it's okay for what it is, other people won't know the difference between the real and the fake one, but someone who know these bands definitely will.
I will wear it for a while, and we'll see how it holds up.
If you have any photo requests, just let me know.
Bought from here: http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Pers...-Watchband-With-Magnetic-For/32335285909.html
Hahah, well the screen protector is SIKAI branded, so it's probably only SIKAI who does that
Interesting. The package from California seller "erockseven", and Chinese seller"Sakai" appear to be the same, or at least very similar. I wonder if they're really all from the same manufacturer? I also wonder if my red LL coming in from "Freedomoclock09" will also come in the same package?
Edit: confirmed by dfine1966 that Freedomoclock09's LL comes in the same package, and most likely from the same factory.
"Erockseven"
"Sakai"
"Freedomoclock09"
Edit: confirmed by dfine1966 that Freedomoclock09's LL comes in the same package, and most likely from the same factory.
"Erockseven"
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Just got my blue 42mm from Freedomoclock09 yesterday and it came in the same box. Check pictures and review in the leather loop knock off thread. The picture of the box is there.Interesting. The package from California seller "erockseven", and Chinese seller"Sakai" appear to be the same, or at least very similar. I wonder if they're really all from the same manufacturer? I also wonder if my red LL coming in from "Freedomoclock09" will also come in the same package?
Thanks for the heads up. If you dont mind I'll add your pic with the others for comparison.
Thank you! Yes, that's correct. It is the one Reytiros has received today in the stainless steel version.
That looks great! I searched your posts for a link but couldn't find one, would you mind posting the link from where you purchased it? Thanks
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Interesting... the price on yours is about half what Reytiros paid. You think it's from the same factory? How did you specify you wanted the 42MM? $120 is pricey for me... but $60 seems alright
Interesting... the price on yours is about half what Reytiros paid. You think it's from the same factory? How did you specify you wanted the 42MM? $120 is pricey for me... but $60 seems alright
It says in the description to leave a note on the order as to which size you want. The seller confirmed via the message system yesterday and I received shipping info an hour ago.
I actually purchased the same band from this seller at the beginning of the month and she wrote me and told me there was a delay and offered to cancel the order which I did. She then messaged me on Monday that they finally received their allotment and I reordered. This my first experience with AliExpress so hopefully all goes well.
PS: The seller did mention they only received 42mm so far.
Alright, I got my black leather loop band for my SGS which I ordered on the 6th of July.
Overal experience is... okay!
The seller was very friendly (SIKAI), and he communicates well with his costumers. (Even his English is fine haha)
The package came with two free gifts, a screen protector and a touchscreen pen, pretty nice
The package of the band was decent as well.
When I unboxed the band, I immediately felt that the band has a nice feeling to it.
I attached the band to the watch, and the top part attached perfectly, but the bottom part didn't.
The bottom part doesn't seem to lock in, you can slide it out horizontally, not very easily though, but it still concerns me a bit, so I am not sure if I have to fill a dispute for that, but I will contact the seller.
The magnets are quite strong in my opinion.
I haven't seen the genuine Apple Leather loop band, but this one is strong, and won't come off.
So it's okay for what it is, other people won't know the difference between the real and the fake one, but someone who know these bands definitely will.
I will wear it for a while, and we'll see how it holds up.
If you have any photo requests, just let me know.
Bought from here: http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Pers...-Watchband-With-Magnetic-For/32335285909.html
Glad you got yours. Still nothing for me. I would have to not recommend Sikai to anyone else based on my experience. I just started the dispute process through Ali Express today.
A lot of the US sellers don't ship to Canada .
I think at this point I may just wait until the 1:1 steel bands are out.
.I think at this point I may just wait until the 1:1 steel bands are out.