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Non-OEM (FAKE/CLONE) Apple Watch Bands
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The one in your original post. Cases&Covers from SIKAI, been in contact with Sihang Xu.
Although, I'm not sure if I'm getting a 38mm band or 42mm band! The original ad doesn't say anything about it. I asked but still no reply.
I would be to afraid of the strap falling off and watch breaking
Where are these pics from? Id like to see the posting for it.
I would love to see a clone myself. Here's a new one on Ebay LINK
I still prefer the Monowear adapter for link bands.
Honestly I am sure by the end of summertime, we are going to begin to see a lot of clones of the apple bands that are available and we may eventually see some US based sellers on ebay for faster shipping times.
That's my bet is late summer for a whole bevy of them. I am really curious about the leather loops and I would love to have the stainless steel black link band (at clone pricing lol).
I know it may take a little while but def post impressions and pics when you get it.
I don't get people that buy cheap knock-offs. I think knock-off are disgusting. I feel the same way about fake handbags that try to pass themselves off as LV, Hermes, Burberry ect.
I'm glad Apple started a MFW program because I want to see styles they're not offering, not rip offs of their existing bands.
I'm glad Apple started a MFW program because I want to see styles they're not offering, not rip offs of their existing bands.
Let us know when it arrives if it is missing the pieces below. The pictures on their site clearly show it is missing some critical components that hold it into place. I posted this in another thread on the same product, so sorry if you have already seen this.
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For me it is not about buying a cheap knock off that is appealing, it has to do with the want for several pieces of appealing designed bands or watch styles.
Of course, if the product is garbage, then I certainly won't buy it. If the product is stylish and has a decent build quality at a good price, then I will buy it. In fact, stylistically speaking, I wouldn't even liken it to knock off designer handbags or branded clothing. With things like that, your getting something that has the logo imprinted and is meant to be passed off as the actual brand. Using that comparison would be more like buying a bootleg smartwatch that looked like an Apple watch, but certainly was not one.
I liken wanting a cheaper leather loop more to a pair of wayfarer sunglasses. Many different companies make the same exact style, or have a little variation in the style, but it's more or less the same product, but different companies offer it at different prices with different quality builds.
I would HAPPILY buy any of the OEM bands if they werent SILLY money for them
So basically people are looking for knockoffs because they want something cheap.
Yup. £129 for a not particularly high quality leather band is beyond my comprehension. I want cheap(er).
Perhaps better value is a better term, not necessarily cheap. I bought a couple of spare sport bands and the link band, which I think are worth the money. Jury is out yet if I will buy the modern buckle or not. $250 is feeling a little excessive for that particular band. I think it's pretty evident, based on the Apple bands I've already purchased, price isn't really my issue. Value for cost is.
I doubt there will ever be any clones of the Link version. Cloning that will cost a lot.