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ThaRagingAsian

macrumors 6502
Aug 28, 2014
381
33
My leather loop from Sikai (ali express) is finally here!
At first, the short side of the band would move side to side when locked in, and have the typical gap seen on all the other bands.
I tried flipping it, and it no longer moves, and there is also no gap.
The long strap doesn't lock in place. Moves around a lot. I'm not sure how much I'd trust it.

Also, there are a lot of black fragments coming off the band as I touch it. I feel like it'll fall apart fairly quickly.

Overall, not worth the 2 month wait.


Edit: After playing with it a bit, I got it to stay locked. But not sure how long it will last, especially if I'll be switching to sport band when I run.
The one i got from utica guy is pretty much a clone of apple BBLL
 

VPrime

macrumors 68000
Dec 19, 2008
1,722
86
London Ontario
This is also a clone. It looks exactly like Apples leather loop. It's just that the locking mechanism is not that great. I got it to lock, so it seems to be working now. But I doubt it will last, the connection doesn't feel as solid as Apple's bands.
 

pcall1128

macrumors 6502a
Apr 13, 2015
584
697
Pennsylvania
Found these on eBay. Things are beginning to get interesting :)
 

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VPrime

macrumors 68000
Dec 19, 2008
1,722
86
London Ontario
Here are some pics from my Sikai band. After playing with the connector I got it to lock. I also seem to have been able to peel off some of the excess material which has been leaving little black fragments on my arm.

In the second last pic you can see a bit of the locking mechanism peeking out since it wiggles around a bit. It is locked securely but does wiggle and you can see a little bit of the metal connector.
 

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VPrime

macrumors 68000
Dec 19, 2008
1,722
86
London Ontario
Contacted Sikai on ali express about my band. Just to let him know I got it, and that the quality was not the best.
He's refunding $5, which is a nice gesture he didn't have to do.
 

soya

macrumors 6502
Jul 30, 2010
433
106
I've received my Moko tracking number today. It's a WSB and I should receive it very soon along with my ML & stone LL.
 

Jmona

macrumors 6502a
May 6, 2015
575
660
Looks like same ASB colors are popping out for the classic buckle from Apple but non OEM. I got these 2 today and they are awesome!
I have been looking for a green Leather band that resembles this modern buckle green band that isn't available anywhere.
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And of course here's the Apple Sport Band in green.
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And here's the green band with the white leather band.
Great seller by the way. I ordered about 10 days ago from China and no hold ups. They shipped within hours of payment and I'm very happy.
Heck. Green is one of my 2 favorite colors and mainly because Peridot is mine and my kids Birthstone so it's pretty awesome they arrived on time for my birthday. Happy Birthday to me!
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Got them both from here:
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=281701236465&globalID=EBAY-US
It's thick leather and although it isn't the Modern Buckle Green I've been asking about, it's definitely better looking than the green ASB.
It even matches my Verragio Rings!
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soya

macrumors 6502
Jul 30, 2010
433
106
Looks really nice! I like the rectangular end. Could you show the thickness of the band? :D
 

soya

macrumors 6502
Jul 30, 2010
433
106
Is this post for me?
Anyhow; here's a couple shots. Idk if this is what you're referring to though. You didn't quote so I just assumed.
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Yes it was for you! Thank you for the pics :)

Oh and happy birthday!!
 

SarZ

macrumors regular
Mar 11, 2008
170
106
Sorry I didn't notice that they are leather loop clones.
They look interesting
 

Bobioden

macrumors 68000
Sep 23, 2007
1,725
46
Denver
Has anyone who ordered the ML from Inkoo888 this past week recieved theirs yet? Mine says it departed the Shipping Facility in Auburn, WA on July 30. That was the one and only update on the USPS site. Hopefully it will arrive Monday the 3rd.
 

iVegas

macrumors 6502
Nov 16, 2013
360
171
Has anyone who ordered the ML from Inkoo888 this past week recieved theirs yet? Mine says it departed the Shipping Facility in Auburn, WA on July 30. That was the one and only update on the USPS site. Hopefully it will arrive Monday the 3rd.

Mine departed Auburn, WA on July 28th and was delivered in Las Vegas on the 31st, just to give you reference.
 
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