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Bobioden

macrumors 68000
Sep 23, 2007
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Denver


Great pics, thanks for sharing. I will be receiving mine tomorrow. It is a great band for $30.
 

Bobioden

macrumors 68000
Sep 23, 2007
1,725
46
Denver
Just got my white sport band knock off from this seller.
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=301685630090&globalID=EBAY-US
Looks great! Feels just like my OEM sports band. Supple and soft. Only problem was the engagement mechanism was a little thick so I had to shove it in and it stripped off a bit of the buttons 'rubber' works great now but not as smooth of an install.
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Did yours come with 2 straps? S/M and M/L. I ordered this and it only came with the S/M and so it doesn't fit. I will have to return it. He offered to take $3 off and let me keep the band, but for me it will never be worn. I liked the look, fit and feel of the band. Just wish it had fit my wrist. 190mm wrist, and way too small.
 

odHbo

macrumors regular
Jun 5, 2007
153
227
I got my Milanese Loop and have to say I am 99% satisfied compared to Apples version. People complaining about a .5mm gap should just buy the Apple version for 150.00. this band should be sold for 60 at least.
Can you post a link to the band?
 

Subhumanguy

macrumors member
Jun 12, 2007
85
15
It's seller Inkoo88 on Ebay. Offer accepted at 30$ for most of us.

As for the gap is barely noticeable and far from being "ugly". You must be OCD if it bothers you or if you manage to notice it :D

I just made an offer for $30... I hope he accepts :-D Thanks!
 
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Donstil-nl

macrumors 6502a
Jun 27, 2008
523
393
Netherlands
It's seller Inkoo88 on Ebay. Offer accepted at 30$ for most of us.

As for the gap is barely noticeable and far from being "ugly". You must be OCD if it bothers you or if you manage to notice it :D

It's just one of those things what separates the cheap fake bands from the good fake bands.

It's disrespectful to call people OCD who noticed, because yes it's ugly even if it's "barely" noticeable.
 

soya

macrumors 6502
Jul 30, 2010
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It's just one of those things what separates the cheap fake bands from the good fake bands.

It's disrespectful to call people OCD who noticed because yes it's ugly.


Well I've seen many "cheap" fake ML before and this one certainly doesn't feel "cheap". Let's be honest, this ML is like a 0.99:1 clone (and it's 30$.. instead of 150$). As for the gap it's certainly not that noticeable and I'm pretty OCD person too. Yes I am using this term and it is by no mean to be disrespectful. There was a thread on this forum that was using this term.
 

Jmona

macrumors 6502a
May 6, 2015
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Well I've seen many "cheap" fake ML before and this one certainly doesn't feel "cheap". Let's be honest, this ML is like a 0.99:1 clone (and it's 30$.. instead of 150$). As for the gap it's certainly not that noticeable and I'm pretty OCD person too. Yes I am using this term and it is by no mean to be disrespectful. There was a thread on this forum that was using this term.

Am I blind? I'm super OCD and I don't see a thing wrong with this ML whatsoever.
Why do people get so butt sensitive about the littlest things? If they don't like it might as well buy apples. You get what you pay for. And for those that have paid anywhere from $30-50 for it are still getting a good deal considering it's a replica.
There will always be some shortcomings with a clone and people should realize that those come with the price you're paying. It isn't a high quality item but it looks like it.
Are luxury goods that much important to you that you ought a have it? I mean. They're only worth what we attribute to them but if you must fit in to this selected group then might as well be happy with the clone or get the real version.
I'd be happy to have either. Apple made a high quality product you can't expect to get the exact same for $30. Pay the $149 and be done with it.
What gaps? I'm still scratching my head trying to find them. Do you mean hairline cracks between the adapter and the watch itself?
You'll get those with any third party product you put on your watch. The risk is and will always be there unless you buy directly from Apple. And even Apple units have issues as well. But there again. Am a woman and in the eyes of men, what do I know?
 
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soya

macrumors 6502
Jul 30, 2010
433
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Am I blind? I'm super OCD and I don't see a thing wrong with this ML whatsoever.
Why do people get so butt sensitive about the littlest things? If they don't like it might as well buy apples. You get what you pay for. And for those that have paid anywhere from $30-50 for it are still getting a good deal considering it's a replica.


The more you stare at the gap, the more you will see it getting larger :D
 

Donstil-nl

macrumors 6502a
Jun 27, 2008
523
393
Netherlands
Well I've seen many "cheap" fake ML before and this one certainly doesn't feel "cheap". Let's be honest, this ML is like a 0.99:1 clone (and it's 30$.. instead of 150$). As for the gap it's certainly not that noticeable and I'm pretty OCD person too. Yes I am using this term and it is by no mean to be disrespectful. There was a thread on this forum that was using this term.

Oke than I misunderstood the OCD thing. My bad
The gap is noticeable on pictures and that's enough for me, but he you bought it so if you are happy with it (witch you are). It's fine by me, the rest of de band looks good.

then feel free to buy the real one from apple.

The original Milanese loop is just not a band for me, I think I got to fat wrists or something, I don't like it how the band first goes on my wrist before it goes down. Tried it in the store when buying the SS but bought it with the Classic Buckle instead.
 
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soya

macrumors 6502
Jul 30, 2010
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Oke than I misunderstood the OCD thing. My bad
The gap is noticeable on pictures and that's enough for me, but he you bought it so if you are happy with it (witch you are). It's fine by me, the rest of de band looks good.



The Milanese loop is just not a band for me, I think I got to fat wrists or something. Tried it in the store when buying the SS but bought it with the Classic Buckle instead.


In any case it's all a matter of personal preferences. I'm just trying to give advices to the people that are interested into that band. It is also right to mention that there is indeed a gap although hardly noticeable. Whenever you buy a fake band, you wanna go for the lowest price with the best quality as possible/closest to the OEM one. I believe that most people would be happy with that replica. :) Pics have been posted so people can judge by themselves although it feels better in person imo.
 

JerTheGeek

macrumors 68000
May 15, 2014
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In any case it's all a matter of personal preferences. I'm just trying to give advices to the people that are interested into that band. It is also right to mention that there is indeed a gap although hardly noticeable. Whenever you buy a fake band, you wanna go for the lowest price with the best quality as possible/closest to the OEM one. I believe that most people would be happy with that replica. :) Pics have been posted so people can judge by themselves although it feels better in person imo.
I am blown away by the quality of it just based on the pictures! Mine should be coming tomorrow and I can't wait! It looks amazing!
 
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ThaRagingAsian

macrumors 6502
Aug 28, 2014
381
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until the link bracelet gets cloned correctly, I am patiently waiting on my click adapter so I can use my sweet and super shiny looking 100$+ link bracelet. The clone will be my brushed looking bracelet in my collection.
 

broadbean

macrumors 6502a
Jun 10, 2007
782
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Oke than I misunderstood the OCD thing. My bad
The gap is noticeable on pictures and that's enough for me, but he you bought it so if you are happy with it (witch you are). It's fine by me, the rest of de band looks good.

OCD should be worn as a "Badge of honor". Nothing wrong with being picky. And on that note, I hope you spelt "which" wrong!
 

aawil

macrumors 6502a
May 18, 2008
542
165
Inkoo skipped over my $30 offer and raised his price back up to $52. So I decided to get utica guys ML for $39. Anyone else get his?
 

Subhumanguy

macrumors member
Jun 12, 2007
85
15
Inkoo skipped over my $30 offer and raised his price back up to $52. So I decided to get utica guys ML for $39. Anyone else get his?
Inkoo hasn't responded to my offer yet... so I'm going to assume that he's probably not going to accept either. When did you put your offer in?
 

aawil

macrumors 6502a
May 18, 2008
542
165
Inkoo hasn't responded to my offer yet... so I'm going to assume that he's probably not going to accept either. When did you put your offer in?

Saturday night, he raised the price but I heard nothing about the offer. I figured for $9 more I'll just get it from NY, quicker and good service. Hopefully the same quality
 

fireman13

macrumors 6502
Aug 12, 2008
272
21
Florida Panhandle
No offense to any of you but none of you must no what being OCD actually is. I know you play around and pretend like you do and call each other that because you think it has something to do with perfection but it doesn't. It's a real medical issue and can be extremely debilitating to someone who actually has it. Please be sensitive to people are battling with this illness(I don't have it but have had a friend diagnosed with it). Sorry for the rant, but I get really tired of people using this illness the wrong way.
By the way, I have the OEM Milanese loop and these latest knock offs look really good. I am still glad I purchased mine from Apple but looking at these make me happy because we know they can make good knock offs and I'm looking forward to seeing future bands.
 
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