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Non-OEM (FAKE/CLONE) Apple Watch Bands
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Just ordered the blue LL from lmk00888 based on what I have been reading here. I hope I don't get disappointed! Super helpful thread here. Thanks guys!
Most of the time it has been good from him, except me. It did ship fast and looked nice. But mine had a tear in the leather and the adapters didn't lock in every time. I just got a lemon. But I was able to return it for a replacement. He was very quick on setting up the return, and I hope he does send me the replacement quickly. It sounds like the blue LL have been fine. I ordered the 42mm beige(stone) and the color was almost spot on to the OEM, except it was a little more beige, which I liked. The magnets were great and it fit the adapter width almost perfect. There was really no gap if any. I think the beige is a newer batch that was shipped out of China.
How did it break? Can you post some photos of the broken part? It's made of stainless steel and I don't think it broke but came apart instead. Can you please elaborate?
Not to sound like an Apple Watch preorder thread.... When did you all order you link from him?
Not all shiny metal is Stainless steel.
Maybe they used a cheaper type of steel/metal and made it look like SS
I just ordered two without having seen this thread. Blue and black. I was operating under the idea that all the eBay knockoffs are from the same production line. Either way there is a return policy in the ones I ordered.
I'm glad you posted those pics. The space grey looks terrible for finish. Looks painted. Maybe lighting?
I'm currently awaiting news on this. As soon as I know more I'll give you an update!
So I'm gonna end up returning my sports band 42mm SS Apple Watch to get the 42 SS Milanese Apple Watch. I'm curious how the authentic Milanese loop stacks up against the knockoff. If the knockoff is as good as the authentic, I might just return it again to get the leather loop.
Here you are : http://imgur.com/a/6YcU0
The mesh and connectors look pretty decent, just like original i tried in apple store. But they are probably just poorly welded... Bought from Aliexpress seller "Your Personal Tailor"
Ahhh ok. So the band fell apart from the adapter. It's probably not even welded together. But in order for that to happen, either there was a really great force that pulled it apart or the workmanship is simply shoddy. What were you doing to it when it came apart?
That's my biggest concern with these ML's. We've even seen apple's fail once. I gave mine a bit of a tug and it seems solid both on that end and on the magnet. I think utica guy expects these to hold up since he offers a 6 month warranty on them. Glad I have applecare for the watch though.
So unfortunately Regis is out of the 1:1 clone link bracelet. I have been checking this seller instead "Shenzhen NewTech Electronics Co., Ltd."
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/High...-Band-Luxury-For-iWatch-Band/32389462529.html
Does anyone know if this seller can be trusted?
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/High...-Band-Luxury-For-iWatch-Band/32389462529.html
Does anyone know if this seller can be trusted?
Alright, so my Moko sport bands arrived today. Pink, blue, green, and white. The black band in the pics came with my SGS.
Pros:
The pricing has changed a little since I ordered them. Mine were about $7 a piece, not shipped prime, ordered all at once so I think I got a small shipping discount. The same posting on Amazon now has them for about $12-$13 shipped, some prime and some not.
Here is a link:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00P0B3WNG?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00
Pros:
- Great feel, just a shade cheaper and thinner feeling than the black sport band that came with my SGS. In no way noticeable when being worn. They are just as comfortable too.
- The design of the button stud is nearly identical; the same reassuring feel and pop when you buckle the stud into a hole.
- The sizes are identical to my apple sport band.
- The locking mechanism is solid. They all click in and do not budge.
- The colors are uniform throughout the band and based on my memory, all appear to be true to the apple colors. I'd say the individual pictures of the bands show the most true to life colors of each. That group picture has some skewed colors.
- Quality control regarding the size of the band part that slides in the watch is all over the place. The pink band is a little loose, the green/blue bands are a little tight, the white band was perfect
- The outside edge of the bands all show the seam from the manufacturing mold. But still, that is barely noticeable when being worn.
- Just my personal bad luck; the large green end appears to be for a 38mm and I ordered 42mm. Lucky for me, my wrist falls into the zone where I can wear either the large or small band size, so the small green band I received is a 42mm.
The pricing has changed a little since I ordered them. Mine were about $7 a piece, not shipped prime, ordered all at once so I think I got a small shipping discount. The same posting on Amazon now has them for about $12-$13 shipped, some prime and some not.
Here is a link:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00P0B3WNG?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00
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Alright, so my Moko sport bands arrived today. Pink, blue, green, and white. The black band in the pics came with my SGS.
Pros:
Cons:
- Great feel, just a shade cheaper and thinner feeling than the black sport band that came with my SGS. In no way noticeable when being worn. They are just as comfortable too.
- The design of the button stud is nearly identical; the same reassuring feel and pop when you buckle the stud into a hole.
- The sizes are identical to my apple sport band.
- The locking mechanism is solid. They all click in and do not budge.
- The colors are uniform throughout the band and based on my memory, all appear to be true to the apple colors. I'd say the individual pictures of the bands show the most true to life colors of each. That group picture has some skewed colors.
So all said and done, $28 was a great value for 4 very comparable sport bands, instead of spending $200 on the equivalent from apple. Mixing and matching is cool I think, my thought is if I wanna be a dork about something, I just go ahead and be a dork, and wear them any way I want.
- Quality control regarding the size of the band part that slides in the watch is all over the place. The pink band is a little loose, the green/blue bands are a little tight, the white band was perfect
- The outside edge of the bands all show the seam from the manufacturing mold. But still, that is barely noticeable when being worn.
- Just my personal bad luck; the large green end appears to be for a 38mm and I ordered 42mm. Lucky for me, my wrist falls into the zone where I can wear either the large or small band size, so the small green band I received is a 42mm.
The pricing has changed a little since I ordered them. Mine were about $7 a piece, not shipped prime, ordered all at once so I think I got a small shipping discount. The same posting on Amazon now has them for about $12-$13 shipped, some prime and some not.
Here is a link:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00P0B3WNG?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00
Ordered a pink and green one too. Paid 28$ canadian. Not bad hope they will be good.
Alright, so my Moko sport bands arrived today. Pink, blue, green, and white. The black band in the pics came with my SGS.
Pros:
Cons:
- Great feel, just a shade cheaper and thinner feeling than the black sport band that came with my SGS. In no way noticeable when being worn. They are just as comfortable too.
- The design of the button stud is nearly identical; the same reassuring feel and pop when you buckle the stud into a hole.
- The sizes are identical to my apple sport band.
- The locking mechanism is solid. They all click in and do not budge.
- The colors are uniform throughout the band and based on my memory, all appear to be true to the apple colors. I'd say the individual pictures of the bands show the most true to life colors of each. That group picture has some skewed colors.
So all said and done, $28 was a great value for 4 very comparable sport bands, instead of spending $200 on the equivalent from apple. Mixing and matching is cool I think, my thought is if I wanna be a dork about something, I just go ahead and be a dork, and wear them any way I want.
- Quality control regarding the size of the band part that slides in the watch is all over the place. The pink band is a little loose, the green/blue bands are a little tight, the white band was perfect
- The outside edge of the bands all show the seam from the manufacturing mold. But still, that is barely noticeable when being worn.
- Just my personal bad luck; the large green end appears to be for a 38mm and I ordered 42mm. Lucky for me, my wrist falls into the zone where I can wear either the large or small band size, so the small green band I received is a 42mm.
The pricing has changed a little since I ordered them. Mine were about $7 a piece, not shipped prime, ordered all at once so I think I got a small shipping discount. The same posting on Amazon now has them for about $12-$13 shipped, some prime and some not.
Here is a link:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00P0B3WNG?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00
I received my White today and was very impressed. It fits perfect. Paid $4.99, plus $4.99 shipping. For $10 it was well worth it.
Mine should be shipping butin noticed yesterday the logo. It's awful and so peeve last. I think it will be returned.