I just order this one from the Utica Guy for 60. Pretty damn close to the original!
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Non-OEM (FAKE/CLONE) Apple Watch Bands
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This looks like the first generation with the butterfly clasp. I would wait until Gen 2 or 3.
A few detailed pics below. I've had to remove all the extra links to fit my 170mm wrist, which is why it looks a bit shorter. The clasp is a fair bit toughet to click into place, but looks very smooth when closed.
The stainless steel to look at appears no different than Apple's - it really is extremely high quality (and I've had the original SS link to compare!)
SS with link bracelet look so good. I definitely made the wrong choice by going silver sport. I'm kicking myself now since I'm way past the return period.
The thing that bothers me so far about the clone link bracelets is how the links don't seem to sit next to each other when worn. Quite a large gap is visible. I don't think the OEM one does this...?
Whow that blue and gold version looks horrible.
If you want the best quality and don't mine the butterfly clasp order with Regis Electric Mall on AliExpress. Even in the fake clone bands there is a lot of quality difference and he has the best ones.
That one does not look good. We cannot call this a 1:1 clone.
There is to mutch space between the links for example.
The real deal 1:1 clone is not yet out there and will be way better. More expensive but way better.
once released and the hype dies down, can you guess what the stable price will be for the 1:1?
Nice, many thanks for sharing your thoughts.
Clicked on the Amazon link and the product is listed as being Silicone.
Does it attract lots of dust (as other silicon straps I've had in the past do)?
Clicked on the Amazon link and the product is listed as being Silicone.
Does it attract lots of dust (as other silicon straps I've had in the past do)?
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
That's hard. Guys that are close to the hole process (Like the AliExpress seller i posted here earlier) the price will be around $125,-
Only there are a lot of sellers who now try to make a lot of profit because of the demand. And they sell pre-order bands for more than $200,- so waiting is a smart thing.
I've had both (OEM and this clone) and trust me the difference is tiny. In real life it's barely noticeable (I'll admit the picture makes it look a lot worse)
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The moment we've all been waiting for has arrived!
Available for pre-order here with the amazing Richard Utica Guy/ Freedomoclock who is trying to find out if a discount can be made for us Forum Members!
Shipping time will be anywhere between August 25-30th.
He said that he's been pushing for a better price from the factory but he won't be able to make any changes this month. Perhaps next.
If anything changes I'll keep you all informed.
I'm preordering all of them SPECIALLY THE BLUE! Are you kidding me? ITS FLIPPING GORGEOUS! (minus the silver since I already purchased it.)
CHEERS!!!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/For-Black-G...k-Bracelet-Watchband-Kits-Tool-/281769965250?
Available for pre-order here with the amazing Richard Utica Guy/ Freedomoclock who is trying to find out if a discount can be made for us Forum Members!
Shipping time will be anywhere between August 25-30th.
He said that he's been pushing for a better price from the factory but he won't be able to make any changes this month. Perhaps next.
If anything changes I'll keep you all informed.
I'm preordering all of them SPECIALLY THE BLUE! Are you kidding me? ITS FLIPPING GORGEOUS! (minus the silver since I already purchased it.)
CHEERS!!!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/For-Black-G...k-Bracelet-Watchband-Kits-Tool-/281769965250?
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The moment we've all been waiting for has arrived!
Available for pre-order here with the amazing Richard Utica Guy/ Freedomoclock who is trying to find out if a discount can be made for us Forum Members!
Shipping time will be anywhere between August 25-30th.
He said that he's been pushing for a better price from the factory but he won't be able to make any changes this month. Perhaps next.
If anything changes I'll keep you all informed.
I'm preordering all of them SPECIALLY THE BLUE! Are you kidding me? ITS FLIPPING GORGEOUS! (minus the silver since I already purchased it.)
That blue is interesting! Are these bracelets the same as the other ones coming from Utica (aside from color)? Curious because I get my silver tomorrow.
Do you still have this one? Would like to see it on the wrist. just got one from eBay's Utica Guy and as nice as it is, it had a decent sized gap between the adapter and the first link. Wanted to see if it was the same deal for you.
Others in this forum have mentioned it as well.
It does have a bit of a gap, but maybe not quite as much as yours. I went into Apple on the weekend to compair, and the oem hardly has any gaps. I also noticed the oem is less shiny, which makes this one look a bit cheap when compared side to side..
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The silver you'll get is the same in the photo.
The only difference is that you got $10 off I believe and since these are coming from a different factory they are pricier. It's practically a 1:1 but the butterfly clasp has holes in it unlike the Apple one.
i Admit, that gold one would look pretty BA. If only I could spring for a second SS to plate in gold as well. I dont think SB and gold work together too well. Gold and SS probably dont work well either IMO.
For some it comes quicker depending on what you're getting. Sadly the silvers are back ordered so it'll be the end of this month before some arrive. But some shipped last Friday as well since he got 120 bands that came in that needed fulfillment but now the next batch is coming from a different manufacturer.
Ok so my Freedomoclock link bracelet ended up coming today. As a previous owner of the official Apple link bracelet I feel like I should give my input. The clone has much more weight than the original, which is a HUGE plus in my book. The fit and finish isn't as good as the Apple link. The clasp buttons aren't as flush and there are gaps between the links as they bend. Comfort wise the bands are very similar, they are both very comfortable. Resizing is pretty easy as well. The official Apple product is of course nicer, but the price to quality ratio leans heavily towards the clone in my humble opinion.
The moment we've all been waiting for has arrived!
Available for pre-order here with the amazing Richard Utica Guy/ Freedomoclock who is trying to find out if a discount can be made for us Forum Members!
Shipping time will be anywhere between August 25-30th.
He said that he's been pushing for a better price from the factory but he won't be able to make any changes this month. Perhaps next.
If anything changes I'll keep you all informed.
I'm preordering all of them SPECIALLY THE BLUE! Are you kidding me? ITS FLIPPING GORGEOUS! (minus the silver since I already purchased it.)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/For-Black-G...k-Bracelet-Watchband-Kits-Tool-/281769965250?
Why have we all been waiting for this? This is still not the 1:1 clone.
It's with a butterfly clasp.
These bands where already out there, only in silver.
They are not that good of quality btw.
The moment we've all been waiting for has arrived!
Blue and Gold. Barf.