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Non-OEM (FAKE/CLONE) Apple Watch Bands
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Your very welcome, but for $60 it's a great deal. I'll explain why. The links are not cheap rolled steel, they are solid steel links. Most cheap watches and mid end watches with a steel band have rolled steel. So it feels light and cheap. This doesn't feel cheap, it has a solid feel to it. So far i am liking it, apart from the slight marks it leaves on my inner wrist. And the 'Utica Gap' is kinda wide. Hopefully he will get that taken care of soon.
It was only a matter of time until someone found their twin hands in this forums.
Just for you both:
Separated at birth? I never had an 'arm buddy' before. Even our watches match.
'Some' pictures of the Utica Guy Link Bracelet. Thank you Richard for the quick shipping!!
Had to link to another image hosting as nothing was working for me, image linking to my host, uploading to imgur, all erroring out. Luckily Postimage.org worked!
One difference I notice is that the adapters in this one can be removed. The one I got is not removable (only the links next to the clasp). I think this might be the reason for the gap on the links next to the adapters. Mine is pretty consistent with the other gaps, and isn't noticeable when looking at the front of the watch (only on the side/at an angle). I originally paid $200 though (aliexpress) and put a disputed for a $145 refund which I ended up getting back.
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Correct the adapter can be removed. Possibly they may have a replacement adapter to circumvent the large gap. However Chinese production is always tweaking so next batch should not have a gap. By then we may have a 1:1 clone available.
$200 is alot for a clone. $60 is a bargain. How were you able to get such a big partial refund? I guess the seller sold it to you at cost plus postage by the amount he refunded?
Correct the adapter can be removed. Possibly they may have a replacement adapter to circumvent the large gap. However Chinese production is always tweaking so next batch should not have a gap. By then we may have a 1:1 clone available.
The seller had it advertised as a 1:1 clone, and must have had photos of the actual Apple band. Someone else on this thread found one that looks just like the one I received but was only $55. So I opened a dispute for the difference (and posted a picture of the $55 one and a picture of mine with the dispute). I think once a proper 1:1 clone is available I will prob end up ordering one, but I'll wait a while until they perfect it, this one will do until then..
Alot of those aliexpress sellers have an apple oem in the pictures. If you look real closely you will sometimes see the OEM apple markings on the inside of the clasp (42mm). I'm surprised so many fall for that.
I would have demanded that seller send me what was pictured. the $500 band.
Alot of those aliexpress sellers have an apple oem in the pictures. If you look real closely you will sometimes see the OEM apple markings on the inside of the clasp (42mm). I'm surprised so many fall for that.
I would have demanded that seller send me what was pictured. the $500 band.
Haha they actually originally told me "oh sorry, my staff accidentally sent the wrong one", but when I asked them to take a photo of the correct band before sending it with their company name written on paper next to it, I got a reply saying "of course, I'll send the photos". Then nothing after that LOL. But I'm happy with only paying $55.
You know the re-sellers are not really to blame here (some re-sellers are dishonest but not all). What could have happened is the re-seller (whom you purchased from) could have been given that picture from their factory (supplier). The re-seller then places a pre-order and then starts his own pre-orders on ebay/aliexpress etc. Once the factory delivers the re-sellers see's it's not as pictured and either doesn't care and sends to customers or will try to work things out with the factory for a partial refund (they usually pay upfront for best price or on delivery) and offer a discount to the buyers whom complain.
The Utica seller had quite a few defectives delivered to him and his factory are taking them back/exchanging. I like dealing with honest sellers. They make sure what they send is as pictured/perfect as can be.
Thnx for looking after me but I already got a clone band. I posted pictures a couple of pages back.
It's the only one out there witch is spot on, no gaps, perfect finish, perfect adapter on watch side. And so on only with a butterfly clasp.
But he if you want to buy everything that's out there for your so called reviews be my guest.
Only is someone else is reading this maybe they have something on different opinions.
I am most certainly not stoping to post because you want to, it can only be a discussion if the good and bad things get talked about.
But it's like you said, if you don't like it just scroll through.
It is my understanding and i think other like minded individuals also that positive criticism is ok, but negative criticism is not always welcomed so can be mis-understood and leads to no-where. It's always best to stay clear of the 'negative' side of it but still be open to debate. Anyway this thread is about sharing clone band experiences and pictures mostly. So let's continue with the thread....
Is that Chocolate in the background what i think it is? Cadburys Hero's? A Complete Tub? Wow! i've been away from England for too long that chocolate is like a mirage to a thirsty man in the desert..
haha! Close, it's a Celebrations box! However don't get too excited, it's been empty for months and now stores empty baby feeding bottles!Is that Chocolate in the background what i think it is? Cadburys Hero's? A Complete Tub? Wow! i've been away from England for too long that chocolate is like a mirage to a thirsty man in the desert..
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I would give him the benefit of the doubt for now and assume he was just too passionate in voicing his opinions on the forum and just got carried away, after all it's an open forum for us all. Not worth getting too riled up over. Hope you're not in Hospital for anything serious right now. Stay well. 
Does anyone wants a black Mesh bracelet without adapters or a 3 bead hoco band for free? I think these would fit a 38mm with Utica Guy Logs and Adapter. I'll send them to you for free if you send me the shipping label. Whenever I'm home I'll take a photo of them and post so whoever wants it can have it. I did the same with the hoco 5 bead for 42mm. Gave it away to another forum member so these are up for grabs for free.
Not quite a Milanese loop but I figure someone would use them. One is space gray and the other is black mesh.
Not quite a Milanese loop but I figure someone would use them. One is space gray and the other is black mesh.
I'm okay no worries. Just got an EKG done. I'm in for high risk of Stroke or Heart Attack because the new drug I just started is making things worse. Looks like Lupus invaded my heart so it's going to be a long night. Now I'm truly out of options so seems like it's a waiting game since none of the treatments are working anymore. With lupus you can be fine one minute and fighting for your life literally the very next. But I'll be okay. It's just a little scary right now. That's all.Hey
No worries!
Oh I get my ML loop from Utica Guy tomorrow so as soon as it arrives, either while in the hospital or at home (if they allow me to which I doubt) I'll post pictures of it!
If you are in the Hospital (witch has totally nothing to do with this discussion) you should not be bothered about some guy on the internet talking you band down. Just take care of your health and ignore that Dutch guy online.
If you like the band it should be fine right? I don't like most of the imitation bands here (and on eBay/AliExpress) because they look cheap, have gaps of wrong watch connectors and that's why I post my opinion, so if there are more cheap bands posted you got more "negative" posts.
English is my third language so sometimes things may come out wrong that's possible only if you only like positive replays than I have to disappoint you. Because I am not going to ignore this topic because you want to.
But last of all I hope your hospital visit is for the better. Take care.
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Okay guys. Update. Utica guy is going to give a $10 discount for the link bands. They actually had to increase the price because the new bands that came from the new factory are actually pricier than what they had before.
The price increase in the new bands was actually $40 on top of the $59-69 he was charging for the links.
However because you all have shown to be great customers he will make a $10 refund on your purchases I believe if I understood correctly but before you make it make sure to send him a message and tell him that Jmona told you about the discount, so you may place your order after you contact him to confirm this and after your order is placed he'll knows that you're coming from the forums.
He would create the discount code but if he does his partners will create havoc so for now it's the safest way. Remover this. $10 was his own profit and because he is actually appreciating us as customers he will forgo that revenue to help us all.
He's such a pretty stand up guy. It's awesome to make business with someone that takes care of his customers!
I'm actually talking to him at the moment. So as soon as I know more in perfect detail I will post another update. I hope this helps even if it's only $10 for is better than nothing IMHO.
The price increase in the new bands was actually $40 on top of the $59-69 he was charging for the links.
However because you all have shown to be great customers he will make a $10 refund on your purchases I believe if I understood correctly but before you make it make sure to send him a message and tell him that Jmona told you about the discount, so you may place your order after you contact him to confirm this and after your order is placed he'll knows that you're coming from the forums.
He would create the discount code but if he does his partners will create havoc so for now it's the safest way. Remover this. $10 was his own profit and because he is actually appreciating us as customers he will forgo that revenue to help us all.
He's such a pretty stand up guy. It's awesome to make business with someone that takes care of his customers!
I'm actually talking to him at the moment. So as soon as I know more in perfect detail I will post another update. I hope this helps even if it's only $10 for is better than nothing IMHO.
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It broke my OCD. I know that the ML replicas from Utica got better with each shipment, but based on what Richard from Freedomoclock told me, it looks like this is as good as it will get...
Separated at birth? I never had an 'arm buddy' before. Even our watches match.
Never had an arm buddy either. Usually I am the one with the most hair in the room. Glad there are more of us out there lol.
This was Richard's response to the gap issue:
Hi,
Thanks for your message.
For the gap,it did happened,and it should be the smallest gap we can produce,we choose 1 from 4 piece,it is the mechenism design,our following shipping bracelet link will be same.
We test it many times before production,we look at the band by ourself,the gap looks little big,because our sight just saw the gap angle.from others sight,the gap looks normal.
Anyhow,we accept 100% return policy and full refund if you can't accept,especially after a long waiting.
Please kindy let me know if we can be of further assistance.
Richard
Freedomoclock09
At the very least, it is nice that he has that return policy. Really wish it looked more like Mike_88's clone. The big thing from his pics is that looking down at the watch, you don't see the large gaps on both sides of the band like you do on the one the rest of us own.
Hi,
Thanks for your message.
For the gap,it did happened,and it should be the smallest gap we can produce,we choose 1 from 4 piece,it is the mechenism design,our following shipping bracelet link will be same.
We test it many times before production,we look at the band by ourself,the gap looks little big,because our sight just saw the gap angle.from others sight,the gap looks normal.
Anyhow,we accept 100% return policy and full refund if you can't accept,especially after a long waiting.
Please kindy let me know if we can be of further assistance.
Richard
Freedomoclock09
At the very least, it is nice that he has that return policy. Really wish it looked more like Mike_88's clone. The big thing from his pics is that looking down at the watch, you don't see the large gaps on both sides of the band like you do on the one the rest of us own.
Okay guys. Update. Utica guy is going to give a $10 discount for the link bands. They actually had to increase the price because the new bands that came from the new factory are actually pricier than what they had before.
The price increase in the new bands was actually $40 on top of the $59-69 he was charging for the links.
However because you all have shown to be great customers he will make a $10 refund on your purchases I believe if I understood correctly but before you make it make sure to send him a message and tell him that Jmona told you about the discount, so you may place your order after you contact him to confirm this and after your order is placed he'll knows that you're coming from the forums.
He would create the discount code but if he does his partners will create havoc so for now it's the safest way. Remover this. $10 was his own profit and because he is actually appreciating us as customers he will forgo that revenue to help us all.
He's such a pretty stand up guy. It's awesome to make business with someone that takes care of his customers!
I'm actually talking to him at the moment. So as soon as I know more in perfect detail I will post another update. I hope this helps even if it's only $10 for is better than nothing IMHO.
Is this for the new 1:1 clone, or is this for the .9:1 clone that has been around for a bit and just released a Space Black version?
I really want to get a link band, but at $90 to a $100, I think I might just wait on the 1:1 clone.