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Non-OEM (FAKE/CLONE) Apple Watch Bands

JTNJ

JTNJ

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Aug 25, 2015
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StophMac24 said:
Just got this in. Fairly impressed.

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Availabe on Amazon for $79 shipped Prime.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B012ICBLW8?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00
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I got that one too and liked it a lot, until Monday when a teeny tiny pin fell out of the clasp arm and broke apart the band. No way of putting it back in that I can see. Returning it -- maybe Freedomoclock's version is better.
 
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mdavenport

macrumors member
May 22, 2009
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robertpetry said:
Exact same issues but different seller. Looks the same though. 3rd gen seemed to have fused links between the watch adapter and the first link.

I returned mine right away.
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That's interesting to hear. I was beginning to think it was just the one I had got.

Did you get from AliExpress and if so was the returns process simple? Did you pay for postage back and how much was it?

Is it eligible for return just based on that? My seller asked for photos which I have sent. Waiting a reply.

Can anyone confirm if a gen 4 has the same issue or not?
 
wickedwahine11

wickedwahine11

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Nov 2, 2013
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I received the JETech and MoKo knockoffs of the Apple Milanese today. To be honest, I couldn't really tell a difference between them so I returned the JETech as it cost twice as much. Both were the same feel and weight, and the magnets were comparable strength. I would prefer the Apple one, and probably will eventually buy it, but the MoKo will do for now. It feels about the same as my Kartice knockoff black Milanese for anyone familiar with that one.
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Binarymix

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Nov 1, 2007
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Received my 3rd Gen black Link bracelet today.

Not happy.

It has a defect on the first link to the casing (doesn't curve into the next link on one side, looks like it was cut afterwards because it's showing silver.). You can see impressions slightly on the main link to the watch body, where the adapter cutouts are.
It doesn't curve as much as the second gen, so it bows out of the wrist and leaves noticeable gaps.

On the plus side, I guess, the link gaps aren't too bad.

I paid $120 CAD for this and it's pretty much unwearable.

Going to contact seller and see what he/she says.
 
Cnasty

Cnasty

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Jul 2, 2008
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wickedwahine11 said:
I received the JETech and MoKo knockoffs of the Apple Milanese today. To be honest, I couldn't really tell a difference between them so I returned the JETech as it cost twice as much. Both were tge same feel and weight, and the magnets were called mparable strength. I would prefer the Apple one, and probably will eventually buy it, but the MoKo will do for now. It feels about the same as my Kartice knockoff black Milanese for anyone familiar with that one.
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I will be following your feedback as I have been on the fence about ordering the Moko milanese and haven't heard much about it. This is very helpful!
 
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Javabird

macrumors 6502
Apr 27, 2015
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wickedwahine11 said:
I received the JETech and MoKo knockoffs of the Apple Milanese today. To be honest, I couldn't really tell a difference between them so I returned the JETech as it cost twice as much. Both were the same feel and weight, and the magnets were comparable strength. I would prefer the Apple one, and probably will eventually buy it, but the MoKo will do for now. It feels about the same as my Kartice knockoff black Milanese for anyone familiar with that one.
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Does the clasp slip through the adapter, which is an issue with some of other makes of the ML?
 
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scott99

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Oct 30, 2007
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jimmeh1988 said:
In contrast to the previous post: just received my black link- loving it. My only complaint is a few hair pulls on the arm but I haven't worn it for longer than a minute so it's probably just pulling a touch when I put it on.

eBay link:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/141759871118?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&var=440870158336&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

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Got mine from Amazon, very similar, made by Moko. I like it a lot, probably my favorite replica bracelet/band yet. But mine does have the gaps (I have a small wrist). My only complaint it, if they knew they couldn't avoid gaps, they should have painted the silver parts black. Otherwise it's a great bracelet. I love it. Very comfortable with the flat clasp.



 
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iZollo

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Mar 20, 2012
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scott99 said:
Got mine from Amazon, very similar, made by Moko. I like it a lot, probably my favorite replica bracelet/band yet. But mine does have the gaps (I have a small wrist). My only complaint it, if they knew they couldn't avoid gaps, they should have painted the silver parts black. Otherwise it's a great bracelet. I love it. Very comfortable with the flat clasp.



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I got the same one from Amazon but in silver and the gaps could be seen but not as pronounced as the black band. I love the band and the gaps give a different design character.
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brianbunge

brianbunge

macrumors 6502
Aug 11, 2011
386
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Kennesaw, GA
scott99 said:
Got mine from Amazon, very similar, made by Moko. I like it a lot, probably my favorite replica bracelet/band yet. But mine does have the gaps (I have a small wrist). My only complaint it, if they knew they couldn't avoid gaps, they should have painted the silver parts black. Otherwise it's a great bracelet. I love it. Very comfortable with the flat clasp.



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How closely does the band match the color of the space gray sport watch? I REALLY want this band!
 
pommeverte

pommeverte

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Oct 3, 2015
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ebika said:
My 38mm gen3 silver link bracelet from Utica guy arrived today. The tolerances are fairly terrible, as to be expected from a knockoff, but it looks ok. My wrist is 150mm, so taking the band down to its minimum size of 155mm is fine. I just wish the links all had the same range of motion.
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pommeverte

pommeverte

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Oct 3, 2015
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Hello, Do you have a link, please ? I do have an small wrist as well and it's a bit tricky to find a 3rd party link band.
 
pommeverte

pommeverte

macrumors newbie
Oct 3, 2015
5
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ebika said:
My 38mm gen3 silver link bracelet from Utica guy arrived today. The tolerances are fairly terrible, as to be expected from a knockoff, but it looks ok. My wrist is 150mm, so taking the band down to its minimum size of 155mm is fine. I just wish the links all had the same range of motion.
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Hello do you have a link ? thank you
 
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mdavenport

macrumors member
May 22, 2009
65
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Binarymix said:
Received my 3rd Gen black Link bracelet today.

Not happy.

It has a defect on the first link to the casing (doesn't curve into the next link on one side, looks like it was cut afterwards because it's showing silver.). You can see impressions slightly on the main link to the watch body, where the adapter cutouts are.
It doesn't curve as much as the second gen, so it bows out of the wrist and leaves noticeable gaps.

On the plus side, I guess, the link gaps aren't too bad.

I paid $120 CAD for this and it's pretty much unwearable.

Going to contact seller and see what he/she says.
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My gen 3 is the same. Leaves big gaps at the top and sides of the watch due to how the link bracelet doesn't bend enough.

Can anyone confirm if a gen 4 link bracelet suffers the same problem??
 
Azzin

Azzin

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Jun 23, 2010
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Azzin said:
The 6S+ camera doesn't lie, it is indeed peach in appearance (which I why I said "red"! :D )
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I opened a dispute as it's not what I wanted.

Here's what I said:

"When I ordered this strap, the option was "Red" (I note the description has since changed to "Pink), but the strap I have received is pink & most definitely NOT red as per my original orderl"

And here's the reply (copied and pasted):

"has been shipping order is no problem, you received is red, we don't sell red now,we now sell other color
now we in discount,why you don't ask refund, price protection,A joke?"

:rolleyes:
 
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