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Non-OEM (FAKE/CLONE) Apple Watch Bands
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I got these two on Amazon and love them, $16 for the sport and $50ish for the link by the same seller.
Apple Watch Band, MoKo Soft Silicone Fitness Replacement Sport Band for 42mm Apple Watch All Models, RED (3 Pieces of Bands Included for 2 Lengths, Not Fit Apple Watch 38mm version 2015) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JP07HE8/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_7wqhwbBMT6VG3
Apple Watch Band, MoKo Soft Silicone Fitness Replacement Sport Band for 42mm Apple Watch All Models, RED (3 Pieces of Bands Included for 2 Lengths, Not Fit Apple Watch 38mm version 2015) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JP07HE8/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_7wqhwbBMT6VG3
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Barbie Pink!
And for those who didn't catch it, it is a MOKO band for my wife's 38mm SGS, not my 42mm SGS (shown), and it's why it looks small and skinny
Link -http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00JP6I25U/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?qid=1444759739&sr=8-4&pi=AC_SX110_SY165_QL70&keywords=moko+pink&dpPl=1&dpID=41XDfhpDzXL&ref=plSrch
MoKo Space Gray band came from Amazon, not bad! The color I think is pretty darn cool..depends on your monitor, I hope the photo shows the true color(?) Not a perfect match to the Apple Sport Gray, the band is slightly lighter. In certain lighting conditions the band will look darker.
The gaps..yeah you see them. I can learn to deal with it.
However I am a tad concerned on the connections of the links. When you resize the band and remove links. The pin(s) that connects the links under the band, I feel they could come off if you bump the watch by accident just hard enough - then of course the entire watch falls to the ground - That's just my initial opinion on that..maybe I worry too much.
Amazon for those who are interested
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JP6FU78
The gaps..yeah you see them. I can learn to deal with it.
However I am a tad concerned on the connections of the links. When you resize the band and remove links. The pin(s) that connects the links under the band, I feel they could come off if you bump the watch by accident just hard enough - then of course the entire watch falls to the ground - That's just my initial opinion on that..maybe I worry too much.
Amazon for those who are interested
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JP6FU78
Wow, nice. I saw an Ebay Listing with this for $180..didn't say "4th Gen," and I was actually wondering if this was real. Yeah I see it is. Hmm, again maybe I think too much. I worry about the cheap made buttons in mass quantity from overseas. Hope I'm wrong...I'd buy a black one but I'll wait right now.
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friend's looking for a 38mm silver link bracelet replica, any one got good hyperlinks that I can pass on to him? I know there's multiple generations, but want one as close to the 1:1.
Cheers.
Cheers.
I've read many posts on the forum this member is a very good seller, keeps his customers happy
50% off ($60) not bad!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/271989620922
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Sorry, scratch that. I just noticed you are in Australia.
This seller ship to Australia
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Butterfly-L...For-Apple-Watch-Stainless-Steel-/141726436108
If you do a search on Ebay for "Butterfly Lock Link Bracelet Watch band 38mm" or "Apple Watch Butterfly Band" you'll get some good results.
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from http://www.ebay.co.uk/ulk/itm/161844654706
The jury is out on the colour I'm afraid, some say 'red' (in darkend light) some say 'orange, but dont worry that is the colour of the season!'
I say inbetween red & orange. and the light changes the colour a lot.
I think the Chinese may be slightly colour blind on their reds and oranges!
I did pay twice aliexpress price so would expect 100% red.
but hey ho
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cant help but feel most of the sports knock offs are from the same manufacturer. Just different supplier.
Least expensive at £4.58 inc shipping for UK buyers http://www.ebay.co.uk/ulk/itm/252101156786 awaiting dark blue.
Please correct me, but is that 88.36% cheaper than apple's £39.00 genuine article?
If so I can see where apples approximate profit margin of 40% comes from.
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The main thing is you're happy with your purchase, but I wouldn't say silicone knock-offs are an exact clone of fluoroelastomer. I'd like to see clones use that material and price it accordingly.
fair play its not a like for like comparison as you say.
As long as the silicone is safe to make and wear.
I actually thought it was fluoroelastomer because I wouldn't be able to tell the difference in a 'blind test'.
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.... moved to the correct thread: https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/the-great-third-party-band-strap-thread.1866289/page-101
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probably the nicest apple watch strap I've seen.
I really like the worn look.
Thanks for sharing, you Dutch have always had good taste.
I really like the worn look.
Thanks for sharing, you Dutch have always had good taste.
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My pleasure and thanks for the compliment!! By the way, this is the "coffee" color option. They have several colors.
okay thanks 'coffee' 42mm ordered from aliexpress _incredible_ £13.62 (UK) delivered so under the £15.00 UK import duty limit.
thanks again.
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Their cost on things like cases are minuscule. My wife had a really nasty sales person who argued with her about them being able to do T-Mo's Jump!/EIP in the Apple Store. She was so upset that the lead who took over gave her the $39 6s Plus case at their cost, or 39 cents. I imagine their cost on sport bands are pretty similar.
Just an FYI, this thread is for 3rd party clones of Apple OEM bands, not unique 3rd party bands.
Received my leather band from aliexpress today, from this seller:
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/100-...-Apple-Watch-Band-for-iWatch/32440578328.html
It took about two weeks to get to The Netherlands. Feels like a very good quality leather and the connectors also feel very good. I really like the product and can only highly recommend it! Price was a bargain at €19,-
what you have said is true of course but a tad pedantic, with respect.
All the Sports 'clones' are _silicone_ by all accounts not _fluoroelastomer_.
Also there are numerous _colour variants_not available from apple.
Would it therefore, based on what you are saying, be best to close the thread?
because we are not talking _like for like_, _most of the time_ anyway!
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No, what Bbqthis said is indeed correct - this thread is meant for bands that indeed could be easily mistaken for Apple's standard options, "like for like". The nice leather strap Cremerhm posted doesn't look like Apple's Classic Buckle, nor indeed any other option from Apple.
The correct and better thread is this pinned one: The Great "Third Party Band/Strap" Thread
This way other forum members would not have missed this great option if they wanted some specifically different from what Apple's own options look like.
This thread here is indeed, exactly meant for "like for like". Here's from the opening post:
"I thought i'd compile a thread with Fake bands in, just so people who don't mind getting a cheaper apple clone can share and buy the best ones."
Nothing "fake" about Bbqthis's leather strap!!
fair play, I understand, I had no idea of the 'The correct and better thread is this pinned one: The Great "Third Party Band/Strap" Thread' and will start viewing that thread now as well with interest.
Thanks for the 'heads up'
cheers