It seems your band came with no scratches, mine came with around 4 scratches, But I am going to take it to a watch repair shop to have them remove those scratches and clean the band too.
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Question about authenticity of Link Bands
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Curious how you guys are cleaning the band? I got a new other so I anticipate little to no scratches. But want to make sure I clean it correctly.
i ordered a "new" one as well, it has the stainless 316L markings on the clasp but it doesn't have the assembled in China marking on the end. Regardless of whether or not its legit im very happy with it.
I have the assembled in China on one side. It’s like a very dark gray. Is it supposed to be on both sides? Or just one?
My SB link arrived today from this seller. I went for a New Other.
All the markings are present and correct so I'm in no doubt it is genuine. Mine had a small chip on an underside corner of a removable link and an even smaller chip on the underside corner of a non-removable link. No scratches on the top side of the band though, so just need a clean to remove the residue of the plastic wrap it was covered in.
EDIT: Upon closer inspection in bright, direct sunlight there are a couple of very minor scuff/scratches in a couple of other areas.
One other issue I thought would warrant sending it back was one of the lugs won't lock in position on one side of the watch, but does on the other side. So it's fine.
For the price (£130) I can't complain about two tiny chips, one of which has been removed and the other can't be seen when worn. I can only imagine these are either faulty units off the production line or returns.
What I will say, it I was surprised how light the Link band is. The Apple Watch in general feels quite light (SS) so was hoping the Link would beef it up a bit. Not quite as much as I was hoping but it looks nice. Not sure I think it's worth full retail though!
I also ordered a Storm Grey leather loop and I'm very happy with that too for £50. It looks identical to my Cosmos Blue loop so again it's the real deal, brand new and a bit of a bargain!
All the markings are present and correct so I'm in no doubt it is genuine. Mine had a small chip on an underside corner of a removable link and an even smaller chip on the underside corner of a non-removable link. No scratches on the top side of the band though, so just need a clean to remove the residue of the plastic wrap it was covered in.
EDIT: Upon closer inspection in bright, direct sunlight there are a couple of very minor scuff/scratches in a couple of other areas.
One other issue I thought would warrant sending it back was one of the lugs won't lock in position on one side of the watch, but does on the other side. So it's fine.
For the price (£130) I can't complain about two tiny chips, one of which has been removed and the other can't be seen when worn. I can only imagine these are either faulty units off the production line or returns.
What I will say, it I was surprised how light the Link band is. The Apple Watch in general feels quite light (SS) so was hoping the Link would beef it up a bit. Not quite as much as I was hoping but it looks nice. Not sure I think it's worth full retail though!
I also ordered a Storm Grey leather loop and I'm very happy with that too for £50. It looks identical to my Cosmos Blue loop so again it's the real deal, brand new and a bit of a bargain!
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It was estimated after the order as delivery in mid-Jan, but arrived after 12 days! Ordered 18th Nov and delivered 30th Nov.
The link bracelet is the easiest watchband I own to restore to a like new finish. Grey or green Scotchbrite, in one direction, under running water. Precisely the same finish as out of the box.
I bought a used series 0 space back SS with link recently. It has the made In China on one end.
I ordered 2 new Apple Link Bracelets from Chargerstore on eBay. A Silver and Space Black one.
First in became through China post and it took about 2,5 weeks to The Netherlands. The other was send with DHL and it took less than 2 weeks. Asked seller to put low value on shipping docs...
Very happy with both and no scratches nor residu
First in became through China post and it took about 2,5 weeks to The Netherlands. The other was send with DHL and it took less than 2 weeks. Asked seller to put low value on shipping docs...
Very happy with both and no scratches nor residu
Just found this thread - I just ordered an SG from Chargerstore this week - good to hear that it seems to come along quickly and be genuine! At least from the pictures, I thought they looked like the real deal and figured part of the pricing was due to being used, etc... here's hoping it comes to the UK quickly as well - I was estimated like Jan 18-Feb 5
I just bought, and received both a Leather Loop band, and the Space Black link band from this seller, and the one's I got are exactly as described, engravings, (Both) Yep, polished band sides, (yep), 6 links on each side, (yep), smooth edges all around, (yep). I'm pretty much convinced I got a "pre-owned" link band for USD$125. There is one tiny light spot on the edge of one link, and other than that, it appears to be brand new. The leather loop was "New Other", and I'm very pleased with it also. I'd say that seller (at least for me) is good to go.
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I'm wondering if he's taking the bands off of genuine Apple Watches that are returned for some reason or other. Store returns, warranty replacements, etc. After all, AW's are made in China, and if he has a deal going with the factory.... Makes sense to me, that these came off of genuine Watches.
I’ll second this (and all the others) - I received my Space Black link band last Friday, and it appeared brand new to me. Had the engravings, polished, 6 links, etc... of course i promptly scratched it with the scissors cutting it out of the packing it was in - so I’ve turned it around so that I don’t ever see it and if I need to reattach, I know which side goes where! Unfortunate, but so it goes - and with use and wear I expect more will happen anyway, but a great deal at the price
Just received stainless steel link bracelet from the same seller. I needed it quickly and went for expedited (DHL) shipping. It still took a week to arrive from order, but not too bad from China I guess (to the UK). The bracelet itself includes the engraving and assembled in china mark. Only imperfections are a slight scratch near the 42mm/316L engraving (under the butterfly mechanism, so not visible when on - looks like it was caused by the mechanism itself) and I also noticed one of the removable links has a minor imperfection like a very small ripple/dent (unnoticeable in normal use) but I don't need it anyway. I'm impressed and much happier than if I'd spent £450! (in the end, with in-country duty I paid around £135). Note that the butterfly mechanism came with Apple style protective tape (the whole band was itself shrink wrapped, possibly by the seller) as though new. Who knows if this is a return or a QC failure (perhaps due to the scratch) but I'm pretty certain it is not a fake.
One thing I didn't expect is that the digital crown and side button seem easier to use than with the Milanese loop (less flex = less watch movement I guess).
One thing I didn't expect is that the digital crown and side button seem easier to use than with the Milanese loop (less flex = less watch movement I guess).
I just grabbed a bracelet off eBay said to be worn only once.
Thoughts?
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/253419970416
Also, is the info on the clasp stamped or laser etched? I’ve seen both.
Thoughts?
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/253419970416
Also, is the info on the clasp stamped or laser etched? I’ve seen both.
Packaging looks legit, and seller has good rep. You’re likely in good shape.
I have both that band, and the Space Black version. I would guess that they are laser-etched-but they are “indented” so you can feel them with your fingernail.
Also, look for the “Assembled in China” on one end of the strap(very hard to see).
I bit the bullet on the "genuine" from chargerstore. My knockoff got weird on me after a year one side seemed to have expanded and doesnt fit the watch anymore.
