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The Great "Third Party Band/Strap" Thread
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Mine was free because I cancelled mine and Groupon refunded my card Thursday and the company shipped it Friday and I got it Saturday lol.
My third party SS link band came in today. Very solid stainless steel, and dual button clasp on the bottom is solid. The tools to remove links is kind of cheap but it did the job so whatever. I'm very impressed with this band for just $30 so far, we'll see if it stands the test of time. If not, we'll move on to the next one! 
Coming from a white sport band, this is a welcome upgrade as it looks much more stylish and gives it a solid weight.
I'm a small guy with small wrists, so one of my biggest concerns was if this was going to fit. I only had to remove 3 links (could remove 3 more) to get it to fit perfect, so I'm pretty darn happy.
Coming from a white sport band, this is a welcome upgrade as it looks much more stylish and gives it a solid weight. I'm a small guy with small wrists, so one of my biggest concerns was if this was going to fit. I only had to remove 3 links (could remove 3 more) to get it to fit perfect, so I'm pretty darn happy.
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My third party SS link band came in today. Very solid stainless steel, and dual button clasp on the bottom is solid. The tools to remove links is kind of cheap but it did the job so whatever. I'm very impressed with this band for just $30 so far, we'll see if it stands the test of time. If not, we'll move on to the next one!
I'm a small guy with small wrists, so one of my biggest concerns was if this was going to fit. I only had to remove 3 links (could remove 3 more) to get it to fit perfect, so I'm pretty darn happy.
Where is it from?
Amazon.
Apple Watch Band, Oittm 42mm Stainless Steel Metal Replacement Strap Classic Apple iWatch Wrist Band with Double Button Folding Clasp for Apple Watch (42mm Silver) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00XHRX08W/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_60ehwb0W48XMJ
MoKo Space Gray band 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
MoKo Space Gray band 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
Wow that looks pretty damn good..! I'm waiting for the HOCO Link strap, which should arrive today or tomorrow - I have the space black SS, so I'm pretty excited to see how it matches..
Thanks, I do love the look! Also noticed it's really light which I also like, MUCH lighter than a link I bought back in June.
Wow, I too am waiting for my Hoco space black band, (Looks exactly like this gray one) FINALLY after 4 days of stating it shipped, it changed a few hours ago..finally updated and some movement - sitting in North Jersey right now so maybe today or tomorrow also. Progress, all that matters.
BUT...now I see these 4th Gen Butterfly bands, looks and functions like a true Apple Band, even how you remove the links. Great, now I want that..lol They are on ebay ranging from $160-180. Wait is getting longer and longer now. Seeing arrival times from mid-Nov as late as mid Dec. (If I knew an exact store in Chinatown in Philly sold them..hell I'd head there tomorrow! haha)
I can wait, also want to see others opinions on it, the Xmas rush now may delay these oversea orders - I would think? Perhaps in the new year. They are nice looking though
Wow those 4th gen butterflies sound pretty nice! I think my upcoming HOCO is with normal pins for adjusting the size of the strap - have a link to the new ones?
Light is quite nice, but I'm used to wearing mechanical watches with stainless steel bracelets, so I'm actually prefering a little heft to make it feel premium
Couple of links
http://www.ebay.com/itm/4th-Gen-Det...ch-42mm-Black-Replacement-Strap-/161832205729
http://www.ebay.com/itm/4th-Gen-Det...h-42mm-Silver-Replacement-Strap-/161826912084
http://www.ebay.com/itm/4th-Generat...2MM-Silver-Stainless-Steel-Strap/231696060062
http://www.ebay.com/itm/4th-Generat...42MM-Black-Stainless-Steel-Strap/331661155671
Few sellers on Ebay out of China. I did a search for "Apple Watch Band 4th Gen"
Video of the 4th Gen
Thanks, I searched for it too but it hasn't arrived on ebay UK yet I suppose.
The 3rd party link band is slowly getting there but the apple original is still far ahead because of the way the links and clasp are cut. Though that is still not worth the extra cost over these I think especially when the price of these bands come down. Good find!
Just got this replica of apples $550 band. Loving it so far!
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0144MFCD4?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0144MFCD4?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00
OH MY! I hope my "royal blue" looks like this.. pair this with the green and WOOHOO SEAHAWKS!
Have the same one, like it a lot, haven't worn any other band for 2 weeks. Looks great and feels comfy. There are those gaps though. But still looks and feels great.MoKo Space Gray band 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
Received my leather band from aliexpress yesterday day, 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,-
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,-
I'm not sure I like straps that "slide" around the adapter's bar, but it doesn't look bad at all when you're wearing it. I hope someone offers on with that really light brown, almost orange leather from Hermès. The link you posted does offer an "orange", close but not quite.Received my leather band from aliexpress yesterday day, 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,-
Buy some nice spring bar adapter....
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Quick-Relea...nector-/400978399659?var=&hash=item5d5c2cd1ab
and a nice Hirsch Band:
http://www.watchbands.co.uk/Hirsch-Buffalo-Artisan-Watch-Band-Golden-Brown-p-16879.html
They didnt have the black buckle version, but i allready ordered a black buckle from ebay.
You'll end up like this...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Quick-Relea...nector-/400978399659?var=&hash=item5d5c2cd1ab
and a nice Hirsch Band:
http://www.watchbands.co.uk/Hirsch-Buffalo-Artisan-Watch-Band-Golden-Brown-p-16879.html
They didnt have the black buckle version, but i allready ordered a black buckle from ebay.
You'll end up like this...
Buy some nice spring bar adapter....
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Quick-Relea...nector-/400978399659?var=&hash=item5d5c2cd1ab
and a nice Hirsch Band:
http://www.watchbands.co.uk/Hirsch-Buffalo-Artisan-Watch-Band-Golden-Brown-p-16879.html
They didnt have the black buckle version, but i allready ordered a black buckle from ebay.
You'll end up like this...
Nice!
Which size band did you purchase? 24mm?
Also, if you get a chance, more pics of the band! The buckle, the other side too!
It is 24 mm, as the adapters are for 24 mm.
Pics of the original buckle and the other side. (PVD Black buckle ordered on ebay for 2 usd not here yet)
The other side
The buckle
Overview
Inside the band
Close up of the shiny adapter side, it not that bad under normal lighting and view. Nobody Said anyting about it when they gazed at the band/watch combo.
Pics of the original buckle and the other side. (PVD Black buckle ordered on ebay for 2 usd not here yet)
The other side
The buckle
Overview
Inside the band
Close up of the shiny adapter side, it not that bad under normal lighting and view. Nobody Said anyting about it when they gazed at the band/watch combo.
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a query please
I certainly hope I never get news like that on my apple watch but I downloaded the CNN app and added to watch. I have same setup as you but with alarms bottom right and calander bottom left.
Does news just appear at bottom of screen when its 'breaking news'? or do you have to set it up after adding to watch?
thanks in advance
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