The Great "Third Party Band/Strap" Thread

[Mozi]

I'm looking for a black Milanese loop with magnet for my space gray 38mm Apple watch. Is there someone who could recommend something from Ebay, some reliable sellers or yeah, just help me out a bit? Cheap would be great as well

 

[CaptMarvel]

I'm looking for a black Milanese loop with magnet for my space gray 38mm Apple watch. Is there someone who could recommend something from Ebay, some reliable sellers or yeah, just help me out a bit? Cheap would be great as well

Moko brand Milanese Loops sold by BSCstore on Amazon usually for $30. But prices are well below that for all sorts of color variants for that style. I obtained:

Black Milanese Loop $19
Colorful Milanese Loop $30
Silver Milanese Loop $9

Hope that helps.

 

[sxistus]

Bought this one:
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/For-...-Bands-Strap-For-Apple-Watch/32553380542.html

Here are some pics:

 

[Mozi]

Moko brand Milanese Loops sold by BSCstore on Amazon usually for $30. But prices are well below that for all sorts of color variants for that style. I obtained:

Black Milanese Loop $19
Colorful Milanese Loop $30
Silver Milanese Loop $9

Hope that helps.

Thank you so much! Do you have a link for the $19 one?

 

[BarracksSi]

I went to the watch store today, and they weren't able to fit the smaller spring bars into the adapters because it was incompatible. Would my second best option is to drill the lug holes larger for my current spring bars to fit into the adapters, or contact StrapCode for more options?

Strapcode. Or a local machine shop.

I don't know why you're so hell-bent on making this bracelet work with the AW. The end links were designed to be integrated with a certain model of another watch. The other watch, whatever it is, would present just as many problems if someone tried to fit another bracelet or strap.

After a while, wristwatch enthusiasts tend to stay away from watches with integrated bracelets because of these problems. If the bracelet breaks, or if they want to put on a leather strap for a change of style, they're pretty much SOL.

 

[AlliFlowers]

I'm looking for a black Milanese loop with magnet for my space gray 38mm Apple watch. Is there someone who could recommend something from Ebay, some reliable sellers or yeah, just help me out a bit? Cheap would be great as well

I got this one from Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/OULUOQI-Milan...&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00

It's down to $12.99 and is really nice!

 

[///M Powah]

Strapcode. Or a local machine shop.

I don't know why you're so hell-bent on making this bracelet work with the AW. The end links were designed to be integrated with a certain model of another watch. The other watch, whatever it is, would present just as many problems if someone tried to fit another bracelet or strap.

After a while, wristwatch enthusiasts tend to stay away from watches with integrated bracelets because of these problems. If the bracelet breaks, or if they want to put on a leather strap for a change of style, they're pretty much SOL.

I paid $165 for this bracelet, so that is why I want to make this bracelet work for my Apple Watch.

 

[CaptMarvel]

Thank you so much! Do you have a link for the $19 one?

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00H...dpPl=1&dpID=61bBbZkbAFL&ref=plSrch&th=1&psc=1

$1 cheaper!

 

[BarracksSi]

I paid $165 for this bracelet, so that is why I want to make this bracelet work for my Apple Watch.

Doesn't matter how much you paid for it, it's gonna need some custom work.

I'd detach the existing endlinks and have some custom ones fabbed up. At least it'll have a chance of fitting properly without those oversized endlinks.

 

[///M Powah]

Doesn't matter how much you paid for it, it's gonna need some custom work.

I'd detach the existing endlinks and have some custom ones fabbed up. At least it'll have a chance of fitting properly without those oversized endlinks.

That's why I'm willing to pay to make it work.

 

[PhillyGuy72]

Decent quality.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00H...dpPl=1&dpID=61bBbZkbAFL&ref=plSrch&th=1&psc=1

$1 cheaper!

I second the MoKo. Quality is decent and super fast shipping.
http://www.amazon.com/MoKo-Milanese-Stainless-Bracelet-Models/dp/B00JP6FP6E/

 

[xraydoc]

Decent quality.


I second the MoKo. Quality is decent and super fast shipping.
http://www.amazon.com/MoKo-Milanese-Stainless-Bracelet-Models/dp/B00JP6FP6E/

So I bought this band and it was delivered on Friday. For $20 is pretty good. Very strong magnet clasp and the watch lugs click nicely in to place. They fit flush and there's no overhanging edges.

The thing I don't like is that the mesh is noticeably thinner than the Apple original (I have a silver stainless to compare with).

Now, I don't know if the Apple version is $180 better, but if I had a choice between the two, I'd choose the Apple.

Time will tell if I "upgrade" or not.

This is the only 3rd party band I presently own.

My daughter has a 3rd party 38mm marine blue leather buckle that looks exactly like the Hermes single tour that was just released. The quality of that band, and the lugs, is great and was only $49 from Amazon.

 

[///M Powah]

So I bought this band and it was delivered on Friday. For $20 is pretty good. Very strong magnet clasp and the watch lugs click nicely in to place. They fit flush and there's no overhanging edges.

The thing I don't like is that the mesh is noticeably thinner than the Apple original (I have a silver stainless to compare with).

Now, I don't know if the Apple version is $180 better, but if I had a choice between the two, I'd choose the Apple.

Time will tell if I "upgrade" or not.

This is the only 3rd party band I presently own.

My daughter has a 3rd party 38mm marine blue leather buckle that looks exactly like the Hermes single tour that was just released. The quality of that band, and the lugs, is great and was only $49 from Amazon.

Do you have the link for your daughter's blue leather buckle, and is it available for 42mm?

 

[xraydoc]

Do you have the link for your daughter's blue leather buckle, and is it available for 42mm?

It is from a company called V-Moro. The color is no longer listed, at least for 38mm. Try a search, though.

 

[///M Powah]

It is from a company called V-Moro. The color is no longer listed, at least for 38mm. Try a search, though.

Is it like this leather buckle?
[doublepost=1460322149][/doublepost]Time for a change for new bands. Loving my new alligator blue leather band .

 

[xraydoc]

Is it like this leather buckle?
[doublepost=1460322149][/doublepost]Time for a change for new bands. Loving my new alligator blue leather band .

Exactly like the first picture though hard to tell about the color. Color is close. Style and buckle otherwise exactly the same.

 

[///M Powah]

Exactly like the first picture though hard to tell about the color. Color is close. Style and buckle otherwise exactly the same.

Okay, thank you.

 

[profets]

Has anyone tried Leather Loop bands from resellers on Amazon? I have a red one I purchased, and it's been awesome. Looking at getting a white or gray.

http://www.amazon.com/BRG-Adjustabl..._UL160_SR160,160_&refRID=0AVE3D03JPNKG208RYTB

It's pretty crazy how several of these sellers just use Apple's official images for their ads.

 

[///M Powah]

Has anyone tried Leather Loop bands from resellers on Amazon? I have a red one I purchased, and it's been awesome. Looking at getting a white or gray.

http://www.amazon.com/BRG-Adjustable-Magnetic-Replacement-Bracelet/dp/B01DD7G2YY/ref=pd_sim_sbs_107_5?ie=UTF8&dpID=41HEaozzobL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR160,160_&refRID=0AVE3D03JPNKG208RYTB

It's pretty crazy how several of these sellers just use Apple's official images for their ads.

It would be the same quality if you buy it from the same seller.

 

[BarracksSi]

It's pretty crazy how several of these sellers just use Apple's official images for their ads.

Yeah, I'd call it product misrepresentation, or copyright violation, or other not-so-flattering terms.

I'd avoid buying anything from such sellers on principle alone.

 

[PhillyGuy72]

I'm going to try this band. http://www.amazon.com/Apple-JETech-Stainless-Replacement-Models/dp/B0117MD8NA
The way I see it, 19.99...a new band that should look good with my watch. For the money you also get these adapters (I've seen these alone on Amazon for $12-16 bucks) Now I can switch it up with more bands I already own.

Customer photo.

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Yeah, I'd call it product misrepresentation, or copyright violation, or other not-so-flattering terms.

I'd avoid buying anything from such sellers on principle alone.

I agree, I totally avoid those sellers using Apple photos for their products. The "3rd party steel bands with the Butterfly clasps" - some are a total ripoff from Apples site.

AND looking at reviews, I only go by "Verified Purchase." So many fake reviews on Amazon, Ebay..other sites that are basic spammers, trolls...whatever you call them. Posting fake 5 star reviews on junk products. Similar to so many apps in the app store. You can tell these people are full of - you know what

 

[///M Powah]

I'm loving my new bands to my collection . Six more bands coming soon!

 

[heyyitssusan]

Moko band.

 

[ladytonya]

Is that the turquoise silicone Apple case or a knockoff? Looks great!

Moko band.

 

[heyyitssusan]

Is that the turquoise silicone Apple case or a knockoff? Looks great!

Thanks! It's the apple case. Glad I bought it when I did cause Apple doesn't carry it anymore. The band is a knock off.