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The Great "Third Party Band/Strap" Thread

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SidewaysTakumi

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tromboneaholic said:
Looking for a chunky black leather band for 38mm Watch that fits a 145mm wrist.

This one looks great, but it says 154mm is the smallest wrist:
https://www.amazon.com/MoKo-Genuine...&keywords=moko+apple+watch+black+leather+band

Any suggestions? Thanks!
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My suggestion would be to find a band you like on Etsy and email the seller asking if they can do a custom size.
It's what I did for my leather band. Ended up spending $75 on a leather band but it'll be custom fit to me and hand made.
 
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rhythmac

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blk link.JPG blk milanese loop2.JPG blu distressed leather.JPG milanese loop.JPG red nylon.JPG tan leather1.JPG
SG Sport with the following bands.....more to come!
 
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db02

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Excited owner of a new Apple Watch Series 2 (42 mm, silver aluminum with the nylon strap). Curious what the consensus is for quality/value leather bands? Sounds like the Apple ones are just okay (yet still very expensive). Anyone happy with a 3rd party leather band?
 
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polak9pete

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sorry if its already posted maybe but does anyone have an idea where i can find the closest thing to the apple modern blue buckle band for the 42mm watch ? i can only seem to find lots of navy ones but the lighter blue is much nicer. thanks
 
Cubbiemolly

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My first third party sports band arrived today. LNKOO 38mm sports band in turquoise (very pale exactly like the colour of the Apple turquoise). I absolutely love it. It feels great, the fit on my wrist is great and the adapters fit well. You cannot tell it apart from the real thing. Only 9.99 Canadian and here in 2 days. I have very small writs and it fits fine but I don't think this one would fit a large wrist and it only comes in one size.
 
matt9013

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Zaft said:
I have their sports band and Milanese loop, both are good especially the Milanese. The sports bands are thinner then apples and tend to attract dust since they are silicone.
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I heard they were thinner. Good quality though and bright colors?

Are they as soft as Apple's bands?
 
SidewaysTakumi

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Here's my band from Primria on Etsy
Very nice, high quality band.
Still a little long even at a smaller size discussed (I'm on second smallest hole).
Shipping was reasonable from Hong Kong.

Excuse my shorty screen protector. I only have it on until I get used to wearing a watch again.
 

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noobinator

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Does anyone sell 3rd party black sport bands with the black pin?

All the one's I'm finding have the silver pin only. I just ordered the SS space black 38mm and want a black sport with the black pin.
 
SidewaysTakumi

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noobinator said:
Does anyone sell 3rd party black sport bands with the black pin?

All the one's I'm finding have the silver pin only. I just ordered the SS space black 38mm and want a black sport with the black pin.
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I'm interested to know this also. The black pin really brings the look together.
Let us know if you find some.
 
tromboneaholic

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SidewaysTakumi said:
I'm interested to know this also. The black pin really brings the look together.
Let us know if you find some.
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Clockwork synergy lets you pick the color of the adapters and the buckle. They have a good black, and the stainless steel looks good too. I haven't tried the other colors yet.

Edit. Just noticed you guys are talking about sport bands....
 
fischersd

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matt9013 said:
How are the MoKo bands? Was thinking of getting a few.
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I should have pasted this over here earlier. I sent 3 of the MoKo bands back. https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/orange-sport-band-still-in-store.1993648/#post-23403014

True, they're cheap, but the poor dye job close to the watch body is a problem. Also, heard a few people comment that their bands had ripped.
I've ordered a couple FanTEK bands: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B01DD2PWAY/
A few more $, but another member on here recommended them. (shipping is slow though - they're coming from China). Should be arriving fairly soon (ordered on the 12th).
(yes, I'm being cheap and not paying for expedited shipping) :)

I did like the colour of the midnight blue MoKo though - shame the quality wasn't better!
 
bruinsrme

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rhythmac said:
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Is the left band blue or purple?
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noobinator said:
Does anyone sell 3rd party black sport bands with the black pin?

All the one's I'm finding have the silver pin only. I just ordered the SS space black 38mm and want a black sport with the black pin.
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Its not really clear the pin is actually space gray
https://www.amazon.com/MyCell-Black...F8&qid=1475443125&sr=1-181&keywords=black+pin
 
Ingster

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Does anyone know of 3rd party nylon bands that match the new apple nylon colour styles? Also those with nylon how did your retaining loop hold up, my 3rd party band is great but the loop frayed and fell off within a week.
 
fischersd

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