The Great "Third Party Band/Strap" Thread

[broadbean]

The problem I have with 3rd party silicone Sport Bands is I find them sticking on to fluff too much. They are really cheap and at times more colors than what Apple offer, but it just doesn't feel as nice.

 

[XFactorer]

Anyone have a review about the pad and quill field straps?

 

[Lipe]

I'm just about to order an Black Volt Nike+ strap from Amazon... it would look amazing on my Space Grey! They estimate delivery by 21-27st October. My toughts are: Is it going to appear more straps like these for under than 26.99£ until there?

 

[Bazooka-joe]

I'm just about to order an Black Volt Nike+ strap from Amazon... it would look amazing on my Space Grey! They estimate delivery by 21-27st October. My toughts are: Is it going to appear more straps like these for under than 26.99£ until there?

I think that more third parties will jump on the band wagon. if you do order it then let us know what you think with pics as well

 

[Rocket Man]

I'm just about to order an Black Volt Nike+ strap from Amazon... it would look amazing on my Space Grey! They estimate delivery by 21-27st October. My toughts are: Is it going to appear more straps like these for under than 26.99£ until there?

Thanks for taking one for the team! Do tell how they turn out

 

[nicho]

I'm just about to order an Black Volt Nike+ strap from Amazon... it would look amazing on my Space Grey! They estimate delivery by 21-27st October. My toughts are: Is it going to appear more straps like these for under than 26.99£ until there?

just want to temper your expectations a bit here - i've been checking on taobao, the main ecommerce site in china, and most listings estimate mid november for these bands. you're probably not getting what's pictured if you buy now.

 

[Lipe]

Thank you @nicho ... I didn't buy it yet... I'm trying to get some info first and that's some important information

 

[Rocket Man]

Thank you @nicho ... I didn't buy it yet... I'm trying to get some info first and that's some important information

A new alternative, cheaper source http://www.ebay.com/itm/Replacement-New-Silicone-Sports-Bracelet-Strap-For-Apple-Watch-Bands-Series-2-1/262678652946?_trksid=p2045573.c100505.m3226&_trkparms=aid=555014&algo=PL.DEFAULT&ao=1&asc=20150817211623&meid=4bd9585698154837aa90b8d87dcf7379&pid=100505&rk=1&rkt=1&

 

[Lipe]

That's what I suspected @Rocket Man ... similar bands will start selling a little bit everywhere.. I'll wait too!

2 more bands just arrived today! Here's my humble collection so far:

- Black Milanese Loop
- Apple Woven Nylon
- Silicone Red, Black and White
- Brown Leather Loop

 

[cschmelz]

This one looks awesome from Nomad:

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https://www.hellonomad.com/collections/apple-watch

Reasonably priced too!
[doublepost=1476198706][/doublepost]...this is the rear of the strap:

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So I'm returning this...SO wanted to like it but the rubber is super soft....Way too soft. The loose end won't stay in the keeper and it is serious pain, so going back.

 

[saharawest]

I haven't posted in forever . . . Purchased too many bands all around the same time & then didn't see anything new to tempt me. Of course that doesn't stop me from looking & I saw these on AliExpress, so thought I'd post in case any one was interested . . . https://www.aliexpress.com/item/New..._6&btsid=93fa2371-8def-4905-afce-a65049487652

 

[saharawest]

Sorry picture did post . . .

 

[broadbean]

Sorry picture did post . . .

Thanks for the find, but the "real" pics don't look that hot.

 

[saharawest]

Thanks for the find, but the "real" pics don't look that hot.

I wondered about that too. Someone on another list ordered one, so waiting for his review.

 

[mitty]

The pics on the listings are obviously the ones from the Apple Website, with the Nike logo photoshopped out. Might wait a while for better rip offs to appear.

 

[xDKP]

This one looks awesome from Nomad:

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https://www.hellonomad.com/collections/apple-watch

Reasonably priced too!
[doublepost=1476198706][/doublepost]...this is the rear of the strap:

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It looks awesome for the weekends have you found it in Europe yet? Ordering to Denmark will get me a tax-hell to look forward to
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So I'm returning this...SO wanted to like it but the rubber is super soft....Way too soft. The loose end won't stay in the keeper and it is serious pain, so going back.

You already tried it out?

 

[bruinsrme]

I cant wait for those to come out. That silver and white will look great with my Ceramic

Ceramic will be here Wednesday the white and silver strap hopefully Friday

 

[jermy4]

Anybody buy a decent classic buckle clone lately? My wife wants a midnight blue classic buckle and I wasn't sure if the 3rd party clones are decent or not and which brand to get.

 

[jermy4]

So, I guess I'll be the guinea pig, I just ordered these 2 bands from aliexpress:

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/V-M...r-Apple-Watch-Band-38mm-42mm/32462066643.html
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/V-M...ap-For-Apple-Watch-38mm-42mm/32711070396.html

I'll post pictures and impressions when they show up.

 

[broadbean]

So, I guess I'll be the guinea pig, I just ordered these 2 bands from aliexpress:

I'll post pictures and impressions when they show up.

Hope they end up way better than the photos!

 

[jermy4]

Hope they end up way better than the photos!

I think these photos are pretty accurate, which is better than most listings where they just reuse apple's pictures. The 1st link looks a lot like apple's original classic buckle which I own and like a lot, and the 2nd one gets really good reviews on amazon.

 

[Bootsie]

So, I guess I'll be the guinea pig, I just ordered these 2 bands from aliexpress:

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/V-M...r-Apple-Watch-Band-38mm-42mm/32462066643.html
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/V-M...ap-For-Apple-Watch-38mm-42mm/32711070396.html

I'll post pictures and impressions when they show up.

I decided to give that second one a try as well, but in brown... I hope I love it!

 

[e-r-a-n]

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My leather bands turned up. The yellow modern buckle is nice supple leather and the clasp seems pretty good. The colour is more mustard than marigold so I don't know if my other half will like it or not. This one was £22.79

The red leather strap also suffers from being much duller in person than in the pictures but it feels nice and soft and at less than £10 is a bit of a bargain (Double checked and this one was £6.79!).

The brown one is not as soft as the red and I'm not massively keen on the buckle but the stitching is nicely done. Again this was cheap at £9.79.

Not pictured is a scuba blue nylon band that looks ok but doesn't actually fit the watch. The adaptor is too big and doesn't slide in so that one is definitely going back.

Where is the yellow one from? Since you say its quality isnt too good, I wish to avoid it.
Im looking for the Midnight blue color
Have you used the supplied adapters or bought your watch color adapters from clockworksynergy? If you did buy such, does it fit ok?

 

[milhaus]

Have you guys seen Juuk's kickstarter campaign? I don't want to sound like a booster, but it's 50% off their new strap, with an almost guaranteed delivery (they already market and make watch straps - no reason they wouldn't deliver) I bought the space grey, but some silver still available at 50% off.

 

[BarracksSi]

Have you guys seen Juuk's kickstarter campaign? I don't want to sound like a booster, but it's 50% off their new strap, with an almost guaranteed delivery (they already market and make watch straps - no reason they wouldn't deliver) I bought the space grey, but some silver still available at 50% off.

Juuk seems good to go. I posted a link to a review of their Locarno steel bracelet in the other Juuk thread:
https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/new-juuk-locarno.1951711/
http://www.ablogtowatch.com/juuk-locarno-apple-watch-bracelet-review/