Close but I'm looking for the completely encloses so the face would be covered as well requiring a slide to uncover. Also, it would be high quality -- using metals (SS, aluminum, copper, etc.).
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The Great "Third Party Band/Strap" Thread
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Close but I'm looking for the completely encloses so the face would be covered as well requiring a slide to uncover. Also, it would be high quality -- using metals (SS, aluminum, copper, etc.).
I would guess the band is a pain in the ass to adjust if you don't have the right tools
Bought this one in black leather. Adapter is already attached. Shipped on the 12th and supposed to arrive some time next week via snail mail. I'll let you know how it looks.
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Anyone bought a space grey strap adapter in the UK? (from a UK source)
..every one I've seen is more a match for the SS watch not the sport.
I've got a rubber 22mm strap on my Breitling B-1 that I think would look rather smart on it.
Cheers!
..every one I've seen is more a match for the SS watch not the sport.
I've got a rubber 22mm strap on my Breitling B-1 that I think would look rather smart on it.
Cheers!
That looks awesome -how's the quality - it looks nice in the pics just wondering what your thoughts are after wearing it.
Cheers,
B
I guess you can, but I've never done it before and I didn't want to mess with it and I would have rather paid $10 to a small business to do it for peace of mind and less hassle.
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So far so good. It doesn't feel cheap at all. Definitely a quality product and at $60 its a steal.
Could you provide more pictures? I haven't seen any anywhere! Maybe some close ups and different angles?
That actually looks great, much better than I thought it'd be. Just need some matching aluminium adaptors to complete the look!
It's from a German store called Arktis. It fits perfectly, however the stainless steel is'nt polished and rather looks like an aluminum version...
So I received the HOCO stainless steel strap today (Bought from eBay for £29.99).
Looks O...K.... (It looks like a £30 strap) BUT one major problem - one of the connectors is too long and fits terribly (the other fits perfectly, as good as Apples own!!)
Below you can see the bottom connecter (the one with the problem) is slightly longer and not as thick
Here is the look of it overall (I've positioned the connector in the best possible way to make it look good, but there is no way it sits anywhere near this good when its on your wrist - you can still see it sticking out on the bottom right corner a bit)
Looks O...K.... (It looks like a £30 strap) BUT one major problem - one of the connectors is too long and fits terribly (the other fits perfectly, as good as Apples own!!)
Below you can see the bottom connecter (the one with the problem) is slightly longer and not as thick
Here is the look of it overall (I've positioned the connector in the best possible way to make it look good, but there is no way it sits anywhere near this good when its on your wrist - you can still see it sticking out on the bottom right corner a bit)
I finally got my watch all set up.
First I ordered this for the adapter (not a fan of leather):
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00WOQ3BU4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Only one side fit into the watch. So I called Amazon, they told me to order another one, and return the defective one. I kept the good side from this kit, and when the other kit came (just now) only one of those fit as well. So I took the good adapter from each kit and am returning the second order with both bad adapters.
I already ordered this band, although I think it fits well, I think it may have been better with a 23 mm (not sure if 24 would fit, but it might). Amazon also sells a 23 mm version of this band:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00MOZS286/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Here are the pictures (hairy arms included):
First I ordered this for the adapter (not a fan of leather):
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00WOQ3BU4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Only one side fit into the watch. So I called Amazon, they told me to order another one, and return the defective one. I kept the good side from this kit, and when the other kit came (just now) only one of those fit as well. So I took the good adapter from each kit and am returning the second order with both bad adapters.
I already ordered this band, although I think it fits well, I think it may have been better with a 23 mm (not sure if 24 would fit, but it might). Amazon also sells a 23 mm version of this band:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00MOZS286/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Here are the pictures (hairy arms included):
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Looks good! It's interesting to see two people in a row saying that one side doesn't fit right.
Defect. Mine is nothing like that.
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Sure, will post some when I get home.
I just ordered this one:
"Band w Metal Adapter, USAMS & Kollea Premium Genuine Leather Strap"
http://www.amazon.com/Adapter-Kollea-Premium-Genuine-Compatible/dp/B00X3L4X9C/ref=sr_1_6
I have a 38mm SG, so we'll see. I ordered it on Prime, but now it's just taking me to a third party, but it claimed it's in stock with prime shipping.
"Band w Metal Adapter, USAMS & Kollea Premium Genuine Leather Strap"
http://www.amazon.com/Adapter-Kollea-Premium-Genuine-Compatible/dp/B00X3L4X9C/ref=sr_1_6
I have a 38mm SG, so we'll see. I ordered it on Prime, but now it's just taking me to a third party, but it claimed it's in stock with prime shipping.
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