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mdavenport

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Same place we’re discussing above. AliExpress urvoi Store. They’ve got the leather loop in all colors. I have red and blue

They say they have grey but can’t tell if it’s the same charcoal grey that apple sell?

Also, I like the look of the Crazy Horse leather strap but Ive got the black stainless steel watch so need it with black connectors not silver. Any suggestions?
 
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eVolcre

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They say they have grey but can’t tell if it’s the same charcoal grey that apple sell?

Also, I like the look of the Crazy Horse leather strap but Ive got the black stainless steel watch so need it with black connectors not silver. Any suggestions?

Ah sorry I haven’t seen the original Apple one . If the color on AliExpress looks close enough to for it. Pretty accurate.

Black connectors I can help. Drop the seller a line. He switched out silver for black on my Leather cuff. They’re pretty accommodating and communication is quick.
 

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They say they have grey but can’t tell if it’s the same charcoal grey that apple sell?

Also, I like the look of the Crazy Horse leather strap but Ive got the black stainless steel watch so need it with black connectors not silver. Any suggestions?

The picture of the crazy horse unfortunately is not accurate. See my earlier post.
 
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Another urvoi in rotation today. This ones a white sport band. I believe I paid 3 bucks shipped. I’ve been having fun making those simple watch faces with colors to match the bands. Typically I’ll hse Siri or modular during the day, the chronograph or utility when out and about and if it’s dinner or someplace I’m trying for a more formal elegant look the simple numbers above matched to a leather loop or this white sport band to give it some pop.
 

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mdavenport

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I contacted Urvoi store and the say they don’t have the charcoal grey leather loop version, just grey which doesn’t match the new Apple one yet.

Does anyone know of a seller who does have the charcoal grey version available?
 

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My watch will be here tomorrow and I put some bands on order from Amazon and eBay. If the quality is any good, I’ll share here.

I didn’t think about ordering direct from AliExpress since I wanted my bands sooner than later and of course, quality can be hit or miss.

I also came across some nice bands from Clockwork Synergy and Arrow & Board that I may try as well as some Etsy sellers. I’ve seen some thoughts on CS and A&B. Anyone have experience with sellers on Etsy?
 

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I contacted Urvoi store and the say they don’t have the charcoal grey leather loop version, just grey which doesn’t match the new Apple one yet.

Does anyone know of a seller who does have the charcoal grey version available?

I ordered a gray leather loop from them the other day and hope it is a lighter gray and not the almost black-color gray. I had one from amazon and loved it but after a year it is coming apart.

Have you checked Amazon for the dark gray leather loop? The first one I got last year was a black-gray band (not sure if it was charcoal) but it was darker than I wanted. Here's a dark one from Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/Leather-Iwat...r=8-15&keywords=gray+apple+watch+leather+loop
 

mdavenport

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I ordered a gray leather loop from them the other day and hope it is a lighter gray and not the almost black-color gray. I had one from amazon and loved it but after a year it is coming apart.

Have you checked Amazon for the dark gray leather loop? The first one I got last year was a black-gray band (not sure if it was charcoal) but it was darker than I wanted. Here's a dark one from Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/Leather-Iwat...r=8-15&keywords=gray+apple+watch+leather+loop


For some reason that link doesn’t work for me but I’ve searched amazon for dark grey and all that seems to come up are the standard grey. Unless anyone else has any links to share with dark grey ones?

Thanks
 

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mdavenport

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Thanks. Sounds like urovi may have it available in a month or so. It feels risks to go with the others grey versions out there as I fear they will be lighter than their photos.

What bands do people recommend for the sbss Apple Watch? At the moment I have the link bracelet and sports strap but looking for recommendations. Maybe dark brown leather.

Recommendations please and photos would be great if possible.
 
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I just got one of Apple’s new sport loop bands ... it’s the most comfortable watch band that I’ve ever worn ... looking for a source for a quality third party version ... anyone found a source yet?
 
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I just got one of Apple’s new sport loop bands ... it’s the most comfortable watch band that I’ve ever worn ... looking for a source for a quality third party version ... anyone found a source yet?
I don’t think any third party sport loops have been seen in the wild yet. Perhaps closer to the holiday season?
 

eVolcre

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I just got one of Apple’s new sport loop bands ... it’s the most comfortable watch band that I’ve ever worn ... looking for a source for a quality third party version ... anyone found a source yet?

Strangely, THATS the one I wouldn't mind paying full price for. There's actually some tech/design/innovation behind it and 50 bucks seems rational. Might be tough to copy that exactly too. The others, 3rd party all the way (for me)
 
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mdavenport

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Anyone got any pictures of a sbss with a Hermes single black or brown or one with a crazy horse??

Desperately trying to find a new strap for my sbss but most pics seem to be with normal ss
 

eVolcre

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And this arrived straight from shenzhen. I thought I had bought an urvoi link bracelet , guess not. It’s a plain wrapper not the fancy urvoi ones with a free gift.

Pretty heavy in the hand. Nice even dark black color.

It’s way way way too big for me and I’m not sure how to take out links. Anyone?

Overall I’m not as pleased with this one as the others. Doesn’t look metallic actually. More like a flat matte painted black. The lugs were a bit tight as well. Stick to urvoi.

Haven’t seen an Apple original and while I’m sure it’s a way better , this one was 15 bucks and the other is 450. Not sure an Apple original is THAT much better.
 

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And this arrived straight from shenzhen. I thought I had bought an urvoi link bracelet , guess not. It’s a plain wrapper not the fancy urvoi ones with a free gift.

Pretty heavy in the hand. Nice even dark black color.

It’s way way way too big for me and I’m not sure how to take out links. Anyone?

Overall I’m not as pleased with this one as the others. Doesn’t look metallic actually. More like a flat matte painted black. The lugs were a bit tight as well. Stick to urvoi.

Haven’t seen an Apple original and while I’m sure it’s a way better , this one was 15 bucks and the other is 450. Not sure an Apple original is THAT much better.

Well Apple deserves some credit for making a fantastic bracelet (I had three knock offs before jumping on a OEM). The design, size adjustment system and attention to detail is all stunning.

The knock offs are... yeah cheap copy cats.

But yeah the real one is expensive but compare it to a Tag Heuer, Omega or any other nice watch brands bracelet and it’s not bad at all. I have some of those as well and the Apple one is on par quality wise IMO
 

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I just got one of Apple’s new sport loop bands ... it’s the most comfortable watch band that I’ve ever worn ... looking for a source for a quality third party version ... anyone found a source yet?
I am giving it another shot.
Reading this post I realized just how comfortable the sports loop is
 
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