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I paid about USD $8 for it to be delivered to a local pick up point (a small Chinese shop). To deliver directly to your address is about $10.
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The Great "Third Party Band/Strap" Thread
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It’s free to local buyers and depot.
I paid about USD $8 for it to be delivered to a local pick up point (a small Chinese shop). To deliver directly to your address is about $10.
Received my urvoi milanese
Looks good..
Im just worried abt scratching my watch..
I think metal bands are not for me...
It feels weird...
Im not sure if leather loop is more comfy than this milanese....
Looks good..
Im just worried abt scratching my watch..
I think metal bands are not for me...
It feels weird...
Im not sure if leather loop is more comfy than this milanese....
Since there are no Apple leather loops for the 38mm watch, I can't make a comparison, but I've been very happy with the ones I've gotten on Amazon.
Received my urvoi milanese
Looks good..
Im just worried abt scratching my watch..
I think metal bands are not for me...
It feels weird...
Im not sure if leather loop is more comfy than this milanese....
You have the band on the wrong side the part that loops over itself should be on the bottom of the watch
The correct way is however it’s comfortable for the wearer. (There is no ‘right’ or ‘wrong’ way.)
...yea, thats exactly how I wear my leather loop, with the overlapping part of the loop, at the bottom (so I'm pulling the loop towards me, when adjusting it).
Looks very similar to the two-piece NATO's at Clockworksynergy. Have you tried any of theirs? (less expensive than the Nyloon's and they tend to do a sale every time there's a long weekend)
Hey hey guys, am just wondering. So I like the classic saddle brown buckle from Apple, the leather is soft and not too thick. However the connector is in silver and it seems to be contrasting with my space grey aluminium.
So do any of you know anyone that make roughly the same design as Apple with the same leather quality (not too thick)?
I have strap from Nomad, though I think it is a tad too thick and not as soft compared to the Apple one.
Thanks!
So do any of you know anyone that make roughly the same design as Apple with the same leather quality (not too thick)?
I have strap from Nomad, though I think it is a tad too thick and not as soft compared to the Apple one.
Thanks!
i also like the classic buckle saddle brown... but the silver pins bother me too..
i wish apple will come out with black pins for black watch..
anyway im considering this from etsy..
here is the link
https://www.etsy.com/sg-en/listing/...ther-bands-watch-band?ref=shop_home_active_14
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How is everyone ordering the urovibands? I went to their website and I couldn’t find where to order them from.
Received my urvoi milanese
Looks good..
Im just worried abt scratching my watch..
I think metal bands are not for me...
It feels weird...
Im not sure if leather loop is more comfy than this milanese....
It looks great with your watch. I also have 2 Milanese and am just extra careful when I take them off. I make sure the band doesn't touch the body of the watch. Also when I put the watch on the charger. Not a mark yet.
What's the best third party equivalent to Apple's woven nylon bands? I'm eyeballing the midnight blue variety but $50 seems steep.
My favourite Taobao seller is now selling the orange Hermès sports band. Obviously a replica but the it’s not cheap.
https://m.intl.taobao.com/detail/de...10763.91617.100200300000000&wp_p=544408336129
https://m.intl.taobao.com/detail/de...10763.91617.100200300000000&wp_p=544408336129
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The one I got from Amazon is decent. My only complaint is the band is slightly narrower than the adapter so it slides side to side slightly. I haven't found a third party sports band that didn't have this problem.
I have found the CRESTED brand of Apple Watch bands has been excellent from Aliexpress. A pro tip is if you purchase from the same seller and pick the same shipping option for all your bands, you will only get charged one shipping fee. Also, if you have issues, you can contact the Aliexpress support and "negotiate" the price down that you paid or pay to ship it back for a full refund. I honestly don't bother with Amazon any more due to how much more expensive the bands are there.
Here is a link to the seller of the CRESTED brand of Apple Watch bands on Aliexpress:
https://is.gd/z0IM6U
Here is a link to the CRESTED Nike Sport knockoffs on Aliexpress:
https://is.gd/pN4CD5
I haven't used their Nike Sport but have used their Sport bands and find them to fit well and be high quality. Not quite as good as the Apple ones but at roughly $3.50 a piece, I wouldn't spend the premium on Apple branded ones.
I just put an order in for several 42MM Sport bands, a Black Ceramic Band, and a Brown Modern Buckle from them. Hope this helps you and others.
Thanks. Size wise, I use the smaller band on the 42 mm Apple sportsband, down to the 5th notch. On Aliexpress, I only see small and large size choices. Would you recommend going with the small or large band? Also, how were you able to order the modern buckle? I only see an option for bulk buy (50 piecec min).
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Attached are the M/L and S/M bands. The Nike knockoff is a different brand (that I didn't like as well) but the sizing should be identical. The two sport knockoffs are the CRESTED ones I listed before and I find them to be very good. So good I just ordered more earlier today and other styles outside of Sport.
(I should have probably lined up an Apple Sport band but I didn't. They seem to fit the same to me though besides the material being slightly different on Apple's.)
My wife wears the S/M on her 42MM Series 3. I wear the M/L on my 42MM Series 2 SS. I personally don't like it when I wear the band and it is on one of the last holes. This is personal preference and some may like it that way though.
Hope this helps.
