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The Great "Third Party Band/Strap" Thread
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Look what I found on AliExpress
http://s.aliexpress.com/BNR3yaY3
This shop on alie express, just over 3 weeks to get to the UK.
[doublepost=1526572299][/doublepost]Another day and another alie delivery
Look what I found on AliExpress
http://s.aliexpress.com/BNR3yaY3
Look what I found on AliExpress
http://s.aliexpress.com/FnuAJZvQ
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Are these sport loop bands full width? Early on, many of the 3rd party sport loops were quite a bit more narrow than the Apple OEM bands... that's what has kept me from looking for a 3rd party source.
I ordered some early one and that is what I didn't like about them. I hope these are full width.
They are yes, no gap at the top from either seller on alie. The early ones I got (pink sand etc) has that gap but these have far better attention to detail.
Would you mind measuring the width? The 38mm Sport Loop from Apple is 22mm wide.
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Nice. Are those the Vitenza Slate and Sand models?
I got the Vitenza Onyx (black with red edges), and it looks great with my SS Series 3.
Yes they are, I am really pleased with them. I am still waiting for my Viteza Onyx + Monza Onyx & Monza Sand..
Damn you Juuk please stop making such good goddam bands
Ha, yes, they do make great bands. In addition to the Vitenza Onyx, which is just great, I have a brushed Revo and a brushed/polished Locarno.
Please post pics of the Monza models. Those look quite sporty and I may get one! BTW, which watch do you have? It's hard to make out in the pics you posted. Cheers!
I'm going out on a limb here to suggest that "Applewatchgurl" may be a "her".
But not relevant to the question what so ever.....
I will post pics when I receive the Monza models. My watch is a Space Grey series 3, sorry about the quality of pics
Here you go, these arrived this morning. I must say I really like the sand colour, it really pops, pics don't do it justice.
Thanks, they look great. I hope they come out with a white or off-white color, similar to the Hermes Rallye Blanc. That model is no longer available.
Funny you should say about the white as I was thinking the same. I have emailed Eugene at Juuk asking if they plan doing any other colours
Thanks, I would be interested in his response.
In the meantime, I might try this one:
https://eternitizzzstrap.patternbyetsy.com/listing/559175877/apple-watch-band-single-tour-rallye
Taobao leather classic buckles in ruby red and sunflower yellow.
Identical to Apple genuine bands!
Identical to Apple genuine bands!
Just heard back from Eugene, he says he is working on a white one at the moment but only in 38mm as he thinks the white will appeal more to the female market.
I went through the first 5-6 pages but didn't find the ones I could think of. If somebody has already put them here. Please let me know, I'll remove these.
First choice: https://www.noreve.com/en/men-s-bracelet/3531-leather-strap-for-apple-watch-griffe-1.html
They have a lot of color and leather options to choose from. These are long lasting and look great.
Second choice: https://www.casetify.com/en_IN/product/jqHnQ_galaxy-stars-/apple-watch-42/383501?color=black#/383501
The quality of leather if good, but the designs are more for the playful type and not the best with the formal look. Having said that, this one has lasted longer than I expected.
Storyleather also has some quality leather products (read iPhone case), so if they decide to manufacture watch straps I would be willing to give these a try.
First choice: https://www.noreve.com/en/men-s-bracelet/3531-leather-strap-for-apple-watch-griffe-1.html
They have a lot of color and leather options to choose from. These are long lasting and look great.
Second choice: https://www.casetify.com/en_IN/product/jqHnQ_galaxy-stars-/apple-watch-42/383501?color=black#/383501
The quality of leather if good, but the designs are more for the playful type and not the best with the formal look. Having said that, this one has lasted longer than I expected.
Storyleather also has some quality leather products (read iPhone case), so if they decide to manufacture watch straps I would be willing to give these a try.
