The Great "Third Party Band/Strap" Thread

[heyyitssusan]

Hey can you share a link?

Also this one as well. Just bought from here.

SOLO Elastic Belt Loop Silicone Strap for Apple Watch 6 SE 5 4 3 2 1 iWatch band | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for SOLO Elastic Belt Loop Silicone Strap for Apple Watch 6 SE 5 4 3 2 1 iWatch band at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products!

www.ebay.com

 

[batristain]

Also this one as well. Just bought from here.

SOLO Elastic Belt Loop Silicone Strap for Apple Watch 6 SE 5 4 3 2 1 iWatch band | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for SOLO Elastic Belt Loop Silicone Strap for Apple Watch 6 SE 5 4 3 2 1 iWatch band at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products!

www.ebay.com

Those look nice! My concern is that for the real loop I would wear a size 1 (really small wrists - 123mm) and I'm concerned even the small might be too big....
I want to hear some feedback on sizing but they look like quality bands - thank you for the link.

 

[heyyitssusan]

Those look nice! My concern is that for the real loop I would wear a size 1 (really small wrists - 123mm) and I'm concerned even the small might be too big....
I want to hear some feedback on sizing but they look like quality bands - thank you for the link.

You're welcome, and I agree. I'm in the same boat. I grabbed one since they were so cheap, but curious to see how it would fit.

 

[fox1401]

Just received this awesome leather band from bandwerk today. excellent quality, looks elegant also.

 

[Welshtrucker]

just received my series 6 space grey 44mm where is the best place to pick up some decent straps and can someone recommend a strap that will look banging with the space grey

 

[mypyh4ooo]

I’m looking for the solo braided loop in red but it’s still showing as unavailable through apple.
Anyone have any ideas where I can get one from in the mean time?

 

[AZhappyjack]

I’m looking for the solo braided loop in red but it’s still showing as unavailable through apple.
Anyone have any ideas where I can get one from in the mean time?

Watchbands for Apple Watch SE Series 6 Bands 40mm 44mm Woven Solo Loop Braided Strap iwatch Compatible with 5/4/3/2 38mm 42mm (Red, 8,42 or 44mm)

Product information Name: 2020 new woven single loop strap Material: Recycled yarn/silicone silk Suitable for: Apple Watch Series 6/SE/5/4/3/2/1 Size: If your Apple watch is 38 or 40mm, please choose 1-9; if your Apple watch is 42 or 44mm, please choose 4-12 ，please choose the right size ,thanks ...

smile.amazon.com

 

[jagolden]

I’m very happy with the parachoord bands from rockerlocker1776.com
They’re beefy, sturdy and hard wearing. Multitudes of colors and styles.
I may get another one with different colors just so I have a choice.

 

[mypyh4ooo]

Watchbands for Apple Watch SE Series 6 Bands 40mm 44mm Woven Solo Loop Braided Strap iwatch Compatible with 5/4/3/2 38mm 42mm (Red, 8,42 or 44mm)

Product information Name: 2020 new woven single loop strap Material: Recycled yarn/silicone silk Suitable for: Apple Watch Series 6/SE/5/4/3/2/1 Size: If your Apple watch is 38 or 40mm, please choose 1-9; if your Apple watch is 42 or 44mm, please choose 4-12 ，please choose the right size ,thanks ...

smile.amazon.com

Not working in the UK

 

[markyr17]

just received my series 6 space grey 44mm where is the best place to pick up some decent straps and can someone recommend a strap that will look banging with the space grey

I got the space grey here and it looks killer

Milanese Loop Apple Watch Band For Series 1-6 38mm 40mm 42mm 44mm Magnetic | eBay

Milanese Loop for Apple Watch Series 1 2 3 4 5 38mm 40mm 42mm 44mm. √ [ Compatible models ] : Apple Watch Series 1, Series 2, Series 3, Series 4, Series 5 Edition and Hermès. √ [ Made of premium stainless steel ] : Strong, Beautiful, Stylish, Durable.

www.ebay.com

 

[Fayette3001]

My new solo loop. Fits perfectly and feels good. 😁

 

[dlopan]

My new solo loop. Fits perfectly and feels good. 😁

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Where did you get it?

 

[Fayette3001]

Where did you get it?

Found a seller on eBay. https://www.ebay.de/itm/Solo-Loop-S...var=503471386089&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

Also, https://de.aliexpress.com/item/1005001459255389.html

 

[nycgeo]

Picked up the VeryBet (Chinese factories PLEASE hire me to come up with names for you) Leather Link strap and its immediately rocketed to my favorite of strap for the AW Series 6 in blue. I cant compare it to the apple leather loop, because they are more rare than a white rhino, but I can say the band looks amazing, is a great color, works well, feels like it is on sturdily, and at 1/3 the cost of the Apple band, is a great deal. My one critique is that the loop feels stiff and papery. But I have worked in the leather goods industry for a long time, and I have low expectations in general. My guess is that the Apple Watch band feels nice, and likely wears better with age, but again I dont know because its only theoretical at this point.

Pros:

- Great color match to the watch in blue
- Sturdy magnets
- Compass still works fine
- Locks in place well, if a little snugly
- Feels great on the wrist
- Feels like a quality product (How will it age? Don't know)
- Sized well for the (S/M wrist)

Cons:

- Feels little papery (does the apple band also? We may never know.)
- Creaky when wearing/moving wrist (I dont mind this at all)

In short, I will be waiting to see how it wears before ordering more, but I definitely intend to get this in other colors. I can get 3 for the price of one apple band, and until I have felt it and seen that it is demonstrably better, I will be doing just that.

Here are some pics, including with my much loved Spigen easy on/off bumper:

{PS NOTE: The lower part of the band was not perfectly centered in the photo. This was user error and I have included the last pic showing it properly centered}

 

[nycgeo]

Picked up the VeryBet (Chinese factories PLEASE hire me to come up with names for you) Leather Link strap and its immediately rocketed to my favorite of strap for the AW Series 6 in blue. I cant compare it to the apple leather loop, because they are more rare than a white rhino, but I can say the band looks amazing, is a great color, works well, feels like it is on sturdily, and at 1/3 the cost of the Apple band, is a great deal. My one critique is that the loop feels stiff and papery. But I have worked in the leather goods industry for a long time, and I have low expectations in general. My guess is that the Apple Watch band feels nice, and likely wears better with age, but again I dont know because its only theoretical at this point.

Pros:

- Great color match to the watch in blue
- Sturdy magnets
- Compass still works fine
- Locks in place well, if a little snugly
- Feels great on the wrist
- Feels like a quality product (How will it age? Don't know)
- Sized well for the (S/M wrist)

Cons:

- Feels little papery (does the apple band also? We may never know.)
- Creaky when wearing/moving wrist (I dont mind this at all)

In short, I will be waiting to see how it wears before ordering more, but I definitely intend to get this in other colors. I can get 3 for the price of one apple band, and until I have felt it and seen that it is demonstrably better, I will be doing just that.

Here are some pics, including with my much loved Spigen easy on/off bumper:

{PS NOTE: The lower part of the band was not perfectly centered in the photo. This was user error and I have included the last pic showing it properly centered}

I'd like to add one more point, as this may also relate to the Leather Link from Apple. The "creaking" feeling can sometimes be misinterpreted as a Taptic vibration. A few times since Ive been wearing it I thought a vibration was a tap but it was just the band creaking. I still love this band, but something to keep in mind.

 

[dlopan]

Found a seller on eBay. https://www.ebay.de/itm/Solo-Loop-Strap-Compatible-with-Apple-Watch-Series-1-2-3-4-5-6-and-SE/203108839968?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&var=503471386089&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

Also, https://de.aliexpress.com/item/1005001459255389.html

thanks or Danke

 

[n1ghtrain]

FYI: Seems that URVOI has changed the design on the Sport Loop/Band. Perhaps due to legal sanctions?

 

[The Reason]

Picked up the VeryBet (Chinese factories PLEASE hire me to come up with names for you) Leather Link strap and its immediately rocketed to my favorite of strap for the AW Series 6 in blue. I cant compare it to the apple leather loop, because they are more rare than a white rhino, but I can say the band looks amazing, is a great color, works well, feels like it is on sturdily, and at 1/3 the cost of the Apple band, is a great deal. My one critique is that the loop feels stiff and papery. But I have worked in the leather goods industry for a long time, and I have low expectations in general. My guess is that the Apple Watch band feels nice, and likely wears better with age, but again I dont know because its only theoretical at this point.

Pros:

- Great color match to the watch in blue
- Sturdy magnets
- Compass still works fine
- Locks in place well, if a little snugly
- Feels great on the wrist
- Feels like a quality product (How will it age? Don't know)
- Sized well for the (S/M wrist)

Cons:

- Feels little papery (does the apple band also? We may never know.)
- Creaky when wearing/moving wrist (I dont mind this at all)

In short, I will be waiting to see how it wears before ordering more, but I definitely intend to get this in other colors. I can get 3 for the price of one apple band, and until I have felt it and seen that it is demonstrably better, I will be doing just that.

Here are some pics, including with my much loved Spigen easy on/off bumper:

{PS NOTE: The lower part of the band was not perfectly centered in the photo. This was user error and I have included the last pic showing it properly centered}

where did you source this if I may ask?

 

[heyyitssusan]

Those look nice! My concern is that for the real loop I would wear a size 1 (really small wrists - 123mm) and I'm concerned even the small might be too big....
I want to hear some feedback on sizing but they look like quality bands - thank you for the link.

Update: got my band today and yep, you are right. Even the small is too big, I am hoping apple’s size 1 isn’t as big. I think my wrists are right at 130mm, but I wear the sport band on the last hole.

 

[nycgeo]

where did you source this if I may ask?

Amazon. Search "VeryBet" leather link. You'll find two versions. One resembles the one I posted here, and one looks similar but without the margin of seamed leather around the magnets. From what I understand about leather work, this newer design is much more durable than the older one, which apparently from the reviews exhibited a lot of problems. Hopefully this one doesn't fall apart. Ill report back immd if it does.

The one NOT to get looks like this:

 

[The Reason]

Looks like you created a run on them, as all of the blue (I assume you ordered what they call sky blue) are not available in 44mm size. Added to the a WTB list.

 

[nycgeo]

Looks like you created a run on them, as all of the blue (I assume you ordered what they call sky blue) are not available in 44mm size. Added to the a WTB list.

I doubt that! But in any case, I got 40mm and Dark Blue, not sky blue.

 

[The Reason]

I doubt that! But in any case, I got 40mm and Dark Blue, not sky blue.

No I'm serious, there were a few 44mm Straps in stock yesterday afternoon, but no blue 44 today. In dark blue or sky blue. On the color, its crazy because your pics look quite a bit brighter than the just listed blue on the amazon page. That is why I assumed you got sky blue.

 

[batristain]

Update: got my band today and yep, you are right. Even the small is too big, I am hoping apple’s size 1 isn’t as big. I think my wrists are right at 130mm, but I wear the sport band on the last hole.

Thank you for the update!

 

[RealPhone]

Just received this awesome leather band from bandwerk today. excellent quality, looks elegant also.

Looks nice! My next band!