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The Great "Third Party Band/Strap" Thread

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clutchm3

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Fayette3001 said:
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
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Ok I have a question about this and would love some help. So my wrist is 7 inches which is 177.8MM. Going off of the photo these aliexpress and ebay third party sellers have, should I be going for a Large or a Medium? What did you decide and what was your wrist size for comparison? Thank you for your help. Anyone else feel free to chime in.
 

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The Reason said:
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.
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Thats is crazy! Especially since literally no one even liked the post, and just you replied. In any case, the blue color took me by surprise too. Its an excellent match for the watch, and appears even better than the apple one from their website, thought the apple one looks more "elegant" and versatile of a color. I had admittedly low expectations for this product going in, but the color and fit/feel were spot on. I have no idea how it compares to the apple band tho, mine is still not scheduled to ship for a month.
 
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clutchm3 said:
Ok I have a question about this and would love some help. So my wrist is 7 inches which is 177.8MM. Going off of the photo these aliexpress and ebay third party sellers have, should I be going for a Large or a Medium? What did you decide and what was your wrist size for comparison? Thank you for your help. Anyone else feel free to chime in.
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Its really hard to tell as we dont know the elasticity (modulus) of the specific band in question. If its the apple band, the fit is really sensitive (as they have 12 sizes!). For example a 6 fits me perfectly, and 5 is too tight and 7 is too big. With there being three sizes, Im sure this band stretches even more than th apple bands.

I would say if you like your watches tight go medium, loose go large, but both should "fit". But I have no idea what "fit" means.
 
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clutchm3 said:
Ok I have a question about this and would love some help. So my wrist is 7 inches which is 177.8MM. Going off of the photo these aliexpress and ebay third party sellers have, should I be going for a Large or a Medium? What did you decide and what was your wrist size for comparison? Thank you for your help. Anyone else feel free to chime in.
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I’m 18.5cm and took the M so if I had to guess you would be roughly the same albeit a little bit looser.
 
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Ordered a Cyprus green solo loop from Aliexpress with zero hope it would be any good. I am honestly very amazed. Sizing is spot-on, quality seems good! Ordered two, the second one I used for strength measurement. Could not break it! Very stretchy and strong.
 

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T4rb0ch4rg3d said:
Ordered a Cyprus green solo loop from Aliexpress with zero hope it would be any good. I am honestly very amazed. Sizing is spot-on, quality seems good! Ordered two, the second one I used for strength measurement. Could not break it! Very stretchy and strong.
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Oh I ordered a braided one from Ali... should be here soon! Can’t wait to get and test it.
 
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T4rb0ch4rg3d said:
Ordered a Cyprus green solo loop from Aliexpress with zero hope it would be any good. I am honestly very amazed. Sizing is spot-on, quality seems good! Ordered two, the second one I used for strength measurement. Could not break it! Very stretchy and strong.
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Does the trap fit perfectly with the lug slots on the watch? Is is secure?
Thanks!
 
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T4rb0ch4rg3d said:
Ordered a Cyprus green solo loop from Aliexpress with zero hope it would be any good. I am honestly very amazed. Sizing is spot-on, quality seems good! Ordered two, the second one I used for strength measurement. Could not break it! Very stretchy and strong.
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Care to share which brand of AliExpress you got and your measurements/what size you ended up with?

Also What size band do you usually use with the silicone band? And which hole/dot? Want to get a reference of sizes. Thank you.
 
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iDron

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Found this band at a local leather workshop in Hong Kong. Afterwards I realized it resembles the Hermès band, but for a tenth of the original price. Quality wise feels pretty good.

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T4rb0ch4rg3d

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PaladinGuy said:
Does the trap fit perfectly with the lug slots on the watch? Is is secure?
Thanks!
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It does, it is.
clutchm3 said:
Care to share which brand of AliExpress you got and your measurements/what size you ended up with?
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nl.aliexpress.com

1.2US $ 64% OFF|Strap Voor Apple Horloge Band 44Mm 40Mm Iwatch Bands 38Mm 42Mm Riem Siliconen Solo Loop Armband horlogeband Voor Serie 6 5 4 3 2 1 Se|Horlogebanden| - AliExpress

Smarter Shopping, Better Living! Aliexpress.com
nl.aliexpress.com nl.aliexpress.com

I ordered size M. I measured my wrist at around 175mm.
 
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T4rb0ch4rg3d said:
It does, it is.

nl.aliexpress.com

1.2US $ 64% OFF|Strap Voor Apple Horloge Band 44Mm 40Mm Iwatch Bands 38Mm 42Mm Riem Siliconen Solo Loop Armband horlogeband Voor Serie 6 5 4 3 2 1 Se|Horlogebanden| - AliExpress

Smarter Shopping, Better Living! Aliexpress.com
nl.aliexpress.com nl.aliexpress.com

I ordered size M. I measured my wrist at around 175mm.
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Ok I have a question about this and would love some help. So my wrist is 7 inches which is 177.8MM. Going off of the photo that aliexpress seller you linked has, should I be going for a Large or a Medium? The medium on your wrist seems tight? Or is it loose and comfy? Thank you for your help. Anyone else feel free to chime in.

Also What size band do you usually use with the silicone band? And which hole/dot? Want to get a reference of sizes. Thank you.
 
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rstark18

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I have been on this form for quite some time and have a quick question.
Are there any third party Sport Bands that have a material texture that is like the OEM Apple Sport Band? The ones I have gotten in the past are standard silicone and a little uncomfortable because it tends to pull on the hair on my wrist. The Apple bands are much smoother less sticky material.
 
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