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clutchm3

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No option to choose the colour of the lugs....
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Link to which one this is? Sizing good? Review?
 

Kwozzii

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May 24, 2010
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I got it from Ubana Bands, sizing is ok for me - I personally like it but obviously it’s not Apple quality. I’ll see how it fairs over time.
 

clutchm3

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Aug 9, 2011
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Anyone have a good recommendation on Aliexpress or third party Solo Loop and Braided Solo Loop?

Also size recommendation for someone whose wrist is 7 inches which is 177.8MM. These guides they post are a bit confusing. Medium or Large? It seems I sway more towards large. Thank you!
 

chanerz

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Jul 7, 2010
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Link for that band please? I can’t find it. Thanks
 
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SisterBlue22

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Got a third party version of the new Solo Loop (continuous/no buckle) band on Amazon for $6.99 today, and it's absolutely perfect. It's extremely soft and supple, and stretches just enough to slip it on and off my wrist. It fits just as I hoped...snug, but not tight.

My wrist measures exactly 6.5" and I ordered the version for my 44mm watch, and a 6" - 6.4" wrist because I wanted a snug fit, and it's perfect. I wish they made more colors!

 

clutchm3

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Aug 9, 2011
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Got a third party version of the new Solo Loop (continuous/no buckle) band on Amazon for $6.99 today, and it's absolutely perfect. It's extremely soft and supple, and stretches just enough to slip it on and off my wrist. It fits just as I hoped...snug, but not tight.

My wrist measures exactly 6.5" and I ordered the version for my 44mm watch, and a 6" - 6.4" wrist because I wanted a snug fit, and it's perfect. I wish they made more colors!

Link?
 

deckard666

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SisterBlue22

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Apr 29, 2015
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Got a third party version of the new Solo Loop (continuous/no buckle) band on Amazon for $6.99 today, and it's absolutely perfect. It's extremely soft and supple, and stretches just enough to slip it on and off my wrist. It fits just as I hoped...snug, but not tight.

My wrist measures exactly 6.5" and I ordered the version for my 44mm watch, and a 6" - 6.4" wrist because I wanted a snug fit, and it's perfect. I wish they made more colors!


I hate to make this post, but please don't buy the band I recommended above. Although it feels beautiful and it's comfortable as hell, after a few days use, I can already see the rubbery material tearing away from the lugs when I stretch it over my hand, and it's not even a very tight fit. I quit wearing it because I was afraid of tearing it completely. I'm sad, it was such a good price and felt so nice, but if it doesn't hold up to normal use, it's useless.
 

harrywatson

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Their Alaska blue is only slightly darker plus they do a decent orange one -

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That is a nice orange, do you have that one?
 

deckard666

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I was just looking for him tbh - I have a few orange nylon bands and a red / orange leather. The only solid band I have is the original apple red one that came with my product red AW6... They are all nice tbh.
 
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DukeSucks

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Jun 19, 2009
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yeah I like those. I'd love one like the Nike style with blue band and orange in the holes. Might get those blue and orange ones and mix and match the bands just not sure if I'd like that look
 

deckard666

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I bought a ton on ebay and aliexpress in all the colours for between a pound and 6 pounds a band and they all seem as good as the originals..


 

Kwozzii

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May 24, 2010
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I like them, all fit ok, I got the medium size braided solo loop and that fits me just fine (175mm wrist). The only thing I would say is that the magnets don’t seem particularly strong in the leather loop.
Got them in the buy 2 get 1 free deal that think they’re still doing so that saved a couple of quid.
 

deckard666

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Really pleased with this ebay leather band - magnets seem strong enough and the quality is good -

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SisterBlue22

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Apr 29, 2015
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Beware...I got a knock off solo loop from Amazon for $6.99...initially, it was great - super soft, nice and stretchy. But after a few days of use, it was literally tearing away from the connectors when I stretched it over my hand, and it wasn't even tight. I ended up shelling out the bucks for an Apple one and it seems pretty indestructible.
 

deckard666

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Jan 16, 2007
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Well the red one has broken already as one of the silver lugs has come out :( Shame as it felt great and looked good. So will be asking for a refund .

For future ref it was 17cm and I have medium to large wrists and it fitted well - could have possibly been 1/2cm shorter if you like tight.
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