That looks really nice. How’s the fit? Does the watch sit snug enough on your wrist or is it a bit loose?
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The Great "Third Party Band/Strap" Thread
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That looks really nice. How’s the fit? Does the watch sit snug enough on your wrist or is it a bit loose?
It ha s removable links and they provide you with a tool so you can adjust it to your preference.
I might try the Urvoi Braided Solo Loop. My wrist is 155mm, should i order size S ? They recommend size M for 145-165mm.
Edit : size S is too small for me. M is perfect.
Edit : size S is too small for me. M is perfect.
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Has anyone found a 1:1 third party braided solo loop? I purchased an Apple on this week, and I LOVE it, but just can’t justify $100 on a band like this...so it’s going back.
Is there a listing somewhere of 'quality' third party bands? i.e. not just knock off questionable Chinese items
e.g. Barton, Nomad
EDIT - ignore me, its right there! https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/apple-watch-band-websites-source.2028697/
e.g. Barton, Nomad
EDIT - ignore me, its right there! https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/apple-watch-band-websites-source.2028697/
I got my third-party bands from Ali Express yesterday. The three on the right are third-party, the Royal Flash/Black on the left is genuine OEM. The texture or feel of the third-party is very close to the fluoroelastomer, but the bands are noticeably thinner & lighter. For ~ $3 USD each that's a pretty good deal for some of the rarer colorways that I otherwise would not be able to afford. I'll be interested to see how they hold up. FWIW I found other repros of Celestial Teal & Blue Orbit/Gamma Blue for $19.99 USD each after I'd ordered these.
Hi everybody,
on the first place, i want to apologise for my bad English, i didn't wrote it for more decades.
I am following Mac Rumors and this is the place where i collect my info about Apple products, specs, reviews and troubleshooting. Usually i only read the forum, but i have now a really strong wish to share with you something:
recently i was looking for some 3rd party straps for my AW 6, and, following the advices from this forum, i have ordered some straps from different suppliers on Ally, Amazon and E-bay. So i have ordered some more "tough" looking leather strap from one seller on ebay, for decent price - 24 USD. It came two days ago and i was blown away how well it is made, and how it looks. It is a little bit wider, which is good, because i have "spigen" armour on the watch.
The straps are hand made, from real "Crazy Horse" with “Pull Up” leather. Waxed and saturated.
The seller is soviet-shop on the E-bay, and here are the pictures of that dark brown that i have bought. Yesterday i have ordered some more colours and designs.
I found it perfect.
on the first place, i want to apologise for my bad English, i didn't wrote it for more decades.
I am following Mac Rumors and this is the place where i collect my info about Apple products, specs, reviews and troubleshooting. Usually i only read the forum, but i have now a really strong wish to share with you something:
recently i was looking for some 3rd party straps for my AW 6, and, following the advices from this forum, i have ordered some straps from different suppliers on Ally, Amazon and E-bay. So i have ordered some more "tough" looking leather strap from one seller on ebay, for decent price - 24 USD. It came two days ago and i was blown away how well it is made, and how it looks. It is a little bit wider, which is good, because i have "spigen" armour on the watch.
The straps are hand made, from real "Crazy Horse" with “Pull Up” leather. Waxed and saturated.
The seller is soviet-shop on the E-bay, and here are the pictures of that dark brown that i have bought. Yesterday i have ordered some more colours and designs.
I found it perfect.
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That’s very clean! Where did you get that band ?
Amazon I’m very pleased with it
And the gold case too
Aimtel Compatible with iWatch Band Series 4(44mm),Series 3/2/1(42mm)Strap (Crazy House Brown) : Amazon.co.uk: Electronics & Photo
Aimtel Compatible with iWatch Band Series 4(44mm),Series 3/2/1(42mm)Strap (Crazy House Brown) : Amazon.co.uk: Electronics & Photo
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And the gold case too
Upeak 3Pack Case Compatible with Apple Watch Tempered Glass Screen Protector 44mm Series 6/5/4/SE, Protective PC Case Cover for Women Men for iWatch Series 6/5/4/SE, Rose Gold/Silver/Blue: Amazon.co.uk: Electronics & Photo
Free delivery and returns on eligible orders. Buy Upeak 3Pack Case Compatible with Apple Watch Tempered Glass Screen Protector 44mm Series 6/5/4/SE, Protective PC Case Cover for Women Men for iWatch Series 6/5/4/SE, Rose Gold/Silver/Blue at Amazon UK.
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I’ll get into my AE account later today & find it for you. Sorry for the late reply!
@MuGeN PoWeR @deckard666 LCAPLE Watchband Store was the vendor of the three third-party bands I posted earlier.
Interesting that there are no 1:1 Braided Solo Loop clones in the $30-70 range. Thus far all of the cheap imitations I've seen aren't bad fabric wise, but they lack:
I) The width of the OEM Braided Solo Loop (which, if manufactured to the width that Apple's are, makes the Watch itself appear much more natural and smaller IMO, great look)
II) The flush connection at the lugs.
Though if some 1:1 clone in this fashion exists, I'd like to know lol
I) The width of the OEM Braided Solo Loop (which, if manufactured to the width that Apple's are, makes the Watch itself appear much more natural and smaller IMO, great look)
II) The flush connection at the lugs.
Though if some 1:1 clone in this fashion exists, I'd like to know lol
What is the width of the genuine one? I havent seen a genuine band in person but some people has posted reviews with pictures down there which may give you a rough idea.
In the meantime I have asked the seller and will let you know when they respond.
I’m waiting for this one: it seems the only link bracelet on amazon.it that could match the gold of SS AW4 🤞🏻
I have a blue series 6. With the blue standard Apple strap, which is ok for daily use. But I’m looking for something classy, which works well with the blue case. Anyone have any recommendations? Either leather or so might work if there’s a contrast colour?
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I just received my urvoi bands. I don’t have the oem to compare to right now but so far I like it and got the correct size for me. I have an oem one on the way so I’ll update when it comes.
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I bought a few Leather Link bands from CAOWTAN on Ali.
They are quite long but still fit
My biggest issue is that the way the magnets line up creates a kink in the band. All of the bands I received do this so it’s not just a one off defect. Very disappointing. They were $5 each.
I’m willing to try the Urvoi version of this but at $13 I’m not going to order a lot unless I know they fit like the OEM band.
Does anyone have experience with the Urvoi Leather Link?
They are quite long but still fit
My biggest issue is that the way the magnets line up creates a kink in the band. All of the bands I received do this so it’s not just a one off defect. Very disappointing. They were $5 each.
I’m willing to try the Urvoi version of this but at $13 I’m not going to order a lot unless I know they fit like the OEM band.
Does anyone have experience with the Urvoi Leather Link?