It will not stretch over time. I hung mine from a 7lb weight for two weeks and it did not affect the size. Bummer
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It will not stretch over time. I hung mine from a 7lb weight for two weeks and it did not affect the size. Bummer
Yeah I figured as I saw your post about it. Now it sits in the drawer - bummer indeed.
@macphoto861 @rstark18 I think I found one that works for our "in-between" size wrists. I ordered a medium from this seller and it works really well. May be a tiny bit on the lose size, but the watch doesn't move round.
One on left is Urvoi small and one on right is the new one in medium. The medium in this one is certainly smaller than the one posted before.
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One on left is Urvoi small and one on right is the new one in medium. The medium in this one is certainly smaller than the one posted before.
6.51US $ 50% OFF|Braided Solo Loop For Apple Watch Band 42mm 38mm 44mm 40mm Elastic Watchband Bracelet For Apple Watch 6 7 41mm 45mm Fabric Strap|Watchbands| - AliExpress
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@macphoto861 @rstark18 I think I found one that works for our "in-between" size wrists. I ordered a medium from this seller and it works really well. May be a tiny bit on the lose size, but the watch doesn't move round.
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One on left is Urvoi small and one on right is the new one in medium. The medium in this one is certainly smaller than the one posted before.
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6.51US $ 50% OFF|Braided Solo Loop For Apple Watch Band 42mm 38mm 44mm 40mm Elastic Watchband Bracelet For Apple Watch 6 7 41mm 45mm Fabric Strap|Watchbands| - AliExpress
Smarter Shopping, Better Living! Aliexpress.com
I can’t get that link to work. What is the name of the store?
Getting a bit OT from previous replies... These are all the bands me and my wife possess! Just a couple of them are original and the rest are all bought of third-party stores
I ordered two braided straps from URVOI and they’ve just arrived. The strap in the middle is an Apple size 11 that I have used since I got my watch about 6 weeks ago, it has held its shape perfectly since I got it. The other two straps are the URVOI ones, the size I bought them in was Large. There is no discernible difference between the straps by just looking at them, the look and feel of the quality is very good. However, I think there has been a very slight increase in the length of the URVOI ones by just trying them on a couple of times, but any increase is absolutely tiny.
My only question is will the URVOI ones hold their shape? If they do I will be buying a load more rather than spend money needlessly on the Apple ones.
My only question is will the URVOI ones hold their shape? If they do I will be buying a load more rather than spend money needlessly on the Apple ones.
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Hi, has someone try to buy just the connector and then buy the normal 22mm or 24mm strap? I would try this way but I worry about the quality of the connector. Can someone give me suggestion where to buy a good quality connector?
@macphoto861 @rstark18 I think I found one that works for our "in-between" size wrists. I ordered a medium from this seller and it works really well. May be a tiny bit on the lose size, but the watch doesn't move round.
View attachment 1810028
One on left is Urvoi small and one on right is the new one in medium. The medium in this one is certainly smaller than the one posted before.
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6.51US $ 50% OFF|Braided Solo Loop For Apple Watch Band 42mm 38mm 44mm 40mm Elastic Watchband Bracelet For Apple Watch 6 7 41mm 45mm Fabric Strap|Watchbands| - AliExpress
Smarter Shopping, Better Living! Aliexpress.com
Great find for someone that’s right between sizes with the URVOI bands.
Just received 3 from Jansin and they fit perfectly.
so i placed an order for the Bellroy strap (racing green 
). Delivery was fast, color and haptic is pleasing my eyes and fingers; but i cannot get the band locked in! The locking machanism is pretty similar to oem straps, but when attaching the strap, i am missing the little 'klick' noise, when the lock is snapping in. Tested with a S5 and an S6, showing no difference. =/
Will try later this evening again, maybe with a little more patience
So far-> nice, but not locking! =))
). Delivery was fast, color and haptic is pleasing my eyes and fingers; but i cannot get the band locked in! The locking machanism is pretty similar to oem straps, but when attaching the strap, i am missing the little 'klick' noise, when the lock is snapping in. Tested with a S5 and an S6, showing no difference. =/Will try later this evening again, maybe with a little more patience
So far-> nice, but not locking! =))
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The Nylon Sport Loop from AliExpress just great! It’s comfy and I love it!!
Oh!! I was waiting for a proper review of these! Nothing in YouTube or any other site!so i placed an order for the Bellroy strap (racing green
Will try later this evening again, maybe with a little more patience
So far-> nice, but not locking! =))
Any more pics? Does the 2-materials-construction feel nice?
@Luis0180 Bottomline, the inside, which is touching your skin, is a little more sturdy/plasticky, than regular OEM sports bands. The outside.. well i really really love their green!!
Since there is some serious summer happening outside right now, i really would love to see, how the band behaves or feels. Assuming, that it is as breathable (or lets say not-breathable) as the OEM sports band, it will be sweaty too ..but i wont test it outside, because i cant get a lock on any watch i tested the Bellroy straps with so far =/ . One side gets a lock, the other does not. Have tried it on my series 3 ceramic and my steel series 5 and 6. All with the identical outcome, at least one side wont lock in =( A no go so far. I contacted Bellroy and will see, how things will go. Dont know if they will offer an exchange. If not, the strap will be sent back.
Will post an update about the progress
Since there is some serious summer happening outside right now, i really would love to see, how the band behaves or feels. Assuming, that it is as breathable (or lets say not-breathable) as the OEM sports band, it will be sweaty too
..but i wont test it outside, because i cant get a lock on any watch i tested the Bellroy straps with so far =/ . One side gets a lock, the other does not. Have tried it on my series 3 ceramic and my steel series 5 and 6. All with the identical outcome, at least one side wont lock in =( A no go so far. I contacted Bellroy and will see, how things will go. Dont know if they will offer an exchange. If not, the strap will be sent back. Will post an update about the progress
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Thanks so so so much!!!@Luis0180 Bottomline, the inside, which is touching your skin, is a little more sturdy/plasticky, than regular OEM sports bands. The outside.. well i really really love their green!!
Since there is some serious summer happening outside right now, i really would love to see, how the band behaves or feels. Assuming, that it is as breathable (or lets say not-breathable) as the OEM sports band, it will be sweaty too
Will post an update about the progress
I purchased one from URVOI as well. I have a 40mm and went with the size L according to their measurements. When I got it I thought it'd be too small, but I was able to get it on and it feels just a bit snug. Maybe it'll stretch out with wear. How have yours been so far? (yes I should replace that screen protector)
Hey any news about your bad locking experience??@Luis0180 Bottomline, the inside, which is touching your skin, is a little more sturdy/plasticky, than regular OEM sports bands. The outside.. well i really really love their green!!
Since there is some serious summer happening outside right now, i really would love to see, how the band behaves or feels. Assuming, that it is as breathable (or lets say not-breathable) as the OEM sports band, it will be sweaty too
Will post an update about the progress
I I bought some from URVOI as that’s my preferred store on Ali.
As mentioned previously they were just a little too snug. I tried to stretch them out but they did not noticeably stretch.
My suggestion is to buy from the Jansin store. Their bands are just between sizes of URVOI.
appreciate the suggestion! the URVOI one has become more comfortable for me, but I'm not sure how much of that is stretching vs. just getting used to the style. I have one from Jansin on the way now
I bought a couple of braided loop banded from the Jansin store on Aliexpress, after lurking on this thread for a while.
They arrive today and seem really good. They are 42/44 mediums, and pretty much exactly the same length as an Apple size 7. (Genuine pride band in the middle of the photo.)
Probably a wee bit narrower and not quite as firm, but not at all bad for about £5 each.
They arrive today and seem really good. They are 42/44 mediums, and pretty much exactly the same length as an Apple size 7. (Genuine pride band in the middle of the photo.)
Probably a wee bit narrower and not quite as firm, but not at all bad for about £5 each.
