The Great "Third Party Band/Strap" Thread

[rstark18]

How is this band holding up? I just bought two of these through Ali Exress. I wear an Apple "6" and went with the small according to the sizing chart.

I got 3 for me and 3 for my wife. Out of the 6, two look a little weird at one side like the weave is loose but I think they came that way. It isn’t too noticeable. But overall very happy with these.

 

[NJRonbo]

I got 3 for me and 3 for my wife. Out of the 6, two look a little weird at one side like the weave is loose but I think they came that way. It isn’t too noticeable. But overall very happy with these.

Happy to hear that. I ordered two earlier today so it's nice hearing that they look okay. Thank You.

 

[Welshtrucker]

Who’s the best seller on aliexpress for bands straps for series 7 please

 

[bunty07]

This is an very interesting thread, I have never -urchased a third party band, but i would like to try some different bands

Has anybody ever purchased from https://watchband.direct/

I would like to know your experience if you ever purchased from them.

i am really interested in getting a third party leather link

And some solo loop bands and Nike style bands.

any suggestions would be awesome.

thanks

 

[Guacamole]

are there any good quality solo loops on amazon? Preferably no Chinese company . I don't trust amazon's reviews that much

 

[Pink2]

are there any good quality solo loops on amazon? Preferably no Chinese company . I don't trust amazon's reviews that much

This isn’t Amazon, but I’m thinking of trying Palmetto bands https://elasticwatchbands.com/ I don’t know anything about them but got the link from a CNET article and they make according to wrist size.

 

[Guacamole]

This isn’t Amazon, but I’m thinking of trying Palmetto bands https://elasticwatchbands.com/ I don’t know anything about them but got the link from a CNET article and they make according to wrist size.

thanks. I forgot to add I'm in the UK. This one is not available here

 

[nasa25]

Hey Guys,

I know a few people in the big AW7 shipping thread ordered bands from popovleather.com. I reached out to the owner about a dedicated macrumors discount code and he was nice enough to create one for us.

MACRUMORS is good for 15% off site wide. I know there’s another 15 off code out there but this one’s probably easier to remember lol

I ordered a couple bands on Friday and a waiting to get them. They look very similar to my e3 supply co bands (thick horween leather and hand stitched) so I’m guessing they’ll be good quality.

 

[AnClar]

Ordered this band from Nomad for my Series 7 Space Black Ti. $100 Cheaper and 7 grams lighter than Apple's SS Black Link Band. The Nomad band is Grade 2 titanium, has DLC and there's a 15% off offer on Nomad's site. This should be a good match for this watch.

 

[Pug72]

I have the Graphite one and love it
The magnetic clasp is fantastic.

 

[highdefjunkie]

My new band from Bandwerks. Ordered on Sunday night and it arrived today from Germany. I must say the quality and attention to details is superb!

 

[that be me]

My favorites are the bands from Rocker Locker. I prefer a casual, outdoors look.

I believe I can make one of these by buying the adapters separately. How is the fit holding up?

 

[Yptcn]

This is an very interesting thread, I have never -urchased a third party band, but i would like to try some different bands

Has anybody ever purchased from https://watchband.direct/

I would like to know your experience if you ever purchased from them.

i am really interested in getting a third party leather link

And some solo loop bands and Nike style bands.

any suggestions would be awesome.

thanks

I just now received one , bi-colored , the quality is great. Beautiful supple leather .

 

[PaladinGuy]

Any decent leather link alternatives? I’d like to try one out, but I’m afraid of cheap magnets failing.

 

[Dguitarnut]

Apple doesn’t use cheap anything……the magnets failing are the least of your concerns of these leather straps. Third party knockoffs could be a gamble………
These link straps are more drop and fail proof, safer from accidentally dropping while putting on and taking off than most other designs.

 

[PaladinGuy]

Apple doesn’t use cheap anything……the magnets failing are the least of your concerns of these leather straps. Third party knockoffs could be a gamble………
These link straps are more drop and fail proof, safer from accidentally dropping while putting on and taking off than most other designs.

Oh. I’m sure Apple’s are strong magnets. I meant third party magnetic bands.

 

[RealPhone]

My new band from Bandwerks. Ordered on Sunday night and it arrived today from Germany. I must say the quality and attention to details is superb!

I ordered BandWerk Berlin Waterproof Leather Brown Apple Watch band (for the 44 mm Silver Steel Apple Watch 6).
Luxurious feeling! Good fit. And by all means great packaging!

 

[PaladinGuy]

Has anyone found a decent third party leather link band?

 

[deckard666]

I got one dirt cheapo off ali express like 3 dollars and its lasted very well - red leather to match my red watch - I will find the link later.....

 

[Dguitarnut]

My Ti 7 best look is with this Hermes look alike from Ali express years ago. lugs look ok.

 

[Dguitarnut]

Posted in another thread but here is the Ti7 with a Nomad Stainless steel band which can be had for less than $100 on occasion

 

[Davidnguyen_89]

Jubilee Style Link Bracelet

Luxury stainless steel Apple watch strap with the style of a Rolex jubilee bracelet.

watchesofcupertino.com

saw this on my instagram post advertisement looks nice better and cheaper than most. thinking of getting one for my 45mm. i don't like the sport bands or whatever else is on the market.

 

[jags828]

I just received a custom watch band from Etsy. https://etsy.me/3BODzEL Great communication on what I wanted, fast shipping, great quality.

 

[chanerz]

Pitaka Modern Carbon Fiber Band. This band is so light!!!

 

[RedlegsFan]

If anyone has any advice on the sizing of the Urvoi Braided Solo loop I would love to hear it. I have a legit Apple braided loop size 7, my wrist measures around 178mm… so I opted for a size medium. I debated on the small.

I LOVE their other bands so I am hoping this fits. $13 bucks isn‘t $100 but still rather not waste the money! Thanks.