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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.
 
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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.
 
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
 
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.
 
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.
 
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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!
 

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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 .
 
Any decent leather link alternatives? I’d like to try one out, but I’m afraid of cheap magnets failing.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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!
 
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.....
 
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My Ti 7 best look is with this Hermes look alike from Ali express years ago. lugs look ok.
 

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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
 

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

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

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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.
 
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