The Great "Third Party Band/Strap" Thread

[Jacc Sparrow]

So I finally got my Aerb adapter, it was FREE..I told him i wanted to do a review on his product if they can send me a sample...7 days later I got the adapter. I got a 10.00 watch band from Amazon.com and i got this combo!

The only thing I HATE is that the watch band is slimmer than the lug..so its exposed. I am waiting to see what aftermarket leather loops become available. but this will do for now. I had a pink sport band on it.

I also backed Click, so once that comes in I will feel better, even though they are no issues with the AERB adapter I would feel better with the "made for apple" stamp on it..

 

[Zaned303]

So I finally got my Aerb adapter, it was FREE..I told him i wanted to do a review on his product if they can send me a sample...7 days later I got the adapter. I got a 10.00 watch band from Amazon.com and i got this combo!

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The only thing I HATE is that the watch band is slimmer than the lug..so its exposed. I am waiting to see what aftermarket leather loops become available. but this will do for now. I had a pink sport band on it.

I also backed Click, so once that comes in I will feel better, even though they are no issues with the AERB adapter I would feel better with the "made for apple" stamp on it..

Let me know how the CLICK project goes please? I to saw that and am very interested as I found some Koa wood bands I want to use but cant currently. Does the Aerb adapter slide in easy enough and do you feel like its to tight so it could scratch the SS watch? The Monowear band I got fits perfectly into the band slot and clicking the release button on the watch releases it but takes some effort. I tried a few other third party bands and I didnt like you had to build the adaptor or rig it to work.

 

[grenhall]

I don't think that's the case, or they wouldn't have introduced an officially sanctioned program for third-party bands.

Yeah but you'd have to own or buy an "Made for Watch"-band which probably will run you more than $20 meaning royalty to Apple there as well. Or you'd
have to buy a Classic Buckle just to get the lugs.

 

[1finite]

Just received this band from eBay. I like it, and the adapter screws are phillips, and very easy to remove. No watch yet.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Genuine-Lea...t=LH_DefaultDomain_0&var=&hash=item3cf8bff0fa


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I would NOT recommend this seller. My strap arrived today from them missing a screw on one adapter and on the other the screw is loose but I can't tighten it.

 

[Bobioden]

I would NOT recommend this seller. My strap arrived today from them missing a screw on one adapter and on the other the screw is loose but I can't tighten it.

Sorry to hear that. No problems with mine at all.

 

[1finite]

Sorry to hear that. No problems with mine at all.

Jealous! I figured out one screw was cross threaded so I worked that out. Now to the eyeglass store to see if I can find another. Besides the screw annoyance the adapter seems to fit well.

 

[minamansor01]

Beautiful Strap, Will it Work?

Link to purchase: http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/...&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=455344027&pf_rd_i=468294

I know this is "designed for Moto 360", but does anyone here see this squeezing into a third party adapter? Would look great with the Space Grey Sport (42mm).

 

[gage006]

It arrived yesterday. Was straightforward putting together. Only issue I encountered was the buckle side would slide completely through a couple times before it would latch. Checked it several times to make sure it was secure. The longer band had no issues.

The quality of the leather is as good as can be expected for $30. It's comfortable and there's enough holes, even for my fairly small wrist. Another loop would have been nice, but overall, I'm pleased.

Can't post all pics together.

I just got this one today as well. The adapter fits terribly on mine. One side is a bit too short width-wise and the other side has a ton of play so it's impossible for it to sit right on my wrist, always a bit crooked in one direction. Sending it back.

 

[Therealbigmofo]

Mine was the same way make sure you don't have it upside down??? I turned mine around and fit better

 

[gage006]

Mine was the same way make sure you don't have it upside down??? I turned mine around and fit better

I put it on the way it came out of the box. The underside of the leather isn't even black/finished so not sure how it'd be upside down unless it was assembled wrong at their factory. Both sides have the black part of the button facing up towards the watch face. Flipping it upside down has even more play so definitely not the issue.

 

[jk4lebron23]

I purchased this band today at Kohls for 10 bucks, as a G-Shock fan I love it because it's the same style.

 

[jk4lebron23]

Another pic of the band.

 

[HowlinAl]

This is my nylon strap one

The combination of the strap, case, and watch face looks very, very nice! Usually I'm like a lot of folks in thinking a case for the Apple Watch looks so, so silly. But this is one of the best looking yet with that strap. Well done!

 

[Therealbigmofo]

Starting my little collection?? Still waiting for apple bands???;-( black and green one??;-(

 

[monty77]

My SG sport wearing a 22mm Breitling Pro Diver 3, shortly to be replaced with a 24mm Pro Diver 2 which is a bit more subtle

 

[MarcoCapa]

I suggest isofrane bands in orange for the space grey apple watch

 

[minamansor01]

My SG sport wearing a 22mm Breitling Pro Diver 3, shortly to be replaced with a 24mm Pro Diver 2 which is a bit more subtle

Can you post a link for those adapters please? Thanks.

That looks awesome. Going to stick a 24mm MVMT Tan Leather one on mine.

 

[roddenshaw]

You think someone's going to come out with a pocket watch chain for it? Will the WATCH actually work properly in this particular setup, given its wake feature and sensors?

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There was such an accessory planned by somebody, though I don't know if it came to fruition. I agree that it seems like a silly way to use the device though.

 

[itmaestrot]

Hey folks,
has anybody already seen licensed (MFW) 3rd party straps?

 

[John6Plus]

I got my 38mm Kollea/USAMS "leather" strap from Amazon yesterday evening, and I have to say I am very pleasantly surprised. We'll see how the durability holds but the metal adapters are perfect fits and nice and shiny, and the holes on the strap are closely spaced so the size adjustments are very good for a classic buckle design.

I only tried on Apple's classic buckle once at a try on, but my memory of it is that it was pretty stiff, and this one is too. Hopefully it will break in a bit, but even if not it feels good. The straps do ever so slightly stick when pivoting, but not enough to annoy me.

My biggest concern was that I have a space gray sport, so I wasn't sure how the different metal would look. Short answer: I think it's fine. The fact that the adapter clicks in low on the watch body helps, so it doesn't stick out, and in fact is different enough that it gives a nice two-tone affect (I may not have been as happy if it was up against the silver aluminum, for example).

Anyway, here are some pics.

 

[Smileyboy]

Starting my little collection?? Still waiting for apple bands???;-( black and green one??;-(

Where did you get the brown leather band in the picture?

 

[Therealbigmofo]

Got the adapted from eBay the one from China and the watch strap from crownandbuckle.com 24mm

 

[theman510]

Where did you get the brown leather band in the picture?

Would love to know this also. Looks awesome

 

[wesk702]

Is it just me, or is there some really hideous bands out there so far?

 

[monty77]

I suggest isofrane bands in orange for the space grey apple watch

I like Isofrane bands but for a keyboard user the Breitling tang buckle on the rubber does this great thing where the band can sit to protect the buckle from scratching itself and anything it comes into contact with. Pricewise there's not that much in it either.

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Can you post a link for those adapters please? Thanks.

That looks awesome. Going to stick a 24mm MVMT Tan Leather one on mine.

http://applewatchbandadapters.com

..not quite ready to recommend them though if I'm honest. The adapter isn't space grey and the screwdriver rounded off on the first use. Far from cheap either.

I've contacted them, nothing yet.