Sorry, I'm on my iPad, if you search this thread you will see my links. I started with a 22mm band like this, then changed it to a 24mm which fits it perfectly. My links have both bands, and the adapters. Just be warned that the I had to buy two sets of adapters (only one side from each fit) and return one full defective set.
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The Great "Third Party Band/Strap" Thread
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Sorry, I'm on my iPad, if you search this thread you will see my links. I started with a 22mm band like this, then changed it to a 24mm which fits it perfectly. My links have both bands, and the adapters. Just be warned that the I had to buy two sets of adapters (only one side from each fit) and return one full defective set.
Just an update:
This came the other day. It's a whole lot flimsier and cheaper than the Apple Sport band. Also seems shorter overall. Also, yeah, it uses standard watch pins to connect, not the Apple proprietary ones, so it's 100% useless until my Click shows up (and it probably won't get used still...)
Overall rating is 2/10 just because it's 1) real and 2) it came from China in under 2 weeks.
Posted in the 'Show off your Watch' thread, but wanted to show off the custom band i installed today. Inspired by another member in this thread somewhere. Loving the look.
on hand
And other days my 'Fade to Black' Collection
Enjoying all the leather smell. Custom Dock from Metacove still to arrive. Ebony Black.
on hand
And other days my 'Fade to Black' Collection
Enjoying all the leather smell. Custom Dock from Metacove still to arrive. Ebony Black.
I have a 42mm stainless steel watch, with the Milanese Loop. I'm very happy with it.
I really like NATO straps, though, and wanted to be able to switch over to those sometimes. They are more casual and also better for any more vigorous activity. Obviously a normal NATO strap doesn't work because it covers the sensors on the back, but a two-piece can work.
Problem is, for whatever reason, two piece NATO-style straps only seem to come in single, bland colors. No stripes, nothing interesting. Just gray, olive, black, etc.
So I bought a cheap leather Apple Watch strap on Amazon for $20, for the adapters, and bought a normal one-piece 22mm NATO strap. I cut it in half, used a flame to prevent the cut edges from fraying, and sewed loops for the two adapters.
I'm pretty pleased with how it came out:
I really like NATO straps, though, and wanted to be able to switch over to those sometimes. They are more casual and also better for any more vigorous activity. Obviously a normal NATO strap doesn't work because it covers the sensors on the back, but a two-piece can work.
Problem is, for whatever reason, two piece NATO-style straps only seem to come in single, bland colors. No stripes, nothing interesting. Just gray, olive, black, etc.
So I bought a cheap leather Apple Watch strap on Amazon for $20, for the adapters, and bought a normal one-piece 22mm NATO strap. I cut it in half, used a flame to prevent the cut edges from fraying, and sewed loops for the two adapters.
I'm pretty pleased with how it came out:
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Posted in the 'Show off your Watch' thread, but wanted to show off the custom band i installed today. Inspired by another member in this thread somewhere. Loving the look.
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on hand
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And other days my 'Fade to Black' Collection
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Enjoying all the leather smell. Custom Dock from Metacove still to arrive. Ebony Black.
Got the same blue band setup. Nice choices!
Has anyone ordered this stainless steel link band? http://www.aliexpress.com/item/2015...nd-adapter-Connector-38-42mm/32349490944.html
It's just something different to the Hoco bands.
It's just something different to the Hoco bands.
Posted in the 'Show off your Watch' thread, but wanted to show off the custom band i installed today. Inspired by another member in this thread somewhere. Loving the look.
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on hand
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And other days my 'Fade to Black' Collection
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Enjoying all the leather smell. Custom Dock from Metacove still to arrive. Ebony Black.
I like very much your style and combinations! Great taste man!
Thank you. now waiting on a bright red leather band and adapter.. Or maybe i should just stop before i start spending too much on my 'collections'. lol.
Decided to have a go at making the shiny adaptors more of a matte / brushed metal finish. Bought some generic 'scotch-brite' (fine) and removed the shine.
Not a perfect match by any stretch of the imagination, but looks better to my eyes until some proper Sport coloured ones turn up (I've ordered some "frosted silver" adaptors from Etsy, will see how good or not those turn out to be).
Bought some great padded leather straps from eBay, black and dark brown. Much happier with how the watch looks now
Not a perfect match by any stretch of the imagination, but looks better to my eyes until some proper Sport coloured ones turn up (I've ordered some "frosted silver" adaptors from Etsy, will see how good or not those turn out to be).
Bought some great padded leather straps from eBay, black and dark brown. Much happier with how the watch looks now
Decided to have a go at making the shiny adaptors more of a matte / brushed metal finish. Bought some generic 'scotch-brite' (fine) and removed the shine.
Not a perfect match by any stretch of the imagination, but looks better to my eyes until some proper Sport coloured ones turn up (I've ordered some "frosted silver" adaptors from Etsy, will see how good or not those turn out to be).
Bought some great padded leather straps from eBay, black and dark brown. Much happier with how the watch looks now
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Bands link?
Posted in the 'Show off your Watch' thread, but wanted to show off the custom band i installed today. Inspired by another member in this thread somewhere. Loving the look.
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on hand
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And other days my 'Fade to Black' Collection
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Enjoying all the leather smell. Custom Dock from Metacove still to arrive. Ebony Black.
Love the Blue Band. May I ask where did you get it?
Decided to have a go at making the shiny adaptors more of a matte / brushed metal finish. Bought some generic 'scotch-brite' (fine) and removed the shine.
Not a perfect match by any stretch of the imagination, but looks better to my eyes until some proper Sport coloured ones turn up (I've ordered some "frosted silver" adaptors from Etsy, will see how good or not those turn out to be).
Bought some great padded leather straps from eBay, black and dark brown. Much happier with how the watch looks now
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That's probably the best looking sport setup I've seen. Very classy. Definitely makes it a completely different watch. Can you share which eBay band that is?
Decided to have a go at making the shiny adaptors more of a matte / brushed metal finish. Bought some generic 'scotch-brite' (fine) and removed the shine.
Not a perfect match by any stretch of the imagination, but looks better to my eyes until some proper Sport coloured ones turn up (I've ordered some "frosted silver" adaptors from Etsy, will see how good or not those turn out to be).
Bought some great padded leather straps from eBay, black and dark brown. Much happier with how the watch looks now
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Nice!
Jony Ive should take some notes.
Is there any way you can post more pictures of this watch band and if possible a link where to buy it. I had no idea a 26 mm band would fit the apple watch
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Decided to have a go at making the shiny adaptors more of a matte / brushed metal finish. Bought some generic 'scotch-brite' (fine) and removed the shine.
Not a perfect match by any stretch of the imagination, but looks better to my eyes until some proper Sport coloured ones turn up (I've ordered some "frosted silver" adaptors from Etsy, will see how good or not those turn out to be).
Bought some great padded leather straps from eBay, black and dark brown. Much happier with how the watch looks now
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Could you please post links to the bands, they look great. It gives the sports a very classic look.
Thanks all!
Black strap: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/301621299...49&var=600495847721&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
Dark Brown Strap: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/290868276...49&var=590107448013&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
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I ordered the normal "Luxury" brown Hoco leather strap, it's not my definition of luxury!!
Thanks for posting the info! We all greatly appreciate it. Can you take another pic of the brown band laying on a flat surface, like you did with the black band?
No problem. Not the best image, the brown doesn't look right in the image, the eBay shot colour wise is a better bet
The first ever MK watch I bought has started to fog on me when worn. Since it is a MK (even tho made by Fossil) the cheapest I can get anyone to give me an estimate for repair is $75. I don't think I paid $100-$125 for the watch. Sooo....as soon as I can get a good SG/Black adapter, I'm going to harvest the rubber band from the MK. I think it will look great on the SG Sport. Will much prefer as a workout or casual band over the Sport band. It is the exact width of the Apple leather band, color is good, reminds me of some of the rubber "dive bands" but not as thick (not a bad thing), even has black hardware (unlike the LL) so it will come down to adapters.
Thanks WitchallsMedia. You're the man!
So do you have multiple adapters, or are you taking apart the adapters to switch bands everytime?
So do you have multiple adapters, or are you taking apart the adapters to switch bands everytime?