Should be getting my watch today! What do you guys think about these bands? Probably the best one found on amazon so far. Is this the Hoco ones everyone is talking about?
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The Great "Third Party Band/Strap" Thread
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Beautiful!my apple watch 42mm with the handmade special patina crocodile strap, one of the best strap for me ^_^
Are you selling this handmade special patina crocodile strap in your Etsy store?
I didn't see it there. If it's available to purchase, I'd love to buy one from you.
Please let me know, I'd love to give you my business.
I've only ordered one item from there and used a credit card. The item failed and they did refund my credit card, but I suspect, like eBay, all vendors are not the same. We trust that +-reviews keep them in line.
I've also come to the conclusion that all credit cards are vulnerable these days no matter how you use them. But I've never been held responsible for any fraudulent charges.
Just my .02
Don't know if this was asked or not, but a link to those adapters?Another 3rd party Stainless Link. Adapters from eBay and Band from Amazon. Quality seems good and it weighs 107 grams which puts it close to the Apple Link bracelet.
I just ordered two bands for my 42mm AW from global watchband and it's already on it's way to me. While checking out sites I find it hard to find a wide range of colors in leather and in a classic somewhat dressy look. I noticed some nicer quality Hermes grain leather 20mm bands there and thought of those of you with a 38mm watch. I'm pretty sure that width will work with the spring pin adapters I've seen on the forum. 10 color choices. Nice dark brown, dark green, navy and brighter blue, plus white, etc. The buckle it comes with is a high polished SS but for a few dollars you can order a brushed stainless buckle of your choice and swap out (thinking might look better with the sport watch). https://www.globalwatchband.com/hermesr-grain-leather-watch-stap-20mm.html
Unfortunately these bands aren't available in 24mm which the 42mm AW needs
. They do have a good selection of other bands though.
Unfortunately these bands aren't available in 24mm which the 42mm AW needs
. They do have a good selection of other bands though.
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I'm trying to find a good quality leopard print band. There are a few animal print options on the casetify website, but I'd like something nicer than their sporty style. I've seen this band (that comes with adapters) on both eBay and Amazon. There are a few different seller options, and one that's even on Amazon prime!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Iwatch-Band...t=LH_DefaultDomain_0&var=&hash=item1c53a27d2d
Has anyone looked into these bands? Thanks for your help!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Iwatch-Band...t=LH_DefaultDomain_0&var=&hash=item1c53a27d2d
Has anyone looked into these bands? Thanks for your help!
As requested but it is totally in chinese so no idea if you could understand.
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm...59970&ns=1&_u=h23k7rv5994f&abbucket=10#detail
Got my watch yesterday and also ordered this!
http://www.amazon.com/JETech®-Genui...4539278&sr=8-1&keywords=apple+watch+38mm+band
Hoping it's a good band.
http://www.amazon.com/JETech®-Genui...4539278&sr=8-1&keywords=apple+watch+38mm+band
Hoping it's a good band.
Hi, I just got my third-party adapter so I could put on the two straps I bought a few weeks ago. The lugs feel pretty tough though I wouldn't screw/unscrew them every day. And yes, those are black but I'm fine with that.
The links:
- Black 42 mm strap adapter by @Goldvogerl (it's the ebay.fr link but they sell worldwide)
- Red Nato Strap 24 mm
- Olive Zulu Strap 24 mm (yep, it's a French provider but guess what, you've waaay cheaper sellers in the US)
(yep, I know my BestSkinEver is peeling off, thanks, I've got to fix that)
The links:
- Black 42 mm strap adapter by @Goldvogerl (it's the ebay.fr link but they sell worldwide)
- Red Nato Strap 24 mm
- Olive Zulu Strap 24 mm (yep, it's a French provider but guess what, you've waaay cheaper sellers in the US)
(yep, I know my BestSkinEver is peeling off, thanks, I've got to fix that)
Nice color choices Kyone. Good overall look to it. So I'm reading on the forum that with these screw adapters we should be using a product like Locktite to keep the screws from coming out. Now seen several posts from people who said their screws have fallen out (ie. adapter thread and this 3rd party band thread). Did you use something like this on yours? My adapters are arriving on Friday.
This. Even the screws on the adapters from Apple's Classic Buckle came off of my watch. My band is 24mm and rather thick. I used Locktite (blue) and now feel confident that won't happen again.
Hi guys. This is Reza from Rezilient Company LLC (owner of SYKLA brand products) based out of Atlanta.
Please let me know if you have any questions about our bands, adapters or products. We are striving very hard to get the highest quality products and also working on improving the color match and texture of our Space Gray adapters. Please let me know if you have ideas for future colors or materials that you'd like to see.
Also we are working on a MAGNETIC clasp milanese (skagen style) stainless steel band coming very soon!
Thanks,
Reza
Please let me know if you have any questions about our bands, adapters or products. We are striving very hard to get the highest quality products and also working on improving the color match and texture of our Space Gray adapters. Please let me know if you have ideas for future colors or materials that you'd like to see.
Also we are working on a MAGNETIC clasp milanese (skagen style) stainless steel band coming very soon!
Thanks,
Reza
I was just looking Loctite up and saw they had several products. I saw that screws with the "blue" can be removed with tools afterwards. I'll have to check my classic band's adapter.
Hi. Do you have a website? ThanksHi guys. This is Reza from Rezilient Company LLC (owner of SYKLA brand products) based out of Atlanta.
Please let me know if you have any questions about our bands, adapters or products. We are striving very hard to get the highest quality products and also working on improving the color match and texture of our Space Gray adapters. Please let me know if you have ideas for future colors or materials that you'd like to see.
Also we are working on a MAGNETIC clasp milanese (skagen style) stainless steel band coming very soon!
Thanks,
Reza
Magnetic, like Apple does, would be great! Of course, if you could do the red leather loop for the 38mm watch, you'd have all the business in the world!
Hi guys. This is Reza from Rezilient Company LLC (owner of SYKLA brand products) based out of Atlanta.
Please let me know if you have any questions about our bands, adapters or products. We are striving very hard to get the highest quality products and also working on improving the color match and texture of our Space Gray adapters. Please let me know if you have ideas for future colors or materials that you'd like to see.
Also we are working on a MAGNETIC clasp milanese (skagen style) stainless steel band coming very soon!
Thanks,
Reza
guys, im looking for a straight up answer here. what is the BEST available adaptor right now for the SS watch? I have been looking on amazon, ebay, and MR
I just ordered two bands for my 42mm AW from global watchband and it's already on it's way to me. While checking out sites I find it hard to find a wide range of colors in leather and in a classic somewhat dressy look. I noticed some nicer quality Hermes grain leather 20mm bands there and thought of those of you with a 38mm watch. I'm pretty sure that width will work with the spring pin adapters I've seen on the forum. 10 color choices. Nice dark brown, dark green, navy and brighter blue, plus white, etc. The buckle it comes with is a high polished SS but for a few dollars you can order a brushed stainless buckle of your choice and swap out (thinking might look better with the sport watch). https://www.globalwatchband.com/hermesr-grain-leather-watch-stap-20mm.html
Unfortunately these bands aren't available in 24mm which the 42mm AW needs
Just as an FYI, when the Click bands are available, hopefully mid July, they will use 22MM bands. That may add some choices.
This one uses springbars as opposed to little screws. Quality is excellent.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/281688911285?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&var=580694146440&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT