Probably a silly questions, but how do I know if a current watch band (non-Apple Watch) I own will work with some of these adapters? Are all the "pin" holes the same size?
The nylon bands feel a little stiff, but I think that's their nature because they are made to be durable. I'm sure they'll loosen up a little. I slowly bend/curve my new bands with my hands before wearing them so that they fit comfortably around my wrist.
Yes, I don't think you would need to take the adapters off to do any sort of cleaning. I actually took a shower with the black nylon strap after I went paddle boarding at the lake with the watch on. I've had no problem with the apple watch getting wet so far. The band had no issues either. I did take the bands off of the watch and towel dried the adapters just in case to make sure the screws don't rust.
All of the bands were on correctly. I've bought other bands and adapters separately before, and it was nice to be able to put them on right out of the box.
I'll take pics when I get home tonight of the other side of the straps. They haven't been a problem for me because you can lay them down flat against the strap so that they don't stick out. I have small wrists so there is a little extra strap and I'm thinking about cutting it and then using my torch to burn the edges a little.
Thanks for the post. These look cool, especially the nylon ones. Do you like the lug/adapter build quality? Are they a perfect fit with your sport? I'm guessing they use screws, not spring bars.
Where did you get those bands from? Want.
Sorry for taking so long. Here are the pics, I cut some of the extra strap and burned the edges so that it won't fray. I really like this strap!
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Sorry, I almost overlooked your post. I think the lugs are good, I don't foresee any problems. They fit my sport perfectly, but they aren't a perfect match. I don't know if there are lugs out there that will match the sport. I though it would bother me but it doesn't, it's unnoticeable. Yes, they use phillips screws.
So I love the look of the nylon bands, but the only ones I can find that are in two pieces are dark colors. I already have a black sport band so I don't want another dark or black band. I might settle for navy. I want something bright since all of mine are neutral. I really like the Monowear pink:
but I feel that their price isn't reasonable. I also like the turquoise, but again I'm not crazy about the price tag since other nylon straps are around $20. Should I just wait for more bands to come out or try to convert a one piece to two? I know it is possible but I'm afraid it won't look good enough to put on my watch.
Yeah I've been googling all morning trying to find something and for some reason when I use two piece as keywords it sill pulls up one pieces! The closest I found was a black and pink striped but I'm not a fan of that color combo.My guess is, and it's just a guess, that you can find a two-piece nylon strap you like if you keep looking. I agree the Monowear nylons are a little higher priced than they should be. Converting a one piece sounds like more trouble than it's worth. Of course, by the fall, there will probably be a nutso amount of bands to choose from. The watch strap is the new iPhone case.
Yeah I've been googling all morning trying to find something and for some reason when I use two piece as keywords it sill pulls up one pieces! The closest I found was a black and pink striped but I'm not a fan of that color combo.
Yeah I've been googling all morning trying to find something and for some reason when I use two piece as keywords it sill pulls up one pieces! The closest I found was a black and pink striped but I'm not a fan of that color combo.
No problem. Your posts convinced me to give these guys my first third-party order, despite wanting to wait for official Made For Apple Watch-approved straps. The looks and amazing sale price were too much to resist. I ordered the same black/silver strap you have over the weekend. You did a good job on the cut/torch modification. I have small wrists too and will probably end up performing the same minor surgery. My toughest choice was between their navy blue and the black/silver option.
Anyone seen these Poetic bands yet? 'm pre-ordering a few to mix and match.
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Getting closer to a girly nato/zulu-style military strap. 2-piece Pink and black stripe with traditional buckle and fabric keeper instead of the rings. Probably the one mentioned a few posts above. Only 20mm though but would fit on a 38mm watch adapter (20mm lug width) from Utica guy* and I think would look great on SS or Aluminum 38mm.
http://www.ecrater.com/p/10882553/black-pink-stripe-20mm-2-piece?gps=1&id=81021330019
Ok...really liked this one, too. And being weak as I am...ordered it.
Probably a silly questions, but how do I know if a current watch band (non-Apple Watch) I own will work with some of these adapters? Are all the "pin" holes the same size?
If anyone is looking for a Hoco 5 bead 42mm band I have one for sale. Ship fast from the USA. Send me a message if interested.
Not silly at all. I think since wearing a watch is a new experience for many, plenty of people are probably wondering that too.
I can tell you that you'll need to know how wide in mm's your current band is first off. Then you need to find an adapter that you like for your watch. The only spring pin adapters that I have bought are from ebay/freedomoclock09 "utica guy". On his ebay listing page you can see a photo of his measurements for the width between the lugs (24mm for the 42mm adapter; 20mm for the 38mm adapter). Not sure if this is standard among Apple pin adapters or not.
As for the pins to fit, pins do come in different measurements but I think any adapter you order will come with pins to fit it. I know Utica guy's do. If you lost one of them or one got bent, he might be able to send you another or there are watch places that sell the pins. They do come in different lengths and thickness and even styles but that is beyond my watch knowledge. Bands also BTW come with pin holes of different diameters. My red silicon band fits on my spring pin adapter but is a difficult fit on the classic tubular ones which are of a larger diameter than the pin.