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The Great "Third Party Band/Strap" Thread
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I like these ones too. I ordered the black one. It will be interesting to see how many more come out like this that don't need an adapter. Poetic is a good brand, I'm sure they'll be nice.
I bought this Band a few weeks ago and it arrived yesterday;
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/281720761819?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&var=580726117372&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
The fit and finish is decent for the price.
The only problem was, when I pulled the adapter out *boing* the metal insert and springs went flying. Luckily I found the springs and put it back together.
It seems fine now; after I pressed the metal piece in I heard a loud click, so it probably just wasn't snapped together properly at the factory.
I'm still worried it may happen again in the future though, so I've contacted the seller about it.
These are some of the first black springboard adapters I've seen, and it does look better than the classic adapter imo. Definitely makes the Apple watch look more like a Standard watch.
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/281720761819?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&var=580726117372&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
The fit and finish is decent for the price.
The only problem was, when I pulled the adapter out *boing* the metal insert and springs went flying. Luckily I found the springs and put it back together.
It seems fine now; after I pressed the metal piece in I heard a loud click, so it probably just wasn't snapped together properly at the factory.
I'm still worried it may happen again in the future though, so I've contacted the seller about it.
These are some of the first black springboard adapters I've seen, and it does look better than the classic adapter imo. Definitely makes the Apple watch look more like a Standard watch.
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Nice look. That's the band I got. It's my favorite, but just got the Hoco Black/Gun metal, and switched to that.My newest band, that someone else had posted,
It is stiff, but should loosen. I like the look and for $25 thought a good deal. Only problem is it is made for a big wrist. I have to put it on the tightest setting.
The silicon MK band I put next to it show the holes is still, by far the most comfortable I have. But I have one more set of adapters coming, then going to get a nice leather and be done for a bit....maybe
My first 3rd party band, it's great with a perfect connection match to my SS 42m AW with a solid connection and soft almost plush textured casual light brown band. The inside of the band is black leather with a more leather like texture. The clasp is also in SS. So far so good, next I'm ordering a Hoko 3 bead...
Here is the link... (PS: I have 165 mm wrists and it's a 42 mm AW)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00YG...wn+leather&dpPl=1&dpID=41KGVRFrFmL&ref=plSrch
Here is the link... (PS: I have 165 mm wrists and it's a 42 mm AW)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00YG...wn+leather&dpPl=1&dpID=41KGVRFrFmL&ref=plSrch
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Cool look ! I'm thinking of getting the rose gold one for my space gray.
My only problem now is deciding what to wear/when. Or worse...I have a cruise coming up and I can't decide how many bands to pack...or which ones. I'm only taking a carry on. It would be wrong to take more bands than clothes....
Here's the python band I picked up off ebay. Right now using it with the spring pin adapter for a quick install. Might like it better on the classic adapter though which I tried on after removing the tubes the band came with. I think it's a nice dressy look and is comfortable on, a bit stiff which being new is to be expected. So far I like the brown with the orange dial/date on the Utility face the best. The seller is suppose to send me a buckle which wasn't included and in the meantime have added one of my own. The band comes in several colors. Pretty happy with it.
Man was it hot today! Kind of liking the green on the face with the brown band...
Man was it hot today! Kind of liking the green on the face with the brown band...
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Thanks, $65 and $3.50 ship. I looked at a lot of python bands online and liked the pattern and variation of the scale sizes on this one. To me it makes it more interesting to look at than the uniform scales on some snake skins. My only regret was that the color was listed as gray (I'm more of a gray/black person than brown) and I would definitely describe it as dark brown. It does looks like the color in the group band photo though and I realize there can be variation since it's a natural product. Seller was very nice, shipped promptly, and I could have returned it but thought about it for a few days and decided today it was a keeper. Here's his listing if anyone is interested: http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-24mm-Ge...996?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1c2305c13c
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Great collection. I love the brown leather band on the top. Do you remember where you got that one? and amount paid?
Thanks.
I wouldn't buy bands except from a reputable manufacturer. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/art...ed-food-China-GLOVES-horrific-conditions.html
Did you contact them to make sure they sent you the correct finish? Since they have all the finishes for the watches, they could of messed up and sent you the wrong one. Worth looking into because from what I've seen before they match up really well.
What's the brand/model of the leather band on the right of your leather loop? Thank you.
Hirsch Liberty. Purchased over a year ago so not sure where I got it but they are all over Amazon, Ebay or watch websites. You really can't go wrong with any strap from Hirsch especially for the price.
It's made by Hoco. They have another model with gold clasp that is more common for some reason. Link:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00YGQXMB8?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00
This thread is going to be the cause of my downfall. I have 57 pages of bands to read through! Currently only have the black sport on my SS. Need to jazz this thing up a bit.
You are headed towards financial ruin my friend, just like the rest of us lol.This thread is going to be the cause of my downfall. I have 57 pages of bands to read through! Currently only have the black sport on my SS. Need to jazz this thing up a bit.
I already broke my rule about waiting until made for apple watch third party bands hit shelves.
I've read some positive things about Hirsch bands although haven't bought any yet. I did find this 24mm band in red you might want to check out ($54). You didn't say what size band you were looking for but it does come in other band widths.
https://www.globalwatchband.com/the...ty-leather-bracelet-style-watchband-24mm.html
I can point you to custom high quality leather bands in red but they are more in the Apple classic price range. You can customize it to a certain extent. https://www.lucrin.com/straps-and-watches/watch-straps/apple-watch.htm?color=185
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Looks great, Can you tell me how wide your band and the spring adapter is? is it 22mm or 24mm? There doesnt seem to be any play the sides of the band when attached to the spring adapter. That's what I am looking for! A perfect fit. I don't want to put a 22mm in there and have it loose on the adapter, that would drive me nuts. I have a 24mm leather band now I can use. The one from freedomclock on ebay states that it fits 24mm.
The finish is correct, the color is just wrong.
I did email them and they pretty much said they had to decide whether to match the finish to the casing, or the color to the casing. They decided to go with the finish. I'm not sure if I 100% believe them since it seems like other companies have been able to figure this out, but w/e. Unless I point it out, no one has noticed.