Thanks. I like the look of them. Pricey it seems, but appears better quality than the ebay ones.
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The Great "Third Party Band/Strap" Thread
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Thanks. I like the look of them. Pricey it seems, but appears better quality than the ebay ones.
Wanting to snag a watch band from Form Function Form. They made my wallet, iPhone 6 case, and i also have one of their button stud bands for another watch.
Here is a photo of one of the options you can get, theres a few other band/hardware color combos. I'm waiting for them to get black hardware so i can snag one for my SGS.
I'm not affiliated with them at all, just a happy customer. The price is a bit high, but i like that they're made in Florida with US Horween leather.
Here is a photo of one of the options you can get, theres a few other band/hardware color combos. I'm waiting for them to get black hardware so i can snag one for my SGS.
I'm not affiliated with them at all, just a happy customer. The price is a bit high, but i like that they're made in Florida with US Horween leather.
Wanting to snag a watch band from Form Function Form. They made my wallet, iPhone 6 case, and i also have one of their button stud bands for another watch.
Here is a photo of one of the options you can get, theres a few other band/hardware color combos. I'm waiting for them to get black hardware so i can snag one for my SGS.
I'm not affiliated with them at all, just a happy customer. The price is a bit high, but i like that they're made in Florida with US Horween leather.
Since it doesn't look adjustable at all, how does it work? Do you send them your wrist size?
From their site-
3) Your FFF Button-Stud Apple Watch Band size is a combination of which band (S/M or M/L) and which hole (1-7, with 1 as the TIGHTEST hole and 7 as the LARGEST hole–so a S/M-1 fits a newborn, and M/L 7 is the largest stock size available.
Well I just checked worn and wound and here they are: http://shop.wornandwound.com/collections/straps
there's two that look similar:
http://shop.wornandwound.com/collections/straps/products/model-1-horween-rye
http://shop.wornandwound.com/collections/straps/products/model-1-horween-russet
Also, for a 38mm watch what size band should I get?
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I just measured the sport band and it's 20mm. Would a 22 mm even fit on the adapter?
Anyone know of a 'classic buckle' type that has a black buckle? Just got the adapters, need the band now.
(I do own the clockwork synergy, looking for something with less embelishment.)
(I do own the clockwork synergy, looking for something with less embelishment.)
I believe the manufacturer (Yessoo?) has a 6 month guarantee listed on the packaging. You should try them.
Depends on the adapter you're using. Utica Guy spring bars are for 24mm wide bands on the 42mm watch and 20mm wide for the 38mm watch.
Wanting to snag a watch band from Form Function Form. They made my wallet, iPhone 6 case, and i also have one of their button stud bands for another watch.
Here is a photo of one of the options you can get, theres a few other band/hardware color combos. I'm waiting for them to get black hardware so i can snag one for my SGS.
I'm not affiliated with them at all, just a happy customer. The price is a bit high, but i like that they're made in Florida with US Horween leather.
I really like this. I found a similar style on etsy that I've been thinking about ordering but have held off since it's from China, however, with the one below, they give you the ability to size it yourself. Might go with the option you posted since it's made in the USA and uses horween leather. Thanks for sharing.
https://www.etsy.com/listing/225894970/apple-watch-strap-original-color
After hearing so much about leather goods coming out of China are being made out of Dog i decided to never buy anything leather related from China or the far east for that matter. US and Euro leather is fine though. I can't stand the thought of having anything out of dog leather.
Don't click if squeamish please! It's graphic.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/art...peaks-China-s-horrific-dog-leather-trade.html
It's a good thing most of the 'genuine' leather products coming out of china are actually polyurethane then.
I watched a similar video years ago of cats being beaten and skinned alive after being thrown in a vat of hot oil. It sickened me. What is wrong with some people in that country?
Even if you're using the animals for food, at least kill them humanely.
I'm so pleased w/the Clockwork Synergy distressed leather band I got, I just ordered the red distressed leather.
I already have a red leather band from another company. But a bit off on the color. A little too orange and a little to shinny. It is also a bit plain w/no stiching and silver buckle (but as I've worn it, it has gotten a bit better).
I have the SGS.
I got one of their adapters as well. So far, I feel they are the best value in a quality product I've seen. I'm still looking a Klien for a nice high end, unique band. But still have to have a regular rotation...lol
I already have a red leather band from another company. But a bit off on the color. A little too orange and a little to shinny. It is also a bit plain w/no stiching and silver buckle (but as I've worn it, it has gotten a bit better).
I have the SGS.
I got one of their adapters as well. So far, I feel they are the best value in a quality product I've seen. I'm still looking a Klien for a nice high end, unique band. But still have to have a regular rotation...lol
It's a good thing most of the 'genuine' leather products coming out of china are actually polyurethane then.
I watched a similar video years ago of cats being beaten and skinned alive after being thrown in a vat of hot oil. It sickened me. What is wrong with some people in that country?
Even if you're using the animals for food, at least kill them humanely.
I think change will come when customers begin to ask about the origination of the leather product.
How safe are these 3rd party straps in terms on durability ? I'm slightly worried of it breaking or falling apart especially the lugs that attach to the watch and the watch drop on the floor whist outdoors... And I don't have insurance on it might be better to stick with the official apple ones unless someone can suggest any brand that is safe ?
Only thing I can tell you, is I thought the same way for a while. Now Ive bought 4 of them. REally the amount of weight on the strap lugs is minimal and I have the SS version. Unless watch straps were letting go all over the place, I dont see them being too risky. Your about as risky just putting it on / taking it off / wearing it all day, then using one of these adapters and having it fail on you.
Why would think an Apple Watch band would never fail? Has no Apple product ever failed?
I think it much more likely to have a a user failure. Banging your watch on a desk top, not put the band on correctly, not buckling the band correctly. Dropping the watch while changing bands.
I've got about 7 bands now. Most I would put right up there with Apple in terms of quality, but perhaps the not exact same fit and finish.
The two apple watch bands I have feel no more secure or safe than my non-OEM bands.
If you have that low of risk tolerance why on earth didn't you buy Apple Care+?
So ClockworkSynergy messed up my previous order so they gave me the 2 correct bands but allowed me to keep the wrong ones for free so now I have 4 straps instead of 2
Band is kindof too narrow in width doesn't look good with the U-adapter. If the band was 23-24mm it would have looked much better. Oh well..
Band is kindof too narrow in width doesn't look good with the U-adapter. If the band was 23-24mm it would have looked much better. Oh well..
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So ClockworkSynergy messed up my previous order so they gave me the 2 correct bands but allowed me to keep the wrong ones for free so now I have 4 straps instead of 2
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Band is kindof too narrow in width doesn't look good with the U-adapter. If the band was 23-24mm it would have looked much better. Oh well..
Try that band on the 'freedomoclock' springbar type adapter. You will still see some metal pins either side but only 2mm or so either side. It will look way better. That band looks tiny on those classic lugs.
