So I finally received a couple bands worth showing off. I have purchased a replica milanese loop and a replica leather loop from seller "lnkoo888" on eBay.
42mm Blue Leather Loop
Price paid: $41.99
Current price: $38.99
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/38133287297...49&var=650538416256&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
Fit seems pretty good. I only tried on the original leather loop in store the day after pre-orders opened up online, so I can't really remember the quality and fit to compare. I would say that comparing pictures online, this one is very passable. Magnets seem to be strong enough under the high scientific "shake test." Color is great. There does seem to be a slight gap where the band sits into the watch. Probably close to 1mm on left side top and bottom like others mentioned. Overall, I think it would be an excellent purchase for the price.
42mm Milanese Loop
Price paid: $30 (I made a "best offer," which he accepted)
Current price: $35.99 w/ option for best offer
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/261961841425?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
I really think this is an exceptional quality replica. Magnet is extremely strong, so no worries about it falling off. No kinks or defects in the milanese. Slides in very easy and does not seem to have any gaps between band and watch. Very good quality loop replica. Like the leather loop, I only tried it on in store early on, so I can't exactly compare to the real thing, but this band is very comfortable to wear and seems like a great buy!
42mm Blue Leather Loop
Price paid: $41.99
Current price: $38.99
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/38133287297...49&var=650538416256&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
Fit seems pretty good. I only tried on the original leather loop in store the day after pre-orders opened up online, so I can't really remember the quality and fit to compare. I would say that comparing pictures online, this one is very passable. Magnets seem to be strong enough under the high scientific "shake test." Color is great. There does seem to be a slight gap where the band sits into the watch. Probably close to 1mm on left side top and bottom like others mentioned. Overall, I think it would be an excellent purchase for the price.
42mm Milanese Loop
Price paid: $30 (I made a "best offer," which he accepted)
Current price: $35.99 w/ option for best offer
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/261961841425?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
I really think this is an exceptional quality replica. Magnet is extremely strong, so no worries about it falling off. No kinks or defects in the milanese. Slides in very easy and does not seem to have any gaps between band and watch. Very good quality loop replica. Like the leather loop, I only tried it on in store early on, so I can't exactly compare to the real thing, but this band is very comfortable to wear and seems like a great buy!