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The Great "Third Party Band/Strap" Thread
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Here is the link:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/271924337718
The price went up a few days after I bought it. Originally I thought it must have been a price mistake or something considering lugs alone typically go for $10-15 a pair.
Looks like Best Buy has these Case Mates in stock, few others as well
I kind of like the bottom "Vented band." $40 is ok, the $70 for the "Scaled," little steep I think.
LONG complex link to post. Go to http://www.bestbuy.com/ and search "Apple Watch." You'll get the full list of bands.
I kind of like the bottom "Vented band." $40 is ok, the $70 for the "Scaled," little steep I think.
LONG complex link to post. Go to http://www.bestbuy.com/ and search "Apple Watch." You'll get the full list of bands.
I saw most of these the other day while in Best Buy and yeah... $70 for the scaled band is way too much. It doesn't look that great in person either. I don't mind paying a lot for a band but I have to really like it.Looks like Best Buy has these Case Mates in stock, few others as well
I kind of like the bottom "Vented band." $40 is ok, the $70 for the "Scaled," little steep I think.
LONG complex link to post. Go to http://www.bestbuy.com/ and search "Apple Watch." You'll get the full list of bands.
I tried a leather band from Case Mate and it was pretty disappointing. I paid $60 for it at Best Buy and the packaging was very lackluster. They have the bands strapped up by rubber bands that hug the leather bands very tightly which caused a permanent marking on the band before it was even used. I returned it in less than 10 minutes.
Yeah, I'm currently using the Case-Mate (Tobacco color) and I know what you're talking about. I price-matched it so paid $50 (which is the MSRP on Case-Mate's site). I know the quality doesn't justify the price, but I totally love this shade of brown so having a hard time returning mine. Also this one seems more or less like a real leather, albeit slightly flimsy. Too bad Apple doesn't have a nice dark brown leather band, don't really like the brown on the leather loop.
Not had much luck with 3rd party straps so far. 3 have failed to turn up and this one self destructed on first fitting!
Wow. That sucks. That is the reason I have been very cautious, just not worth the possible hassle of returns yet.Not had much luck with 3rd party straps so far. 3 have failed to turn up and this one self destructed on first fitting!
Got a surprise in the mail yesterday! Lost package showed up and my new tungsten band from Android USA. LOVING IT! It's HEAVY
looks cool what adapter did you get?
Check this out. Not sure if anyone else has already posted this.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...rd_t=36701&pf_rd_p=2079475242&pf_rd_i=desktop
Spigen is coming out with their own straps
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...rd_t=36701&pf_rd_p=2079475242&pf_rd_i=desktop
Spigen is coming out with their own straps
Have you seen these?
http://www.amazon.com/MoKo-Silicone...d=1438099301&sr=1-3&keywords=moko+apple+watch
Several of us over in the FAKE/CLONE OEM Bands thread have received them, myself included, and the quality is excellent. And easy returns via amazon. I was able to get one via prime which is best case for return if they don't work.
MSampson, does your Hoco metal slide on the springs between the lugs? What size band is it? Nice set of bands and spread between sport, metal and leather BTW.
I have a 38 mm sports watch. There is a tiny bit of play on the springbars but nothing alarming or unattractive. I ended up removing 3 links to make it fit. I tried 4 to see if it would be symmetrical but it felt a bit tight. I like to be able to easily shift the position of the watch on my wrist. At first I wasn't sure if it would be too masculine, but I really like it. I always wear jeans anyway, never dresses. I'd switch it out if I were dressing up.
I think I have about a 170 mm wrist. On the original sports band I use the last two holes on the s/m depending on if I want it snug or looser. I also have two more sports band knock offs coming. A green and a white. Hard to pass up a $4 band. I'm holding out for the black Case-Mate turn lock too.
The AndroidUSA band with quick release pins I ordered off ebay came today. Black leather with subtle purple stitching. Went on the adapters very easily (have to say I wish all my spring bar bands were like this), in fact I was able to quickly swap it with the other quick release pin band I had. I may just save some money on adapters and keep one adapter solely for just use with the quick release pins.
I think the AndroidUSA bands, now on my second, are a nice quality. Don't know what they originally cost but have seen them on AndroidUSA's site. While I have no question the underside is a genuine leather I'm not sure about the top material. This one "looks" like alligator but for $20 it's just embossed, could be on a leather not sure. My python one (photos a few pages back) was listed as printed python so I know that one was embossed. It's still a nice look, good quality and nicely finished all around and has the quick pins so would still recommend. Once you like the real deal though something like this pales. Still for everyday wear and even somewhat rugged wear these are a very nice. I'll come back and post a photo tomorrow.
I think the AndroidUSA bands, now on my second, are a nice quality. Don't know what they originally cost but have seen them on AndroidUSA's site. While I have no question the underside is a genuine leather I'm not sure about the top material. This one "looks" like alligator but for $20 it's just embossed, could be on a leather not sure. My python one (photos a few pages back) was listed as printed python so I know that one was embossed. It's still a nice look, good quality and nicely finished all around and has the quick pins so would still recommend. Once you like the real deal though something like this pales. Still for everyday wear and even somewhat rugged wear these are a very nice. I'll come back and post a photo tomorrow.
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Please post your impressions when you get it. Thanks!Really hope this is as good as you sayJust ordered one for myself.
I got the olive nylon from them for $25. Fast free shipping, and the band is nice. It was a little scratchy at first but has softened up nicely. I really like it. The blue and bond stripe are on my wish list as is a red and gray if they become available. The adapters are not quite as smooth sliding in as the ones on my Apple classic buckle, but the final fit is the same.
there is a saying: "everyone needs an orange band". Use this to replace the sport band from Apple. I prefer the "little gap" between the face and the strap since it creates a little more edgy look for the watch.
here is mine:
cheapo bands from local watch store, took me quite a while to get the shade of orange that i like. Also thin enough for my tiny wrist. Most of the silicon rubber bands on the market are quite thick for my taste
cheapo black buckle from ebay to match the space gray. SS buckle just look terrible on this watch
Adapters from Ebay as well. its a hit and miss. This one is a perfect fit, flush with the body comparing to most of the adapters you can see on this thread which kind off pop out of the face a bit.
here is mine:
cheapo bands from local watch store, took me quite a while to get the shade of orange that i like. Also thin enough for my tiny wrist. Most of the silicon rubber bands on the market are quite thick for my taste
cheapo black buckle from ebay to match the space gray. SS buckle just look terrible on this watch
Adapters from Ebay as well. its a hit and miss. This one is a perfect fit, flush with the body comparing to most of the adapters you can see on this thread which kind off pop out of the face a bit.