BTW Jmona you probably shouldn't look at their watch cushions or other custom accessories.
Lol, if i know her she already had those open in new browser tabs.
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The Great "Third Party Band/Strap" Thread
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Link please!
Here is the link for a custom strap and at $79.50, I think this is a steal. Didn't add the adapters from him. Sourced those on my own from Utica guy. Interestingly enough, this seller on Etsy is also from Utica.
He also has several other ready-made straps available in his shop.
The leather I chose was third from left. You can also select thread color and buckle type. I also asked him to make mine 3mm in thickness, with two keepers (one sewn and one floating) and he took care of that as well.
https://www.etsy.com/listing/243599102/custom-made-to-order-luxury-horween?ref=related-0
Does anyone know if Andreas Truong gives forum members a discount? I LOVE that purple. Fits my jam. Mainly since Purple is lupus and leukemia survivor colors. Must. Have.
Gordon Straps on Etsy has this purple frog skin strap
. Much cheaper than the Lucrin. Looks like you can customize it to some extent too. $99.50https://www.etsy.com/listing/230897592/custom-22-24mm-frog-skin-strap-with?ref=shop_home_active_5
Gordon Straps on Etsy has this purple frog skin strap
https://www.etsy.com/listing/230897592/custom-22-24mm-frog-skin-strap-with?ref=shop_home_active_5
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I would love a black leather band with dark purple stitching.
Checking it out now! Thanks so much for the awesome find! I'll post it on the Ladies thread as well if it's okay?Gordon Straps on Etsy has this purple frog skin strap
https://www.etsy.com/listing/230897592/custom-22-24mm-frog-skin-strap-with?ref=shop_home_active_5
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Been waiting to get a blue leather band and this one did not disappoint! $30 Amazon Prime! They have other colors too:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ZC1T5L2?&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ZC1T5L2?&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00
Looks good! Looks almost black in the picture. Do you think it's real leather? Give us an update after few weeks of use.
While this one isn't leather, if you aren't looking to spend much, and have a 42mm watch with adapter spring pin lugs (like freedomoclock's), I can point you to this seller on ebay that I've bought two of his AndroidUSA bands from. I bought a black leather one with purple stitching from him a few weeks ago. He currently has this one up that's kind of cool looking. I like the double purple stitching on it and the texture of the band. 9 inches long. What I like most about these bands are the quick pin release on them. They work really well too so taking on and off is pretty fast and no tools needed. They use a quality, sturdy pin mechanism that retracts well. The quality of the bands is pretty decent too given the price, in fact much better than some other seller's leather bands with quick pin release I've bought and returned. Here's the link. I think for casual wear they make a nice band.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/ANDROID-24m...Change-Pins-/311402724716?hash=item48810c7d6c
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It's definitely real leather, or at least the outer part is real. It smells and feels good.
I'll keep ya'll updated.It's definitely real leather, or at least the outer part is real. It smells and feels good.
One of the most important things IMO with bands on the classic watch adapter (tubular) is how good is the adapter and buttons and were the screws inserted with appropriate threadlocker.
The brown color band might be interesting for me so I'll be checking back with you. How is the seaming or sealing on the side?
It is the strap that is in the middle.
Left to right:
Apple sports band, Utica stainless steel band, Bandfever 2-tone polished/brushed stainless steel band. On the watch is a cheap milanese band from Utica guy, bought it for the adapters since it cost just as much. :x
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Gordon Straps on Etsy has this purple frog skin strap
https://www.etsy.com/listing/230897592/custom-22-24mm-frog-skin-strap-with?ref=shop_home_active_5
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im a dude and that is BEAUTIFUL
I'm not sure I understand your question exactly. The adapters are some of the best ones I've received though. There is no wiggle and it has a nice tight solid connection. In fact, I asked the seller where he got his adapters from. I'll let you know if I hear back.
I just got this one yesterday from thestrapsmith.
thats exactly what i wanted to order (though havent got approval from wifey yet). Just wondering what is the thickness of that band ? (i have a very skinny wrist so the thinner the better). They dont show sideway photos of the band on their website.
Thanks in advance
If not stitched, sometimes band leather is doubled and glued I guess because of how thin the leather is; sometimes edges are painted and/or sealed. I just know they use different techniques to finish them off. I remember reading a post from someone who was saying the classic adapter area near where the tubes were inserted on their band was separating, so I always tend to think about that now, especially with classic style adapters being used.
Here's a page to a leather forum that might illustrate some of what I was referring to. Honestly I never thought much about how watch bands were made before now. I'm aware of the painting/sealing on my python band and on some of my thicker bands in particular. But I imagine even my thinner Apple classic black band must use something to finish the edges as cutting leather will expose fibers in it.
http://leatherworker.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=40658
A bit off the topic of leather bands, here's a DIYers cutting, glueing, sealing of a nylon band he wanted to adapt. I think anyone who has a scratchy nylon band edge may find it interesting how he finishes it off. http://www.stefanv.com/watches/turn-a-nato-strap-into-a-two-piece-watch-strap.html
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The band is actually quite thick but he can make them thinner or thicker by request.
I just started reading this thread, so I apologize if this was covered previously. Also it doesn't really have anything to do directly with the band, so if I'm on the wrong thread for this question/comment I apologize again.
I ordered a 5-Bead Stainless Steel Band from a seller on AliExpress on 08/04 for a really great price. It was delivered today (about a month earlier than advised delivery date) in an Amazon Prime box. It was not a reuse box/tape like you might get from an eBay seller. Until I opened it, I thought it as something I recently order from Amazon.
Is there some sort of connection between AliExpress & Amazon or do you think the seller (who may sell through both) just mixed up which site the band was purchased through?
I love the band, it's feels very solid, in fact heavier than I thought it would be & the butterfly closure snaps securely. I'm quite pleased with the whole purchase since it was the 1st item I purchased through AliExpress. I'm just curious to know did I really purchase it through Amazon China?
I ordered a 5-Bead Stainless Steel Band from a seller on AliExpress on 08/04 for a really great price. It was delivered today (about a month earlier than advised delivery date) in an Amazon Prime box. It was not a reuse box/tape like you might get from an eBay seller. Until I opened it, I thought it as something I recently order from Amazon.
Is there some sort of connection between AliExpress & Amazon or do you think the seller (who may sell through both) just mixed up which site the band was purchased through?
I love the band, it's feels very solid, in fact heavier than I thought it would be & the butterfly closure snaps securely. I'm quite pleased with the whole purchase since it was the 1st item I purchased through AliExpress. I'm just curious to know did I really purchase it through Amazon China?
Some sellers do cross boxing so he probably has a seller account with Amazon. Oitmm on Amazon also sells through Aliexpress. I bought my 5Bead through his Amazon account but it didn't arrive in Amazon packaging but a random generic box.
So I believe that's what happened with you.
What's important is that you got a good band and hopefully you're happy with it.
that looks amazing! how is the quality of it? I have a HOCO link and looks and feels great! This is the band i want!