The Great "Third Party Band/Strap" Thread

[xDKP]

Glad I waited for this Hoco one to release. It's spot on the the Apple one.

Looks pretty damn cool. What's the model called?

 

[nikielizabeth]

What do I know, but the new Monowear bands posted today look really pretty

I love their bands! Affordable and the nylon option seems perfect for the non-leather sport option.

 

[nikielizabeth]

I wish apple did a product red sport band, it'd look Hot ASF for the Space grey one!

Monowear has a bright red nylon band.

 

[480951]

I just ordered a 3'rd gen black link bracelet from Battery Sky. It's the most I've spent on a third party band so I hope the quality is good.

 

[Trent0341]

Just put this together today... I wasn't overly excited about the leather bands from Apple so I put this together...

For a color reference it goes very well with the Allen Edmonds walnut color... a little bit darker.

 

[andyforscher]

love my new cuff band

 

[batristain]

love my new cuff band

Where did you get it - looks awesome?

 

[Tracebuzta]

Check the review on my website, there's a discount code.

http://serenacloos.nl/review-hoco-stalen-band-en-case

Thanks, but I dont think they ship to Denmark :-(

 

[SerenaC]

Thanks, but I dont think they ship to Denmark :-(

I have no idea!

 

[maflynn]

I got this one - it is a pretty teal color.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ZT8TUUY?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00

The edges in the image look less tapered then the apple sports band. I wonder how that will feel.

 

[c613m]

Looks pretty damn cool. What's the model called?

It's this one: http://www.ebay.ca/itm/252090071451...49&var=550935826216&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

The difference is the butterfly clasp and that the links are throughout. Imo it's awesome. Haven't worn my Milanese Loop since I got this.

 

[Tracebuzta]

What is the best link bracelet replacement right now? I need something that matches my 42mm silver sport

 

[SerenaC]

Thanks, but I dont think they ship to Denmark :-(

Asked the owner, they do!!! Just mail him at verkoop@kabeldirect.nl.

 

[MSampson]

The edges in the image look less tapered then the apple sports band. I wonder how that will feel.

It's leather and is flexible, not stiff at all.

 

[big-blu]

Pad & quill, dark brown. Very impressed so far. More comfortable than the sport band and i love the looks. If I order another in a different color, I might consider the 38 width so that it is a little thinner.

 

[wickedwahine11]

Pad & quill, dark brown. Very impressed so far. More comfortable than the sport band and i love the looks. If I order another in a different color, I might consider the 38 width so that it is a little thinner.

Oh! You got your Pad and Quill. I placed a pre-order with them for the same one that you have, only in the 38mm size. I thought they were not shipping until early October. Did you get an earlier date from them when you placed your order? By the way, I love the chocolate brown, it looks terrific. I can't wait to get mine.

 

[C7 POWER]

Groupon has this one today, for under $55. I just ordered the blue one, they look just like the Apple Band for $100 less

https://www.groupon.com/deals/gg-ipm-leather-strap-with-magnetic-closure

 

[luckyblue]

How is the quality vs the OEM bands?

The quality is great, especially for the price. They're almost identical to apples bands.

 

[limatime42]

 

[AlliFlowers]

Groupon has this one today, for under $55. I just ordered the blue one, they look just like the Apple Band for $100 less

https://www.groupon.com/deals/gg-ipm-leather-strap-with-magnetic-closure

Says "not yet available." Odd.

 

[Henry54]

Check out this paracord 550 band that my girlfriend made for me! I've gotten so many compliments at work and people asking me where can they get one. What do you guys think?

 

[luckyblue]

Check out this paracord 550 band that my girlfriend made for me! I've gotten so many compliments at work and people asking me where can they get one. What do you guys think? View attachment 587664 View attachment 587663 View attachment 587662 View attachment 587660 View attachment 587661

That is cool!

 

[luckyblue]

I just got these two leather bands and I couldn't be happier with them! The color, feel, and quality are really nice!

http://www.amazon.com/Jisoncase®-Ge...TF8&qid=1443544407&sr=1-1&keywords=B010DBXQ3I

 

[Xanderstone12]

just received my moko sport band (red). Very happy with it. Feels great. I was worried about the feel of it. Loving it so far. Fits exactly like the apple strap. It took a while to get to me. Slow shipping but I'm very happy with the product and price!

 

[RandyJC]

I've ordered the following bands.

The Hoco is from alieexpress
En the brown one is from a Dutch site called appelhoes.nl

http://nl.aliexpress.com/item/Top-Q...93.html?adminSeq=225486461&shopNumber=1908052

http://www.appelhoes.nl/Decoded-Leather-Strap-Apple-Watch-42-mm-Brown

When I got them I will make some close up pictures.