The ultimate calf-cow leather strap for Apple Watch thread

[Thai]

I don't know...with Apple coming out with these exotic colors for the classic buckle, i think that it belongs up there with some of the best 3rd party leather bands.

Saddle brown and this are my favorite:

 

[bmac4]

I don't know...with Apple coming out with these exotic colors for the classic buckle, i think that it belongs up there with some of the best 3rd party leather bands.

Could not agree more. My Saddle brown has held up great, and still looks amazing. The new colors expand that collection even more, and all look really good.

 

[Thai]

This just looks exotic to me:

Never seen white before:

 

[Cnasty]

That storm gray classic buckle looks beautiful and will be a purchase for my space black once I see it in person to get a confirmation of it being a little darker versus light. Still disappointed Apple is not recognizing the need for black adapters on their line of bands except the black nylon it seems.

 

[bmac4]

This just looks exotic to me:

Never seen white before:

Yeah those are some odd color. I don't think I would ever buy them, but they are cool.

 

[bmac4]

That storm gray classic buckle looks beautiful and will be a purchase for my space black once I see it in person to get a confirmation of it being a little darker versus light. Still disappointed Apple is not recognizing the need for black adapters on their line of bands except the black nylon it seems.

Yeah they keep screwing you guys that have the Space Black. I don't understand why though.

 

[IphoneIssues]

Yeah they keep screwing you guys that have the Space Black. I don't understand why though.

It really puzzles me, because the Space Black is just as premium as the regular SS, and actually, they seem to be charging more for the link bracelet and the black Milanese because they are DLC coated. Yet we get like nothing else. Everything is for the regular SS...

 

[bmac4]

It really puzzles me, because the Space Black is just as premium as the regular SS, and actually, they seem to be charging more for the link bracelet and the black Milanese because they are DLC coated. Yet we get like nothing else. Everything is for the regular SS...

Yeah it's so weird. I really wanted the space black, but now I glad I have the SS. I still think the SB looks amazing and in some cases better. I just can't get way more bands for the SS.

 

[andreyirra]

I read in another thread that the saddle brown band got a new revision and it actually includes stitches since yesterday. It looks the same to me. Is there any change?

 

[nicho]

I read in another thread that the saddle brown band got a new revision and it actually includes stitches since yesterday. It looks the same to me. Is there any change?

Last time they made the change the SKU of watch + classic buckle said it was "new". This time it doesn't so I assume there's no change.

 

[Thai]

I read in another thread that the saddle brown band got a new revision and it actually includes stitches since yesterday. It looks the same to me. Is there any change?

Last time they made the change the SKU of watch + classic buckle said it was "new". This time it doesn't so I assume there's no change.

Yes, there are now stitching on the inside of the outer channel along the edge of the band. Prior did NOT have any stitching along the band.
[doublepost=1458671963][/doublepost]Original Saddle Brown:

NEW one introduced yesterday:

Do you guys see the stitching now?

 

[IphoneIssues]

Yeah it's so weird. I really wanted the space black, but now I glad I have the SS. I still think the SB looks amazing and in some cases better. I just can't get way more bands for the SS.

Well, I don't regret it or anything. I've got like 20 bands and there are very few other ones I think I'd like to have. I just have to assume Apple doesn't want my money.

 

[bmac4]

Well, I don't regret it or anything. I've got like 20 bands and there are very few other ones I think I'd like to have. I just have to assume Apple doesn't want my money.

Haha yeah I guess so. I don't know why they limited you guys in what you could get.

 

[xDKP]

Well, I don't regret it or anything. I've got like 20 bands and there are very few other ones I think I'd like to have. I just have to assume Apple doesn't want my money.

I'm with you man. I still love my space black very much and think it looks awesome, but for a classic leather strap when suiting up, the Apple CB would be awesome. Hate they don't let us buy them with black adapters.

Just like it puzzles me why leather loop is not available for the 38mm (my mom love it and won't go 3rd party)

A Danish company have started creating a lot of very nice leather straps for the Apple Watch - might swing by a store tomorrow and have a look. Their "Tan" and "Hunter" looks awesome. Love the white stitching in the Hunter.

https://www.dbramante1928.com/watch.html

 

[IphoneIssues]

I'm with you man. I still love my space black very much and think it looks awesome, but for a classic leather strap when suiting up, the Apple CB would be awesome. Hate they don't let us buy them with black adapters.

Just like it puzzles me why leather loop is not available for the 38mm (my mom love it and won't go 3rd party)

There are enough nice leather bands out there that I'm not worried at all about Apple's CB. I don't get the craze. Also, it's nice to know your band was handmade from somewhere. with care, rather than some factory in some foreign land. Apple has fantastic quality controls, but it feels more personal, you know?

 

[xDKP]

There are enough nice leather bands out there that I'm not worried at all about Apple's CB. I don't get the craze. Also, it's nice to know your band was handmade from somewhere. with care, rather than some factory in some foreign land. Apple has fantastic quality controls, but it feels more personal, you know?

Just updated my post with some very nice looking bands I just found from a local Danish company - have a look

 

[arrowandboard]

3 emails and no response...and then I see see people asking them all kinds of things on their Instagram page and not one response.

I don't know what's wrong with these people. When you posted the link about the sale, I thought about grabbing one. Even considered the full-priced deep blue. However, I refuse to patronize a company that doesn't respect their customers.


As for my experience on Etsy, I've only dealt with Arrow and Board. They say it can take around 2 weeks, but bands were always shipped within 5 days. Got delivered in 2-4 days. Mind you, there's a 1,000+ mile distance between where they are and where I am.

I sent an email to them the first time because my package had shipped 3 days prior and there had been no updates. Got a response an hour later. Sent several emails back and forth with them, between the two bands I bought. Always got a quick response. I completely recommend them.

Thanks for the kind words, we stay pretty busy but always try to get our turn-around time lower!

 

[mhoutman]

Ladies and Gentlemen I have some very good news for some of you. Hermès bands soon available as separate purchase and also in new colors

EUR http://france.hermes.com/montres/ap...mm/band-apple-watch-simple-tour-38-98804.html

GBP http://uk.hermes.com/watches/apple-...mm/band-apple-watch-double-tour-38-98806.html

USD http://usa.hermes.com/watches/apple...mm/band-apple-watch-double-tour-38-98806.html

 

[Thai]

http://appleinsider.com/articles/16...d-separately-come-in-4-new-colors-on-april-19

April 19 at Apple and Hermes stores.

 

[nies]

has anyone tried or have experience with these? I think they look awesome
https://www.etsy.com/listing/240316857/apple-watch-band-horween-leather-english

 

[Mr. Donahue]

Fully agree, nice website, nice products but lack of response...it is a crazy world.
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Here is a review wth additional comments. https://www.reddit.com/r/AppleWatch/comments/3fnw47/bexar_apple_watch_band_review/

Well they're made in Vietnam. Maybe that's why you got no reply. I'd say for the most part everything I've ever bought that's Vietnamese made has been really great quality.

 

[Thai]

Well they're made in Vietnam. Maybe that's why you got no reply. I'd say for the most part everything I've ever bought that's Vietnamese made has been really great quality.

True, delicate stuff requires tiny hands and youthful enthusiasm....

 

[tom504]

I plan to add this one soon:
http://www.padandquill.com/apple-watch-accessories/lowry-leather-band-for-apple-watch.html

 

[Mr. Donahue]

I like that Monowear matches adapters to the sport gold. They're the only leather band I've seen that matches the sport gold. I want one but the price is a little steep. I'll think about it.

 

[Kevsta26]

I don't even own an Apple Watch, but I'm in love with the new Marine Blue classic buckle