Third Party SS Watch Band

[warburg]

I've been thinking of getting a third-party SS watch band for my 42 mm SS Apple Watch. I'm puzzled by the huge price difference, ranging from $16.99 to over $200 for those offered. Many purport to be 3161 stainless steel, and most of the pictures look identical. They all are made in China. I wonder if the offerings are all the same band, only at different prices. Has anyone bought one of these bands or can recommend any of them?

 

[questioner76]

I bought this one on Amazon for my 38 mm stainless steel. I've worn it everyday for 2-months and it's held up great. It's only $30.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B013DCXI3W?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00

 

[daghstdrummer]

I bought a milinese loop from ebay and it looks great

http://www.ebay.com/itm/26204177302...49&var=560826056832&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

 

[DarthVader!]

I bought a milinese loop from ebay and it looks great

http://www.ebay.com/itm/262041773020?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&var=560826056832&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

How's the magnet on this - especially compared to Apple's milinese loop?

 

[warburg]

Do you need adapters for these third-party bands, or do they slide on and off just as the Apple bands do?

 

[Jessem1133]

Do you need adapters for these third-party bands, or do they slide on and off just as the Apple bands do?

Slide on and off. Adapters are built in.

 

[maflynn]

I see so many ebay sellers with Milinese loops - what should I look out for?

 

[warburg]

Well, after looking at all the third-party offers and getting thoroughly mixed up about the difference between a $16.95 band and a $200 band, I finally bought the real Apple SS 42 and 38 mm. bands for me and my wife. It's ridiculously expensive, but removes all doubts.

 

[daghstdrummer]

How's the magnet on this - especially compared to Apple's milinese loop?

The Magnet is really good i've had no issues. really strong.