Best third party Apple Watch Lugs in Rose Gold?

[rosegoldoli]

Hey guys, I got my first non-OEM leather band from Coach. It's a great leather strap, only I'm not fond with the lug they used.

Does anybody know the best quality lugs in Rose Gold (alum and/or SS looking)?

Thanks!

 

[rosegoldoli]

nobody responded but if anybody is interested i found this Etsy listing

https://www.etsy.com/listing/244479504/better-quality-18-karat-rose-gold-apple?ref=related-5&frs=1

going to try this one out and report back if its good

 

[rosegoldoli]

Follow up: These lugs match my Rose Gold plated apple watch almost perfectly. very impressed.

should also look good with the Gold alum series 3-5

 

[athousandbands]

Follow up: These lugs match my Rose Gold plated apple watch almost perfectly. very impressed.

should also look good with the Gold alum series 3-5

Hey which of these do you think I should get to pair with the Etsy lug? I recently got a rallye for my bigger watches and this one looks like blasphemy/they had to make the proportions weird to avoid being sued...but so mamy options for gold buckle and I think more exciting than just doing a half-gold Apple saddle classic buckle for way more money.

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[rosegoldoli]

Hey which of these do you think I should get to pair with the Etsy lug? I recently got a rallye for my bigger watches and this one looks like blasphemy/they had to make the proportions weird to avoid being sued...but so mamy options for gold buckle and I think more exciting than just doing a half-gold Apple saddle classic buckle for way more money.

Gold Brown Watch Straps | View Collection | Hirsch Straps

Discover our stunning collection of every Hirsch watch strap available in gold brown. Free delivery available.

www.hirschstraps.com

what color is your watch case? do you care about matching?

 

[athousandbands]

what color is your watch case? do you care about matching?

Same as yours (gold stainless), getting the rose gold 18k lugs you recommended, would love any third party leather brands you trust and would suggest to pair them with, or what catches your eye from Hirsch as particularly suited to the gold stainless watch.

edit: crap didn’t realize yours is a silver stainless, reading comprehension issues in the face of such a gorgeous photo! You think the etsy lugs will match? your gold-plating looks so much like the Apple PVD, no offense haha

 

[rosegoldoli]

Same as yours (gold stainless), getting the rose gold 18k lugs you recommended, would love any third party leather brands you trust and would suggest to pair them with, or what catches your eye from Hirsch as particularly suited to the gold stainless watch.

edit: crap didn’t realize yours is a silver stainless, reading comprehension issues in the face of such a gorgeous photo! You think the etsy lugs will match? your gold-plating looks so much like the Apple PVD, no offense haha

yeah its actually pinker in person. but my
boyfriend does have a gold stainless steel here is a comparison pic of the lugs on his watch and its more of a brighter color than the bronze of the gold stainless

 

[athousandbands]

yeah its actually pinker in person. but my
boyfriend does have a gold stainless steel here is a comparison pic of the lugs on his watch and its more of a brighter color than the bronze of the gold stainless

Wow thanks this is super helpful. I think I’ll go for it. Even the Apple ones you can find angles where it doesn’t quite match. The fit seems too good to pass up. Can’t wait six months and pay modern buckle prices just to get some new leather looks for my gold SS. I like the 40mm so no leather loops!

 

[athousandbands]

Ok after an exact month in China Post limbo (the EMS upgrade ended up being slower than SpeedPak), the Etsy lugs are finally stateside. The Hirsch leather bands and rally have the spring bars violently ripped out and ready! Watch this space!

 

[athousandbands]

Ok Hirsch gold-brown rally first: for sure can live with the rose on bronze watch. Should have gotten space black not gun black though.

the overall effect is worth the mismatch of rose gold lugs-bronze gold watch-yellow gold buckle (it gives it character!)


the Toronto leather could be more supple but for $26 plus $12.50 for the lugs, color me satisfied

 

[rosegoldoli]

Ok Hirsch gold-brown rally first: for sure can live with the rose on bronze watch. Should have gotten space black not gun black though.
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the overall effect is worth the mismatch of rose gold lugs-bronze gold watch-yellow gold buckle (it gives it character!)

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the Toronto leather could be more supple but for $26 plus $12.50 for the lugs, color me satisfied
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they look amazing!

 

[kidhack]

How’s the quality on these lugs?

 

[athousandbands]

How’s the quality on these lugs?

Great. I buy that they’re the same grade steel as apple.