The Great "Third Party Band/Strap" Thread

[skanska]

Would I recommend it ? Yes I would.

Near 3 weeks in worn everyday at work and still no scratches all links are ok and only popped open once and that might have be me pushing the Watch down my wrist slightly.

 

[mark-in-mk]

OK, you got me. Ordered today to go with my stainless black that's on its way from O2

 

[skanska]

OK, you got me. Ordered today to go with my stainless black that's on its way from O2

If it’s anything like this one you won’t be disappointed. Let us know how it pans out. good returns if not what you expected with amazon.

 

[mark-in-mk]

If it’s anything like this one you won’t be disappointed. Let us know how it pans out. good returns if not what you expected with amazon.

I ordered the exact same one you have - You're photos and comments were very helpful in me making my mind up

 

[skanska]

I ordered the exact same one you have - You're photos and comments were very helpful in me making my mind up

Let us know what you think because all i can review is the actual one i had received but I hope you get the same quality as i got well I’m happy with it and if it only last a few years then I will still be happy I couldn’t justify the apple cost, but that’s not saying that if i was minted I wouldn’t because I would.

 

[sithjedi333]

Check out the discussion over the past two or three pages regarding Taobao.

Thank you vm

 

[DanyGirl24]

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From Ali Express

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[antwon412]

Wife bought me my first watch as a gift last week. 42mm SG S3.

Got this band off amazon for $7. BOTOMALL brand. Fits and looks as good as the Apple band.

I edited the second pic to give a better representation of the actual color. It’s almost neon it’s so bright.

At first I wast sure I liked it. It’s so bright compared to the black band. It after a couple minutes I realized I really like it. I greatly prefer the bright band.

 

[rwings01]

please delete mods.

TIA

 

[techno-Zen]

Does anyone have a good Aliexpress seller for Sport loops they can recommend? Preferably in the $2 per band range vs $4 range.

Thanks!

 

[rwings01]

Does anyone have a good Aliexpress seller for Sport loops they can recommend? Preferably in the $2 per band range vs $4 range.

Thanks!

This one is very good IMO.

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/328...chweb0_0,searchweb201602_2,searchweb201603_52

Regards

 

[ZahidHafeez]

If it’s anything like this one you won’t be disappointed. Let us know how it pans out. good returns if not what you expected with amazon.

Hi skanska, can you please share the link so that I order this one for myself. TIA.

 

[skanska]

Hi skanska, can you please share the link so that I order this one for myself. TIA.

Ontube Replacement Bands Compatible with Watch, Stainless Steel Link Bracelet with Double Button Folding Clasp Strap for Watch Series 4 Series 3 Series 2 Series 1 (42mm/44mm, Black) https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07HD6QHGN/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_g05bDbM1C57Z1
This one is tempting me now might order this today it has good reviews

 

[skanska]

Hi skanska, can you please share the link so that I order this one for myself. TIA.

This looks to be out of stock now as its not showing the one i got

 

[breezyf808]

This one is very good IMO.

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32879537923.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.0.0.697d5418oVYgji&algo_pvid=54da76eb-c21c-45a7-be51-983170d27600&algo_expid=54da76eb-c21c-45a7-be51-983170d27600-1&btsid=454c9a50-b9e8-4713-bb93-9e57e800f507&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_2,searchweb201603_52

Regards

Thank you for the recommendation. Just spent about $35 worth of bands in the last hour.
I’m excited for them to come in. I’ll have at least one band a day for half the month lol.
I also ordered a SS link band (Black), anyone has experience with this one?

 

[ascender]

Does anybody have an Apple Leather Loop? Just wondering what, if any identifiers there are to tell its a genuine one?

 

[germ1]

Ordered two bands from the taobao seller. Not the cheapest but they are legit perfect. I snuck some good time at the Apple store to compare and from material to markings I firmly believe you can’t tell. These two bands are miles above the quality of urvoi.

Side by side with legit you cannot tell the difference even by feel or fit.

I ordered the indigo craie from the Taotao seller, and I have to admit that I am very impressed. Do you guys have any other bands that you ordered from him that you would recommend? He's not cheap, but quality is there!

 

[ondert]

I ordered the indigo craie from the Taotao seller, and I have to admit that I am very impressed. Do you guys have any other bands that you ordered from him that you would recommend? He's not cheap, but quality is there!

Can I get the link?

 

[breezyf808]

Can I get the link?

I just did some research and his sellers name is Taobao....below is his contact email
630988@qq.com

 

[germ1]

I just did some research and his sellers name is Taobao....below is his contact email
630988@qq.com

Taobao is the website he is listing them on, not his name

 

[PittHockey]

Does anybody have an Apple Leather Loop? Just wondering what, if any identifiers there are to tell its a genuine one?

I have one legit and one fake. There’s a few differences:
If you push the middle connector of one side of the band upwards a bit, there should be a serial number printed on its side.

Fake one doesn’t have the “assembled in China” printed on the metal of one end. It’s also missing the genuine leather, case size, and band size stamps.

The “links” on the fake are also bigger. They have the width about right, but the height is more than the apple one. (6 ‘links’ on the small/top half of the fake band vs 7 on the small/top half of the genuine one), and the fake one is ever so slightly deeper as well.

 

[breezyf808]

I have one legit and one fake. There’s a few differences:
If you push the middle connector of one side of the band upwards a bit, there should be a serial number printed on its side.

Fake one doesn’t have the “assembled in China” printed on the metal of one end. It’s also missing the genuine leather, case size, and band size stamps.

The “links” on the fake are also bigger. They have the width about right, but the height is more than the apple one. (6 ‘links’ on the small/top half of the fake band vs 7 on the small/top half of the genuine one), and the fake one is ever so slightly deeper as well.

Would you say its made is of equal quality? Or is the fake one have a more plastic feel too it?

 

[PittHockey]

Would you say its made is of equal quality? Or is the fake one have a more plastic feel too it?

Hmm... They don't feel too different, but there's definitely a slight quality difference. I think the knockoff is imitation leather, and it hasn't broken in or patina'd the same as the real one. Or at all, really. Granted I haven't worn it the same amount. Considering it was only $10, I have zero complaints.

It's a Crested brand one. I'd probably give a different brand a shot next time, but I don't think I've seen too many.

 

[Mel8899]

Got this band from Groupon. It feels great!

 

[semajm85]

was looking for a black link bracelet and unfortunately the taboo seller is reporting that he is sold out.

anyone else have any other recommendations?