I'm obsessed with getting this band. It's a lot of money so i've been holding back. So my question is to all the SS link bracelet owners out there, what do you think? Is it worth it? How is it holding up?
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Is the SS link bracelet worth it?
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It's the only band I'd consider until the Hermes and the new saddle brown classic buckle came along.
It's the main reason I bought the SS model. It compares surprisingly well to my Swiss watch bracelets, and I think it gives the rounded watch case a more angular/futuristic design, which I like.
I think it's WAAAAAAAAAAY over priced! I think 150 is more of a fair price. I just got the Milanese loop and I think it's great for the price. The most I'd spend on the link is MAYBE 250, not 450
I went back and forth about whether to buy the Apple band during the summer, but ended up getting the Hoco link bracelet instead to try first. So far, I'm pleasantly surprised by how nice it is. It may be worth a look.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B014Q6H08I?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00
UPDATE: My Hoco link bracelet has come apart twice at the location where the band clips into the lug (which slides into the Watch). Not sure if mine is defective or if it's a design issue, but I'm sending mine back
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B014Q6H08I?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00
UPDATE: My Hoco link bracelet has come apart twice at the location where the band clips into the lug (which slides into the Watch). Not sure if mine is defective or if it's a design issue, but I'm sending mine back
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It probably depends on what you're used to. It compares quite favorably to the bracelets on my Swiss watches, which cost quite a bit more.
Just get the replicas that are coming out. They aren't 100% perfect but look and feel near identical. Price is unbelievable for the quality! Have had my space grey one for about 2 months now
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Butterfly-L...-Steel-/141726436108?var=&hash=item20ff8dcb0c
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Butterfly-L...-Steel-/141726436108?var=&hash=item20ff8dcb0c
I would try out the Milanese loop first. The link bracelet looks nice, but not $500 nice. I went with the leather loop for my $150 band. Looks pretty nice, is very comfy, very adjustable and no more DINK DINK DINK when I rest my wrists on a desk while typing or writing. But that sport band is still very good for working outside. I got it nice and muddy last month.
I've had mine nearly 2 weeks and I'm very pleased with it. The biggest surprise is how comfortable it is, much better than my Milanese.
The quality of manufacture is so impressive and I'm always sceptical of copycat versions, so I just couldn't bring myself to buy one.
Hopefully it holds up well as being brushed effect means I can't maintain it with my dremel as I do currently with the watch.
The quality of manufacture is so impressive and I'm always sceptical of copycat versions, so I just couldn't bring myself to buy one.
Hopefully it holds up well as being brushed effect means I can't maintain it with my dremel as I do currently with the watch.
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Yeah that's true. I think it's just me. I wouldn't spend 450 bucks on one, but that doesn't mean it's not worth it. It just means it's not worth it for me
but from what I've seen, man is it sharp!
Cex in the uk are doing the link for £250 a grade item and I presume it's worth every penny I have the clone £32 delivered and it will suffice until I can afford the real thing
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I really want a bracelet now. I nearly had my AW's sport band pop off of my wrist while trying to put on my backpack an hour ago. Somehow the tucked-under part pulled out of the slot and only the pin was holding it together.
I've never had an insecure feeling with my bracelet-ed watches, and haven't felt insecure about the sport band until tonight. I would get by with the mesh, but I'd really rather have the bracelet.
I've never had an insecure feeling with my bracelet-ed watches, and haven't felt insecure about the sport band until tonight. I would get by with the mesh, but I'd really rather have the bracelet.
I got a great deal on the marketplace here on a used one and its in beautiful shape and easily my favorite band out of the 9 I have. It is beautifully made and gets head turns all the time at work.
Would I pay full price for it? No and glad I got the deal I did
Would I pay full price for it? No and glad I got the deal I did
Now that it's available seperately, you should consider the space black link bracelet. Combined with the silver stainless steel watch, it's my favourite AW look by far.
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Damn you. I mean really. I was so satisfied with my stainless Apple link band and the good deal I got and said no more spending for a while. Then you go and post that.
That's slick
Saw one today, SS on SS link bracelet, and remembered that I think it's easily the best-looking style of bracelet for this watch.
I'll put it on my anniversary-Halloween-Christmas list.
I'll put it on my anniversary-Halloween-Christmas list.
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Since I have the space black link, my (2) leather loops and (3) sports bands only collect dust most of the time.