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Whtchdr

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Jun 14, 2013
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I was able to follow the directions posted on YouTube by Unbox Therapy to switch out my Classic Buckle leather band to a nice 22mm solid link stainless steel band. Apple asks $449 for theirs. I picked up this one from Amazon along with the screwdriver for only $80. Turned out pretty good I think! ImageUploadedByTapatalk1431120978.890278.jpgImageUploadedByTapatalk1431120992.626423.jpg
 
Very nice. I am actually impressed by this. I think I will do the same although I wouldn't mind exploring more stainless bands as I already have a Tissot with a similar style.
 
In order for this to work you need to start with the Apple watch with leather band but can I now buy the leather band and use this method?
 
I saw that same band and wanted to do the same thing but was worried it wouldn't look good on the leather band adapter rods. I really don't think in my opinion that it looks good. Not to mention a 42 mm SS with Classic is $700 plus $80 for the setup you have is $780 vs $1,000 for the Apple Link. Not enough savings to warrant it when it doesn't look that good to me. But I'm glad someone else did it as I would have wanted to and I don't think it does.
 
That looks great! Can somebody send that pic to Angela so that Apple can offer something like this to us? I love the band!
 
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