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3rd Party Ultra Bands [MERGED]
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I ordered a few on AliExpress but don’t expect them to arrive for a few weeks.
I will say anyone with smaller wrists getting ultra should consider that bands like Apple’s Sport Bands or Leather Link where the connecter is directly embedded in the band help make the ultra look smaller on the wrist. bands like the Alpine where the band material is connected to a metal link connector that actually slides into the watch will make the Watch appear larger.
I too ordered a few... I am 99% sure I'll be happy with my Ocean band that comes with the watch- but - just in case I do want to have options...
I'm curious about the closure on the Ocean band. Haven't seen any real-world videos of it being used. Seems like it's not super secure and the metal buckles will get in the way when typing on a keyboard. That's the one I want though, but I'm waiting to check it out in store on the 16th.
Hi all..
Anyone recommend good 3rd party straps. Any type, want to build a collection to go with my AWU.
Had the Nike S5 and never changed the band on that one. I have the Nasa band from MIFA and I really like it.
Would love to have collection of official bands, but they are too expensive for me.
Thank you
Craig
Anyone recommend good 3rd party straps. Any type, want to build a collection to go with my AWU.
Had the Nike S5 and never changed the band on that one. I have the Nasa band from MIFA and I really like it.
Would love to have collection of official bands, but they are too expensive for me.
Thank you
Craig
I know, I know, this isn’t the answer you are looking for… but most 3rd party bands are crap if you ask me.
Plus, wearing a rather expensive Apple Watch and then cheaping out on accessories is a bit strange in my opinion.
There you go, my 2 cents ;-)
Plus, wearing a rather expensive Apple Watch and then cheaping out on accessories is a bit strange in my opinion.
There you go, my 2 cents ;-)
My 2p worth
If Apple didn’t set AWU band prices at a frankly ridiculous £100 then folk wouldn’t look so much at 3rd party bands. The profit mark up on these items is crazy
I’ve bought bands on eBay for my series 3 that worked absolutely fine and intend to do so again. Right now I’m happy enough with my black/grey trail loop
If Apple didn’t set AWU band prices at a frankly ridiculous £100 then folk wouldn’t look so much at 3rd party bands. The profit mark up on these items is crazy
I’ve bought bands on eBay for my series 3 that worked absolutely fine and intend to do so again. Right now I’m happy enough with my black/grey trail loop
I’ve tried ordering many third party bands on Amazon and sadly had to return most of them. There are a few I’ve kept, mainly the Leobro fake “Nike” bands. They are the only ones I have found that fit properly. Also the fake milanese bands, found on Amazon fit as well. The other sport bands are too long for my wrist, even tightening to the last hole. When I was measured for the loop at the Apple Store, I measured as a size 4.
I give up and am now buying official Apple bands. I occasionally find official out of season bands on Best Buy for 1/2 price.
I give up and am now buying official Apple bands. I occasionally find official out of season bands on Best Buy for 1/2 price.
Most of the third party “bargain” bands are junk. You can find most of the original Apple bands on eBay in new, unused condition for about 50% of their original price, save for some of the rare ones.
I’m biased because this is my Apple Watch band store. It’s one option among many and I’m proud of what we sell. Take a look around!
I hope no one minds the post. I’ve been a member here for years before I opened the store.
Nice site, aside from the annoying pop ups in the lower left corner. Good luck