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Whtchdr

macrumors regular
Original poster
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.jpg ImageUploadedByTapatalk1431120992.626423.jpg
 

CrackerJackToy

macrumors 6502
Nov 1, 2011
392
129
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.
 

lirn8

macrumors 6502
Sep 20, 2013
370
38
israel
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?
 

roland.g

macrumors 604
Apr 11, 2005
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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.
 

seatton

macrumors 6502a
Nov 7, 2013
793
1,222
Seattle, WA
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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