Discounts / Sales on OEM bands

[mikedis]

I've always been curious about Light Bone/Black... (Not that I'd ever find one), but what is the story/history of this band? What is "Nike Lab"?

On NikeLab, @athousandbands could probably explain it better, but in short, it’s like Nike’s specialty store for exclusive/curated designs. At least, as I understand it.

Apple launched the Nike+ watches with the Series 2 in Fall 2016, but then in Spring 2017, they released a limited edition “NikeLab” watch. The watch was functionally identical to the normal S2 Nikes released just 6 months earlier, except it had an exclusive face color (now available to all Nike watches) which matched the bundle-exclusive band.

 

[ripsaw650]

So, you had to buy the Lab edition S2 to get the band? It wasn't available separate from the watch? Was it available to the general public? Or was/is the NikeLab an invite/exclusive thing?

 

[mikedis]

So, you had to buy the Lab edition S2 to get the band? It wasn't available separate from the watch? Was it available to the general public? Or was/is the NikeLab an invite/exclusive thing?

Correct, you had to buy the watch to get the band. Not invite only, it was a public release available at Nike’s online store (worldwide I think), select physical NikeLab locations, and a pop up store in Japan.

I have the QC reject without text, but I would really like to find a badged one some day.

 

[MacDevil7334]

Correct, you had to buy the watch to get the band. Not invite only, it was a public release available at Nike’s online store (worldwide I think), select physical NikeLab locations, and a pop up store in Japan.

I have the QC reject without text, but I would really like to find a badged one some day.View attachment 1718687

I do recall the NikeLab watch selling out FAST. I think they were gone in 1-2 days. That’s another reason why the Light Bone/Black band is so rare. It was bundle only and there weren’t many of them made.

 

[athousandbands]

what appears to be a $17 delft 40mm
https://merc.li/Vw9PbtNJb

 

[Deep.sky]

Yep yoinked that I am assuming it’s a good price if it turns out to be delft?

 

[athousandbands]

Yep yoinked that I am assuming it’s a good price if it turns out to be delft?

Yeah definitely. That’s a great price for any non-default band. Delft definitely gets lost among the mid-range blues but the name gives it more value for me. I guess I’m romantic like that. Looking at Alaskan v Linen v Delft connectors, I’m almost certain it’s delft. It has a little more contrast. And of course the wild possibility that the picture is accurate!

 

[Deep.sky]

I will post a pic as soon as I get it. Although it’s gonna be raining all week, hard to get good shots indoors 😢

 

[kcmo]

Posted my Nike sport band in teal tint/tropical twist (missing M/L strap) in the marketplace......

 

[Fhotofaerie]

@kcmo darn, I have 38/40 but I need 42/44!

 

[kcmo]

@kcmo darn, I have 38/40 but I need 42/44!

Sorry! It’s almost sold!

 

[paultopia]

How exactly does one get access to the marketplace, anyway?

 

[mikedis]

How exactly does one get access to the marketplace, anyway?

6+ months on the forums and 250 messages sent IIRC.

 

[kryptticAZ]

Someone had an Obsidian/Black sport band listed on eBay (https://www.ebay.com/itm/203257699760?ul_noapp=true) with a stock photo so I asked if they could post a photo of the actual item. This is what they posted.

LOL. Did they take that picture outside at night under a black light???!

 

[mikedis]

Someone had an Obsidian/Black sport band listed on eBay (https://www.ebay.com/itm/203257699760?ul_noapp=true) with a stock photo so I asked if they could post a photo of the actual item. This is what they posted.

LOL. Did they take that picture outside at night under a black light???!

obviously you caught them on the way to the club.

 

[mikedis]

Someone had an Obsidian/Black sport band listed on eBay (https://www.ebay.com/itm/203257699760?ul_noapp=true) with a stock photo so I asked if they could post a photo of the actual item. This is what they posted.

LOL. Did they take that picture outside at night under a black light???!

also im like 90% confident that's 40mm, not 42mm. And the lug shape (though terrible lighting and a bad angle) says it's post S4, so i'm 60% confident it's Anthracite and not Obsidian.

 

[mikedis]

also im like 90% confident that's 40mm, not 42mm. And the lug shape (though terrible lighting and a bad angle) says it's post S4, so i'm 60% confident it's Anthracite and not Obsidian.

yeah after a second look im like 90% sure that's a very used and very shined up 40mm Anthracite/Black, not a 42mm Obsidian.

 

[Cotypubby]

yeah after a second look im like 90% sure that's a very used and very shined up 40mm Anthracite/Black, not a 42mm Obsidian.

+$12 shipping! I hate sellers that artificially increase their price like that. No way is he spending even half that to actually ship that with no box. Plus a 0 feedback new seller. Red flags all around.

 

[bmw328ci]

Amazon warehouse hace space black bracelet for $210 , Is it a good price?

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07XL55HQ5/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A2L77EE7U53NWQ&psc=1

 

[mikedis]

Amazon warehouse hace space black bracelet for $210 , Is it a good price?

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07XL55HQ5/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A2L77EE7U53NWQ&psc=1

For a new one, sure, but open box or used you can find them for a better price

 

[athousandbands]

For a new one, sure, but open box or used you can find them for a better price

Yeah you’re better off going with one from Charger or a similar type seller where you can see the piece. The cosmetic imperfection isn’t worth that price.

 

[athousandbands]

obviously you caught them on the way to the club.

Lol I was gonna say hookah bar

 

[Deep.sky]

40mm Plum Sport Loop

Apple Watch Series 6 Sports Loop on Mercari

40mm Plum Sport Loop for Apple Watch. Brand new in sealed box.

merc.li

 

[athousandbands]

Pollen sport band 38mm $24, will prob look brand new after a rinse

https://merc.li/aNKpDFHxb

 

[athousandbands]

Baltic Leather Link 44mm M/L $60

Apple 44mm Baltic Blue Leather Link - M/L | eBay

<p>Apple 44mm Baltic Blue Leather Link - M/L. Shipped with USPS First Class.</p><br><p>He didn’t like it and was outside of return policy. Awesome band 99 at apple store leather</p><br><p>The Leather Link features handcrafted Roux Granada leather made in France. The strap elegantly wraps around...

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