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Discounts / Sales on OEM bands

shinseiromeo said:
45mm. I know it’s a little small in the photo. I updated my last post.
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Yeah, screenshots do degrade the quality of the image, but thanks for clarifying. Sometimes, some TJXs and Marshalls sell smaller versions of these. I was also interested in these two toned ones. I’ll have an opportunity to check them out since the weather is nice again!
 
goldmac2006 said:
Yeah, screenshots do degrade the quality of the image, but thanks for clarifying. Sometimes, some TJXs and Marshalls sell smaller versions of these. I was also interested in these two toned ones. I’ll have an opportunity to check them out since the weather is nice again!
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I have a 15 pro max and this forum and another doesn’t let me post photos, saying they’re too large. The only way I know how to work around it is take a low quality screenshot to post the photo.

I got this band a few years ago. Did wear it a few times. Didn’t like the elderberry from last time, passed on that one.
 
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shinseiromeo said:
I have a 15 pro max and this forum and another doesn’t let me post photos, saying they’re too large. The only way I know how to work around it is take a low quality screenshot to post the photo.

I got this band a few years ago. Did wear it a few times. Didn’t like the elderberry from last time, passed on that one.
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Oh, I see I have an iPhone 15 Pro. I also asked the moderation team about it, and they informed me that the limit is 5000x5000 pixels per image. Therefore, anyone who used ProRAW, ProRes, or ultra-wide images that weren’t cropped would encounter this error. The moderators suggested using image compressors or some third party photo editing apps that I use on my iPhone to reduce the pixel count. I use Line Camera and beautycam and it reduces the pixel amount.

Back to the topic, I’m interested in sport loops like the one shown above. The Apple Watch Series 5 and 7 have two-tone versions of those. I’ll definitely get one for 41mm. Only owned all the OG ones released in 2017. However, I don’t like seeing too many 45/46mm straps or bands that are m/l size. I’ve tried various types of straps, and I know my own sizes for every band by heart.
 
goldmac2006 said:
Oh, I see I have an iPhone 15 Pro. I also asked the moderation team about it, and they informed me that the limit is 5000x5000 pixels per image. Therefore, anyone who used ProRAW, ProRes, or ultra-wide images that weren’t cropped would encounter this error. The moderators suggested using image compressors or some third party photo editing apps that I use on my iPhone to reduce the pixel count. I use Line Camera and beautycam and it reduces the pixel amount.

Back to the topic, I’m interested in sport loops like the one shown above. The Apple Watch Series 5 and 7 have two-tone versions of those. I’ll definitely get one for 41mm. Only owned all the OG ones released in 2017. However, I don’t like seeing too many 45/46mm straps or bands that are m/l size. I’ve tried various types of straps, and I know my own sizes for every band by heart.
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What’s odd is my photos are default settings. 24mp, heic. Video is set to 4k60. I can never just upload a photo though, always too big no matter the website.

Do you just take a photo with a third party app or use their editor to downgrade a pic?

I have a lot of sport loops (nylon) open, about ten. All different colors. The interesting thing is I rarely if ever wear them. Especially in the summer when there’s risk of my sweating as I baby my bands. Officially I own around 40 Apple oem bands. About a dozen are the $100 tier… leather loops, leather bands, milanese steel, the ultra bands range, and now the titanium Milanese. Then a bunch of nike sport bands and loops, plus a plethora of colors of standard silicone bands. On top of that I have about 20 more sealed which are the more seasonal ones.

My somewhat holy grail I don’t own is the purple / dark cherry leather link from series 7. I need a S/M 45mm and only have a M/L I received as a gift. Unfortunately that sizing is too big for me and I never opened it.
 
shinseiromeo said:
What’s odd is my photos are default settings. 24mp, heic. Video is set to 4k60. I can never just upload a photo though, always too big no matter the website.

Do you just take a photo with a third party app or use their editor to downgrade a pic?

I have a lot of sport loops (nylon) open, about ten. All different colors. The interesting thing is I rarely if ever wear them. Especially in the summer when there’s risk of my sweating as I baby my bands. Officially I own around 40 Apple oem bands. About a dozen are the $100 tier… leather loops, leather bands, milanese steel, the ultra bands range, and now the titanium Milanese. Then a bunch of nike sport bands and loops, plus a plethora of colors of standard silicone bands. On top of that I have about 20 more sealed which are the more seasonal ones.

My somewhat holy grail I don’t own is the purple / dark cherry leather link from series 7. I need a S/M 45mm and only have a M/L I received as a gift. Unfortunately that sizing is too big for me and I never opened it.
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I have same settings and I both take pics and edit my photos on these third party photo editing apps.

I used these apps for a very long time already. They have their own settings where y’all can choose to downgrade the quality, Line Camera example here:
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I am eyeballing on dark cherry leather link. I only fit 41mm s/m too, I pull it all the way around my wrist.
 
Wow did this thread die! Two months and no posts? Well I have…


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TJ Maxx today, leather links back in stock. YMMV of course. And now TJ Maxx is getting tariff happy and raising prices 20%.

Today found a midnight leather link 45mm S/M size for $24.99.


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shinseiromeo said:
Wow did this thread die! Two months and no posts? Well I have…


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TJ Maxx today, leather links back in stock. YMMV of course. And now TJ Maxx is getting tariff happy and raising prices 20%.

Today found a midnight leather link 45mm S/M size for $24.99.


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Saw Ross sell this during the holidays which was 45mm one like that too.

Just that it wasn’t as many new additions I seen lately, especially since I paused going to Ross or TJX due to an illness during April for two weeks.

I also forgot to mention Marshall’s had gym red bright crimson Nike sport bands 41mm m/l, $12 only. I got it in late march which was the last band I got before I got sick. 🤒
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It was also a great strap to wear in the pool too
 
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WNYX said:
I don't know if we're allowed to post specific locations, but as of 11:00 a.m. CST, the T.J.Maxx in Lake Zurich, IL had six Tornado/Gray Sport Loops.
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45mm, right? One location, which is the bigger one near me, has it in the Inland Empire.

Yes, we can share locations there are no big forum restrictions on that. However, I don’t recommend specific locations because we might end up sharing our actual addresses.
 
goldmac2006 said:
45mm, right? One location, which is the bigger one near me, has it in the Inland Empire.

Yes, we can share locations there are no big forum restrictions on that. However, I don’t recommend specific locations because we might end up sharing our actual addresses.
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Yes, I should have mentioned the size. 45mm.
Also, thank you for the word of caution!
 
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shinseiromeo said:
I disagree completely. TJX and marshalls store stock is totally regional and YMMV. Stating what city you found a watch band in does not imply where you live.
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It’s completely fine to put the region.

I checked 2 different Ross lately, no official Apple straps I have seen.
 
I’m planning to visit the Ross and TJX store that’s the closest to where I bought the modern buckle ink one back during winter break.

I hope they have any $12 or reasonably priced straps for 41/40mm, as I’m eyeing them from the bandbreite wishlist.

This time, if there are any 44/45/46/49mm bands that look good, I’ll get some for my newest Apple fan friend. He wears a 45mm Apple Watch Edition Series 7 titanium and unfortunately, he doesn’t have any 45mm straps to spare after his nike pure platinum sport band broke off the pin. I’ll have to gift him one. Additionally, I want to give that silver titanium Apple Watch S7 a refresh by wearing the properly fitting strap instead of the wrong size 41mm strap.
 
Following this thread. I bought a braided solo loop when Woot had them for $29. Wish I would have bought a couple more. I wear a size 5 and have the smaller face size on my series 10. I really like the braided band. I find myself fidgeting with it far less than any other band I’ve ever had. Sometimes I forget it’s even on my wrist. If anyone has a store they keep an eye out for good deals that may have the braided loops, let me know and I’ll keep an eye out. The current deal on Woot is good, but I don’t want to get a random color and I’m pretty sure they’re out of the Midnight color I’d prefer.
 
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ger19 said:
Following this thread. I bought a braided solo loop when Woot had them for $29. Wish I would have bought a couple more. I wear a size 5 and have the smaller face size on my series 10. I really like the braided band. I find myself fidgeting with it far less than any other band I’ve ever had. Sometimes I forget it’s even on my wrist. If anyone has a store they keep an eye out for good deals that may have the braided loops, let me know and I’ll keep an eye out. The current deal on Woot is good, but I don’t want to get a random color and I’m pretty sure they’re out of the Midnight color I’d prefer.
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I stepped out of it. If they send me the same colour as the sport bands I have it’s not a good idea to do the mystery straps. Some said they got the same guava colour all over the ones they got it
 
goldmac2006 said:
I stepped out of it. If they send me the same colour as the sport bands I have it’s not a good idea to do the mystery straps. Some said they got the same guava colour all over the ones they got it
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For what it's worth, I bought one of their "mystery 3 colors" deals on the (non-braided) Solo Loop, and got White, Spruce Green, and Red, and was pleased with the results. The deal page said they would not contain duplicates, but I'm assuming that was just within any group of 3.
 
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For those of you in Canada take a peek at your local Rogers wireless stores. I was in one in Calgary the other night and they had a bunch of OEM Apple watch Sport bands for $16.99. Unfortunately I already had the ones that location was selling but the guy working there suggested checking out other locations for more colors. Haven't had a chance to hit another store but thought I'd share the news anyways.
 
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