Lighting is off here, but a good comparison otherwise. Walnut almost looks like Antique and Coastal looks like Fog.
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I would third Ocean Blue
Definitely Ocean is my final answer. Denim is a solid second choice though. Denim is more... green? Not sure how to describe it.. but yeah, lighting means everything in most cases.
Very happy with Ocean Blue!
I’ve ordered another ‘Blue’ from them (aiming for a Gen 2 Blue, as that’s what they’re catalogued under), but who knows what I might get...? Denim would be nice 😁
If anyone is looking for a Hyper Grape Sport Band (not loop), I have a quite lightly used, boxed 44mm one. I bought it when I owned a Space Grey watch (that lasted a week before I returned it for a trusty silver!) but now don’t wear it because of the mismatched pin (I know it’s a small detail, but for some reason I just prefer my silver pinned ones!).
Not looking to profit out of it, I’d happily sell it for UK MSRP plus shipping. I may start a MR marketplace thread soon, so feel free to message that thread once it‘s up.
Would the seller be loothive by any chance? I see they have some Gen 2 Blues for sale, but all the pics appear to be standard stock photos. I asked if they could send me a picture of the retail box front/back. They replied today that all stock is in a warehouse that this person does not have access to......
If you do find a seller with legit Gen 2 Blue, please let me know.
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I’m in the UK I’m afraid. It’s an outfit called CeX. Very hit and miss. I’ve got some great deals but some right stinkers too, but returns are easy.
I can’t tell you the number of Pink Sands that have dropped onto my doormat when trying to order various other shades of pink!
I purchased a band from that store and can confirm it is legit, hope that helps you.
Ah, okay. Thanks for the quick reply. Good luck in your hunt for the pink bands!
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I purchased a band from that store and can confirm it is legit, hope that helps you.
Thank you so much! Time to go order yet another band it appears. With their response about the warehouse, and all 3 previous sales being shown as “private transactions” on eBay, just was not sure. Thank you again!
You're in the UK? As part of the group order you'll be responsible for shipping...just wanted you to be aware as I don't know how much it is!
I knew I was being lazy not moving ten feet to my window light source but it looked good enough in thumbnail. Wow walnut blew out seeing it full size, yeesh!
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I used to be such a fan of cocoa but between getting used and it being from the era of harder/shinier bands out of the box...the spark is gone. 2017 gray, this new gray/black ceramic edition I got, all kick cocoa’s ass these days. And coastal isn’t as close but also craps on it.thank you. i think cocoa looks nicer in this one
Yes, that’s fine. Will still be cheaper than I can get a new UV over here (if I could find one!)
Probably should’ve mentioned it up front - sorry!
And he offered international shipping? How much was it if you don't mind answering?
Don’t order from Loothive. They told me it was an official gen 2 Apple Watch band. This is what they sent me. Sent it back and got my $55 back today.
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"The" eBay seller has link bracelets up for sale now. Not as hot of a price as the earlier listings, unfortunately.
definitely not at the hot prices he’s gotten us accustomed to. 4 bands in from them and will pass on the bracelets. Also no Nike sport bands still 😔
The price for the space black is pretty darn good. $200 off of retail. That’s Chargerstore territory for a NIB band. I agree the silver bands are not as good of a deal.
Modern buckles too, at $149. I think he’s started to look into their value more
Those are actually soft pink Classic Buckle bands.Modern buckles too, at $149. I think he’s started to look into their value more
Classic I think? Soft Pink Only.Modern buckles too, at $149. I think he’s started to look into their value more
Moving away from “ebay guy”... does anyone own Pacific Green, Dark Olive, and Midnight Blue Gen 1? Hoping to see them together..
I’m not saying we can’t do any discounts talk here, but I would love to see more of it over in the discounts thread (which I know gets significantly less eyeballs).
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For anyone who missed it in the main thread, the eBay seller now has Link bracelets listed. $250 NIB for both sizes and colors. That’s an especially good deal on the Space Black band. Looks like he only has one of each size and color, so act fast if you are interested! I doubt you will ever see...
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I am very disappointed in our seller’s betrayal of our pricing expectations.