How to tell if it is a genuine milanese loop?

[vonWachtstain]

The only markings I see on mine is "42MM." Nothing else

*edit
So upon closer examination I see "42MM" on one end. And on other end "Assembled in China" and "Stainless Steel"

 

[scriptkitten]

I'm looking at buying a used Milanese loop and want to make sure it's not a knockoff. Is there a small logo or other branding on the authentic band that would tell me if it's real or not? Thanks

 

[gigaguy]

No Apple mark, just the mm size and maybe 'Made in China', if I recall.

 

[cambookpro]

Yup, haven't yet seen a replica with the '38mm/42mm' markings on the lug (the one which isn't connected to the loop), and a 'Assembled in China' marking on the rounded edge of the other lug.

 

[Geekparrot]

Thanks for this post! I got my Apple Watch on eBay and have been wondering if the Milanese loop was authentic - it is. I took a look at the lug and it does say "42mm . I have a 3rd party one as well and can confirm it doesn't say it on that one.

 

[tomb78]

These etchings are pretty hard to see, but on the genuine real Apple one there are two, as per the below

 

[Spuddy202]

I have a chance to buy one used for $100, but I have no idea how to tell if it is real. What should I check?

Pretty simple 3 checks
.42mm etch on one join
.assembled in China on one join
.the magnetic tab does not fit through the loop, the one join will not be separated

 

[Pntblnk]

Any recommendations for a high quality knock off? Amazon reviews are worthless with all of the fake 5 star ratings.

 

[steve knight]

Any recommendations for a high quality knock off? Amazon reviews are worthless with all of the fake 5 star ratings.

the one I got seems to be gone. the black is wearing off on the inside I guess from the magnet rubbing on it. but the magnet is strong and it does not come unadjusted during the day.

 

[ilikewhey]

hi just want to bring up some updates, the newly redesigned milanese loop can be detached from the wrist attachment, aka the band can go through the attachment look

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204818

 

[twanj]

Check if there's a serial number - that will tell you if it's real

https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/authentic-apple-band-serial-numbers-mindblown.2178213/

 

[d123]

Check if there's a serial number - that will tell you if it's real

https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/authentic-apple-band-serial-numbers-mindblown.2178213/

I can’t locate a serial number on those tabs on my Milanese Loop, bought from Apple directly.

 

[twanj]

I can’t locate a serial number on those tabs on my Milanese Loop, bought from Apple directly.

hmm I see it on mine (newest version) bought directly from Apple. Some of the other bands don't have it tho, esp older ones. It's not 100% consistent with sport bands so I guess it isn't with the Milanese loop either.

 

[ilikewhey]

hmm I see it on mine (newest version) bought directly from Apple. Some of the other bands don't have it tho, esp older ones. It's not 100% consistent with sport bands so I guess it isn't with the Milanese loop either.

not on mine either, but i did get this from another member here

 

[d123]

hmm I see it on mine (newest version) bought directly from Apple. Some of the other bands don't have it tho, esp older ones. It's not 100% consistent with sport bands so I guess it isn't with the Milanese loop either.

My strap is also fairly old, I originally bought it with my S1.