How to tell if it is a genuine milanese loop?

[Ssg123]

I bought this Milanese loop from eBay for under $70 used. I can return it if it’s fake, but truly feel that I may have gotten this band for an amazing price. There’s no sign of use and overall feels great. Is there any way to tell if this band is fake? Does this band look fake to any of you? Thank you guys so much!

 

[44267547]

I bought this Milanese loop from eBay for under $70 used. I can return it if it’s fake, but truly feel that I may have gotten this band for an amazing price. There’s no sign of use and overall feels great. Is there any way to tell if this band is fake? Does this band look fake to any of you? Thank you guys so much!

That looks legitimate to me. But if you really want a definitive answer, I would go to an Apple store and you can compare one that is genuine compared to the one you believe is genuine.

 

[cruzmisl]

Looks real to me. I haven't seen a band yet that I couldn't tell was fake.

 

[xraydoc]

I bought this Milanese loop from eBay for under $70 used. I can return it if it’s fake, but truly feel that I may have gotten this band for an amazing price. There’s no sign of use and overall feels great. Is there any way to tell if this band is fake? Does this band look fake to any of you? Thank you guys so much!

My genuine Apple black Milanese (purchased shortly after the S4 was released):

(Lighting makes 1st picture’s connector look silvery)

Interestingly, my silver stainless Milanese from my original gen 1 watch has no markings on it at all. But I know it’s genuine as it came with the watch...

 

[Morrissey]

This band was on sale on Bestbuy at $74.99

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/apple-...-42mm-stainless-steel/4276703.p?skuId=4276703

 

[Ssg123]

This band was on sale on Bestbuy at $74.99

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/apple-...-42mm-stainless-steel/4276703.p?skuId=4276703

Unfortunately it’s sold out on Best Buy! I was able to get this band (space black 42mm) for $60.. listing stated used but seems that this band is pretty much brand new! Pretty sure it’s genuine but just wanted to double check. Some great prices though! Thank you for the response!

 

[44267547]

Unfortunately it’s sold out on Best Buy! I was able to get this band (space black 42mm) for $60.. listing stated used but seems that this band is pretty much brand new! Pretty sure it’s genuine but just wanted to double check. Some great prices though! Thank you for the response!

For a $60.00 genuine Milanese Loop, I’d say you scored a stellar price v.s buying new.

 

[Ssg123]

For a $60.00 genuine Milanese Loop, I’d say you scored a stellar price v.s buying new.[/QUOTE

For a $60.00 genuine Milanese Loop, I’d say you scored a stellar price v.s buying new.

Yup! I was really lucky. And this band honestly looks brand new and it’s also great quality! I’m really happy with this purchase and was able to confirm that it is genuine! I feel that getting a genuine band compared to a 2nd hand is always worth it but that’s just me. So feels great to get a genuine product at a great price! I was also able to get an authentic link bracelet from eBay for under $200! Have gotten really lucky with these beautiful apple bands. Milanese loop and the link bracelet have to be the 2 best overall bands ever in my opinion! Have a great day!

 

[ritmomundo]

Check for a serial number. It'll be extremely tiny on one side of one of the metal popups.

 

[Newtons Apple]

Deals can be had just got to be careful! I got an large Black Leather loop from China for $60 and it came in the original packing and was brand new and OEM.