Just a quick heads-up: English isn't my first language, so I used AI to help translate my thoughts. Hey everyone, looking for some advice here.
My current premium bands are the Titanium Milanese and the Stainless Steel Link Bracelet. However, they are basically gathering dust right now. I'm honestly even considering selling the Titanium Milanese. My wrist is 16cm, and I'm caught in a weird middle ground between the S and M sizes—which means the clasp always ends up sitting awkwardly on the side of my wrist instead of the bottom, making it pretty annoying to wear. I recently picked up a used third-party Scub'H style band for about $17 on the second-hand market just to try it out, and I absolutely love it. It's become my daily driver.
Here’s my main struggle: I have a metal allergy. The metal pin on the standard Apple Sport Band (and the Nike version) gives me a horrible rash whenever I sweat or it gets wet. I’ve also ruled out the Ocean Band because I find it too bulky and not breathable enough.
By the way, I’m totally obsessed with the Scub'H Diving aesthetic. It looks incredibly good, way better than any standard silicone band, but dropping $500+ on the official one is a hard no for me.
Since I wash my band immediately after every workout, I really need a second band for a 50/50 daily rotation while the first one dries. I found what seems to be a much higher-end, "premium" aftermarket alternative online for around $50. It looks like the best option I've seen so far.
I really want to buy it, but I’m hesitating. $50 isn't exactly pocket change just to complete a 50/50 daily rotation with a $17 used one I already like. Plus, a friend of mine told me it’s absolutely not worth dropping $50 on an unbranded band, which made me second-guess myself.
So, I wanted to ask you guys: Is my friend right? Or are these $50 higher-end third-party bands actually worth the price for a solid 50/50 rotation? Also, should I just go ahead and sell the Titanium Milanese given the annoying fit? Any input would be hugely appreciated!
My current premium bands are the Titanium Milanese and the Stainless Steel Link Bracelet. However, they are basically gathering dust right now. I'm honestly even considering selling the Titanium Milanese. My wrist is 16cm, and I'm caught in a weird middle ground between the S and M sizes—which means the clasp always ends up sitting awkwardly on the side of my wrist instead of the bottom, making it pretty annoying to wear. I recently picked up a used third-party Scub'H style band for about $17 on the second-hand market just to try it out, and I absolutely love it. It's become my daily driver.
Here’s my main struggle: I have a metal allergy. The metal pin on the standard Apple Sport Band (and the Nike version) gives me a horrible rash whenever I sweat or it gets wet. I’ve also ruled out the Ocean Band because I find it too bulky and not breathable enough.
By the way, I’m totally obsessed with the Scub'H Diving aesthetic. It looks incredibly good, way better than any standard silicone band, but dropping $500+ on the official one is a hard no for me.
Since I wash my band immediately after every workout, I really need a second band for a 50/50 daily rotation while the first one dries. I found what seems to be a much higher-end, "premium" aftermarket alternative online for around $50. It looks like the best option I've seen so far.
I really want to buy it, but I’m hesitating. $50 isn't exactly pocket change just to complete a 50/50 daily rotation with a $17 used one I already like. Plus, a friend of mine told me it’s absolutely not worth dropping $50 on an unbranded band, which made me second-guess myself.
So, I wanted to ask you guys: Is my friend right? Or are these $50 higher-end third-party bands actually worth the price for a solid 50/50 rotation? Also, should I just go ahead and sell the Titanium Milanese given the annoying fit? Any input would be hugely appreciated!
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