My knockoff SS band came in today. I am pretty pleased!
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Yes I still have Graphite as well. Just running though my bands with the Ti
What’s your rotation schedule for each case?
At the moment purely Ti. Just want to see all my bands with it. I have a flow of going through my bands so they all get love. Except leathers which I save for occasions only. I’m in the fitness industry so wearing leather bands isn’t really ideal. Then as l’ll go through my bands I’ll correspond the band to the better matching case as I have noticed some bands look better with Graphite and some better with Ti. Some bands are just donor bands that can go either way such as Ironstone for example. I’m curious to know how you rotate? Especially owning more than 2 watches.
Yes, I like the Ultra more than the Series 8 so I'm getting the Watch Ultra for this Halloween!
It’s actually not. It looks a bit loose that photo, but the clasp is on the inside which makes it look like it’s farther off my wrist than it really is.
Hoody szn for a few days here in FL...I'll take it 😂
Green Alpine Loop
Green Alpine Loop
which one should I keep
Which watch or which band? I think the Ultra looks really rugged, so if you’re an outdoorsy type, I’d definitely go that route. If you spend more time dressed up, I’d say maybe the regular.
which one should I keep
Both
Series 7 45M Titanium with Apple Ocean Band - Midnight
Series Ultra 49mm with Aftermarket Band
Given WFH situation, I don't see lot of reason to get dressed up, except once in a while.
AWU works well as a “dressed up” watch…
Northern Blue, I believe. $9 eBay grab and the seller didn’t have any idea of the colour name - looks spot on for Northern though so that’s what I’ve gone with for it.
This link bracelet is 🔥🔥🔥 on the AWU.
Well, I’m on a roll with knockoffs. I tried my first knockoff solo loop, and I really like it - great for $10.
I hate putting cheapo bands on my brand new stainless watch, but I cannot get a good fit with Apple’s braided loops nor solo loops, and I love both styles. I’m actually getting a better fit with the Amazon bands.
I hate putting cheapo bands on my brand new stainless watch, but I cannot get a good fit with Apple’s braided loops nor solo loops, and I love both styles. I’m actually getting a better fit with the Amazon bands.
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Nice looking set up!!!!
I've had good luck with the Amazon bands as long as I get band with ~4.4 or higher rating with 400+ ratings. Usually that means lots of others have tried the band and liked it. I've had good luck with the sports bands, Nike sport bands, braided loops, sport loops, and leather links on amazon.
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Is it just the photo or is it a little wide for the watch?
Does it have a UV coating? Even apple’s solo loops catch a little lint with the coating, I can’t imagine what a silicone band without it would look like after ten mins.
It’s the photo - I think because it’s a light color it’s making it look like it isn’t flush, but it is.
IDK about the coating.
Yes. More than once. The people at my Apple store probably think I’m insane.
Problem is I’m right between a 4 and a 5 in the solo. 5s are really too loose, and 4s make me wanna lose my mind. I can’t stand those stickier bands super snug on my skin.
The braided 4s fit after a good bit of stretching, but honestly, I like the Amazon braided ones so much, I’ll probably only ever buy another Apple one if they have a color I just can’t pass up.
And it’s weird - the Amazon ones are really just sized XS, S, M, L, etc., and I get a great fit with the smalls.
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