I don't get it... Is it the clear loop we are talking about? Looks awesome as it is the loop on Space Blacks. The classic buckle though
He replied to a post where somebody was talking about the leather loops, so I assumed he was talking about that.
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He replied to a post where somebody was talking about the leather loops, so I assumed he was talking about that.
New band day again. Needed a brown one in my life.
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I'm more a saddle-brown-kind of guy - This is more beige/Sand colored isn't it?
I've posted it before, but this color is spot on for me
Got this band today. I'm using Lugs from a seller on Amazon and I got the black buckle from ebay and fitted it myself as the strap came with a silver one originally.
I'm more a saddle-brown-kind of guy - This is more beige/Sand colored isn't it?
I've posted it before, but this color is spot on for me
Nice-- is that from MVMT? Tried that one, but it was a little too light for me. Is that a natural patina or did you do something special to the outside of the band? I was too impatient to let it develop.
Haven't done a single thing with it actually - but use it s little and it's going to look so nice
When I was in the Apple store yesterday buying my iPad Pro 9.7, I also took a look at the new black milanese -- but really was not impressed with it at all. It felt light and flimsy, just didn't look as elegant as my black link band. I have yet to buy another band for my watch because I just love the black link so much.
I've got a replica link bracelet, but I know what you mean. It goes so well with the watch that you really have to want to change the thing.
Did you purchase the replica link bracelet on Amazon? I did and they look good and well made but they are def badly made. I purchased 2, one where you had to use a pin to change he links and one which had the push button (like the Apple original) The pins can easily pop out on these so watch what your doing, I opened the clasp on the push button type and the pin pinged out. Had both returned and money refunded just last week.
These are cheap Chinese imports which look good but aren't made very well, I'm so glad I didn't have the watch on walking outside when the pin came flying out
Wow damn! I have a 3rd party as well. MoKo, just hope it's better quality because I use this thing almost every dayDid you purchase the replica link bracelet on Amazon? I did and they look good and well made but they are def badly made. I purchased 2, one where you had to use a pin to change he links and one which had the push button (like the Apple original) The pins can easily pop out on these so watch what your doing, I opened the clasp on the push button type and the pin pinged out. Had both returned and money refunded just last week.
These are cheap Chinese imports which look good but aren't made very well, I'm so glad I didn't have the watch on walking outside when the pin came flying out
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I purchased the black link and have yet to swap it out for another band. I suppose in the hot summer days I'll move to a sport band but I've worn the link daily for 6 months now and simply LOVE how it looks and feels.
What do you mean? The leather loop has a SS thingy that it loops through (I don't know the technical term). I can't imagine Apple won't release more bands that are more compatible with the SB.
Of course they currently look great with the SB, but it would sure be perfect if it had SB parts instead of SS
Exactly why I didn't get black, SS matches with everything, black... Not so much
Isn't black more casual, making it pretty darn versatile?
It can be difficult agreed. But if you're willing to spend 10 seconds removing a buckle you can use any band you want that fits a standard watch within reason. Apples ones which use the silver buckle that is like pressed into the leather is one such exception to this but at £125 for a little slip of leather they can keep them haha
Ah, my mistake. I forgot. I'm thinking about connectors in the sense of like classic buckle. I don't know why it would matter what color the connector on the loop is because you don't see it at all when its on.
I just don't know about them and their SB plans. 9 classic buckles and not one with black steel ornaments. They just don't care.
A little tough to see on the picture but it looks sweet!!
I'm going for a leather loop, but haven't decided on colour yet
It definitely does! That was the Apple employee's reaction when we first saw the combo.
Should've turned my wrist there a little more, but should have better pictures when it arrives this week. I think this storm gray may be the most versatile overall.
Damn looking forward to the pictures then - we don't have Apple Store here in Denmark so we haven't even gotten any of the new straps yet.
Still a bit leaning towards the black loop but it might be a bit - dare I say boring?
When I get it, I'll have the black, brown, and storm gray LL and can take some comparison pics.
I like the black for those days when I want to go stealth-- can never go wrong with black on black IMO. The brown gives it a more classic vibe. When I tried it on, the storm gray felt the most modern and sleek. The color combo was gorgeous and made the space black look so high end. I feel like Apple considered the space black the most when choosing the colors for the leather loop. Makes up for all the other bands that don't complement as well with the stainless steel buckles.
Would love a great photo shoot with Space Black and the loops. And I totally agree - never go wrong with a black stylish leather ..
There is something about the leather loop ridges that I find oddly unattractive against my space black. I loved the thought of the storm gray one when released but saw it in person and was not a fan at all of the setup and look of those bumps. Personal choice though as I am holding out for the gray leather buckle whenever that is seen in the wild for an idea if i want it. Will just need to figure out adapters.