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The Great "Third Party Band/Strap" Thread
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Precision Gem
macrumors 6502
I just picked up this Moko band. The magnet is very strong, and there is no slippage when wearing. I have a black sport watch, so bought the black mesh band. Looks great. This is my 3rd Moko band, have been happy with them all so far.
maflynn
macrumors Broadwell
That's good to hear, because I saw complaints about its magnet. I may pick that up then 🙂
deany
macrumors 68030
I have contacted the supplier for the one I got to see if he has a US contact.
Magnet seems strong, it appears that it would be _very_ difficult to 'fall' off the wrist if the magnet got knocked etc.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/ulk/itm/321846577694
Mine is the black version for a sports grey 42mm.
Will let you know when I get a reply.
xDKP
macrumors 68030
That looks pretty damn nice - available with space black adaptors as well?MoKo single tour knock off
mattopotamus
macrumors P6
Not sure about that one. Here is a link, only $24. The black leather is only $16. I also posted a few more pics in the "show off your apple watch" thread at the top.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B016JO8U3E?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00
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maflynn
macrumors Broadwell
I picked up a couple of MoKo bands from Amazon, I'll post back here once I have them.
The black Milanese loop band (I'm a little concerned about the magnet strength) and the red sports band.
The cost of both of those was the cost of a single sports band from apple, so I opted for those. If apple had a black milanese loop band, I'd probably would have not even looked into MoKo but they don't so that led me to experimenting with other makers 🙂
The black Milanese loop band (I'm a little concerned about the magnet strength) and the red sports band.
The cost of both of those was the cost of a single sports band from apple, so I opted for those. If apple had a black milanese loop band, I'd probably would have not even looked into MoKo but they don't so that led me to experimenting with other makers 🙂
Bobioden
macrumors 68000
I have been wearing this band for a month now. I haven't switched since I received it. It has become very soft and comfortable.
Hirsch Liberty 24mm in Honey Brown $40
SS Spring adapter from freedomguy $10
Dual Deploynent Clasp $10
Best $60 I have spent in a long time.
Hirsch Liberty 24mm in Honey Brown $40
SS Spring adapter from freedomguy $10
Dual Deploynent Clasp $10
Best $60 I have spent in a long time.
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Hey guys,
I've spent so much time doing thru Amazon for a brown leather strap for my 42mm SG AW. Are there any with the SG adapters? They always have the silver ones.
I've spent so much time doing thru Amazon for a brown leather strap for my 42mm SG AW. Are there any with the SG adapters? They always have the silver ones.
Hi Everyone
Wow this thread is hugh....
im looking for a strap that is really really WIDE, which will kind of make my watch look like its on steroids
Any suggestions? I kinda feel the apple watch looks a bit girly
Wow this thread is hugh....
im looking for a strap that is really really WIDE, which will kind of make my watch look like its on steroids
Any suggestions? I kinda feel the apple watch looks a bit girly
SG94
macrumors member
Been looking at these, but what's the point of the sticky-out extra metal bit?MoKo single tour knock off
SG94
macrumors member
Currently swapping between the blue leather loop that came with my SS and this beauty.🙂
mattopotamus
macrumors P6
It's pointless. The good news is it sits nearly flush with the band when it is on, so it does not actually stick out. You cannot feed the band through that top part and buckle it either.
maflynn
macrumors Broadwell
Got my bands from Amazon, here's the red MoKo sports band,
Seems softer then the apple band, and maybe a bit thinner, but at 15 bucks vs. 50. I'm happy with it. I may mix/match it with my green band for Christmas 🙂
Seems softer then the apple band, and maybe a bit thinner, but at 15 bucks vs. 50. I'm happy with it. I may mix/match it with my green band for Christmas 🙂
jaymc
macrumors 6502a
All MoKo bands except the green one. 🙂
saharawest
macrumors newbie
jaymc
macrumors 6502a
I just received my Juuk link bracelet. Packaging was very premium although it took me a second to be sure how to open the white box. The bracelet has plenty of links which is nice. Links are connected by screws so the attachment is very secure. Adjusting the bracelet size is a bit time consuming but once done is very secure. There is a nice screwdriver provided but mine quickly got to whereto shaft rotated inside the handle. Fortunately I have a small screwdriver set and was able t finish sizing the bracelet. Look and feel are both awesome. The bracelet is very heavy and reminds me more of a Rolex Presidential in feel rather than an Apple link. If feels like a premium bracelet than a Casio etc. The clasp is similar to Hoco and others and is slightly below the Apple Link and Rolex Presidential in comfort. My particular bracelet is brushed stainless but the sides are polished. The sides blend beautifully into my stainless Apple Watch. This band isn't cheap but it feels very premium. It feels more premium than the Apple Link which I find light in weight. All in all I think this is an excellent link bracelet if you want something premium that feels special to wear. http://www.juukdesign.com
saharawest
macrumors newbie
I had tried searching Amazon, but only found the solid color ones. I'll keep searching . . . Thanks!
I had a replica with the clasp like this. I can tell you it got annoying. I type on the computer all day, resting my arm on the table, I could feel that clasp pressing into the bottom of my arm. I just got the replica with the apple style clasp (with the pin holes), and immediatly after putting it on, a feeling of relief came over me...
jaymc
macrumors 6502a
jimfastcar1
macrumors member
Can anybody comment on this option I found in Amazon ?
Thanks
http://www.amazon.ca/JETech®-Genuin..._UL160_SR160,160_&refRID=1P1SEC81XRZMNX3J97QR
Thanks
http://www.amazon.ca/JETech®-Genuin..._UL160_SR160,160_&refRID=1P1SEC81XRZMNX3J97QR
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thevidness
macrumors member
Hey everybody, after following this thread since april and seeing a lot of nice ideas I thought it would be nice to share something myself.
I have a SGS 38mm on a medium-large wrist (~185mm) and I tried a lot of options with third party bands and adapters.
I landed on a combination of this band:
http://www.watch-band-center.com/watchstrap-p6042h740s746-Expansion-band-stain.html
and these adapters:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B011N...pi=AC_SX110_SY165_QL70&keywords=gmyle+adapter
getting me this:
I can't overstate how comfortable and easy to use this is. There is the ease of putting it on and off — No buckles or clasps to fiddle with — There is the "slide it up the arm while washing hands" gesture — and the 'climate' on the wrist is great. No sweat or grease build-up, no uncomfortable itches. But, and that might be a big but for some: There is the occasional hair pulling. But in this case you just shake your wrist a little and everything is great again.
And I think it just looks great, too. The curvature of the segments is pretty close to the curvature of the case, the light reflections are similar. And the color of the band matches almost perfectly to the case, except it's shiny and not matte.
I wear this daily and to almost every occasion and actually couldn't be happier with it.
Best regards to you all.
I have a SGS 38mm on a medium-large wrist (~185mm) and I tried a lot of options with third party bands and adapters.
I landed on a combination of this band:
http://www.watch-band-center.com/watchstrap-p6042h740s746-Expansion-band-stain.html
and these adapters:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B011N...pi=AC_SX110_SY165_QL70&keywords=gmyle+adapter
getting me this:
I can't overstate how comfortable and easy to use this is. There is the ease of putting it on and off — No buckles or clasps to fiddle with — There is the "slide it up the arm while washing hands" gesture — and the 'climate' on the wrist is great. No sweat or grease build-up, no uncomfortable itches. But, and that might be a big but for some: There is the occasional hair pulling. But in this case you just shake your wrist a little and everything is great again.
And I think it just looks great, too. The curvature of the segments is pretty close to the curvature of the case, the light reflections are similar. And the color of the band matches almost perfectly to the case, except it's shiny and not matte.
I wear this daily and to almost every occasion and actually couldn't be happier with it.
Best regards to you all.
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maflynn
macrumors Broadwell
Her's the Moko Milanese loop brand. Overall the magnet which I was concerned about, seems sufficiently strong. The quality is good, and overall I'm happy with the band. Given the premium pricing of the Apple Milanese watch 150 vs. 33 for the MoKo and the fact that Apple doesn't offer a black version, I'm quite happy.
