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The SS Apple Watch Leather Loop update thread

dtrotzjr said:
My co-worker just got notified that his White Sport has shipped, and his ship date was June. I am happy for him but jealous as well.
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Not relevant to this thread. :)

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FrancoRumors said:
I'm 180 mm wrist size exactly and I'm waiting on a LARGE blue leather loop. Anyone know any exercises that build wrist girth? I have 4 - 6 weeks to increase my wrist size ## before my watch arrives.
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180m with a large is really cutting it close. I'm at 190mm and the large is almost too large that it's REALLY close to wrapping back around the screen.
 
WilliamG said:
Not relevant to this thread. :)

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180m with a large is really cutting it close. I'm at 190mm and the large is almost too large that it's REALLY close to wrapping back around the screen.
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180 mm fell in both the large and medium according to apples chart and medium topped out at 185mm I believe. I went with large because I am 6' 4" and it just seemed to make sense. I ordered an black sport band also, so if I have to wait a few more months to get a smaller blue leather loop I will live...

But seriously, any wrist exercises??!
 
FrancoRumors said:
180 mm fell in both the large and medium according to apples chart and medium topped out at 185mm I believe. I went with large because I am 6' 4" and it just seemed to make sense. I ordered an black sport band also, so if I have to wait a few more months to get a smaller blue leather loop I will live...

But seriously, any wrist exercises??!
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Yeah I tried the large in store, and it was pretty close for me. You'll have to see how you do.

Wrist exercises? I've no idea. I'm just anti-exercise. :D
 
I wanted the Blue Leather Loop to start but noticed the longer ship time so ordered the 42SS BSB and that is being delivered tomorrow 4/28. I ordered the blue leather loop separate and have the date of 4/29 to 5/12 but haven't seen any movement. My order was confirmed at 3:07:27 which was pretty early in the process... hoping to see some action soon!
 
I have not heard of anyone in other forums, at work or on twitter that I personally know or people close to me know that have received a leather loop.

I'm not saying they shipped none, but for some reason the initial batch was minimal.

Maybe they are really the most "handmade" band available.
The sport, leather and even the milanese can be produced automatically.

I do not know if the magnets and stitching of the loop is completely automatic.

Either way, the leather loop and the link bracelet seem to be limited and it appears they are shipped to the watch factories to be packaged.

My guess is that the sport bands ship fastest, because they are assembled alongside the watch.

Long story short: I have not seen any evidence of a leather loop in my surroundings.
 
I have now decided that I have fallen into the Leather Loop hole when I chose this combination. I feel like we were shunted out of the order fulfillment line by Apple with the Leather Loop. There is rapid speed up of other configurations, but nothing happening with the Leather Loop.
 
pmau said:
I have not heard of anyone in other forums, at work or on twitter that I personally know or people close to me know that have received a leather loop.

I'm not saying they shipped none, but for some reason the initial batch was minimal.

Maybe they are really the most "handmade" band available.
The sport, leather and even the milanese can be produced automatically.

I do not know if the magnets and stitching of the loop is completely automatic.

Either way, the leather loop and the link bracelet seem to be limited and it appears they are shipped to the watch factories to be packaged.

My guess is that the sport bands ship fastest, because they are assembled alongside the watch.

Long story short: I have not seen any evidence of a leather loop in my surroundings.
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Pretty much why I ordered my loops seperately. My order says today would be the earliest delivery date so I guess my first loop will be coming later in May
 
pmau said:
I have not heard of anyone in other forums, at work or on twitter that I personally know or people close to me know that have received a leather loop.

I'm not saying they shipped none, but for some reason the initial batch was minimal.

Maybe they are really the most "handmade" band available.
The sport, leather and even the milanese can be produced automatically.

I do not know if the magnets and stitching of the loop is completely automatic.

Either way, the leather loop and the link bracelet seem to be limited and it appears they are shipped to the watch factories to be packaged.

My guess is that the sport bands ship fastest, because they are assembled alongside the watch.

Long story short: I have not seen any evidence of a leather loop in my surroundings.
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You're forgetting the Modern Buckle, too. None of those have shipped, either, as far as I'm aware.
 
After having my 38 ss for a few days, I think I want the stone leather loop. I'm not really liking the plastic buckle of the classic. I guess I'll give in and get in line for the 42 stone. Wonder if it's faster to just order the band separate from the watch and just order a sport band with the watch. The stone band ships in May
 
42 mm black leather loop, ships 4/29-5/12. No change from original order (email conf at 0009).

Most likely I'll be staring at it for several weeks before the SS SB arrives.
 
Teach4 said:
I have now decided that I have fallen into the Leather Loop hole when I chose this combination. I feel like we were shunted out of the order fulfillment line by Apple with the Leather Loop. There is rapid speed up of other configurations, but nothing happening with the Leather Loop.
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At least you have a watch! :rolleyes:

I'm eagerly waiting for mine!

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bidwalj said:
After having my 38 ss for a few days, I think I want the stone leather loop. I'm not really liking the plastic buckle of the classic. I guess I'll give in and get in line for the 42 stone. Wonder if it's faster to just order the band separate from the watch and just order a sport band with the watch. The stone band ships in May
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Plastic buckle of the classic? Classic has a stainless steel buckle, not plastic...

http://www.apple.com/watch/apple-watch/stainless-steel-case-black-classic-buckle/

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gr8tfly said:
42 mm black leather loop, ships 4/29-5/12. No change from original order (email conf at 0009).

Most likely I'll be staring at it for several weeks before the SS SB arrives.
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4/29-5-12 for a leather loop? This is the earliest I have seen. Thought the earliest group was the 5/13-5/27...
 
S0lidSnake said:
I think this post yesterday that 1 Leather Loop has been Shipped was a Fake...
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Likewise, I don't believe it. Once they have amassed enough to fill a container/pallet(whatever they use) and ship them we will see a large influx of shipping notifications.
 
FrancoRumors said:
Likewise, I don't believe it. Once they have amassed enough to fill a container/pallet(whatever they use) and ship them we will see a large influx of shipping notifications.
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Gonna love that day when people start saying they have movement! ;)

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bidwalj said:
The clasp definately feels plastic. I don't think it's steel
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They wouldn't advertise it as steel if it were plastic. I checked their site (and put link) just to make sure my assumption was correct.
 
FrancoRumors said:
Likewise, I don't believe it. Once they have amassed enough to fill a container/pallet(whatever they use) and ship them we will see a large influx of shipping notifications.
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I wanted to believe that post yesterday, but I'm with you. The loop bands do not seem to be that popular. If his post was true, we'd be hearing from others, probably even in this thread. He has been strangely silent since posting.
 
jdubya said:
I wanted to believe that post yesterday, but I'm with you. The loop bands do not seem to be that popular. If his post was true, we'd be hearing from others, probably even in this thread. He has been strangely silent since posting.
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I feel the same, but this guy got one. (And he's not a reviewer that got it early. He just got it Friday.)

I believe it's at 20 minutes. It seems he got watch with a SS link and an extra leather loop band.

https://youtu.be/DZ3llMleHH0
 
Drew888 said:
Gonna love that day when people start saying they have movement! ;)

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They wouldn't advertise it as steel if it were plastic. I checked their site (and put link) just to make sure my assumption was correct.
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Took it off to inspect. I guess it's not plastic. Just feels flimsy.
 
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