Who makes solid alternatives to Apple's Classic Buckle?

[TJ82]

New to the Apple Watch scene and was a bit taken aback today when looking for leather bands. Insane amount of choice, anything from £2 to £200 for a watch band.

I want a black classic buckle for myself and a fuchsia one for the missus. That's £300 though. Before getting mined I figured I'd ask to see if there's any alternatives that are worth checking out. Really want something premium feeling that isn't bulky. I know thick chunky leather bands are quite popular in the watch scene in general and that's really not what I'm looking for. Apple have nailed it from what I can tell. Would be nicer if it was 30 to 50% less expensive though!

 

[Farrellcollie]

I have pad and quill's leather band for apple watch in a different color (that it appears is no longer listed on their main site) and I no longer see black -I doubt they have fuschia -
http://www.padandquill.com/apple-wa...nds/classic-leather-band-for-apple-watch.html

This is pad and quill one on my own watch (and I got it as a second off of their etsy shop)- it is nice leather but not bulky
https://www.etsy.com/listing/462146124/clearance-the-classic-leather-apple?ref=shop_home_active_18

Here is their black one
https://www.etsy.com/listing/255479...-band-for-apple-watch?ref=shop_home_active_17

 

[TJ82]

I have pad and quill's leather band for apple watch in a different color (that it appears is no longer listed on their main site) and I no longer see black -I doubt they have fuschia -
http://www.padandquill.com/apple-wa...nds/classic-leather-band-for-apple-watch.html

This is pad and quill one on my own watch (and I got it as a second off of their etsy shop)- it is nice leather but not bulky
https://www.etsy.com/listing/462146124/clearance-the-classic-leather-apple?ref=shop_home_active_18

Here is their black one
https://www.etsy.com/listing/255479...-band-for-apple-watch?ref=shop_home_active_17

Those look really good Farrell! Going through their options now..