Best "Dressy" Apple watch band for space grey aluminium watch

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#280183 1-Dec-2020 14:05

Pretty much as per the title.

I have a space grey aluminium series 6 and got the Black Leather Link band.

I like the band, but not sure if it's quite dressy enough for more formal occasions (it wouldn't look wrong, as black leather is still suitable for formal occasions, I'd just like something a little swankier). I had a look at the Graphite Milanese Loop, but aren't sure that the stainless steel graphite matches very well with the space grey aluminium.

The insanely expensive Stainless Steel Link bracelet isn't an option.

What are peoples thoughts on the best "dressy" strap for this watch?

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#2614071 1-Dec-2020 15:31

The link bracelet is definitely the classiest / dressiest option in my opinion. But not for $769! I got a knock-off from Ali Express for about $20 and it's held up pretty well over the years. https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1000004899384.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.3a754c4dpKhVF1

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#2614074 1-Dec-2020 15:40

Ive got the milanese and like it. The price for it and the link are way over the top though!

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#2614230 1-Dec-2020 17:04

pootie:

The link bracelet is definitely the classiest / dressiest option in my opinion. But not for $769! I got a knock-off from Ali Express for about $20 and it's held up pretty well over the years. https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1000004899384.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.3a754c4dpKhVF1

Is yours black, if so how has the colour held up? Seems to be fairly common for the black to wear off the knock-offs quite quickly/easily.

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#2614231 1-Dec-2020 17:08

JPNZ:

Ive got the milanese and like it. The price for it and the link are way over the top though!

I can stomach the price of the Milanese (just), but the Link is crazy.

I'm just not sure the Milanese is my style, but I'll have to see if I can find somewhere to actually try one. Do you have a stainless steel or aluminium watch?

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#2614234 1-Dec-2020 17:15

Yep also got a third party black link bracelet. It looked really good for perhaps 18 months. It was about $100 from memory when the watch was brand new.

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#2614430 2-Dec-2020 06:07

Have a look on Amazon - there are lots of third party black steel bands for Usd$10 - $20 dollars. I have a couple and they look great.

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#2614481 2-Dec-2020 07:31

Paul1977:

I can stomach the price of the Milanese (just), but the Link is crazy.

I'm just not sure the Milanese is my style, but I'll have to see if I can find somewhere to actually try one. Do you have a stainless steel or aluminium watch?

I have black milanese loop on alloy space grey, looks good.

Ive also looked at 3rd party link options

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#2614514 2-Dec-2020 08:47

JPNZ:

I have black milanese loop on alloy space grey, looks good.

Ive also looked at 3rd party link options

@JPNZ is your milanese one the black one (discontinued) or the new graphite one? Judging from the pictures the new graphite one looks noticeably lighter (below discontinued black next to new graphite).

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#2614546 2-Dec-2020 09:24

Have a look at some of the more upmarket leather bands, such as those from Nomad (https://nomadgoods.com/collections/straps)or Clockwork Synergy (https://www.clockworksynergy.com/shop/product-category/tech-straps/straps-for-apple-watch/leather-bands-gentlemens-apple/)

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#2614571 2-Dec-2020 09:54

The below is tempting, if it's half decent I could get six of them for less than a single genuine one. And can get in black instead of graphite.

https://www.equipo.co.nz/products/replacement-milanese-straps-compatible-with-the-apple-watch-1?variant=29812719812696

EDIT: This one's more expensive, but the website looks a lot more professional (if that mean's anything) https://ozstraps.co.nz/products/black-milanese-loop-apple-watch-band

EDIT 2: I went ahead and order the one from OzStraps, so we'll see how it goes.

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#2614616 2-Dec-2020 10:56

Crap... didn't realise they had a Space Grey version. Trying to get them to change order now!

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#2614627 2-Dec-2020 11:08

FWIW, I have the expensive Apple metal bands - both the SS link and the Milanese Loop (along with a dozen or more other bands in everything from Fluro-elastomer to Leather from various manufacturers) and I do think the Apple ones are top notch quality.

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#2614645 2-Dec-2020 11:40

Handsomedan:

FWIW, I have the expensive Apple metal bands - both the SS link and the Milanese Loop (along with a dozen or more other bands in everything from Fluro-elastomer to Leather from various manufacturers) and I do think the Apple ones are top notch quality.

No doubt they are top notch, but when an aluminium Series 6 watch can be purchased for as low as $699, it's crazy to charge $769 for the stainless steel Link bracelet. And while I would pay $179 for the genuine Milanese Loop, for that price I'd want a very good colour match. It's a obviously a perfect match for the Graphite SS Watch, but it just doesn't look quite right with the Space Grey.

SS Graphite watch:

Aluminium Space Grey Watch:

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#2614691 2-Dec-2020 12:48

Paul1977:

@JPNZ is your milanese one the black one (discontinued) or the new graphite one? Judging from the pictures the new graphite one looks noticeably lighter (below discontinued black next to new graphite).

Mine is Black, I only just noticed on the apple store that it was no longer available. I can take a pic of mine and post if you wish?

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#2614746 2-Dec-2020 13:25

JPNZ:

Mine is Black, I only just noticed on the apple store that it was no longer available. I can take a pic of mine and post if you wish?

No that's OK thanks. If I really liked it then it would be worse, because I wouldn't be able to get one!

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