WTB - 3rd Party Apple Watch Band Recommendations?

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Topic # 239687 30-Jul-2018 16:17

There's a big bad world of 3rd party watch bands out there. Does anyone have any sellers on Trademe or Ebay that they can recommend for decent quality 3rd party bands that won't fall apart after 6 months?

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Reply # 2065129 30-Jul-2018 18:20

All the third party ones I've seen have been noticeably worse than the Apple ones. What sort are you looking for? I have a couple of original ones I don't use in 42mm.

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Reply # 2065130 30-Jul-2018 18:25

Haven't got a preference really, just interested in other options beyond the stock rubber one. It tends to irritate my skin from time to time.

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Reply # 2065374 31-Jul-2018 06:04

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Hoco watch bands are awesome. I regularly get comments about mine because they are different to Apple and very high quality.

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Reply # 2065389 31-Jul-2018 08:10

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gehenna:

Haven't got a preference really, just interested in other options beyond the stock rubber one. It tends to irritate my skin from time to time.

I have the same problem.

Recommend the sports loop from Apple. Very comforable, love that is easy to set the exact tightness of the band.

Used to use the Milanese Loop all the time. Love the design and the look of it, but the sports loop wins out on comfort, and it looks good as well I think.

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Reply # 2065414 31-Jul-2018 08:42

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Amazon. Just check the reviews. I have a nice black Milanese loop at present from these guys -https://www.amazon.com/KYISGOS-Magnetic-Milanese-Stainless-Replacement/dp/B0799JBWPR/ref=sr_1_1?m=A3ULQUCFRJPLXB&s=merchant-items&ie=UTF8&qid=1532983200&sr=1-1&dpID=51DwfmGUpoL&preST=_SY300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch

I've brought a bunch of different straps from different sellers on Amazon - I've owned every series Apple Watch since it was released. Never had any issues with aftermarket straps.

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Reply # 2065476 31-Jul-2018 09:56

geekiegeek:

Amazon. Just check the reviews. I have a nice black Milanese loop at present from these guys

Wow, thats cheap. How is it holding up?

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