thanks for the helpful review video, I was finding on how to reposition the clasp 5 stars for the video

the genuine ocean straps are really nice. at first i hated the look because of the bumps and whatnot, but the material is so soft and nice

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The only replica bands are those made by Epic Watch Bands that is a company which has been making replica and original watch bands for the Apple Watches for many years now. Their are well made and do last as long as the Apple Watch bands do. Epic is very proud of their bands and should be. I heard from someone in the know at Epic a few days back and this person told me that they are evaluating which of the bands to make and, in all probability, which bands to create for the Apple Watch Ultra that Apple has not created. It may be a few more weeks befsore we see their bands come to market but when their bands are for sale you can bet they will be of the highest quality and will be worth the money you will spend for their bands.😊

@1:12 it seems like the replica band's grooves arent as pronounced? or is this due to camera angle and lighting?

FYI, the midnight band isn’t black, it’s dark blue

I bought my Apple Watch ultra with the alpine loop band and wanted to buy a more sweat proof/waterproof band as well, so I bought a replica ocean band because I didn't want to pay the steep price for the original. I was quite happy with it at first. However, the clasp fell off around 2 weeks later without me realizing straight away, I was lucky not to lose my watch completely. I've not heard of any complaints of people losing the clasp on the original ocean band. I think I'm going to buy the original for peace of mind.

It ll be nice if you guys review straps for the Ultra from NOMAD

Can’t you notice the Apple bands are wider than the knockoff by about 2mm?

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One of my previous Apple watches is on bottom of river after broking Amazon/Chinese band while windsurfing... Not really worth risking 1000EUR watch by saving bit on band...

To tell you honestly, I like the replica more because it’s softer and more stretchy. 😅

I had a terrible experience with the fake ones as they get rusted so fast.

Got these from Trendystraps

i gotta feeling we will eventually see more colors for the official apple Ultra bands but i agree i wish there was a orange ocean band

Just got some of these from eBay for $8. Feels better and softer than the Apple ocean band ✅

Yeah i think I’m just gonna stick with my apple midnight ocean band

I use the Ringke brand and Spigen in my third party band. I tried ordering this fake bands in 8 colors and will try to use them. Lol. My ringke and spigen are so in good quality as well. Maybe nxt week, those fake one will be delivered in less than $1 😅

Yea after buying Amazon bands for cheap I’ll go ahead and spend the 99 bucks, well worth it is not just the price but huge quality difference.

I’ve purchased a genuine ocean band from ebay they were used but still in excellent condition, I don’t feel buying cheap band, thinking they won’t last.

Does the lint sticks more on replica one's?

I bought the Amazon one and returned the next day, opting for the genuine apple. The rubber was a lot more flimsy feeling, almost too stretchy, and had an evident seam running down the side. Also, they aren’t the same length, the Amazon is slightly longer which is noticeable on my wrist. Finally, the Amazon band clasp is just a cheap alternative. I will reconsider a cheaper Amazon band if I can find one with improved plastics and clasp.

Are there any quality American bands out there? I don’t want a cheap knock off just different?

What are the differences in use of metal? Is the Apple one titanium?

Are there any Apple Watch stainless steel bands ?

I like the real elastomere product and don’t like the cheap silicone that get shiny and collect dust. I rather have 1 or 2 quality products than the knock ofs, been there done that

Why can’t Apple just make a black one?

This video is incorrect! I ordered these and they are thinner which is fine it doesn’t effect the look but they are also not as wide, so if you want the same look that the apple bands give the watch these are not it…I feel like the reviewer should have said something because it’s so obvious.

Hi there, my replica ocean band just arrived today and I must say that yes they have very different texture and quality. The original ocean band is thicker and a bit heavy plus the buckles are titanium , while the replica one is lighter and more stretchy. But they are both soft to touch. The video that you have is a sand color, which the replica one has in their color scheme, but they also have that white color that is same in your video. I bought it less than one dollar and I bought eight colors and I think I like it. I’m not really into heavy and extreme activities such as diving. I am just using it for work in a regular basis. Just an average user here. I also checked that they also have that NOMAD counterfeits which has different colors as well. To tell you honestly those NOMAD counterfeits are really OK and thicker. I must say that if you want to spend less then go for this replica ones and will not spend $100 and will not use it for heavy duty purposes just for changing it every now and then, counterfeits are OK to buy IF you dont mind spending alot! 😅I also have Ringke, my third party band which I trust. I had three of it for $10 only and most of the time I’m using it that’s all. Spigen bands are okey as well for my stainless bands Thank you for the video.

If apple releases a black! Version I’ll pay double the price

I can see and notice the cheapness of the off brand products………you get what you pay for👍

if you want yellow, the genuine apple one is the one to get imo

The one think I’ve learnt from Apple products they cost more because of the quality. I went down the replica road on many Apple products only to find my way back buying the original when the replica failed. It actually cost more money so I don’t buy replicas anymore. Lesson learned.

Plus, it’s probably not actually titanium.

10 times the price but 10% more quality. Same old story

I got a replica just to see... an found that it was a lot thiner and didn't feel as strong. I mean it works just the same but wont know if it will last or protect that watch until you use it... but im not gonna rick it.... always go for genuine accessories.... why would you spend 800 on a watch an give it a $20 watch strap? also the straps go for $7-10 on eBay lol

Wish the black ocean band was actually black and not dark blue

Knock off will show age fast, don’t do it. What you pointed out is a no go, hardware is not titanium and is cheap overall. Apple bands are a bit overpriced but last so they got you. I would rather have less bands that last and match.

$25? Buddy, those cost exactly $1-$2. Everything on Amazon is droppshipped, just fyi.

100$ for a band is a joke … apple is fucked up

I bought and I return at the same day. Sorry but the quality is very low

You might have a touch of the color blindness. The colors don’t match perfectly.

Those bands suck big time. the waffle design put too much pin point pressure on certain points of your wrist instead of spread pressure out over whole wrist like normal bands. I changed OEM ocean yellow for Sunglow Apple Solo Loop - long Apples most comfortable band.

You people need AliExpress in your lives. You're paying double for the same product by purchasing through Amazon.

It’s also because the bands are carbon neutral the bands might be v more expensive on Apple but it made with re used material and recycled product not made new life the Amazon bands

I mean the fake bands don’t even look like they use the same band material as apple and that metal sure as hell isn’t titanium like the apple ones. You get what you pay for

Milenial loop 🤔

Spends $719 on premium apple product…cheaps out on band 😐

This sounds more like a sales pitch than anything.

I sold the original one for $70 after I received my watch right away…not even try to open it😅I know there would be tons of replacement on eBay soon for10% price tag～and with tiny quality difference…I like the ultra itself not the band at this price,and nobody would care at all

it is too soon to purchase the fake apple band. After 2-3 years, there are more alternatives for it

Nope! I never will buy knockoffs. I did it once-and then told myself: NEVER AGAIN. And if anybody complaining about $100 tag for a band-let me ask you a question: why did you bought an Apple Watch ultra? It’s expensive! I know your answer-QUALITY AND RELIABILITY. Enough said….

The Amazon band is bad quality , I end buy the apple one

FYI. I ordered one from Amazon and the company H&S said it was delivered along with Amazon. Never received. Be careful

You get what you Pay for, I'll stick with the higher quality Apple Strap.

Don’t waste your money on off brand bands folks. It’s not worth it.

Crap from Amazon

Seriously??? I buy a $900 Apple Watch and then use a cheap fake China bracelet, with the risk that the bracelet breaks at any time etc.? Pretty pathetic, don't you think?