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Leather Band Recommendations for Apple Watch Ultra? (alien.top)
submitted 2 years ago by gomazoa93@alien.top to c/apple@hardware.watch
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Anyone have any experience with the following Leather Watch Bands and can provide their input?

  1. Casetify Genuine Leather Watch Band. - Many years ago I purchased Casetify's Saffiano leather apple watch band which wasn't half bad. I still have it to this day but sadly I let it get exposed to water and didn't take care of it so it's tearing apart on me after all this time. I like how I can put my initials on the band and I'm hoping the genuine leather, with proper care can be utilized for years. https://www.casetify.com/product/genuine-leather-color-watchband-customization/apple-watch-42/genuine-leather-color-watchband#/16000478
  2. Nomad Leather Watch Band - Probably (?) similar to the above, Nomad has been known for their leather and I'm tempted. I am unsure if I want this one, or the more expensive Horween leather below. https://nomadgoods.com/products/modern-leather-band-brown-black-hardware-44mm . Looking at some reviews in the sub, apparently their leather bands quality is not as good as I had once thought. A bit of mixed reviews, mostly for the worst.
  3. Nomad Horween Leather Watch Band - The most expensive option and the one I'm leaning towards. Apparently they create the color naturally instead of with chemicals and they choose better quality than normal? $20 for an upgrade isn't a huge deal and I want something nice. https://nomadgoods.com/products/modern-leather-band-rustic-brown-horween-black-hardware-44mm

Note: I don't know jack sh** about leather. Any advice would be sincerely appreciated.

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[–] olajohnfan@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

AliExpress has some top grain bands comparable with 3rd party ones (might even come from the same factory), but at only 15-25 euros. I have 4 different ones and all 4 are really high tier (and obviously better than the bonded/genuine painted Apple leather).

[–] gomazoa93@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Not a bad idea, just don't wanna wait so long for it. I'm also a bit skeptical of the site but I've heard lots of good and bad on both sides. I'll look into it.

[–] maziar37@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I know it’s not 100% leather so please don’t crucify me, but I think the Bellroy watch straps are nice. Also check out Kordiz. They use 100% full grain leather and have a modern version and a more traditional version. By the way, full grain leather is better than top grain leather.

[–] gomazoa93@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Thank you for the recommendation. Why chose the modern over the traditional?

I see Amazon only has the modern so I'm tempted to at least try it, although I do prefer the traditional look. I can't really tell the difference between the 2 in regards to quality,