I think that smartwatch 3 has so much potential, but Sony aren't making use of it and they could easily sell loads. Firstly smartwatch has the most features in a watch such as GPS and WiFi, 2 day battery life and its even one of the cheapest. Now they have a potential of making the watch look amazing, mainly because the core watch can come out. Sony have created a silver metal band but you can't buy the band only. Sony could make different t variants of the band such as black or brushed metal making the watch more appealing something like that Apple watch. After seeing the G watch urbane and its basically the g watch R but in a different case. Sony could do that have different design cases. I have the Sw3 and love it but the look it's starting to get dull now that they are a lot of better looking watches. Sony have something great they can make it really good. What do you guys think?
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I think that smartwatch 3 has so much potential, but Sony aren't making use of it and they could easily sell loads. Firstly smartwatch has the most features in a watch such as GPS and WiFi, 2 day battery life and its even one of the cheapest. Now they have a potential of making the watch look amazing, mainly because the core watch can come out. Sony have created a silver metal band but you can't buy the band only. Sony could make different t variants of the band such as black or brushed metal making the watch more appealing something like that Apple watch. After seeing the G watch urbane and its basically the g watch R but in a different case. Sony could do that have different design cases. I have the Sw3 and love it but the look it's starting to get dull now that they are a lot of better looking watches. Sony have something great they can make it really good. What do you guys think?
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I think they dropped the ball with the accessories.
If they had the alternate cradle and steel band being sold separately then they could market the utter crap out of it...
https://twitter.com/sonyxperiagb/status/595519485253165056
2nd/3rd week of May can't come soon enough...
Hopefully that means the strap alone and a worldwide release. Sony Xperia GB has really been the only official source I've seen any news about this since the Xperia blog in February saying that it was launching that week. A couple months ago they did say early May, so we really could be seeing this within 2 weeks now.
Really hope that Sony mean what they say as I've been eager to get the steel strap for ages, but without wanting to sound negative, "2nd or 3rd week in May" doesnt sound exactly concrete. I saw another tweet from them which said 5th May and that has gone by with still no word. Come on Sony, prove me wrong
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https://twitter.com/sonyxperiagb/status/595519485253165056
2nd/3rd week of May can't come soon enough...
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Sounds good and hope they include more changeable bands and shapes
Sony UK webstore are now selling the SW3 with the holder and brown leather strap (for £229, same as steel one), but still no sign of selling them separately. They seem to have totally forgotten about existing owners of the watch who might want to buy different straps.
Its going to be later this month
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I think they dropped the ball with the accessories.
If they had the alternate cradle and steel band being sold separately then they could market the utter crap out of it...
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They could but then they have to charge a pricepoint which some might complain about. Otherwise it wont make sense to get the steel band bundle. Funny thing though, i got the steel band and now i want to get a silicone for running
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They could but then they have to charge a pricepoint which some might complain about. Otherwise it wont make sense to get the steel band bundle. Funny thing though, i got the steel band and now i want to get a silicone for running
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Rubber band is approx $30 on its own...
If they sold the metal or the leather for approx $40-$50 each I'd probably buy them.
Thats not undercutting the original at all.
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Rubber band is approx $30 on its own...
If they sold the metal or the leather for approx $40-$50 each I'd probably buy them.
Thats not undercutting the original at all.
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If you can get the silicone bundle plus the metal strap cheaper than the metal bundle plus the silicone strap, nobody will get the metal bundle. Though if they make it cheap for people to buy straps, I myself would make sure I have everything. Silicone for exercise, metal for general use. Leather for formal.
I'm guessing the Steel band will officially be between £35 and £50. Hopefully other sellers might have it a bit cheaper. Not sure if I would pay more than £30.
Handtec are now selling the SW3 with brown leather strap, first place I have seen it on sale outside of Sony store. Still dont understand why they are taking so long to roll out the straps.
Well, we are getting closer to the end of the month and still no sign of the steel strap or holder being sold separately.
I'm too waiting for the holder to be sold! Damn! I want the leather band so much because the white silicone, is only good for sports and not for anything else.
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Sony follow-up releases are measured in geological increments, unfortunately. I hope I'm wrong, but I'm not holding my breath.
Also, the metal strap is actually a decent looking/feeling piece of kit and it's custom-built for the watch. I'd be surprised if it's less than £60. I'm thinking £79.99 RRP.
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Sony follow-up releases are measured in geological increments, unfortunately. I hope I'm wrong, but I'm not holding my breath.
Also, the metal strap is actually a decent looking/feeling piece of kit and it's custom-built for the watch. I'd be surprised if it's less than £60. I'm thinking £79.99 RRP.
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INSANE!!!!
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Have you guys seen this?
BUILT TO TYLT
They look pretty decent, and I am glad they are not leather! I have been using a silicone band, and while it looks good and feels good, I actually prefer the feel of resin bands, the type Casio and G-Shock watches use.
(see my mod here... http://forums.androidcentral.com/moto-360/441678-moto-360-sport-edition-watch-strap-mod.html)
That being said, these look great and I like that there is a metal clasp at the end of the band to control the extra slack, and not a loop.
Also, there is no pricing that I can see...
What do you guys think?
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Have you guys seen this?
BUILT TO TYLT
They look pretty decent, and I am glad they are not leather! I have been using a silicone band, and while it looks good and feels good, I actually prefer the feel of resin bands, the type Casio and G-Shock watches use.
(see my mod here... http://forums.androidcentral.com/moto-360/441678-moto-360-sport-edition-watch-strap-mod.html)
That being said, these look great and I like that there is a metal clasp at the end of the band to control the extra slack, and not a loop.
Also, there is no pricing that I can see...
What do you guys think?
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If you had clicked on the "BUY NOW" button you would have seen that they are $29.95.
lol, i didn't see that on the mobile site, maybe i gotta use my eyes!
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Actually, just checked the mobile site again, and it doesn't seem to have a buy now option!
For $30... that's kinda reasonable. I know that if I buy it, I don't have to alter it and it'll be guaranteed to fit.
I just received a blue one and it is really nice. Perfect size, the blue isn't really too BLUE.
I really like the clasp snaps back into the band to keep it tidy.
Very happy with it.
was going to buy one but then got to the payment page and saw $30 shipping to uk sad times
wondering how these work without the band cutout
Responding to my prior post regarding cut out concerns ... I was no longer worried since this is now sold on the Moto website as an officially recognized accessory.
Ordered one on 4/14, shipped on 4/16 and delivered 4/20 via USPS
Installation was a little trickier than I expected with one of OEM pins acting stubborn. The TYLT included new pins, so I didn't reuse the leather ones.
I didn't feel any resistance installing the band without the cutout.
Impressions:
- Feels lighter and more comfortable than the leather
- Blue color is a nice dark blue and looks nice enough to wear to work
- The metal tip can be trickier to get through the buckle portion of the band.
- Overall I prefer it to the leather (for now)
- Recommended, but $30 is steep for silicone band. I just couldn't bear with sweaty leather any longer, so it's a quality option if you wear your watch during workouts
Hi - I'm looking for any ideas on where to get a metal strap for my SW3.
I've been patiently waiting for the shop to get the metal band back in stock for months... http://eshop.sonymobile.com/gb/buy/ok-smartband-wrist-strap-swr510
(it seems to have been out of stock for ever)..
but last week i noticed that the metal strap is not even shown - replaced by the new leather option... I really want a metal one! Any ideas!
You may be farther ahead buying a 3d printed adapter from http://www.shapeways.com/product/DP...d2jhsN3iOP5UaXs8aAsaA8P8HAQ&optionId=57778277
Then buying a universal stainless band, since the headpeace on a sony metal band is plastic anyhow.
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In Japan, Sony has just started (Nov. 18th 2015) to sell the universal adapter, the metal band and the silicon strap in black and lime, available through the online Sony Japan Store, Amazon Japan and various retail stores.
ooohhh... back in stock for first time in months...
http://eshop.sonymobile.com/gb/buy/ok-smartband-wrist-strap-swr510
just bought mine
I bought one off ebay about a week ago. Lovely strap.
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I bought one off ebay about a week ago. Lovely strap.
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if you don't mind, how much did it cost you? was it shipped from japan or was it pre-owned?
I paid £75 and it was from
Germany. New and unused.
.... and they are now out of stock again.....
wow. I can't justify a $107 band for a watch I picked up for about $160...might as well wait a few more months and buy a 2nd SW3 with the metal band instead.
I was wondering if I was the only one considering too expensive these straps.. that's crazy! with some more euro I can get another smartwatch lol [emoji14] it sounds like printers and cartridge costs.. same story :/
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simika said:
I was wondering if I was the only one considering too expensive these straps.. that's crazy! with some more euro I can get another smartwatch lol [emoji14] it sounds like printers and cartridge costs.. same story :/
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IKR. I mean it's not even 100% stainless steel, the case that holds the core is still plastic. If I wanted to spend that much on a smartwatch, I'd have gotten the huawei. But no, as a first foray into the smartwatch world, the SW3 is still a solid choice, metal band or not.
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You may be farther ahead buying a 3d printed adapter from http://www.shapeways.com/product/DP...d2jhsN3iOP5UaXs8aAsaA8P8HAQ&optionId=57778277
Then buying a universal stainless band, since the headpeace on a sony metal band is plastic anyhow.
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Ooh, I never knew these where made.... I just purchased mine
I originally purchased the Huawei Watch with black leather as I prefer leather bands to metal. All I ever really knew for metal watch bands was the normal steel links, which to me are heavy and rip the hairs out of my wrist. Not exactly something I would like to wear all day long. I have been curious about the Milanese style bands since I seen them advertised by Apple for the Apple Watch. Anyways, I started browsing Amazon to see what was on offer for the Huawei Watch. There are two styles as far as I can see. Milanese bands with a "clamp" style latch and a Milanese band that loops through with a magnetic "latch". I definitely was more attracted to the magnetic style band so I figured I would order it up and give it a go. The only thing I was worried about was the magnet being too weak and coming loose throughout the day, which is not the case at all. It also comes with the quick release style pins, so no tools are needed.
Needless to say, I love it! It makes the Huawei Watch look very sharp and unique in my opinion. It is very comfortable and provides a perfect fit due to the way it "latches". I am pretty sure it would provide a perfect fit for any wrist. It fits the watch so well that it appears as if it were made by the watch manufacture itself. Ever since I have swapped the leather band for the Milanese, I have had quite a few different people ask me about it and wondering "what kind of watch is that?". Also, if you compare it to the other Milanese Bands on Amazon, this one "fits" better. The band itself is slightly wider than the part that attaches to the watch / the part the pin goes through. This is how the original Huawei Watch bands are as well.
They are available in stainless steel, black, and rose gold. The stainless steel matches the standard Huawei Watch perfectly! The part that attaches to the lugs is a "brushed" finish like the sides of the Huawei Watch and not a glossy finish like the face. I actually prefer this, as it will not scratch nearly as easy. I am sure the black would match the black just fine as well. They were $17.99 when I purchased, but they are now $23.99. Still, worth every penny! I guess you could always go pay $129.99 + tax for the Huawei official Milanese band, which has an inferior clasping mechanism in my opinion.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0178KWW3C?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00
Very cool. I've been interested in this style since I first saw the Apple version. I've looked online but all the ones I've found were using clips to latch. The magnetic band is very cool. I ordered one to give it a shot.
I would love to see some actual pictures of it on your wrist.
Can you post some pictures of the band on your watch?
Thanks for sharing! I have been searching some 2 months ago and could not find a magnetic loop band back then. I immediately ordered this band for HuaweI Watch and also for Apple iWatch and Gear S2 Classic... (Yesoo sells for all those watches!!)
I have a similar band by Hoco...black melanese mesh with magnetic clasp....couldn't recommend it enough! https://plus.google.com/111656357014042389917/posts/ePHuhxVeRpg - photo
I just received this very same band last week and love it! After purchasing a very similar 3rd party band for my wife's Apple watch, I thought this would be a great option for the Huawei watch and am very pleased. The magnetic clasp allows you to adjust for a near perfect fit on your wrist. This also has quick change pins, so it's very easy to swap back and forth between this and the original Huawei leather band when you want a different look. The only negative I've found so far is that the hair on my wrist gets snagged in the magnetic clasp if it's not aligned to the band perfectly.
Also bought it
I also bought one. The only thing I don't like are that some of the links stick up a little on mine near where the mesh is joined to the solid metal parts (You only notice if you look closely and from the right angle, though), and also the metal is slightly darker than the watch case.
Overall though, I'm pleased, especially considering I paid under $20 for it.
I can confirm. This is definitely the best band for this watch. I was thinking the magnetic band would come off, or the links would be messed up, but everything is perfect. As soon as I put it on I got a lot of complements about my watch. Too bad nobody know what a Huawei Watch is around where I live. They always give me a blank stare like I just spoke some foreign language.
I have both the clasp variant mesh band and this magnetic variant mesh band. The magnet is nice and easy to use, and it's very strong too, but the quality of the mesh is much higher on the clasp mesh band. Slightly thicker and feels sturdier, plus it's pretty much a 90% exact stock mesh band replica.
Sorry, I didn't even think to post pics. I will post some later today.
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Sorry, I didn't even think to post pics. I will post some later today.
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Isn't that a given? :silly: I'm curious to see how it looks compared to the Huawei one that I have.
Here are some pics. I am no photographer and the only camera I have is the one on my Nexus 6.
http://i.imgur.com/MgouCHa.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/myky5CI.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/s5dPdoI.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/8VxT00E.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/XPPNp4s.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/fNokQFp.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/cxAN4fD.jpg
Sorry, I still can't figure out how to get pics to post directly on my comments. Why can't all forums be like overclock.net and many others and have integrated photo uploads? Where when you go to post a pic, you just upload it directly from your computer and not have to use some third party site and post links... so annoying.
I have the hoco milances magnetic clasp band in stainless steel and I also really like it. My only complaint is that the magnetic clasp slips when I am doing any kind of physical work. I am a social worker my day but in the weekend I like dyi projects around the house. The watch slipping lose sometime is annoying. But over all the w a huawei watch looks great with this band.
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I ordered this and have been using it for a few days.
The Magnetic band does come loose over time. I've had to tighten it a few times throughout the day.
I think I want to exchange mine because the magnetic clasp piece doesn't seem to be connected to the band very well. It isn't aligned properly and looks like 1 side is coming out. It isn't loose, but there is a brown (rust?) line that I can see. It is barely noticeable but I think it makes it look cheap.
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I have the hoco milances magnetic clasp band in stainless steel and I also really like it. My only complaint is that the magnetic clasp slips when I am doing any kind of physical work. I am a social worker my day but in the weekend I like dyi projects around the house. The watch slipping lose sometime is annoying. But over all the w a huawei watch looks great with this band.
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Which watch face is that please?
I bought this one as well and really hated it. My review is on Amazon if anyone cares to read it (Cory S). I suppose I might had rated it better if I wasn't comparing it directly against the OEM mesh band...but probably not being they lied about the material it is made out of.
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Here are some pics. I am no photographer and the only camera I have is the one on my Nexus 6.
http://i.imgur.com/MgouCHa.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/myky5CI.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/s5dPdoI.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/8VxT00E.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/XPPNp4s.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/fNokQFp.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/cxAN4fD.jpg
Sorry, I still can't figure out how to get pics to post directly on my comments. Why can't all forums be like overclock.net and many others and have integrated photo uploads? Where when you go to post a pic, you just upload it directly from your computer and not have to use some third party site and post links... so annoying.
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It looks like a darker silver. Is it darker then the stainless steel of the watch?
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It looks like a darker silver. Is it darker then the stainless steel of the watch?
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Nah looks the same shade. Just the shadows playing tricks on you.
I've been wearing this band for about a week. I have to adjust it a few times a day but it feels good. I haven't had any compliments on it either. The magnets get a little crazy taking it off. The band kinda all sticks to itself. I am getting faster at getting off and on one handed.
The thinness of the band really makes the Huawei looks super thick, hence why I liked my thick metal band. I also think it looks more feminine (IMO).
Thanks for this. Got the black one and loving it.
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I have both the clasp variant mesh band and this magnetic variant mesh band. The magnet is nice and easy to use, and it's very strong too, but the quality of the mesh is much higher on the clasp mesh band. Slightly thicker and feels sturdier, plus it's pretty much a 90% exact stock mesh band replica.
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I've purchsed the clasp variant you mention here. The mesh is fine, as you write. Otherwise I consider the band pretty much useless, as taking on the watch is a project for a minute or more. Ok, I might not be the handiest guy, but the problems are:
- very tight clasp, the band barely goes through
- very awkward clasp system itself, very hard to use when watch is on the wrist (typical use case, isn't it?).
I can hardly use the claps even off-wrist. From what I can tell from the photos, original Huawei OEM band uses the same system, so it's possibly cheapishly implemented here.
I got the item "packed" in a soft plastic envelope, due to what (probably) it has a very ugly dent on the part which connects to the watch. One of the quick release handles on the hinge fell apart until I got home from work.
tl;dr;
Don't buy this totally noname chinese crap.
So I got this recently looking for Apple Watch like silicone bands for the HW. It's pretty much the leather loop band that was first advertised for the Apple Watch. It's probably more pleather than leather but it holds securely magnetically and fits pretty well once you break it in a couple of days. I got it for ~$12 (includes shipping) off of AliExpress and there are 4 colors.
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/link-bracelet-Loop-For-huawei-watch-band-Genuine-Leather-strap-Adjustable-Magnetic/32636980542.html
There also seems to be an Amazon source now but for ~$27.
https://www.amazon.com/Replacement-Released-Bracelet-Smartwatch-Adjustable/dp/B01FFNJZ20/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1471335890&sr=8-3&keywords=huawei+watch+leather+loop+band
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So I got this recently looking for Apple Watch like silicone bands for the HW. It's pretty much the leather loop band that was first advertised for the Apple Watch. It's probably more pleather than leather but it holds securely magnetically and fits pretty well once you break it in a couple of days. I got it for ~$12 (includes shipping) off of AliExpress and there are 4 colors.
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/link-bracelet-Loop-For-huawei-watch-band-Genuine-Leather-strap-Adjustable-Magnetic/32636980542.html
There also seems to be an Amazon source now but for ~$27.
https://www.amazon.com/Replacement-Released-Bracelet-Smartwatch-Adjustable/dp/B01FFNJZ20/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1471335890&sr=8-3&keywords=huawei+watch+leather+loop+band
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Definitely pleather but nice looking and a new option for bands for us, Thanks.
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Definitely pleather but nice looking and a new option for bands for us, Thanks.
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You're welcome though I'm still hoping to find those Apple Watch style silicone bands. I'm not a fan of the current ones on the market simply due to the metal clasps looking uncomfortable if I was to use them as gym wear.
Hi there,
I think I have bad news for us. Last week the metall wristband of my SW3 was broken, I sent it to our german Sony Support Center (the third time now, they replaced it two times), yesterday I got the old broken wristband back, with a comment that Sony has completely removed the spare part supply for the SW3.
Looks like the SW3 is dead .
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Looks like the SW3 is dead .
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Judging by the price here in the UK @ £79, and the lack of stock at major retailers, I have to agree.
That's bad when you consider they may have to support it for about 5-6 years in the UK AFAIK due to consumer laws.
Yes, its bad news for you and all us people .
same thing happened to my but it was my OG silicone strap, so i got a 3D printed case from shapeways for £18 and got a 24mm leather band from ebay for £2. Its been 2 weeks and ive been using that and imo looks better then before. You could also get a 24mm metal band if thats what you prefer.
Confirm!!
anees167 said:
same thing happened to my but it was my OG silicone strap, so i got a 3D printed case from shapeways for £18 and got a 24mm leather band from ebay for £2. Its been 2 weeks and ive been using that and imo looks better then before. You could also get a 24mm metal band if thats what you prefer.
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I can say this 3D printed case work fine. I have used it 24/7 for a month now. You can also order it in polished metal colour, although I have no idea how plastic can look like metal. I ordered a black one, polished it by myself with sand paper and use it with silicone and black steel straps. This works well for me.
Just a suggestion: if you are not in a hurry, you can wait for discount or free shipping offers.
my screen got broke, placed two orders with MaxBhi, both got cancelled, now money is stuck as they are unable to refund. Anyways, I am still looking for a screen if available. Please let me know...