Hello, I tried a Sony Smartwatch 3 and I was impressed by the quality of the strap. It is the black plastic strap. I really like how it feels in my skin.
Anyway, I didn't like android wear, so I went back to my Pebble. But I wonder, do you guys know any universal strap for normal watches like the sony smartwatch? I'm talking about material and quality. I know the strap is only for somy smartwatches, but I want to know if any other manufacturer makes similar straps.
Thanks.
iWatchz*Q Collection. I use it with my Pebble.
PiotrN said:
iWatchz*Q Collection. I use it with my Pebble.
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Thank you. It looks quite good.
Do you know if it will fit Pebble steel, or even the new Pebble Time?
I don't know. I use it with Classic Pebble.
You can buy Smartwatch 3 Wrist Strap SWR510 from the official UK Sony Xperia Store now. It will cost around $30-$40.
Why you do not like smart watch? I think smart watch has a lot of advantages.
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All of these silicon and rubber bands, with wild colours or their "soft feel" seem very childish and "college".
The Asus Zen Watch utilizes 22mm wrist straps, but this watch seems to be a pop-in and out band style.. so one bump and you could lose the watch all together.
Is there any watch bands that offer bolt/spring style (like 22mm straps) for the SW3? I love the watch, and have a Z1 (soon to have a Z3), but am not a fan of these rubber bands.
Wiltron said:
All of these silicon and rubber bands, with wild colours or their "soft feel" seem very childish and "college".
The Asus Zen Watch utilizes 22mm wrist straps, but this watch seems to be a pop-in and out band style.. so one bump and you could lose the watch all together.
Is there any watch bands that offer bolt/spring style (like 22mm straps) for the SW3? I love the watch, and have a Z1 (soon to have a Z3), but am not a fan of these rubber bands.
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I think they are great for sport. But yes, it would be great to have two. One to sweat and one to wear normally.
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I think they are great for sport. But yes, it would be great to have two. One to sweat and one to wear normally.
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I'm not about to argue with Conan the Barbarian..
Wise choice!
Being as the SmartWatch 3 is kinda modular, what are the chances a "nicer" wrist strap will eventually be available?
Would be nice to use the rubber strap for running/ working out and other more outdoors environments and be able to slip it into a more elegant leather (my preference) or metal strap option. Any news on a possible Sony or third party option like this?
I would like this too,
I've heard some rumours on some tech websites about a metal strap coming, but any concrete details are scarce.
I don't get it really as sony would be onto a real winner here if they just made some premium straps that we could buy and swap out according to our needs. The main criticism of the sw3 is that it's unattractive. I think that's mainly to do with the functional nature of the strap.
My SW3 wont arrive until Monday, so I've yet to see or handle it in person and don't know how it exactly slips into the strap. Don't know if it would be an issue to slip it into a strap that isn't at least partially rubber? What do you guys that actually have one think?
Either way, I ended up winning a Asus ZenWatch on ebay that will be my more dressy option. I really like the look of the ZenWatch, I personally prefer it over the Moto 360 or LG G watch R.
I nice looking leather/metal band option would give the Smartwatch 3 some real flexibility though. I'll keep looking to see if it happens.
Looks like the Smartwatch 3 holder will be the answer from Sony for a way to use your preferred style band. Mine arrived today just in time to hear the news. Still it not as nice as I would hope.
That holder is plastic or metal?
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That holder is plastic or metal?
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http://www.androidcentral.com/eyes-stainless-steel-sony-smartwatch-3
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That holder is plastic or metal?
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looks plastic, that why I'm not so excited. Still doesn't look very premium. Wish it was black metal or SS.
I haven't seen anything stating the watch pops out of the new metal model. Would be nice if you could just buy the metal band.
Here are a few additional pics I found:
Thanks guys.
So I am gonna buy the metal watch.
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looks plastic, that why I'm not so excited. Still doesn't look very premium. Wish it was black metal or SS.
I haven't seen anything stating the watch pops out of the new metal model. Would be nice if you could just buy the metal band.
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Watch this
http://pocketnow.com/2015/01/06/stainless-steel-sony-smartwatch-3-hands-on-video
The metal band is interchangeable.
Available on amazon but not the band alone...
http://www.amazon.fr/Sony-SmartWatc...?ie=UTF8&qid=1421951650&sr=8-5&keywords=swr50
The metal wristband is to small for me, nobody knows where i can buy extra link ?
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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 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!!!!
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
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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.
Hello everybody. I'd first like to say that I've long read through the forums like most Internet travellers but only now have decided to sign up and post for the first time.
I just bought a huawei watch and love it. I've hopped between samsung tizen based watches and Android wear for the past year (3 tizen, 3 android wear, this is the 6th watch now!) and I feel like I've finally found a permanent watch... atleast for the next 6mo-1yr maybe hehe.
I now want to commit to buying a bunch of watch bands to customize my look. I have some leather and stainless steel bands coming from ebay already, but i want to get some nato straps too. The bands I've ordered flare out from 18mm to 20-22mm, but ofcourse nato straps dont do this. I've scoured Google search results for in depth discussions regarding wearing nato straps on the Huawei Watch but haven't found any discussing the thickness of the bands and how thick you can go. As most of you know the lugs are only 18mmy wide and I feel like an 18mm wide nato strap will be too thin on my wrist. I've seen the random post here and there by people using a 20mm or 22mm strap that kinda fits but bunches a bit at the lugs, but they never go into detail about if all 20 or 22mm straps will work. Is there anybody that uses nato bands regularly on their huawei watch that can give me their insight? Shipping will take forever so I want to order the right sizes first go around. Thanks!