I originally purchased my Moto 360 with the "stone leather" band. Color is the ugliest from all the leather bands, but it was the only one available at the time with a silver watch (which was a must for me). All was fine and dandy, until the band begun to smell awful. I did wear my watch while doing weight training four times a week, but I suppose that's why it has a heart rate monitor, right ? I tried to get off the smell using a stain remover called "Vanish" which "eliminates 99% of bacteria". It did eliminate the original bad smell but another chemical smell took its place and stayed there. I finally destroyed the color of my leather band using sodium bicarbonate in one last try to eliminate the smell.
I didn't want to use 3rd party metal bands because I was afraid I would end up with a cracked watch back, and also due to the watch lugs design, they don't look good attached to the watch because they form a steep angle while exiting the watch, leading to a "hockey puck" look.
Finally the official metal bands became available via Amazon (the only ones shipping to a package forwarding addres - I live inside EU). I purchased the band for more money than I would like to spend but it was a must. I also purchased a cheap set of tools to help me replace it. I replaced the band in about 2 hours, being very careful not to scratch anything, and I succeeded to keep the watch intact. However, from this experience I advise you that this is not a simple operation and it's better to go to a jeweler. This is because the pins are hidden inside the watch and the original band takes up all the space and the pins are not visible and are hardly reachable. Also, the link pins are very hard to get out from the band in order to adjust, even with specialized tools. I really hope Motorola changes the band attachment and adjustment style on the Moto 360 v2, an easier procedure is sorely needed. Maybe they could take some hints from the Apple Watch
The band feels a lot better on hand compared to the leather band (strangely). The leather band was constantly reminding me that it's there, like I had some kind of allergy to it, I had to adjust it all the time, plus the bad smell. The metal band heats up to body temperature and you really don't feel it, despite being heavier. However, in my opinion, the metal band is about 1-2mm wider than ideal. Its actually 23mm instead of the standard 22mm. It's out of balance compared to the watch diameter and overall size. Another disadvantage of the metal band is that at the watch entry point the band looks unnatural, unfinished. The wide links end about 3mm before the rest of the band enters the watch, creating this "unfinished" effect. I think they could have done a better design. But this is a minor problem, overall the watch looks a lot better with the metal band. I do think it would look very good with the new cognac leather band, but I have to wear it while training so I can't use any more leather bands. Maybe a silicone band would come handy.
About the cracked back issue, the official metal band has 2 plastic pieces that are designed in such a way that the metal band never touches the watch back. Even the plastic pieces don't put strain on the back, it's very well designed in this regard.
A picture of the watch is attached to this post. Thanks for reading
Thank you for your input and the picture.
i have yet to see the real shape of them plastic spacers... if u ever take band off, i would like to see the actual close up pic of those plastic things
chaco81 said:
i have yet to see the real shape of them plastic spacers... if u ever take band off, i would like to see the actual close up pic of those plastic things
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I posted some photos in the Accessories section about a week ago:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=57436743&postcount=19
Well got mine today from the US, ... Cousin was coming to India
Tomorrow I will apply it.
There is a video on YouTube where it seemed it was fairly simple to change it.
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Good Review .. Thanks man
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I prefer the look of the pebble steel band for some reason.
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I prefer the look of the pebble steel band for some reason.
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I did at first also.
But after checking it out at BB, I wasn't impressed.
I'm now leaning to the Moto band, or this Mesh one on Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00PV...qid=1419285189&sr=8-15&pi=AC_SX110_SY165_QL70
I guess no one has paired the steel watch with the black steel official band? What do you think:
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It's an interesting look, but I'd still go with the silver one, on the silver Moto 360. I just wish the bands were a bit cheaper. 79.99 is kind of a lot.
I finally got mine from Moto - I ordered the black watch with black band and they held it up for a month waiting for the screen protector to come in. Jerks. But I digress
The band was too small so I added a link using a cheap kit I bought on Amazon (and man are the tools included cheap! Not quite single use but close). The band was too wide to see what I was doing in the pin removal tool so I had to do it manually with a dinky hammer and an appropriate pin removal tool. Long story short, it wasn't terribly difficult to just add or subtract a link.
It looks good and works well - my only gripe is that the little space between the band and the watch case doesn't look like what I'm used to looking at.
For those of you thinking the bands are expensive... I tried to order a replacement band for my TAG sports elegance watch and those burglars wanted $600 for a new band. So I got a moto360 instead.
FYI:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=57809422&postcount=23
Hey everyone.
So I've now been on the hunt for a replacement band for my Moto 360 (1st gen). There's nothing wrong with the current band (grey leather band it came with), I'm just really looking for a steel band.
I've looked around on Amazon and have seen very nice looking Milanese loops and traditional steel bands, however I've read that 3rd party bands could potentially interfere with the radios of the device and possibly even cause damage? I don't mind paying the (albeit a little expensive) 79 GBP on Motorola's website for the OEM steel band if it means it will be better for the watch, but I mean it's more than I paid for the watch itself (97 EUR). I've also seen you can install 'generic' bands which are made for normal watches. Is this the case? Any pros / cons going for that option?
I've also seen on the forums that some people have managed to crack the plastic shell on the back of the watch trying to replace the band. Is this something that happens easily, meaning is the shell very fragile, or do you really need to be a goof to crack it?
Post links for cool bands (must be deliverable to the UK) if you have any, and pics of your current setup!
Cheers :good:
[EDIT]: So these are the third party bands I've found online that I quite like:
- Rerri Band: I'm doubtful of how customizable this band is in terms of removing links.
- Truffol Strap: Looks great, however it is not specifically designed for the 360....
Hey so I've been searching around for silicone bands for my huawei watch, I tried amazon(international) but they don't deliver to where I live and the amazon for my country has them but almost 5 times what I'd pay if I ordered it from an international seller. What I did find was silicone bands for the Moto 360 2nd gen that were much much cheaper(probably made locally) before ordering I wanted to know if they would be cross compatible. Tried doing a few searches couldn't find anything concrete. Anyone whose tried this?
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Hi,
Short answer no,
The Moto 360 2nd gen bracelet has 22mm for the 46mm screen version, and 20mm for 42 Men version and 16mm for 42 Women version; where Huawei watch band is 18mm
Hi fellow forum members. I've had my moto 360 1st generation for 2 years now. I noticed yesterday that my leather band is splitting apart. The watch still works fine, so I'd hate to shell out $200 for a new watch. Back when I first purchased the watch Motorola sold official "dodo" leather straps on their site, but it seems that they're no longer available. Does anyone have a recommendation for a good replacement band that won't break the bank? Thanks
Amazon or eBay maybe they have them
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You should have looked at the other posts in this sub-forum; about 1/3 of them already discuss 3rd party watch bands for the Moto 360.
Where can I find 1st gen bands/straps?
I wanted to get a steel milanese one, but the watch is so old I can't find any.
I see years ago, they sold adaptors, too use normal bands on the 1st gen, but not anymore.
I only see a couple overpriced bands on aliexpress, does anyone where can I find some, even if it's not milanese ones? Any other compatible watch bands?
Found this on thingiverse. I'd print one first to verify fitment and then you can clean it up a bit to suit your style and take the design to a local machine shop and have them cut you a couple. I think there are people that can 3d print direct to metal also, but my guess is it'd be more expensive.
Also, I'm just assuming this is for 1st gen as it doesn't specify (at least I didn't see it).
Moto 360 22m Band Adapter 225 deg. by bouhady
this thing is 225 degrees adapter for the moto 360 watch band
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SurfRodder said:
Found this on thingiverse. I'd print one first to verify fitment and then you can clean it up a bit to suit your style and take the design to a local machine shop and have them cut you a couple. I think there are people that can 3d print direct to metal also, but my guess is it'd be more expensive.
Also, I'm just assuming this is for 1st gen as it doesn't specify (at least I didn't see it).
Moto 360 22m Band Adapter 225 deg. by bouhady
this thing is 225 degrees adapter for the moto 360 watch band
www.thingiverse.com
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Thanks, I actually got those printed. The attachment of the adapter to the watch is strong,but the attachment of the band to the adapter keeps failing. Im not sure if its because of the holes are too tight and the band thingie doesnt really go in.