Reddit reviews MoKo Band Compatible with Apple Watch 42mm 44mm Series 4/3/2/1, Stainless Steel Replacement Band Wrist Strap with Butterfly Buckle Clasp - Space Gray(Not Fit iWatch 38mm 40mm)

I would stay away from imitation Nike bands, personally. There's been a few reports on here where black paint is already starting to peel (after just weeks!) leaving the whole band looking like bright neon.

I have had my JETech milanese loop band for a few months and it's holding up so far.

The Moko link band comes highly recommended here.

For leather bands, I would stick with a manufacturer like Monowear or Clockwork Synergy (at least at Amazon) instead of a chinese knock-off of "Hermes". You're extremely likely to get more for your money and a better band in almost every aspect.

I grabbed one for 20 bucks off Amazon. We'll see what happens when it gets here, but from what I could research it is among the best of the near-clones.

Link I think we can safely assume the scratch resistance won't be anywhere near the same league, but I'll be happy with "somewhat decent" for the price.

Edit: I didn't get this one, but it looks like it might be as good or better from a "lookalike" perspective. I just liked the black of the other band.

Edit 2: Lol downvotes for helping people out. Never change r/Apple. XD

I have never bought any link bracelets, but in my experience with other bands and adapters (even made by Apple) nothing ever exactly matches the color of the space gray watch. But, the bands and adapters still looks fine. Not sure if you will ever find a perfect color match.

I've been looking at maybe buying one of these since they’re around $30 and I can justify that price because I probably won't wear it everyday:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JP6FU78/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_OGaZzbMW4BH5G

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01ALSIGXS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_bBaZzb7JX3D80

I’ve seen others for $80-100:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01CU8PAA4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_DDaZzbA2WS7XW

Anyone have experience with any of these?

I just received the MOKO stainless link band in Space Grey -

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JP6FU78/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I chose this one because it seemed that most other sellers/makers offer a black option but not a grey option. It's not a perfect match, but I don't really notice it unless I look really close. Might prefer black now that I try it out.

Here are a couple photos of it on my arm. It's immediately clear that the build is NOT the same as the Apple version (at $23 vs $550 I would expect as much) and that's mostly visible in the different clasp and the larger gaps betwen links. Particularly at the end links the gap is significant and a bit distracting. It's a little tight on my wrist in this photo, I may insert one more link and see if that relaxes the gaps a little bit.

I also notice there are 3 "ripples" on the lugs where they attach to the watch. Artifacts of the lug mechanism construction, I'm sure.

In any case, I think it's plenty "solid" in its build, but it's not perfect. The Apple version is a much more complicated and tightly machined piece of work to make such a flawless and clean look, but if you just want something that looks and feels similar, to dress up your watch a bit, it's probably perfectly fine.

http://imgur.com/qcXlNuE

http://imgur.com/u2qAKH1

EDIT: I'm looking on Amazon and noticing that there appear to be two different MOKO versions of this band, mine has a much simpler clasp that doesn't look at all like the Apple clasp, but there is another one that's $2 more which has a clasp design much closer to Apple's. I'd definitely lean toward that one if you're inclined to get one of these.

I have this one in Space Gray on my 1st Gen 38 mm and absolutely love it. Was a little skeptical when I first bought it just cause the brand seemed a bit sketchy but the quality is awesome and it looks amazing! Have had it for over a year now.
https://www.amazon.com/MoKo-Stainless-Replacement-Bracelet-Butterfly/dp/B00JP6FU78/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&qid=1483145644&sr=8-10&keywords=Moko+Apple+Watch