I have the 42mm Milanese loop band on my Apple Watch. The magnet area is very scratched as stated in the video. I have tried to wear it while exercising but I found myself tightening this band every few minutes. I ended up buying a sport band for exercising.
I'd like to state that exercising with the milanese loop band will cause some problems. When you're sweating, the band will loosen up. I do not recommend exercising with the milanese loop.
Personally, I prefer the link bracelet. When I purchased my 42mm series two, it came with the link bracelet. Fast forward to the 44mm series four cellular model, when I purchased it, the link bracelet was not available. Unfortunately, I had to purchase with the Milanese loop which I loathe and will never use. I ended up using my scratched series two link bracelet until my new one arrived. Coincidentally, I have since discovered that the scratches can be polished out using a scotch bright pad and then cleaned in my ultrasonic jewelry cleaner. Now the scratched one is practically scratch free, providing me a backup band. I never bothered opening the Milanese loop band. In fact, I actually forgot I had it until watching this video. Now I think I'll post it for sale online.
I went with the sport 42mm space gray with a third party band that is identical to this for $10. I would recommend this setup over any other apple watch. You get the look of the $1200 dollar watch for half the price and its lighter
I liked your video, although a fair comparison would have been accomplished once you receive the Milanese in the larger size. The wife's 38mm can't do the Milanese band justice. It's quite exquisite and comfortable, I don't want to take it off!! The Bracelet looks uncomfortable honestly. Love to hear what you think of yours once it arrives. I'm glad I went Milanese.
I have genuine Milanese Loop and just ordered a $35 fake link bracelet from eBay. I don't expect the quality to be nearly as good of course but it'll still look good from a distance. The price-tag on the genuine link bracelet is crazy even by Apple standards. It's not even 904L stainless steel as used on Rolex and other Swiss watch brands but rather the much cheaper 316L stainless steel.
I really really wish I could afford both. I saw a guy and his two sons who all had watches walk out with both theses bands at an Apple Store yesterday.
Except the loop scratches your watch if your not careful. Both are great looking but I think I’d go with the link bracelet. I have Both and the loop scratches my watch only after a few times taking. Something to take note.
Do you happen to see any discoloration in your white sport band? I like the way it looks new but I'm scared to get it bc I'm afraid of it getting dirty..
I picked up a 3rd party link bracelet from Amazon. Looks identical, feels identical, it's just the build quality obviously lacks slightly compared to Apple link bracelet, but for $69.99, way way better deal
I have the milaneseloop but its pinching my hairy arm too much ive purchased a sport band hopefully thatll be more comfty throughout the day and i can use my milanese during nights out (:
Ordered my series 4 SS Watch with SS Milanese bracelet, then ordered a $33.00 “knock-off” SS link bracelet. After trying the “knock-off” I decided to go ahead and order the “real” Apple Link Bracelet because I didn’t like the quality or fit of the “knock-off. I will have to say that the “knock-off” looked a lot like the real one and to most people, they would not know the difference. But in addition to not trusting the “knock-off” as far as protecting my expensive watch I didn’t like the way it fit on the watch. It had more play where it connects to the watch than I was comfortable with. Also I would like to point out that buying directly from Apple the band is $349.00 but Best Buy is charging $449.00 for the silver and $549.00 for the black. Go figure!
I just ordered SS Series 4 too but just with the sport band. And ordered a link bracelet from www.untoldtime.com for $100. They haven't arrived yet but after extensive research, the one on untoldtime is the only one that looks exactly like the original from the pictures down to the button-adjustable links. All the other knockoff ones were adjustable with a tool. I'll update you when everything arrives
slamandjam2 thanks for the info and good luck with your purchase. I have to say that I absolutely love the watch and the Apple link bracelet! Hope your knock-off works better than the two I bought (iPM and EOSO) before giving in and buying the real thing!
@@larryruark9962 It came last week and its actually pretty damn good. Looks and adjusts exactly like the original. The only thing that isnt perfect is that opening and closing the butterfly clasp isnt as snappy as I'd like... a little more on the mushy side. But besides that its great
slamandjam2 thanks for the follow up and glad your happy with your band. I looked all over for what you bought but couldn’t find it even after watching a few reviews using what looked and sounds like what you bought. Too bad I didn’t hear from you sooner because I definitely would have tried the one you bought. All in all though, I’m very happy with my Apple Watch and feel it’s the best smart watch out there! Again thanks for the info on your band and hope you enjoy your watch as much as I do!
Larry Ruark yeah i somehow stumbled upon that site after a longgg time of looking. I trust that site now. Just ordered a Milanese loop from them as well. All the ones I saw on amazon had mixed reviews for the Apple Watch S4
Im ordering the Link Bracelet as soon as Apple Watch is available over here. The Milanese Loop too me looks like the female version of a Stainless Steel Band. Great video!
What? Their both stainless steel band. Milanese is woven steel mesh and the Link Braclet is made up of 140 individual steel bracelets. Milanese loop takes 12 hours to make while the bracelet takes 14.
Steve Time The 38mm fits my wrist better And the band cost $449 from Apple I got a brand new watch and band for $349... Plus, I couldn't afford a Series 2 SST So it's either another aluminum watch (which I hated, I own a 42mm Gen 1 Sport) or a hella nice Gen 1 SST I'm upgrading the case this year to a Series 3 SST and keeping the band I thought this whole thing out bro
There are different types of stainless steel. Apple is using a ferritic stainless steel for the Milanese loop, as has always been the case with that style of band. The belief that all stainless steel is non-magnetic is a common misperception owing to the fact that the popular Type 304 is austenitic.
I've got the stainless steel 42mm with the link bracelet it's the best looking one and you all know it so if you're gonna be cheap or you're trying to save money on a crappier band maybe the apple watch isn't for you.
The Milanese is NOT stainless steel. Stainless steel is not magnetic. Regardless what Apple might tell you, if a magnet sticks to it...it ain't true stainless steel.
