Has anyone gotten any of the cheap bands from China?
Are they good (for their price)? I know they aren't the best you can get, but, for a few bucks, you can get a bunch.
I wanna make sure the device will stay on my wrist, and I wanna make sure the device will stay in the band.
Has anyone gotten any of these on eBay?
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I have 3 of the $2 straps off of ebay. Been using the steel blue color for months now, works really well. Only issue I see is that its easier to have your watch fall off your wrist since it doesnt take much force. It's only happened once, my girlfriend was grabbing at my arm, caught the watch strap with her hand, and watch fell off. Otherwise, I really like my little $2 band.
Yeah they do seem a little more insecure but after wearing for a week I've had no issues. On the plus side the ebay ones appear to have slightly less rigidity than the oem straps, and I don't get the creaking from the clasp as it rubs the strap, it also feels far more comfortable with less bulk and greater adjustability.
I got these. They are a great price and work very well!
Dankees said:
Has anyone gotten any of the cheap bands from China?
Are they good (for their price)? I know they aren't the best you can get, but, for a few bucks, you can get a bunch.
I wanna make sure the device will stay on my wrist, and I wanna make sure the device will stay in the band.
Has anyone gotten any of these on eBay?
Link
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Sorry, just got mine. Looks and feels cheap. Clasp is sturdy but seems prehistoric next to the OEM ( see attached Pic) Adequately secures watch for light exercise and play....overall personal review ; you get what you pay for.....
Dankees said:
Has anyone gotten any of the cheap bands from China?
Are they good (for their price)? I know they aren't the best you can get, but, for a few bucks, you can get a bunch.
I wanna make sure the device will stay on my wrist, and I wanna make sure the device will stay in the band.
Has anyone gotten any of these on eBay?
Link
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Sorry, just got mine. Looks and feels cheap. Clasp is sturdy but seems prehistoric next to the OEM ( see attached Pic) Adequately secures watch for light exercise and play....overall personal review ; you get what you pay for.....
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I just found this on amazon and bought one for myself. Looks like it will hold the Transformer and Dock perfectly.
http://www.amazon.com/CaseCrown-Che...EM/ref=sr_1_59?ie=UTF8&qid=1316128965&sr=8-59
Only $0.01 with $4.99 Shipping (3-5 days)
Dont know how long the price is good for, better get one quick!
edit: It sure looks like polyurethane, but I guess their description says it has a "canvas like" stylish exterior. Not PU Leather like i assumed.
Update: Just got it in the mail. Took about a week or so, not too bad. However I can't say the same for the case. In my opinion its total crap.
The material on the outside of the case is anyones guess. It looks and feels like a combination of canvas and polyurethane faux leather. The whole thing is monstrous, measuring in at 12" wide x 11" long x 1" thick (when compressed and empty) You can only fit the Transformer in the case in one direction because of the velcro placement. Once you get your tablet inside the case it does feel like it would be very safe. The extra 2-3 inches of fabric hanging from either side of the device adds some extra protection but also makes the whole thing absurdly large. And to top it off the whole thing smells very strongly of DRY ERASE MARKERS!
All said and done 5 bucks was overpaying for this. They probably have them marked so low because nobody buys them. But if you absolutely need a case and your local Value Village Thrift doesnt have something better, give it a try. Just make sure to wash it first.
P.S. Im not going to bother putting up any pictures unless you guys really want them. Im hoping to pawn this thing off on one of my brothers if I'm lucky.
Pretty cheap, but it kinda ugly and seems like it would be a hassle getting you tablet in and out.
Are those flaps supposed to hold papers or something? I'm trying to imagine bringing my tablet into the office and trying to "unpack" it from that case. Seems a little bulky from the pictures.
What holds it closed? I don't get it? A magnet? It does seem ugly and might an indication why it's so cheap.
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What holds it closed? I don't get it? A magnet? It does seem ugly and might an indication why it's so cheap.
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Looks like a closer look at one of the pics reveals the answer: Velcro. I thought they were pockets for papers or something but they are strips of velcro, which must be what holds it shut.
Looks like a decent case for travel and storage.
Yesterday i got my $11 bookcase cover for my beloved 7.7, it fits the tab nicely and it has a "built in" stand so that you can use the tablet as for example a mediaplayer. Only downside, that I can see now with this type of stand, is that you need to have the tablet wrong way around (connector to the left, instead of right) when you want to use it as a type-stand, but thats not a big deal for me atleast.
The inside of the lid and backside are dressed in thin felt to not scratch the tab.
the plastic seems alittle thinner than on similar cases and that way you have a smaller risk getting the flash to reflect in the plastic when taking pictures.
It was quite cheap compared to the OEM bookcase covers that are out there, as I didnt "buy it now", the delivery was 5 workingdays from Hong Kong to Sweden.
I dont think i have ever gotten something from Hong Kong to Sweden that fast
So how do you like it? Would you reccomend it? How is the stand, does it feel like it will break or something?
I've been looking for something like this and I really like the look of this.. and the OEM ones are soooo expensive, as you say..
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So how do you like it? Would you reccomend it? How is the stand, does it feel like it will break or something?
I've been looking for something like this and I really like the look of this.. and the OEM ones are soooo expensive, as you say..
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I am happy with it, and the stand seems sturdy enough.
And I would recomend it, remember to check out the rest of the colours also
Nice case, i have orderd one thx för the pic
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I purchased one of these and thought it was pretty good value. It looks nice on the tab (I had an orange one) and I didn't have any of the fit problems that others reported in the other thread. The stand worked great for my needs and the material it's made out of has a really nice feel to it too.
I did have a couple of minor gripes though.
1) There's nothing to keep the cover closed. Not a big deal if you just want the screen protected while it's in a bag or whatever.
2) The panel forms the bottom most part of the stand was always picking up dirt from whatever I set it down on and then carrying it back on to the screen when I closed it. I started to notice tiny abrasions on my screen protector from it.
I've since switched to a different case but still think this one was pretty good for the money.
I was wondering if any has come across a leather "smart-sleeve" for the Z3? I don't think the term really exists so let me explain.
I don't really like cases, but I don't really like a damaged phone either. The compromise for me would be a leather sleeve type of thing - like this random one: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Genuine-Lea...lePhonesCasesPouches&var=&hash=item4627d52959
But having to take out the phone just to check the time or see who is in fact calling would greatly decrease the protectiveness of said sleeve. So I thought a "smart-sleeve" with cutouts for the mic and speaker along with the window from a smart-case would be the perfect solution.
I haven't been able to locate any of this sort though and I don't believe my sewing skills are up for the task
Would you think there would be a market for this type of deal (And feel free to snatch the idea btw) or am I the only one thinking this could be practical?
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Regarding what you mentioned; this is the best way to enjoy your device and guarding it at the same time. I've been using leather pouches since a long time throughout all the phones I've bought and been enjoying it. I use the tpu back cover case when going to the gym or with any outdoor activities.
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Regarding what you mentioned; this is the best way to enjoy your device and guarding it at the same time. I've been using leather pouches since a long time throughout all the phones I've bought and been enjoying it. I use the tpu back cover case when going to the gym or with any outdoor activities.
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Yup but yet they are unpractical as I need to take it out of the sleeve when the phone rings - and the risk of me dropping it when I do that is unappealing. That's why I wanted a quick window in it
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Surely the official case is ideal for what you describe?
http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/official-sony-xperia-z3-style-cover-with-smart-window-black-p48231.htm
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Surely the official case is ideal for what you describe?
http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/official-sony-xperia-z3-style-cover-with-smart-window-black-p48231.htm
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No that is a flip or book case - not a pouch. I've had one of those for my G2 and didn't like it at all - the "door" is in the way most of the time
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Oh I see. So you want a pouch like the one sevoflurane suggested but that has cut outs so you rarely need to remove it?
I think, as you say, you'll struggle to find anything like that. The official book case is the only one I know that has the smart window anyway. I think you'd need to make something yourself.
Perhaps buy the official flip case and a leather pouch. Cut the front off the flip case and cut aligned holes in the pouch. Glue the case front to the inside of the pouch. You'd have to make sure you know how the flip case triggers the smart window on the phone so you don't accidentally remove it.
Don't know how handy you are but it might be tricky to make that not look terrible!
Another option is a smart watch. I have a Pebble which is perfect. Obviously has the time (it's a watch!) but also shows me notifications and stuff without even taking my phone out of my pocket. I can even see who is calling and dismiss the call if I don't want to answer it. Pebbles are pretty reasonably priced too and can do a lot of other funky stuff.
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Oh I see. So you want a pouch like the one sevoflurane suggested but that has cut outs so you rarely need to remove it?
I think, as you say, you'll struggle to find anything like that. The official book case is the only one I know that has the smart window anyway. I think you'd need to make something yourself.
Perhaps buy the official flip case and a leather pouch. Cut the front off the flip case and cut aligned holes in the pouch. Glue the case front to the inside of the pouch. You'd have to make sure you know how the flip case triggers the smart window on the phone so you don't accidentally remove it.
Don't know how handy you are but it might be tricky to make that not look terrible!
Another option is a smart watch. I have a Pebble which is perfect. Obviously has the time (it's a watch!) but also shows me notifications and stuff without even taking my phone out of my pocket. I can even see who is calling and dismiss the call if I don't want to answer it. Pebbles are pretty reasonably priced too and can do a lot of other funky stuff.
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Yup exactly what I wanted
For the window the trigger most probably is a small magnet (at least it is on my G2), that shouldn't be much of a problem fitting in a pouch. As for a DIY kinda deal I think i might need to look for somebody else as my sewing abilities lack a lot to be desired :silly:
I've been on the smartwatch route for quite somme time, but has decided to go with a fitness tracker instead (Basis B1), it actually provides me with something on top of my phone, which a smart watch does not. But it is a good idea though
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Smart watches have fitness features. Pebble has had a recent update and there are a few excellent step counters, swimming counters etc but I'm not gonna try and sell you smart watches.
If you are careful, you could probably customise a pouch without needed to do any sewing. You only need to cut it in the right places and you wouldn't need to cut through any existing stitching. If you bought a couple of cheap pouches you could experiment with the cutting before you spend too much money.
Another thought, you might be able to use NFC to trigger the smart screen so then you could just stick one of those in the back of the pouch.
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Smart watches have fitness features. Pebble has had a recent update and there are a few excellent step counters, swimming counters etc but I'm not gonna try and sell you smart watches.
If you are careful, you could probably customise a pouch without needed to do any sewing. You only need to cut it in the right places and you wouldn't need to cut through any existing stitching. If you bought a couple of cheap pouches you could experiment with the cutting before you spend too much money.
Another thought, you might be able to use NFC to trigger the smart screen so then you could just stick one of those in the back of the pouch.
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Not to derail completely - but no other fitness tracker can keep up with the Basis in terms of features (Heart rate monitor to name one). But on the positive side they have announced an upgrade which has smartwatch capabilities
I guess I need to find myslef a few cheap pouches for the purpose of experimentinga bit. Good idea on the NFC - at least if Sony is more open to their smart-window than LG is
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If you do go for this, or find a case that suits, please update this thread. I'll be interested to see your solution.
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If you do go for this, or find a case that suits, please update this thread. I'll be interested to see your solution.
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Sure - I've ordered a rather cheap one from eBay, should arrive next week: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Yousave-A.../390946403503?ssPageName=ADME:L:eek:C:US:3160
I'll see if I can mod it to my needs :silly:
If it is working out, I'll do it with a more premium leather case
//M
sevoflurane said:
Regarding what you mentioned; this is the best way to enjoy your device and guarding it at the same time. I've been using leather pouches since a long time throughout all the phones I've bought and been enjoying it. I use the tpu back cover case when going to the gym or with any outdoor activities.
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Ooh that leather pouch is just what I am looking for! May I ask where you got it from ?
Thanks!
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Ooh that leather pouch is just what I am looking for! May I ask where you got it from ?
Thanks!
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Actually there was this German dealer on ebay whom I used to get these covers from. But unfortunately this dealer is not available anymore, suddenly disappeared, dunno why.
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Actually there was this German dealer on ebay whom I used to get these covers from. But unfortunately this dealer is not available anymore, suddenly disappeared, dunno why.
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No worries, thanks - I found something similar on eBay from a German dealer, so will see what thats like when it arrives. Appreciate the replay, thanks again!
Just received the case I ordered from eBay - what a crappy piece of junk. It's by no mean made for the Z3, I've send the seller an email but wont probably do me much good
Anyway if anybody could help figure out where the magnet to detect when the door is closed it would be cool - my tries have lead me nowhere so far
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I was just about to order a Ghostek Slim Armor for my G3 (yes it rips off the Spigen LG G2 styling Slim Armor casing with the squared off design; the Spigen Slim Armor for the G3 is more rounded all around) when I happened to notice this that just popped up on Amazon in my search results but didn't a few days ago:
http://www.amazon.com/Waterproof-Ghostek-Atomic-Attached-Protector/dp/B00TEFF3YA
Never heard of it till just a few minutes ago and considering the "introductory" price of $24.95 I'm damned seriously considering pressing that pre-order but right at this moment.
It looks fantastic, has an IP68 rating apparently but I can't find any actual info about it. There website needs a lot of work apparently as it's borked in ways I can hardly believe and was directed away to their Facebook page (I mean, really?).
Doesn't appear to be nearly as big and bulky as an Otterbox Defender would be, probably not as much as a Commuter either but they don't make a Commuter for the G3, they have something new called "Symmetry."
Regardless, I really am just so close to buying this case, it seems like a big winner to me - especially for $25 - but I think I'll wait a few days and try and get more info. Hopefully that pricing will remain in effect for a bit...
Anyone else have any opinions on this particular case, I'm curious if others would consider it worthy of protecting their G3 based on what it appears to be offering, and again that price is crazy if the retail will be $80 normally when it's officially released next week.
What is this hole for?
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What is this hole for?
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Maybe a port for the microphone? It doesn't have one on the bottom.
Got a white one on order. The reviews seem like a mixed bag of bad and good for other phone models.
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What is this hole for?
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Looks like a dust catcher.
I'll order one when the item is on Prime fullfilled by Amazon. Easy return in the event I don't like it.
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so did anyone buy this?
Hey i have bought this case.its a great case and is really waterproof i hav tested it.bt you have to be careful when u put the case as the slightest of loose thing will make water go inside it bt otherwise if u put ut carefully its a great case bt wen u put it in its a little bit hard to use for me.but overall its water proof and a great case for lg g3.if u want to make ur lg g3 waterproof i.e.
I just got my case and when I make phone calls the screen goes black and I can't get it to come back in till I take the case off. I went into the settings and made all the settings to stay on all the time even during a call works great out of the case the minute its back in the case and I make a call it goes black again and I can't get the screen to come back in not even with the home button. Any suggestions?
Too Numb
2 BIG for a case!Maybe U only need a waterproof plastic bag bag.
I have this case, my very first case for my G3. I love it. I feel safe and secure, a bit big in your pants pocket but that's okay. Highly recommend it.
Hi. Do you think I could use this case for snorkeling (max 2 meters depth)?. Thanks.
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Hi. Do you think I could use this case for snorkeling (max 2 meters depth)?. Thanks.
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I seriously doubt it. There seems to be no protection on the camera. I would not trust this as water proof. Splash proof maybe.
Strap for Samsung Gear S made of genuine leather, has a metal frame and securely holds the gadget.
At an attractive price
http://www.ebay.com/itm/261922019462?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649
http://giphone.ru/shop/remeshok-dlya-samsung-gear-s-iz-naturalnoj-kozhi
There is another offer. genuine leather
http://www.ebay.com/itm/-/261953708372?
http://giphone.ru/shop/kozhanyj-remeshok-dlya-samsung-gear-s-2
Another option, metal strap
http://www.ebay.com/itm/261950164565?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649
http://giphone.ru/shop/metallicheskij-remeshok-dlya-samsung-gear-s
The strap is made of genuine leather with the ability to conveniently talk
http://www.ebay.com/itm/261907246880?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649
http://giphone.ru/shop/kozhanyj-braslet-dlya-samsung-gear-s-s-dopolnitelnoj-funkciej
Traditional Strap Adapter for Gear S
One more for the list
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One more for the list
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Amazing! But where do I buy this? Also, the part that goes around the watch looks to be metallic and inflexible. Might be a silly questions, but how do you insert it in place if it is inflexible? Any photos of that?
Thanks!
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Amazing! But where do I buy this? Also, the part that goes around the watch looks to be metallic and inflexible. Might be a silly questions, but how do you insert it in place if it is inflexible? Any photos of that?
Thanks!
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According to the site in the picture it is just a 3d rendering of a possible prototype so it is not an actual product yet that you can buy.
I've ordered the brown leather strap today, apparently they make them as the orders come in, I have to wait until next week for the shipping + another 2-3 weeks delivery... ouch... not the cheapest one either, but looks really nice. I've ordered via their website giphone(dot)ru, yes... it's in russian... and no... it wasn't easy
PS. I have no affiliation, will report what it looks like when it arrives.
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PS. I have no affiliation, will report what it looks like when it arrives.
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Nice waiting.....
Well I got my dispatch confirmation with Russian post tracking number a couple of days ago, it took almost 2 weeks from order to dispatch, and it's supposed to take another 15-20 days to arrive, plus possibly a few days in customs. I love Russian ingenuity and I hope it's worth it but at the moment I'm not impressed.
Wouldn't the leather one with the easy call feature block the heart sensor on the back?
Also, does the brown leather one (second post) have only one hole?
OK guys, so my strap has just arrived, all in all it was actually faster than I anticipated considering the initial delay.
The strap is really nice, and I mean really nice, it's thick leather with nice grain stitched through with yellowish-brown thread. The thread holds the folded over leather where the clasp is mounted but otherwise the stitching is for appearance rather than function and it really does look nice. I like the embossed logo, it adds character and looks good, it should be on both sides, not just on the inside, but of course I suppose one could flip the strap around
The watch goes into the strap exactly the same way as in the original silicone, the difference is, when the band is on the wrist, there is a tiny bit of gap on top and on the bottom of the watch, I think it's almost unnoticeable, but for sure unavoidable because the watch is already a tight fit, anything tighter and it wouldn't go in.
Overall well executed idea with nice craftsmanship, definitely worth the money. Considering the current heat wave it was getting really tough to wear the watch with the silicone strap, I'm very happy with it now.
I'll put up a few pics in a minute.
PS. Here are some of my pics: https://flic.kr/s/aHskhH4X1r
PS2. My wrist is relatively small so I had to punch another hole in the strap, I used the leather punching tool so it's good, if you don't have one and your wrist is on the small side I would probably ask the seller to add another hole.
Nice review and beautifull pictures, thank you
At the moment the master is heavily loaded, the straps will again be available in 1-2 weeks. You can buy will be on my website http://giphone.ru/shop/kozhanyj-remeshok-dlya-samsung-gear-s-2
For payment use Paypal.
So you can buy now and other leather belts of high quality here are a couple of links
http://giphone.ru/shop/kozhanyj-braslet-dlya-samsung-gear-s-s-dopolnitelnoj-funkciej
http://giphone.ru/shop/remeshok-dlya-samsung-gear-s-iz-naturalnoj-kozhi
Besides leather, you can buy metal belt at a good price.
http://giphone.ru/shop/metallicheskij-remeshok-dlya-samsung-gear-s
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OK guys, so my strap has just arrived, all in all it was actually faster than I anticipated considering the initial delay.
The strap is really nice, and I mean really nice, it's thick leather with nice grain stitched through with yellowish-brown thread. The thread holds the folded over leather where the clasp is mounted but otherwise the stitching is for appearance rather than function and it really does look nice. I like the embossed logo, it adds character and looks good, it should be on both sides, not just on the inside, but of course I suppose one could flip the strap around
The watch goes into the strap exactly the same way as in the original silicone, the difference is, when the band is on the wrist, there is a tiny bit of gap on top and on the bottom of the watch, I think it's almost unnoticeable, but for sure unavoidable because the watch is already a tight fit, anything tighter and it wouldn't go in.
Overall well executed idea with nice craftsmanship, definitely worth the money. Considering the current heat wave it was getting really tough to wear the watch with the silicone strap, I'm very happy with it now.
I'll put up a few pics in a minute.
PS. Here are some of my pics: https://flic.kr/s/aHskhH4X1r
PS2. My wrist is relatively small so I had to punch another hole in the strap, I used the leather punching tool so it's good, if you don't have one and your wrist is on the small side I would probably ask the seller to add another hole.
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Thanks for a good review, despite the long shipping time due to the large number of orders. ))
Order leather belts high quality
http://giphone.ru/shop/remeshok-dlya-samsung-gear-s-iz-naturalnoj-kozhi
http://www.ebay.com/itm/262029567940?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649
I picked one of these up off eBay, the black leather one with the metal ring to hold the Gear S. No major review since I'm not a watch guy, but I'll say it's definitely more comfortable and less sweaty than the stock rubber. The only issue I had was getting the screw back into the metal ring to secure the Gear in place - I did some industrial strength swearing during that long process. But I'm not great with small tools like that, so others may find it easier.
Do you still offer this one for sale?
zhenia88 said:
There is another offer. genuine leather
http://www.ebay.com/itm/-/261953708372?
http://giphone.ru/shop/kozhanyj-remeshok-dlya-samsung-gear-s-2
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Do you still offer this version for sale, I couldn't find it on your site.
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Do you still offer this version for sale, I couldn't find it on your site.
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Unfortunately this band no longer on sale
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Unfortunately this band no longer on sale
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figures...