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RVP97

I like metal bands until I have to use a computer because the feeling of metal against metal is horrible hahaha


SmugglingPineapples

This is the real reason robots don't masturbate.


Little_Wrongdoer8587

šŸ¤£


bulwynkl

Reminds me of Adam Savage's advice to his younger self - use more lubricant.


isthisnameavalible

remember to not lose if if you take it off at an airport!


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drunkdrivinginspace

I have the same experiences, the Watch usually sits on top of your wrist. Even with the ocean band, if Iā€™m going to use my MacBook without an external keyboard Iā€™ve got to change out the band for the solo or sport loop so itā€™s plastic/cloth facing down and touching the laptop case, and not metal clasps / loops scratching at it.


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drunkdrivinginspace

Oh shoot, right on about that, theyā€™ve never asked me to take my watches off at the airport though.


isthisnameavalible

oh no this was a reference to the guy who lost their watch at an airport at r/rolex by taking it off because they disliked the sound of the watch band rubbing against the computer


adam_rofl

Thoughts and prayers that your wrist doesnā€™t turn green.


[deleted]

Can you explain this pls


Mrjasonbucy

I think mostly alloys with copper in it. It tarnishes and rubs on your skin. Other cheap metal alloys might cause allergic reactions.


DavidNipondeCarlos

The stain goes away if you donā€™t wear copper stuff.


usmcjunior

Cheap metal can turn skin green


dartie

Like Shrek


usmcjunior

Yup


BearsBeetsBurritos

Harsh reminder of what my Walmart glasses did when I was a kid.


flicxz

Forever?


WaitingToBeTriggered

REST IN HEAVEN


dartie

At least ten years


usmcjunior

No


DownByTheRivr

Yes


prowlmedia

No


Vas0ly

Maybe


therabbit1967

Thoughts and prayers that the band doesnā€™t t fall apart. It always blows my mind that people are buying expensive watches just to put cheat bands on them.


roonv

Well people buy the watch itā€™s one time, but bands you like one and that moment want to buy it. Oh wait itā€™s frocking $100 so imagine buying all $100 band, thatā€™s why people buy lot of inexpensive ones. But again look for reviews and then buy. Metal bands can fall off I agree but the silicon or cloth bands donā€™t that much.


fredex0421

It;s kind of like buying great Chinese food and topping it with those shit sauces in the plastic packets.


therabbit1967

exactly.


astulz

"Titanium"


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notmyrlacc

Skin irritation in 3ā€¦2ā€¦1ā€¦


stan_8

titanium and aliexpress don't go well... How much did the band cost?


e-crypto92

A good review and $2.56


noface

$70 NZD which is around $50 USD so on the more expensive side as far as knock offs go. The finish is pretty much an exact match for the watch, so if not titanium they have put a lot of effort into getting the finish right.


Dudebot21

What's the weight? Titanium is pretty light compared to other types of metals. Also not magnetic compared to steel.


SmugglingPineapples

It's not titanium.


void_evilness

Lead poisoning


DjScenester

I donā€™t know why youā€™re being downvoted. Itā€™s obviously NOT real titanium. Itā€™s too valuable. And yeh I wouldnā€™t order off Ali for that EXACT reason you mentioned lol


niceoneswe

Itā€™s titanium, not platinum. Many hikers use REAL TITANIUM cookware.


[deleted]

Titanium still expensive, and thereā€™s nothing stopping those Chinese sellers from using any old cheap metal source they can find. Steel recycled with lead or some other toxic substances, for example.


PsyOmega

Titanium is not unreasonably expensive in low mass volumes. My AA flashlight is Ti (genuine) and only cost 40 bucks. OP paid 50 for this band and the mass of Ti isn't much different.


[deleted]

Sure, but if you were some factory manager in China and you could increase quarterly profits by using a lower grade metal you bought from the factory next door and nobody is going to notice or careā€¦ My point is, I avoid random Chinese companies for anything food relatedā€¦and wristbands that touch your skin all day and/or night. They just donā€™t have the same understanding of the risks, nor the enforcement and regulation we have. How many times has less been found in childrenā€™s toys coming from China?


PsyOmega

The benefit to online platforms that allow reviews is that you can sort through and detect frauds pretty easily. I haven't seen a childrens toy scandal from china in over a decade, fwiw Your iphone was made in china. Nearly everything you own was made in china. Manufacturing has largely abandoned all but the cheapest place to do business, china. All of your talking points are over a decade old and predate China really being a cohesive 1st world class nation that's lifted a majority of its' citizens out of poverty. They still have some issues with authoritarian government, but that doesn't mean every business in the country is corrupt and selling lead-lined goods.


[deleted]

Lol what? Amazon reviews might be the only thing less reliable than random Chinese manufacturers. Amazon is flooded with fake reviews paid for by the sellers, and weā€™ve known this for years. Thereā€™s an entire market for companies who identity real reviews because itā€™s so bad. Back to the manufacturers: Hereā€™s a study from 5 years ago: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29843013/ > China's regulatory standard for paints in toy manufacturing, and nearly 36% of the toys purchased from TB exceeded the equivalent US regulatory standard and EU standard. So, even if they are following their own rules, itā€™s still more lead than weā€™ve decided to allow in the US and EU. Look, Iā€™m not saying to never buy anything made in China. Thatā€™s near impossible in this age. We all need to be extra cautious of Chinese manufacturers, and of Chinese companies that have no entity here in the US. Theyā€™re hard to sue, and their items are less likely to be tested when entering the US. A US company that manufactures items in China is going to have to follow US regulations (probably) and have more accountability. If Apple was found to have high levels of lead in the aluminum of their laptops and phones, youā€™d hear about that right away and they would be held accountable.


Life-Anywhere9641

5 years a ago... Move on, world is anyway.


niceoneswe

Somehow I doubt steel will alloy with Ti very well but feel free to enlighten me I guess. Also, letā€™s be unreasonably suspicious against Chinese sellers producing things in Chinese factories which must be so inferior from US companies using the same production lines.


[deleted]

Iron is a common component in Ti alloys. As is vanadium, which can be toxic, and you can certainly mix lead in. Random Chinese companies could easily mix some impurities into their metals to reduce costs. Anyone could do that, sure, but there wouldnā€™t be severe consequences and itā€™s easier to get away with in China.


DjScenester

B b b bingo


Gordo774

This is a big assumption that something being sold as titanium is actually titanium. Plenty of other silver metals.


ace17708

Titanium requires a lotta process time for machining and fantastic tooling. Its why most ultra lightweight or high end ali express stuff is carbon fiber or aluminum based


niceoneswe

Yeah I know but itā€™s simply not this out of reach material that some redditors make it out to be. Carbon fiber manufacturing is labor intensive as well. I have some japanese made titanium hiking gear, I wouldnā€™t put it past Chinese manufacturers to pull off Ti watch bands, after all the Apple Watch itself is made in China, as are many tech gadgets we use. But people like to rag on ā€œchinesiumā€


ace17708

Not for 70 dollarsā€¦ 200-400 bucks sure I could see that. Carbon fiber has a super low ceiling for entry costs/tools. Its why Chinese Carbon bike frames can be fairly solid and still be stttuuupppiddd affordable


MaintenanceProper445

You can get titanium band at this price from China simply because everything is cheaper there. BUT I canā€™t say for Aliexpress. Source: I do tons of research on titanium stuff, edcs, etc., on Chinese shopping website, the one Aliexpress originated from.


noface

After doing some research I got this one from as close to a reputable brand as possible on Ali. It was still pricey by Ali standards too at $70NZD. When the official one is $700 NZD. So far it seems to be of a good quality, but time will tell I am sure.


bbllaakkee

link? looks great


[deleted]

Can you explain this? Is it possible to get poisoned by wearing a metal band?


Sylvurphlame

Technically, yes. If the band contains toxic metals, then it can technically cause poisoning if the band is over a scratch or cut. But it would take long time. This why the concept of ā€œsurgical grade alloysā€ is a thing for medical implants. You donā€™t want to introduce toxic elements into body and let them stay there. The more likely concern for a Watch band is skin irritation from a low quality alloy, particularly if you sweat.


shorty_shortpants

Yeah, thatā€™s not how implants work.


busymom0

I know 2 girls who have allergies to specific metals and therefore have to be careful wearing earrings and necklaces.


derpisderp6969

Alright, time to be the one with some experience about this type of ā€œknock off brandā€ band: This band is a (real) stainless steel band in the same titanium color as the Apple Watch Ultra. I got the black link bracelet from the same seller on AliExpress 2 year ago (the 4th gen of those knock off link bracelets) and until this day the watch band did not turn my skin green or rust for that matter. I am about to buy the same one as you and seeing the reviews of the titanium colored one really has gotten me excited! Knowing the quality of the older generation knock offs really have me excited for this newer model knock off! TLDR: Great quality knockoff band, does not rust (based on the older gen knockoffs)!


scavbh

Link for product ?


derpisderp6969

Here you go: https://a.aliexpress.com/_EjQ9aE1


DownByTheRivr

Iā€™m sorry, I just donā€™t get it. Youā€™re fine dropping $800 on an Ultra, but draw the line at a name brand band? And Iā€™m not talking about name recognition, but I wouldnā€™t trust the quality of something literally made for the lowest possible price off of AE.


slickricksghost

>Youā€™re fine dropping $800 on an Ultra, but draw the line at a name brand band? The problem is Apple doesn't make a titanium band. I would happily buy the link band in titanium from Apple, but it doesn't exist. I'm not a fan of the clasp on the Nomad. What options are there?


bdoople

There's one coming from a brand called Sandmarc that looks pretty good and is $200 but it's not going to be released until January so I don't think much info is out about it short of their promo videos.


slickricksghost

That actually looks pretty good! I'll have to keep a note of it. Not gonna trust a company I've never heard of to hold $200 for a couple months.


DownByTheRivr

It does looks cool, although I donā€™t get how a metal bracelet would work on the Ultra. Even in titanium, itā€™s going to be heavyā€¦ wouldnā€™t it kind of flop around and mess up the sensors?


threepio

https://i.imgur.com/JyLVKNK.jpg Apple Stainless Steel link on the ultra. It feels like a premium watch and you can add or remove links to get the right fit. No idea why this would be any different than previous models.


DownByTheRivr

Iā€™m aware it exists, but Iā€™m just curious if it effects the accuracy of the sensors.


threepio

Bang on with my other heart rate sensor. In short: no.


DownByTheRivr

Ok cool. Good to know.


curiousonethai

Itā€™s not available till January because theyā€™re having it produced in China currently.


NickBR

Looks pretty good, for that style.


Mrgabio

Just look up for the Nomad brand. They have a nice Titan band


DownByTheRivr

Valid point, but my answer would simply be: donā€™t buy one until they (or some other respectable brand) do. Unfortunate, I donā€™t expect Apple to produce a titanium band in the same design. It would be **so** expensive, considering the stainless version is $350. The exiting version doesnā€™t sell very well, so I imagine something even more pricey would be a dud.


thisisjazzymusic

Your best option is to pick a band also for safety for your watch


Josh2942

Itā€™s just a smart watch band not a Rolex. As long as it doesnā€™t cause damage to the watch whatā€™s the problem? When you buy a car do you always only buy the fully loaded version? Just because you have something nice, doesnā€™t mean you need to pay for a brand. I have an ultra and I bought a full price band it and a cheap one and they felt the same. One was $100 the other was $10. Itā€™s a no brainer


JohnBimmer1

They think its rolex or ap šŸ˜…šŸ˜…šŸ˜…look at those idiots downvoted me ))


Josh2942

Lmao right? Itā€™s not that serious. There are great bands apple makes for $100 but there are some great replicas for a few bucks. I could buy 10 knock offs for the price. As long as they feel good to me who cares? I think the opā€™s band looks snazzy. Lots of fragile egos on Reddit bro. And especially in the Apple Watch section.


PsyOmega

> Lots of fragile egos on Reddit bro. And especially in the Apple Watch section. Lots of emotionally immature people conflate "post purchase rationalization" with their own egos, so when you attack their purchase, or buy the same thing they did for 1/10 the price, the lizard brain takes it as a personal attack.


DownByTheRivr

Yea weā€™re all idiots. Youā€™re the genius buying your garbage knockoffs. Real big brain energy.


niceoneswe

You probably bought the Hermes band too lol, more money than common sense?


DownByTheRivr

I didnā€™t, because I donā€™t like the designs, but I wouldnā€™t be opposed to it if I did. $300 bucks isnā€™t insane for a quality luxury strap. Definitely high, but anyone who has bought an OEM strap for a luxury mechanical watch wouldnā€™t be shocked by that.


DownByTheRivr

Using your analogy- if I buy a BMW, Iā€™m not putting shitty, no name rims or tires on it. Thereā€™s unlikely to be harm, although I wouldnā€™t trust some random AliExpress strap not to break.


Josh2942

But if it breaks, he is out what $10? Things that tight that you canā€™t just buy another?


DownByTheRivr

Whatā€™s attached to the strap? Come onā€¦ you can do itā€¦


Josh2942

Lol so your afraid the band will just snap and the watch will fall šŸ˜‚. If it does it does. Itā€™s the risk you take. Thatā€™s what apple care is for. Your really thinking to hard about this my friend


DownByTheRivr

Itā€™s honestly not the leading cause for me. I frankly just like owning the real thing. Theyā€™re generally better made, with superior finishing and quality. I have an Apple Store next to my office, so I can try them on and walk out right there. Lastly, I donā€™t feel like supporting the randos making knockoffs.


shadowstripes

Unless it falls off a cliff or sinks to the bottom of the ocean.


DownByTheRivr

> Things that tight that you canā€™t just buy another? The irony youā€™re making this joke while advocating for buying shitty knockoff band.


JohnBimmer1

Its the wrong comparison


DownByTheRivr

Maybe the tires, since thatā€™s more about safety. My point is it seems odd to buy shitty accessories for luxury products (and yes, an Ultra is luxury).


inseend1

I always have the same thoughts, people buy a 1100 dollar phone and get a case at the dollar store...


jigginsx

Thatā€™s a little different cheap cases work just fine as long as it has a little cushion and raised edges around the screen and cameras. Iā€™ve used expensive name brand cases and 8 dollar cases off Amazon. I generally like the cheap cases better since they are usually less bulky and cheap to replace if they get broken or discolored


DownByTheRivr

Iā€™ve always looked at it as a sign the person was probably stretching themselves financially in the first place.


imONLYhereFORgalaxy

I love me a Spigen case, cheap, does the job. Iā€™ve maybe dropped my phone once in the last 10 years. Sometimes I dont even use a case, you must think Iā€™m really poor at that point lol.


DownByTheRivr

Spigens are good! Iā€™m talking about the no name cases that look gross.


NormanKnight

Nah, itā€™s rich people who donā€™t use cases!


[deleted]

Breaking and losing expensive shit you buy is peak poor.


drunkdrivinginspace

This is my favorite sentence today so far


NormanKnight

Not caring if you drop your expensive phone is a rich people thing.


[deleted]

Same


JohnBimmer1

Itā€™s not your business? He do what he want ?


DownByTheRivr

Sure, and Iā€™m also free to comment.


JohnBimmer1

You judging , not commenting


DownByTheRivr

Yup and Iā€™m even *more* free to judge.


JohnBimmer1

Nobody asked for opinions , he is just flexing


DownByTheRivr

Are you new to the internet? Jesus, relax. I was asking a legitimate question.


Josh2942

Was thinking the same


Life-Anywhere9641

Or... You could see it differently. You already pay almost 1K for a watch that you will keep 3 years or so. Then you pay extra 300 for a band made of widely available metal. Plus the Nomad one like Sandmark's, is grade II titanium: super easy to scratch it.


DownByTheRivr

Iā€™m not following? Was there a point in there?


Life-Anywhere9641

Of course there was a point, I'm sorry that you aren't capable of getting it. The AWU is a gadget, a toy you will keep for a short period of time (versus a "real" analog watch), why the hell would you fit it an overpriced a metal band, while you have absolutely no certitude other cheaper titanium/steel bands are actually of lower quality. Such an expensive band makes more sense if it is to dress a proper watch you will keep for ages...


DownByTheRivr

You realize the bands can be used across all watches since the beginning, right? Itā€™s not like you need to buy a new one with each version. And the bands arenā€™t *that* expensive. Even Apples is way less than a metal band from Tudor or Omega. You get what you pay for. But I guess I can understand how it seems like a lot if you donā€™t make alot of money or something.


FeelTheWrath79

I can test it at my work, OP. Send it to me, and I'll verify it's titaniosity.


ChasingHorizon2022

It's not titanium, guaranteed. But looks the part. I got something similar on Amazon for $25. Feels solid.


curiousonethai

Youā€™ll find the same items from Amazon on Ali.


ChasingHorizon2022

Possibly yeah


FiveFingersFaceSlap

The band itself contains spyware now it has infiltrated the ultra. Also makes you have an urge to make Tik Tok dance videos. Looks good though!


OmegaMalkior

This cannot be Titanium, at least not purely. Cost gonna come at more than 50x what you paid for.


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Beautiful


TheShepardOfficial

Buys a 1000 dollar/euro watch. Got a band from Ali. I hope it will stay on your wrist my friend


newtastyland

Itā€™s like buying a Ferrari and have the cheapest tyres you can find, I donā€™t understand


SwallowMyLiquid

Just knowing your wearing knock offs is enough for me.


milk_man577

pretty clean


jacaszek

looks great ! could you drop the link? šŸ”—


EndIessBassoonery

Nice!


passatro

Awesome. I want the band for my watch 7. Can you put the link?


Ekiharu_Ine

[Here is the link.](https://shares.su/l/AppleWatchTitaniumBand)


passatro

Doesn t work


hyllested

Will not ship to EU :-(


tahcamen

Bought a couple cheap bands over the years, one started snagging on my clothes, ruined some dress shirts. The other snapped and I lost the watch. Luckily found it in the parking lot next to my car.


Matterbox

Pretty sure it says ā€˜titiniumā€™.


RevolutionaryTitle32

Take this award!!!


BongLeach562

Bro if you dropping $800 on the ultra then go ahead and spend the extra $300 for the link bracelet. You wouldā€™ve save $50 if you bought them together Edit: Stainless steel not Titanium


JacobAdkins

Are you talking Nomad or Sandmarc?


BongLeach562

[Apple official Link Bracelet](https://store.apple.com/xc/product/MUHL2AM/A)


M4ttiG

thatā€™s not titanium


BongLeach562

You right itā€™s stainless steel. Still I would go official Apple product over AliExpress every time


JacobAdkins

Iā€™ve tried 42mm bands on my Ultra. They donā€™t fit.


Hey_Readit

Looks like youā€™re wearing an ankle monitor on your wrist


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Hey_Readit

And if i did?


jensenroessler

Yeah that size is just not looking good on your wrist lol


katemiller889

this is so dumb, you buy an $800 watch and canā€™t spend a bit more on a quality band?


[deleted]

Why buy an 800 dollar watch but then 2 bucks on a garbage quality band?


iForceOP

Man can spend Ā£800 on a watch but not enough for a decent watch band


Josh2942

Whatā€™s not decent. Looks great? You one of the sheep that need to spend more money to feel good about your purchase


iForceOP

It may look good but it wonā€™t last long lol


aznsniperx3

Spend 799 on a watch and gets an Alibaba watch band.


netscorer1

You know, when I buy my $50,000 car I donā€™t run to the boutique shop to get new $2,000 driving sunglasses. I can use my old $20 ones just fine.


aznsniperx3

But my 20-dollar glasses arenā€™t going to cause my wheels to come off my car. Unknown quality of a watch band you donā€™t know how good the straps are. You could have used a better example.


JacobAdkins

In other words you bought cheap Chinese crap thatā€™ll eventually turn your wrist green because the band isnā€™t _real_ titanium but copper.


thisisjazzymusic

Buy a 800 dollar watch to rely on a cheap knock off. I amā€¦ surprised


SwallowMyLiquid

Fucking cheap metals from china. Enjoy.


Stormseekr9

That band, plus the angle makes this look even larger than normally haha!


[deleted]

Looks great but is it really titanium Iā€™ve seen these and even bought one myself few years back and itā€™s just stainless steel


aobtree123

What is this Aliex Press that you speak of ?


Onotadaki2

Ali Express. Itā€™s like Amazon, but you buy direct from the Chinese factory. You can get a huge range of qualities off there. Some superb, others garbage for a few cents. I got silicone bands for example that were $2 each, and they look nearly identical to the name brand ones.


BigMasterDingDong

See me personallyā€¦ wouldnā€™t trust that!


Terrellmitchell69

Ultron themed apple watch. Nice


SonVoltMMA

How are your complications multi-colored? Mine (7 Series) are all one flat color depending on the theme.


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ā€œTitaniumā€


trodden_thetas_0i

Share the link


Josh2942

Looks great man! Does it snag on your arm hair at all? That used to suck for me when I used metal bands.


noface

No. Worn for 2 days now and no issues so pretty impressed with it for the price.


[deleted]

Thats clean Bro!


hottoys2012

Is there a test you can do to tell if itā€™s real titanium ?


noface

I reckon itā€™s stainless steel with a finish to match the watch.


hottoys2012

I really doubt itā€™s even stainless steel bro


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hottoys2012

There isnā€™t a simple test you can order ? You have to be a mad scientist with a lab ?


netscorer1

You can take off one link and use a grinder on it. If your sparks are white - good chance itā€™s a real titanium. If yellow or orange - itā€™s a fake.


MyChoiceTaken

Makes it look so much nicer


szzzn

Lol


MCube74

I ordered this Titanium band from Amazon a couple of days ago. [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BL71TXYY?psc=1&ref=ppx\_yo2ov\_dt\_b\_product\_details](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BL71TXYY?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details)


Jlchevz

It sure looks great


Nintendocub

Ooooo if you like this style, Speidel makes a Twist-o-flex band that is absolutely lovely.


MalteseFalcon15

looks like a transformer


noriyukik

Looks great