Moto 360 Buying a 3rd party metal band?

[dungoyle]

thanks to you and the other dude that let us know about this strap not working it saved me some money... I live in Canada and got the Moto 360 through a friend who went to the states last week..

the pebble steel strap is not as easy to find here ; < there was someone selling them on amazon but they have sold out ... i guess i am stuck with the leather strap until i can go to buffalo or have someone going to the US...

i called best buy near my house and they had no idea what the pebble even was....

Have you checked Best Buy's site to see if they have the band at your store? I would definitely at least make that attempt (or do a drive by if isn't far) before taking a BB employee's word for it.

 

[Penguwin]

thanks to you and the other dude that let us know about this strap not working it saved me some money... I live in Canada and got the Moto 360 through a friend who went to the states last week..

the pebble steel strap is not as easy to find here ; < there was someone selling them on amazon but they have sold out ... i guess i am stuck with the leather strap until i can go to buffalo or have someone going to the US...

i called best buy near my house and they had no idea what the pebble even was....

Have you checked Best Buy's site to see if they have the band at your store? I would definitely at least make that attempt (or do a drive by if isn't far) before taking a BB employee's word for it.

Agreed with Dungoyle... My local best buy employee's seem relatively clueless on a regular basis. So, I wouldn't take their word for it.

Also, I figured I wasn't the only one looking at the Truffol band .... NP.

 

[mr_nobody]

Just fyi, best buy in canada is not the same as best buy in the us. That being said, canadian best buys do carry plastic pebble watches but not the steels so I'm pretty sure not the steel bands either...

[edit]: In fact, they do not seem to carry any pebbles anymore...in fact their smartwatch selection is pretty awful:

https://forums.androidcentral.com/e...ry%2Fsmartwatches%2F35439.aspx&token=ftcMqULi

 

[dungoyle]

Just fyi, best buy in canada is not the same as best buy in the us. That being said, canadian best buys do carry plastic pebble watches but not the steels so I'm pretty sure not the steel bands either...

[edit]: In fact, they do not seem to carry any pebbles anymore...in fact their smartwatch selection is pretty awful:

Smartwatches : Watches - Best Buy Canada

Bummer

Ebay, perhaps? I haven't checked myself, just a thought.

 

[Fredcrn]

I read this thread and ordered a pebble band, but now I'm a bit concerned about the breaking of the plastic watch back statement. Anyone have any more info/feedback or suggestions?

 

[dungoyle]

I read this thread and ordered a pebble band, but now I'm a bit concerned about the breaking of the plastic watch back statement. Anyone have any more info/feedback or suggestions?

I've had no problems with mine whatsoever. I don't want to be dismissive about what others have reported, but I don't see how the watchband can cause any damage with normal use. There is some very slight contact on the back of the watch at the middle of the band. Is this the wear others are referring to? This contact does not occur unless the watch is not being worn, and you bend the band enough to make contact (like close to 90%). This condition will not occur when worn on your wrist. I would never even have looked for this if not mentioned. I may not even be referring to what others are reporting, but the attached photos are what I'm referring to.

 

[Penguwin]

I've had no problems with mine whatsoever. I don't want to be dismissive about what others have reported, but I don't see how the watchband can cause any damage with normal use. There is some very slight contact on the back of the watch at the middle of the band. Is this the wear others are referring to? This contact does not occur unless the watch is not being worn, and you bend the band enough to make contact (like close to 90%). This condition will not occur when worn on your wrist. I would never even have looked for this if not mentioned. I may not even be referring to what others are reporting, but the attached photos are what I'm referring to.

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That is exactly what I was referring to and, as mentioned earlier, I have not experienced any issues with mine. I would simply be careful and cautious with it if replacing the band is all.

 

[Fredcrn]

Thanks for the responses guys. I'm going to give it a try.

 

[realsol]

I accidentally ran accross this watch band as I was looking for a good silicone watch band (I had given up on finding a nice black steel band) and I spotted the Truffol Strap Replacement Band for Pebble Steel Smartwatch Metal Watch 20mm 22mm for Men for Women. Has anyone tried this?

 

[dungoyle]

I accidentally ran accross this watch band as I was looking for a good silicone watch band (I had given up on finding a nice black steel band) and I spotted the Truffol Strap Replacement Band for Pebble Steel Smartwatch Metal Watch 20mm 22mm for Men for Women. Has anyone tried this?

Doesn't fit. I've read more than one failed attempt. Sorry

 

[Penguwin]

Doesn't fit. I've read more than one failed attempt. Sorry

As mentioned above... Will not fit as it comes out of the box

It's a bit too thick and too wide...

 

[knowledge_6]

Have you checked Best Buy's site to see if they have the band at your store? I would definitely at least make that attempt (or do a drive by if isn't far) before taking a BB employee's word for it.

Agreed with Dungoyle... My local best buy employee's seem relatively clueless on a regular basis. So, I wouldn't take their word for it.

Also, I figured I wasn't the only one looking at the Truffol band .... NP.

yah... i checked... nothing... i just ordered one on Amazon from that place that sold out... gotta wait 2-5 weeks to even know when we will get it... ; <

 

[markwallace101]

yah... i checked... nothing... i just ordered one on Amazon from that place that sold out... gotta wait 2-5 weeks to even know when we will get it... ; <

I was too impatient to wait for one from Amazon, so I found one on Ebay that looks to be the exact same item. I can't post a link yet because I just joined the forum, but I'll let you know how it turns out. They also had very fast shipping, so that's a good sign.

Regards,

Mark

 

[Penguwin]

yah... i checked... nothing... i just ordered one on Amazon from that place that sold out... gotta wait 2-5 weeks to even know when we will get it... ; <

At least you have an order in... Now the long wait begins...

 

[vansmack]

Some folks have also cracked the back with the stock leather watch band, so I'm not sure the steel band is to blame. There's a poll over on XDA about it (along with wrist size, how you wear it, etc.).

I've had my steel band on for a week and it hasn't caused any problems for me.

 

[Tex_Norseman]

Same here, no problems with pebble steel band so far.

 

[aitt]

 

[drexappeal]

Alright, going with what some in here mentioned of 22mm working, it was a nightmare getting this stainless steel band I bought from ebay, on the watch, so I shaved down the end links using a metal filer. Here is my 22mm band with the end links shaven. I'll post the band up later.

For those that want an easier time, without needing to file down the end links, I'd recommend 20mm.

Sent from G-Note 8

 

[drexappeal]

Here's the seller I bought from on ebay

https://forums.androidcentral.com/e...6id%3D171466810940%26alt%3Dweb&token=UP8v83gs

Again, for those that aren't bringing to a jeweler or don't want to DIY, I suggest the 20mm.

22mm is exact fit to opening, but difficult to install with exact fitment.

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[Michael Lynady]

A proper band must be "curved" to fit into the 360 properly - I took mine to a local jeweler - looked thru catalogs and had it in 2 days for $25-well worth it

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