Hi - I'm looking for any ideas on where to get a metal strap for my SW3.
I've been patiently waiting for the shop to get the metal band back in stock for months... http://eshop.sonymobile.com/gb/buy/ok-smartband-wrist-strap-swr510
(it seems to have been out of stock for ever)..
but last week i noticed that the metal strap is not even shown - replaced by the new leather option... I really want a metal one! Any ideas!
You may be farther ahead buying a 3d printed adapter from http://www.shapeways.com/product/DP...d2jhsN3iOP5UaXs8aAsaA8P8HAQ&optionId=57778277
Then buying a universal stainless band, since the headpeace on a sony metal band is plastic anyhow.
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In Japan, Sony has just started (Nov. 18th 2015) to sell the universal adapter, the metal band and the silicon strap in black and lime, available through the online Sony Japan Store, Amazon Japan and various retail stores.
ooohhh... back in stock for first time in months...
http://eshop.sonymobile.com/gb/buy/ok-smartband-wrist-strap-swr510
just bought mine
I bought one off ebay about a week ago. Lovely strap.
Sparksltd said:
I bought one off ebay about a week ago. Lovely strap.
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if you don't mind, how much did it cost you? was it shipped from japan or was it pre-owned?
I paid £75 and it was from
Germany. New and unused.
.... and they are now out of stock again.....
wow. I can't justify a $107 band for a watch I picked up for about $160...might as well wait a few more months and buy a 2nd SW3 with the metal band instead.
I was wondering if I was the only one considering too expensive these straps.. that's crazy! with some more euro I can get another smartwatch lol [emoji14] it sounds like printers and cartridge costs.. same story :/
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simika said:
I was wondering if I was the only one considering too expensive these straps.. that's crazy! with some more euro I can get another smartwatch lol [emoji14] it sounds like printers and cartridge costs.. same story :/
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IKR. I mean it's not even 100% stainless steel, the case that holds the core is still plastic. If I wanted to spend that much on a smartwatch, I'd have gotten the huawei. But no, as a first foray into the smartwatch world, the SW3 is still a solid choice, metal band or not.
stratman71 said:
You may be farther ahead buying a 3d printed adapter from http://www.shapeways.com/product/DP...d2jhsN3iOP5UaXs8aAsaA8P8HAQ&optionId=57778277
Then buying a universal stainless band, since the headpeace on a sony metal band is plastic anyhow.
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Ooh, I never knew these where made.... I just purchased mine
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I grabbed 2 nylon bands from Bestbuy without thinking how they would attach. Got home and realized I would need an adapter. I ordered one of the Kickstarter ones but I'm impatient. I picked up 2 22mm spring rod from a local watch shop (the guy wouldn't let me pay for them). I creased the nylon and stuffed it into the little gap, and forced the spring rods in. It took some work to soften the nylon but it worked. I used the little flathead/nail file on my Leatherman Style. No damage at all during the installation. I really don't use the heartbeat sensor at all. So not a big deal it's covered up.
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nice band
and nice gun lol
Haha, my bad. Thanks man.
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Its a glock isnt it
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Springfield XDS 9mm
griff22usmc said:
I grabbed 2 nylon bands from Bestbuy without thinking how they would attach. Got home and realized I would need an adapter. I ordered one of the Kickstarter ones but I'm impatient. I picked up 2 22mm spring rod from a local watch shop (the guy wouldn't let me pay for them). I creased the nylon and stuffed it into the little gap, and forced the spring rods in. It took some work to soften the nylon but it worked. I used the little flathead/nail file on my Leatherman Style. No damage at all during the installation. I really don't use the heartbeat sensor at all. So not a big deal it's covered up.
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I really hate to bump and old thread but, this is nothing short of genius. I've always wanted to put a NATO on my Moto but I never though it was possible!
Have you had any cracks as a result if this?, I personally think the style in which NATOs are attatched should prevent any cracking but I may be wrong.
Thankyou for posting this!
I didn't but really packed the strap behind the pins so it really never flexed or had movement.
I just got those 22mm adapters to use any watchband ... They are alright but the watch sits up higher and slides all around on the NATO strap
I think that smartwatch 3 has so much potential, but Sony aren't making use of it and they could easily sell loads. Firstly smartwatch has the most features in a watch such as GPS and WiFi, 2 day battery life and its even one of the cheapest. Now they have a potential of making the watch look amazing, mainly because the core watch can come out. Sony have created a silver metal band but you can't buy the band only. Sony could make different t variants of the band such as black or brushed metal making the watch more appealing something like that Apple watch. After seeing the G watch urbane and its basically the g watch R but in a different case. Sony could do that have different design cases. I have the Sw3 and love it but the look it's starting to get dull now that they are a lot of better looking watches. Sony have something great they can make it really good. What do you guys think?
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I think that smartwatch 3 has so much potential, but Sony aren't making use of it and they could easily sell loads. Firstly smartwatch has the most features in a watch such as GPS and WiFi, 2 day battery life and its even one of the cheapest. Now they have a potential of making the watch look amazing, mainly because the core watch can come out. Sony have created a silver metal band but you can't buy the band only. Sony could make different t variants of the band such as black or brushed metal making the watch more appealing something like that Apple watch. After seeing the G watch urbane and its basically the g watch R but in a different case. Sony could do that have different design cases. I have the Sw3 and love it but the look it's starting to get dull now that they are a lot of better looking watches. Sony have something great they can make it really good. What do you guys think?
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I think they dropped the ball with the accessories.
If they had the alternate cradle and steel band being sold separately then they could market the utter crap out of it...
https://twitter.com/sonyxperiagb/status/595519485253165056
2nd/3rd week of May can't come soon enough...
Hopefully that means the strap alone and a worldwide release. Sony Xperia GB has really been the only official source I've seen any news about this since the Xperia blog in February saying that it was launching that week. A couple months ago they did say early May, so we really could be seeing this within 2 weeks now.
Really hope that Sony mean what they say as I've been eager to get the steel strap for ages, but without wanting to sound negative, "2nd or 3rd week in May" doesnt sound exactly concrete. I saw another tweet from them which said 5th May and that has gone by with still no word. Come on Sony, prove me wrong
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https://twitter.com/sonyxperiagb/status/595519485253165056
2nd/3rd week of May can't come soon enough...
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Sounds good and hope they include more changeable bands and shapes
Sony UK webstore are now selling the SW3 with the holder and brown leather strap (for £229, same as steel one), but still no sign of selling them separately. They seem to have totally forgotten about existing owners of the watch who might want to buy different straps.
Its going to be later this month
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I think they dropped the ball with the accessories.
If they had the alternate cradle and steel band being sold separately then they could market the utter crap out of it...
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They could but then they have to charge a pricepoint which some might complain about. Otherwise it wont make sense to get the steel band bundle. Funny thing though, i got the steel band and now i want to get a silicone for running
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They could but then they have to charge a pricepoint which some might complain about. Otherwise it wont make sense to get the steel band bundle. Funny thing though, i got the steel band and now i want to get a silicone for running
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Rubber band is approx $30 on its own...
If they sold the metal or the leather for approx $40-$50 each I'd probably buy them.
Thats not undercutting the original at all.
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Rubber band is approx $30 on its own...
If they sold the metal or the leather for approx $40-$50 each I'd probably buy them.
Thats not undercutting the original at all.
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If you can get the silicone bundle plus the metal strap cheaper than the metal bundle plus the silicone strap, nobody will get the metal bundle. Though if they make it cheap for people to buy straps, I myself would make sure I have everything. Silicone for exercise, metal for general use. Leather for formal.
I'm guessing the Steel band will officially be between £35 and £50. Hopefully other sellers might have it a bit cheaper. Not sure if I would pay more than £30.
Handtec are now selling the SW3 with brown leather strap, first place I have seen it on sale outside of Sony store. Still dont understand why they are taking so long to roll out the straps.
Well, we are getting closer to the end of the month and still no sign of the steel strap or holder being sold separately.
I'm too waiting for the holder to be sold! Damn! I want the leather band so much because the white silicone, is only good for sports and not for anything else.
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Sony follow-up releases are measured in geological increments, unfortunately. I hope I'm wrong, but I'm not holding my breath.
Also, the metal strap is actually a decent looking/feeling piece of kit and it's custom-built for the watch. I'd be surprised if it's less than £60. I'm thinking £79.99 RRP.
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Sony follow-up releases are measured in geological increments, unfortunately. I hope I'm wrong, but I'm not holding my breath.
Also, the metal strap is actually a decent looking/feeling piece of kit and it's custom-built for the watch. I'd be surprised if it's less than £60. I'm thinking £79.99 RRP.
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INSANE!!!!
So I got this recently looking for Apple Watch like silicone bands for the HW. It's pretty much the leather loop band that was first advertised for the Apple Watch. It's probably more pleather than leather but it holds securely magnetically and fits pretty well once you break it in a couple of days. I got it for ~$12 (includes shipping) off of AliExpress and there are 4 colors.
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/link-bracelet-Loop-For-huawei-watch-band-Genuine-Leather-strap-Adjustable-Magnetic/32636980542.html
There also seems to be an Amazon source now but for ~$27.
https://www.amazon.com/Replacement-Released-Bracelet-Smartwatch-Adjustable/dp/B01FFNJZ20/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1471335890&sr=8-3&keywords=huawei+watch+leather+loop+band
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So I got this recently looking for Apple Watch like silicone bands for the HW. It's pretty much the leather loop band that was first advertised for the Apple Watch. It's probably more pleather than leather but it holds securely magnetically and fits pretty well once you break it in a couple of days. I got it for ~$12 (includes shipping) off of AliExpress and there are 4 colors.
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/link-bracelet-Loop-For-huawei-watch-band-Genuine-Leather-strap-Adjustable-Magnetic/32636980542.html
There also seems to be an Amazon source now but for ~$27.
https://www.amazon.com/Replacement-Released-Bracelet-Smartwatch-Adjustable/dp/B01FFNJZ20/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1471335890&sr=8-3&keywords=huawei+watch+leather+loop+band
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Definitely pleather but nice looking and a new option for bands for us, Thanks.
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Definitely pleather but nice looking and a new option for bands for us, Thanks.
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You're welcome though I'm still hoping to find those Apple Watch style silicone bands. I'm not a fan of the current ones on the market simply due to the metal clasps looking uncomfortable if I was to use them as gym wear.
Does anybody know of anybody selling the metal band original or after market for a decent price?
Nobody?
I got mine on eBay for an unpleasant price. I saw on here some time back that seller dropped the price, I believe. I don't regret it, though. The steel band is pretty nice, so if this is the look you want for you watch, get it at about any price you can. I suspect it will greatly increase the value (maybe even pay for itself if the SW3 is in that high a demand later on) if you were to sell it later on.
My friend has one.
Since the strap IS metal but the watch core is not (it's plastic), you'll have to be careful not to accidentally hook on something because he did and the core broke off the strap. Now he has to use silicone black band, no chance to find a replacement metal band in Poland...
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Does anybody know of anybody selling the metal band original or after market for a decent price?
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I got the original one here in Denmark but never use it as the black band is more diskrete. So I could be open to sell it. PM me if interested, it's just gathering dust at the moment.
Varming said:
I got the original one here in Denmark but never use it as the black band is more diskrete. So I could be open to sell it. PM me if interested, it's just gathering dust at the moment.
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Thanks. PM sent.
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I got the original one here in Denmark but never use it as the black band is more diskrete. So I could be open to sell it. PM me if interested, it's just gathering dust at the moment.
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I am interested if it's not too late ...
almost impossible to find ...
I do not recommend it. I take care of my gadgets but this strap get scratches for nothing. The front is made from mc donalds toys plastic. A small scratch and not even deep and you will see the gray base plastic. No way to fix it. Stay with the black strap.
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Varming said:
I got the original one here in Denmark but never use it as the black band is more diskrete. So I could be open to sell it. PM me if interested, it's just gathering dust at the moment.
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Hi do you still have that sliver strap for sony 3 smart watch
replacement strap sony 3.
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Thanks. PM sent.
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Hi just wonderinh were I buy a replacement strap for my sony3 smartwatch as looking on ebay just for adaptor its 30 euro. Post on top of that 10 sure looking on ebay I see the strap with watch going for 105 euro madness been ripped off like that
Hi there,
I think I have bad news for us. Last week the metall wristband of my SW3 was broken, I sent it to our german Sony Support Center (the third time now, they replaced it two times), yesterday I got the old broken wristband back, with a comment that Sony has completely removed the spare part supply for the SW3.
Looks like the SW3 is dead .
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Looks like the SW3 is dead .
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Judging by the price here in the UK @ £79, and the lack of stock at major retailers, I have to agree.
That's bad when you consider they may have to support it for about 5-6 years in the UK AFAIK due to consumer laws.
Yes, its bad news for you and all us people .
same thing happened to my but it was my OG silicone strap, so i got a 3D printed case from shapeways for £18 and got a 24mm leather band from ebay for £2. Its been 2 weeks and ive been using that and imo looks better then before. You could also get a 24mm metal band if thats what you prefer.
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anees167 said:
same thing happened to my but it was my OG silicone strap, so i got a 3D printed case from shapeways for £18 and got a 24mm leather band from ebay for £2. Its been 2 weeks and ive been using that and imo looks better then before. You could also get a 24mm metal band if thats what you prefer.
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I can say this 3D printed case work fine. I have used it 24/7 for a month now. You can also order it in polished metal colour, although I have no idea how plastic can look like metal. I ordered a black one, polished it by myself with sand paper and use it with silicone and black steel straps. This works well for me.
Just a suggestion: if you are not in a hurry, you can wait for discount or free shipping offers.
my screen got broke, placed two orders with MaxBhi, both got cancelled, now money is stuck as they are unable to refund. Anyways, I am still looking for a screen if available. Please let me know...