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Looking for Underwater case for my s4

Has anyone had a chance to try out a underwater case for their s4 yet? I cannot seem to find a solid case.
I am looking for something similar to this:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-Water...811?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_2&hash=item3cd39548b3
but that is some oem case that has not been tested so don't want to risk it...
any other suggestions out there?

Seidio is developing the obex case. Hopefully it will be available soon. Its waterproof up to about 2 meters I think.
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And here is the link to that case
http://www.seidioonline.com/samsung-galaxy-s4-obex-waterproof-case-black-p/cswssgs4-bk.htm
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justin94 said:
Seidio is developing the obex case. Hopefully it will be available soon. Its waterproof up to about 2 meters I think.
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And here is the link to that case
http://www.seidioonline.com/samsung-galaxy-s4-obex-waterproof-case-black-p/cswssgs4-bk.htm
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Thanks, I already seen this case, but no one knows when it will be released, I personally like the look of the one I found on ebay but I do not trust the source or its build quality.

GODSPD said:
Thanks, I already seen this case, but no one knows when it will be released, I personally like the look of the one I found on ebay but I do not trust the source or its build quality.
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That one on eBay looks beautiful, do you think the back is plastic ? that panel on it...
I want to make my phone completely safe from any damage, as far as possible anyway, shock, water (just like a light rain or shower, would not trust the ebay one with submersion), and im a person that tends to break charge ports a lot so wireless charging is important to me... damnit Obex release already xD

I just want the underwater case to take pictures when I go in the water, im not worried about my device getting damaged and I don't really want the S4 active as the camera on it is only 8mp and lacks in root development.

GODSPD said:
I just want the underwater case to take pictures when I go in the water, im not worried about my device getting damaged and I don't really want the S4 active as the camera on it is only 8mp and lacks in root development.
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If you change the volume button to camera key in the camera settings you would be able to take pictures underwater with any case. You would just press tge volume button while in the camera app to take a pic.
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that ebay one you linked is a Lunatik TakTik heres a video review of the iphone one im sure would be same quality for the GS4?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uDoyOf4OliU

Jacob2kD said:
that ebay one you linked is a Lunatik TakTik heres a video review of the iphone one im sure would be same quality for the GS4?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uDoyOf4OliU
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Except for the fact that Lunatik only makes cases for iPhones. https://www.lunatik.com/
Therefore its a fake.

hdfkeor said:
This is a very good waterproof housing will not be flooded
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on what basis? I can't even see a water seal!
Do you have one ? Pictures please?

hdfkeor said:
This is a very good waterproof housing will not be flooded
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the one I found on eBay is only water resistant, it cannot be used or taken underwater...
so is there a case for our S4's that can be used underwater?

Well I was about to suggest Lifeproof, but:
1) they don't make a S4 yet.
2) they recently got bought by Otterbox in May, so
3) there will be a delay in development while Otterbox cleans house, consolidates, lays off all the marketing/sales/admin staff and maybe even the R&D folks...
4) then Otterbox will announce a "new addition" to their ARMOR line...

hey guys...
hey guyss just got my iotte's skin cover for my S4 and it realy works ossmm.... it gv me very clear and perfect underwater shoots...
i jssss loving it... and it is reusable also... besides of bulky case that skin cover is really osm.. jsss wear it when u wants to put you device to underwater shooting....
it works nice...

raman21raman said:
hey guyss just got my iotte's skin cover for my S4 and it realy works ossmm.... it gv me very clear and perfect underwater shoots...
i jssss loving it... and it is reusable also... besides of bulky case that skin cover is really osm.. jsss wear it when u wants to put you device to underwater shooting....
it works nice...
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can you post the link for the case and also some underwater pics or video for us to see?

here it isss....
cesardrgn said:
can you post the link for the case and also some underwater pics or video for us to see?
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"http://www.iottie.com/Product/ProductDetail.aspx?ProductID=1042&ProductType=320"
ll upload my device's vdo soon... even i tried same skin on my HTC ONE and HTC ONE X that jss worksss osmmm:good:

raman21raman said:
"http://www.iottie.com/Product/ProductDetail.aspx?ProductID=1042&ProductType=320"
ll upload my device's vdo soon... even i tried same skin on my HTC ONE and HTC ONE X that jss worksss osmmm:good:
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So brave! XD
Where are these pics at ? :3
How sturdy does it feel, As in, does it feel as though it could come open at any time ?

I contacted Seidio about the OBEX and they stated that it would be released quarter 3 of this year so that should be within the next month of so.

AudioMaster13 said:
I contacted Seidio about the OBEX and they stated that it would be released quarter 3 of this year so that should be within the next month of so.
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about time

i just bought the drycase waterproof pouch case its nicee
says it was tested 100 feet for 1 hour
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CIZ4KQU/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

lilmikey201 said:
i just bought the drycase waterproof pouch case its nicee
says it was tested 100 feet for 1 hour
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CIZ4KQU/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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I hate the bag design though, I want an actual case type, but let us know what your experience with it is like c:
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CountParadox said:
I hate the bag design though, I want an actual case type, but let us know what your experience with it is like c:
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im not a big fan either but if u want to bring it to the beach or pool or something its nice to have.comes with the air pump so its sealed up like a big ass screen protector lol also comes with a little pen

Waterproof case?

What cases are out there that are ip68 for the gs4?
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nickdixon14 said:
What cases are out there that are ip68 for the gs4?
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There aren't too many options. Check out store.androidcommunity.com/krusell-sealabox-waterproof-case/4A104A13551.htm but its not specifically s4, so fit might be a bit loose. There are a few more in development, specifically for the s4 so that should help.

Yeah see that's more like a temporary case to use when needed I'm looking for something along the lines of life proof
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nickdixon14 said:
Yeah see that's more like a temporary case to use when needed I'm looking for something along the lines of life proof
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/Color-Water...Cell_Phone_PDA_Cases&var=&hash=item2ec95c2879
How about that one? Or anyone tried it before?

nickdixon14 said:
Yeah see that's more like a temporary case to use when needed I'm looking for something along the lines of life proof
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Lifeproof is currently looking at the s4 to try to design a case for it, i would just wait a I'm sure they will have one out soon.

Look in one of the other many threads about waterproof cases for ideas and info on when more should be coming out
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nickdixon14 said:
Yeah see that's more like a temporary case to use when needed I'm looking for something along the lines of life proof
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http://www.seidioonline.com/samsung-galaxy-s4-obex-case-holster-black-p/bd2-hwssgs4-br.htm
thats also a waterproof case.

OxyJin said:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Color-Water...Cell_Phone_PDA_Cases&var=&hash=item2ec95c2879
How about that one? Or anyone tried it before?
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Yeah see that's a cover not a case
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resurektz said:
http://www.seidioonline.com/samsung-galaxy-s4-obex-case-holster-black-p/bd2-hwssgs4-br.htm
thats also a waterproof case.
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I like that one but can't buy it yet
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resurektz said:
Lifeproof is currently looking at the s4 to try to design a case for it, i would just wait a I'm sure they will have one out soon.
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Got any proof?

thacounty said:
Got any proof?
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Go on their facebook and where they released the s3 case they hsve commented that they are currently looking in to making the case which I believe that they are basically trying to figure out how to make it.

resurektz said:
Go on their facebook and where they released the s3 case they hsve commented that they are currently looking in to making the case which I believe that they are basically trying to figure out how to make it.
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I thought they said they were not making an S4 case. That's cool. I gotta decide between Seidio, bFree, and LifeProof now I guess. I put my S4 in my dad's otterbox armor and it fit haha but it was snug. Seems like making one for the S4 should be a lot like the S3

thacounty said:
I thought they said they were not making an S4 case. That's cool. I gotta decide between Seidio, bFree, and LifeProof now I guess. I put my S4 in my dad's otterbox armor and it fit haha but it was snug. Seems like making one for the S4 should be a lot like the S3
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Persinally if otterbox makes one that's what ill get. But ill prolly end up getting a life proof one because I had an iphone one and it did a great job

resurektz said:
Persinally if otterbox makes one that's what ill get. But ill prolly end up getting a life proof one because I had an iphone one and it did a great job
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I agree. The otterbox is huge and they flat out said no to the S4 to me. I like Seidio a lot though. I had the Obex for the S3, and it was a pain to get on and off, but it worked great.

thacounty said:
I agree. The otterbox is huge and they flat out said no to the S4 to me. I like Seidio a lot though. I had the Obex for the S3, and it was a pain to get on and off, but it worked great.
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The on off thing wont bother me because I never take my case off. But it must be able to take any headphone because I use my phone in my car and a lot of others thats the only thing I didnt like about the lifeproof

resurektz said:
The on off thing wont bother me because I never take my case off. But it must be able to take any headphone because I use my phone in my car and a lot of others thats the only thing I didnt like about the lifeproof
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I actually had that issue with the Obex. I ordered some small monster extenders for $4 I think from Amazon. They were a good purchase, I keep them attached to all my aux cords so that I can just plug that in. Adds about 3 inches to the cord. This bFree looks sweet too, but it's only good for 3 feet 30 minutes like the active.
https://www.gowireless.com/shop/en/gowireless/-bfreewatgs4gywh-wx

thacounty said:
I actually had that issue with the Obex. I ordered some small monster extenders for $4 I think from Amazon. They were a good purchase, I keep them attached to all my aux cords so that I can just plug that in. Adds about 3 inches to the cord. This bFree looks sweet too, but it's only good for 3 feet 30 minutes like the active.
https://www.gowireless.com/shop/en/gowireless/-bfreewatgs4gywh-wx
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I got this case last week and have used it underwater without any problems. Looks awesome just like the life proof and good quality.
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http://www.ziploc.com/Products/Pages/DoubleGuardFreezerBags.aspx?SizeName=Gallon
Works like a champ

rkennison said:
http://www.ziploc.com/Products/Pages/DoubleGuardFreezerBags.aspx?SizeName=Gallon
Works like a champ
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There's one in every thread that does this. I mean I understand it works, but does the joke not get old? If we wanted to use ziplog baggies why even have the thread. Everyone should know by now that a ziploc will work for the most part. They're too big for the phone, they can rip, and you might not seal it perfectly once, the last 2 end badly for the phone and user.

manningfan10 said:
I got this case last week and have used it underwater without any problems. Looks awesome just like the life proof and good quality.
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Can you put up some sort of review online? I just came across this yesterday and I need one bad but I haven't seen any sort of reviews on it... Video would be great or just written. How is the screen protector? Is it a tight fit or is there a lot of space between it and the screen?
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Willing to buy spare links from metal band

I recently picked up a used SW2 and the previous owner had tiny wrists and managed to lose all the links he removed. If anyone has spare links, let me know what you want for them, since Sony doesn't sell them. I'm guessing that I need at least 2, but should probably get 3 to be safe.
Thanks!

ED2O9 said:
I recently picked up a used SW2 and the previous owner had tiny wrists and managed to lose all the links he removed. If anyone has spare links, let me know what you want for them, since Sony doesn't sell them. I'm guessing that I need at least 2, but should probably get 3 to be safe.
Thanks!
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Hey. Don't have any spare links but I thought it should be relatively easy to get a replacement band. Sony advertises different straps on their website, but you might also be able to find some aftermarket options. http://www.sonymobile.com/global-en/products/accessories/smartwatch-2-sw2/features/#black

ED2O9 said:
I recently picked up a used SW2 and the previous owner had tiny wrists and managed to lose all the links he removed. If anyone has spare links, let me know what you want for them, since Sony doesn't sell them. I'm guessing that I need at least 2, but should probably get 3 to be safe.
Thanks!
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Any 22mm watch strap will fit so just buy a whole new metal strap ... cheap enough on fleabay etc

Danny-B- said:
Any 22mm watch strap will fit so just buy a whole new metal strap ... cheap enough on fleabay etc
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Actually, it takes a 24mm band. A nice metal one
is pricey (even on Ebay) and I really like the look and build quality of the original band.

I have 2-3 spare links. PM me and let's see if we can set something up.
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How did this request end? I need to remove some links from mine, so I will get some spare.
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krugm0f0 said:
How did this request end? I need to remove some links from mine, so I will get some spare.
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I PMed Sean473 and didn't get a response. Just send me a message letting me know what you want for the spare links.
Thanks!

ED2O9 said:
I PMed Sean473 and didn't get a response. Just send me a message letting me know what you want for the spare links.
Thanks!
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Just cover the shipping, more or less, I guess. Plus your appreciation worth in gold

I'm not even using the metal band that came with mine. I bought a cool black band from Fossil. Looks much better IMO.
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jlczl said:
I'm not even using the metal band that came with mine. I bought a cool black band from Fossil. Looks much better IMO.
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Would you be willing to sell your band?

ED2O9 said:
Would you be willing to sell your band?
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Sure. PM me with an offer.
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jlczl said:
I'm not even using the metal band that came with mine. I bought a cool black band from Fossil. Looks much better IMO.
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Is it possible You post some pictures with the Fossil band? :good:

Shawtyq said:
Is it possible You post some pictures with the Fossil band? :good:
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Sure. Here you go.
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Another.
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Another one.
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I have two links you can have.
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Anyone still have a spare link to sell? PM, thanks!

Looking for a spare as well please!

Im also looking for 2 metal black spare link parts. PM me please I need those badly

Sport straps have arrived on Ebay for relatively cheap.

Has anyone tried them out? I just purchased a brown one for under $10. I figure it's worth a try for that price point. Much easier to stomach than the outrageous $49 Samsung wants. I guess the biggest concern is whether it'll make my wrist breakout.

I just received a blue one from ebay. Little difficult to clip in, but seems secure once attached. Band is a bit more flimsy than samsung bands. Clasp is shiny instead of a matte. I'm also concerned about what it will do to my wrist. So, I guess we will see.
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The clasp seems to bother my wrist more than the Samsung straps I have purchased.
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NinjaMom said:
The clasp seems to bother my wrist more than the Samsung straps I have purchased.
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At least you got yours. The vendor emailed me last week saying that it was out of stock and then canceled my order and refunded me. Could you post a picture of it?

NinjaMom said:
The clasp seems to bother my wrist more than the Samsung straps I have purchased.
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Can you explain what the problem exactly is?

Silberpfeil3110 said:
Can you explain what the problem exactly is?
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It seems to rub my wrist more than the original straps.
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fluidj said:
At least you got yours. The vendor emailed me last week saying that it was out of stock and then canceled my order and refunded me. Could you post a picture of it?
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What color did you order? I thought I was getting a dark blue and a light blue. The light blue looked like a baby blue on the listing but it is more like a fitbit slate blue.
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NinjaMom said:
It seems to rub my wrist more than the original straps.
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What color did you order? I thought I was getting a dark blue and a light blue. The light blue looked like a baby blue on the listing but it is more like a fitbit slate blue.
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I'd ordered the brown one, with the light tan zig zags...

So no one is gonna post any pictures of them I see lol.
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Cant post a pic of something I've not received lol, ordered over a month ago and nothing, probably too cheap to be true

NinjaMom said:
The clasp seems to bother my wrist more than the Samsung straps I have purchased.
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Where did you buy the replacement Samsung brand band. I cannot find it anywhere. Thanks.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/con...h=yes&sts=ma&Top+Nav-Search&Ntt=Gear s2 bands

neil6401 said:
Where did you buy the replacement Samsung brand band. I cannot find it anywhere. Thanks.
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Amazon.
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I got some from ebay and i like them so far

TX2000 said:
I got some from ebay and i like them so far
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Would you mind linking to the seller? I see a lot like that but not sure which seller would be the best.

deworui is the seller's name

[Gear S2 owners, Show Your Straps]

Just got my OEM Samsung red and navy Mendini straps.
Purchased directly from South Korea.
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here's mine

Ordered those straps and they look fine.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0176J09YY?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s01

Joel821 said:
here's mine
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What type of band is that? Where did you get it?

My Gear S2 Classic with a black metal mesh band. I like how it looks and feels. A solid built metal band.
$14.50 at Amazon. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B018DQ928S
btw - a custom face I just created using Samsung's Gear Watch Designer. Cool stuff.

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What type of band is that? Where did you get it?
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Here is the link for the strap but i modified it by using the extra strap's adaptor that came with the watch. Replacement Black Polyurethane Link Bracelet Band 22mm for Luminox 3000 and 3900 Series Watches https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004HZBOWM/ref=cm_sw_r_other_awd_F2EKwbQSEC2WW

What size spring bars do we need? 20mm x what thickness?
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Haze211 said:
What size spring bars do we need? 20mm x what thickness?
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I got a set of over 200 different size spring bars from Amazon. i don't know exactly what size... Just try out a few to see which one looks and fits best

Haze211 said:
What size spring bars do we need? 20mm x what thickness?
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Yes 20mm. Regular thickness will do. Thicker is fine too, but if it's too thick it may not fit right with the strap as those heavy-duty bars are usually for big clunky watches.

Joel821 said:
here's mine
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Hi Joel.
Where did you get that modified strap for your s2? I've been looking for strap mods so I can get away from the plastic one supplied with the watch.
Cheers

optimummind said:
Just got my OEM Samsung red and navy Mendini straps.
Purchased directly from South Korea.
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Couldn't decide between the red and the Navy blue. Thanks for these pics,thunk I'll go for the blue!

So the classic bands work with the Gear S2?
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Not impressed with this strap. Looked lighter on samsungs website. But can't complain much as I got with the promotion they had for using samsung pay.

Joel821 said:
here's mine
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Where did you get this strap?

malimal said:
Not impressed with this strap. Looked lighter on samsungs website. But can't complain much as I got with the promotion they had for using samsung pay.
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Yea, they don't go well together. Would've been better with the silver housing.
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ra_eng said:
Ordered those straps and they look fine.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0176J09YY?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s01
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Can you post a pic of you watch with the strap on the left? I'm very interested in that one and am curious to know how it looks. Not too fond of the mesh one personally, but that's still better than the stock strap IMO.

So the pic with the GEAR S2 non classic with the metal band, it looks like he modified an extension or bought one that allows a typical 20mm band attachment. If you look closely, you will see the pins sticking out on the first knuckle. Interesting... is this homebrew?
Obviously the author isn't sharing...

Joel821 said:
here's mine
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Joel821 said:
Here is the link for the strap but i modified it by using the extra strap's adaptor that came with the watch. Replacement Black Polyurethane Link Bracelet Band 22mm for Luminox 3000 and 3900 Series Watches https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004HZBOWM/ref=cm_sw_r_other_awd_F2EKwbQSEC2WW
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What modification did you have to do?

I bought an Original Hoco brand from Alie-Express.com. Normally this band cost like 99 euro here in Europe. I got it for like 30 dollars. Looks and feels verry great!

Milanse loop 20mm on Gear S2 Sport :3