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[Q] gear 2 watch band replacement

I really want to replace the band with a metal one. Has any one else done this yet? Do you have photos if you have?

ernicoats said:
I really want to replace the band with a metal one. Has any one else done this yet? Do you have photos if you have?
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I'd like to see that too. I tried on the demo at my Best Buy today and the stock strap won't adjust big enough to fit on my wrist. You'd think Samsung would have known that more people than tiny Asians might want to wear this watch.

I was wondering about this as well. I have the neo so I don't think it would look right. I think it would look good on a regular gear 2 cause of the metallic look
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it should work with any 22mm metal watchband. I put an after market leather watch band on mine and it looks and feels great.

bigdad771 said:
it should work with any 22mm metal watchband. I put an after market leather watch band on mine and it looks and feels great.
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All I could find was this: http://www.strappedfortime.com/shop/category.aspx/22mm-watch-bands/31/
Id love to get a black metal replacement myself... I am starting to notice 22mm is kinda thin and girly =/
This might look cool though:
http://www.strappedfortime.com/shop/item.aspx/solid-link-black-pvd-metal-watch-band-strap/246/
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ernicoats said:
I really want to replace the band with a metal one. Has any one else done this yet? Do you have photos if you have?
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Hey just checked out Amazon, and I think I may order this:
http://www.amazon.com/Stainless-Ste...7676462&sr=1-1&keywords=22mm+steel+watch+band
The price is right and looks like it will fit, the only thing I am curious about is if I need to get the spring hinge things too? We need a watch expert in the house to help us nerds out!... lol

bigdad771 said:
I put an after market leather watch band on mine and it looks and feels great.
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Lets see it

leather watch strap
this is the strap I put on mine.

I just bought some from Clockwork Synergy..
http://www.clockworksynergy.com/shop/product-category/pebble-replacement-watch-strap/
Granted, this link is for the Pebble sizing, but I like the video (PLEASE NOTE TO ORDER THE 20mm for the Gear 2). I bought the following two, just so I could see how the bands stack up...
- Purple Nylon Loop Band
- Green Rubber Band
They should be here Tuesday! As soon as I get it, I'll post some pics (especially considering I wanted something a little bit more 'colorful', maybe I'll be able to represent for some of the female geeks here!) :fingers-crossed:
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Now I keep seeing everyone ordering 22mm... well, crap. :[
I kept reading it was 20mm.

Yup, as i posted in another thread, i have a metal band and i love it. I just went to a jewelry store and picked one up. It was 40, but its a good band with a lifetime warranty and most importantly, i was able to see it with the Neo BEFORE buying it. That and it was installed for free and adjustments if/when i need them.

Felecity said:
I just bought some from Clockwork Synergy..
http://www.clockworksynergy.com/shop/product-category/pebble-replacement-watch-strap/
Granted, this link is for the Pebble sizing, but I like the video (PLEASE NOTE TO ORDER THE 20mm for the Gear 2). I bought the following two, just so I could see how the bands stack up...
- Purple Nylon Loop Band
- Green Rubber Band
They should be here Tuesday! As soon as I get it, I'll post some pics (especially considering I wanted something a little bit more 'colorful', maybe I'll be able to represent for some of the female geeks here!) :fingers-crossed:
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Now I keep seeing everyone ordering 22mm... well, crap. :[
I kept reading it was 20mm.
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The band i put on, as seen above, is a metal one and it ranged 18-22 mm. That being said im pretty sure what i read was that it IS a 20mm band.

cloudraker said:
The band i put on, as seen above, is a metal one and it ranged 18-22 mm. That being said im pretty sure what i read was that it IS a 20mm band.
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Everything I've seen says 22mm and I replaced mine with a 22mm that I always used with my pebble before I got the original gear. I think you want 22mm.

I just ordered this from Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Stainless-Steel-Bracelet-Watch-Straight/dp/B00DKYC7TK/
I'll post pics when it gets here!!!

AspenMan said:
I just ordered this from Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Stainless-Steel-Bracelet-Watch-Straight/dp/B00DKYC7TK/
I'll post pics when it gets here!!!
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Your username is AspenMan but you ordered a woman's watch band? But then again, what's the difference between a man's and woman's band anyway?

JimSmith94 said:
Your username is AspenMan but you ordered a woman's watch band? But then again, what's the difference between a man's and woman's band anyway?
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It's a Man's band. If you check out the reviews most are actually from Male Pebble watch users. 22MM would be awfully big for a woman's watch band!!

Technically the watch band is listed under...
Watches > Women > Watch Bands
Watches > Men > Watch Bands
Watches > Accessories > Watch Bands
Nowadays, with smart watches, they are unisex. Anyone with a Gear 2 or Gear 2 Neo, regardless of sex, will need a 22mm band. Now, if it was hot pink.. lol

The original plastic band was giving me a weird rash. So I picked up up a simple leather band from wallmart
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aim1126 said:
The original plastic band was giving me a weird rash. So I picked up up a simple leather band from wallmart
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Thanks for sharing the photo. I really like the stock band/clasp, but I need to find one just a little larger.
I found a deployant clasp that I like, it's a knock off of a tag heuer clasp, it's about $25. Then I just need to find a band similar in texture to the stock band.
Here is the clasp style I like..
http://www.ebay.com/itm/18mm-Deploy...5945907?pt=US_Watch_Bands&hash=item565e19f133

AspenMan said:
I just ordered this from Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Stainless-Steel-Bracelet-Watch-Straight/dp/B00DKYC7TK/
I'll post pics when it gets here!!!
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I ordered the same one for $8.69 shipped - though arriving in mid may to early June.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00J2SSIWS/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I also ordered this carbon fiber look with blue stitching that should get here sooner.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00FN02QOK/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I will post pics when I get them.

cloudraker said:
The band i put on, as seen above, is a metal one and it ranged 18-22 mm. That being said im pretty sure what i read was that it IS a 20mm band.
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It's definitely more of a 22mm than 20mm. The bands I got I have to exchange. We shall wait and see.
NOTE: The nylon loop band will require some moding if you want to use the heart rate monitor, as it wraps around the bottom of the Gear 2.

Gear S2 Classic Metal Band

Did anyone get metal band for GEAR S2 Classic?
I found one on amazon, but not sure how will it be looking.
Looking for other models also.

I bought it on eBay, but still waiting for delivery.
I found on other forum, that e.g. @forkee has this one and it looks like that: [1] [2] , which is nice imo.

KubixRevan said:
I bought it on eBay, but still waiting for delivery.
I found on other forum, that e.g. @forkee has this one and it looks like that: [1] [2] , which is nice imo.
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Thanks for sharing. I`m not impressed by Amazon feedback of that Ritche band though.
Can you share pics when you get that band from Ebay?

I found an excellent metal band. It's very high quality and looks great. I've purchased several bands from this site before. Check it out here:
Unfortunately I cannot post the link but go here: :crying:
Strappedfortime .com
Select metal watch bands > Solid Link Black PVD Metal Watch Band Strap

kornelius1982 said:
Thanks for sharing. I`m not impressed by Amazon feedback of that Ritche band though.
Can you share pics when you get that band from Ebay?
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Of course, as soon as I get it I will post it here

kornelius1982 said:
Did anyone get metal band for GEAR S2 Classic?
I found one on amazon, but not sure how will it be looking.
Looking for other models also.
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Here you are guys - some pics from my S2 Classic with metall band --> http://www.pocketpc.ch/samsung-gear...s-armbaendern-watchfaces-etc.html#post2186176
Bought it at amazon - it´s that one you linked - 20 mm standard band. Really good quality and looks pretty more expensive than it is

kruckb said:
Here you are guys - some pics from my S2 Classic with metall band --> http://www.pocketpc.ch/samsung-gear...s-armbaendern-watchfaces-etc.html#post2186176
Bought it at amazon - it´s that one you linked - 20 mm standard band. Really good quality and looks pretty more expensive than it is
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Looks great!
How did you shorten the strap?
Did you use a tool or take it to the watch shop?

kruckb said:
Here you are guys - some pics from my S2 Classic with metall band --> http://www.pocketpc.ch/samsung-gear...s-armbaendern-watchfaces-etc.html#post2186176
Bought it at amazon - it´s that one you linked - 20 mm standard band. Really good quality and looks pretty more expensive than it is
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Really nice looking :good:
How accurate is colour matching?
As far as I can see on pics there are some difference, the band has matte finish while watch is more glossy.

Ceramic strap just arrived!
The ceramic strap that I had ordered from AliEpress a few weeks ago just arrived.
The surface finish fits really well with the shiny ceramic coating on the Gear S2 Classic.
Between the brown leather band and this one, I'm set for now!

ArborRes said:
The ceramic strap that I had ordered from AliEpress a few weeks ago just arrived.
The surface finish fits really well with the shiny ceramic coating on the Gear S2 Classic.
Between the brown leather band and this one, I'm set for now!
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WOW!!!! Just amazing look. Can you link this band?
How's build quality???

http://www.aliexpress.com/item/High...18mm-20mm-ceramic-watch-band/32337332556.html
$29.90/piece.
It took 2.5 weeks for delivery.
I will know better after using it a few days, but the build quality is very good from what I can tell.
kornelius1982 said:
WOW!!!! Just amazing look. Can you link this band?
How's build quality???
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ArborRes said:
Looks great!
How did you shorten the strap?
Did you use a tool or take it to the watch shop?
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I did it by my own Was no problem but with special watch-tools. But altough, you only need a little micro srewdriver, a little hammer and a needle.
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kornelius1982 said:
Really nice looking :good:
How accurate is colour matching?
As far as I can see on pics there are some difference, the band has matte finish while watch is more glossy.
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Yes that´s right. The colour does not fit exactly ... - but it does´t matter at daily use. You don´t see it really much.

I used a Lego block, a hammer and a watch tool to shorten the strap without any problem. Now it fits my wrist perfectly.

Well-matching Ceramic Strap for Classic!
Here are better photos of the ceramic strap after length adjustment.
Definitely a great looking match band for the Gear S2 Classic.

kornelius1982 said:
Thanks for sharing. I`m not impressed by Amazon feedback of that Ritche band though.
Can you share pics when you get that band from Ebay?
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Hey,
So my band just come - it looks like that I can take more photos if needed

ArborRes said:
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/High...18mm-20mm-ceramic-watch-band/32337332556.html
$29.90/piece.
It took 2.5 weeks for delivery.
I will know better after using it a few days, but the build quality is very good from what I can tell.
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Hi, which size band did you pick from that link? 20mm?

antisp1n said:
Hi, which size band did you pick from that link? 20mm?
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S2 classic bands are all 20mm

hboos said:
S2 classic bands are all 20mm
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Thanks. So any 20mm band will fit? What do I need to look for when shopping bands?

antisp1n said:
Thanks. So any 20mm band will fit? What do I need to look for when shopping bands?
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YUP just get any 20mm band. You may wish to stay clear of the NATO nylon straps if you want the heart rate monitor.
Also there are some curved ended bands and I don't think they will fit the Classic.
At the moment I have brown leather, ceramic and silicone straps in addition to the black leather that it came with.
If you search ebay you can find straps with quick release pins (much like what we have with the original classic straps

ArborRes said:
Here are better photos of the ceramic strap after length adjustment.
Definitely a great looking match band for the Gear S2 Classic.
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Woot nice! I have the same band

Samsung Pay with metal band?

Hey guys i'm interested in getting a Gear S3 as long as I can slap on a metal band and wear it. My concern is that MST/NFC payments will not work with the metal band, has anybody here had any issues using Samsung Pay with a metal band on their S3?

NFC works fine with a metal band. Haven't tried MST yet, but I don't expect there will be any issues.

I've used MST a few time with my metal band and works fine.

GAOWNEDU said:
I've used MST a few time with my metal band and works fine.
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Yup, same here. My band even has a strong magnet & Samsung Pay MST works flawlessly.
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Need Suggestions for metal straps for HW2 Sport

Hi all
Just wanted to know if anyone has tried metal/steel bands on this watch and give me some options to buy (preferably form amazon)
thanks!

Kianush said:
Hi all
Just wanted to know if anyone has tried metal/steel bands on this watch and give me some options to buy (preferably form amazon)
thanks!
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I've bought 2 metal bands from amazon for the HW 2 sport. They are both exactly the same. However the one I'm posting the link for came with a better toolkit for installing and adjusting the links. I've only been using it for a week but I'm happy with it.
Huawei Watch Bands, iHYQ 20mm Stainless Steel Metal Business Replacement Bracelet Strap for Huawei watch 2 Sports model Smartwatch ( Black) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0756BZML8?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf

str8upx said:
I've bought 2 metal bands from amazon for the HW 2 sport. They are both exactly the same. However the one I'm posting the link for came with a better toolkit for installing and adjusting the links. I've only been using it for a week but I'm happy with it.
Huawei Watch Bands, iHYQ 20mm Stainless Steel Metal Business Replacement Bracelet Strap for Huawei watch 2 Sports model Smartwatch ( Black) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0756BZML8?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf
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From the photo this strap looks damn nice.

But band title says 20mm and color choice says 22mm...
Hope it's really a 20mm one.
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str8upx said:
I've bought 2 metal bands from amazon for the HW 2 sport. They are both exactly the same. However the one I'm posting the link for came with a better toolkit for installing and adjusting the links. I've only been using it for a week but I'm happy with it.
Huawei Watch Bands, iHYQ 20mm Stainless Steel Metal Business Replacement Bracelet Strap for Huawei watch 2 Sports model Smartwatch ( Black) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0756BZML8?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf
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Could you show us this band on your HW2 Sport so we can see how it fits (original plastic band protrudes over SIM card tray) ?
Thanks.

gear fit pro 2 band falling off

My wife has a gear fit 2 pro and the band keeps coming loose from the watch. We have replaced the band but the new band comes off also. After putting it on we tug to make sure it is secure but it keeps coming off. I read where the screws on the inside of the band--where it connects--might be loose but that does not seem to be the case here. Anyone else ran into this and have a fix? Thanks.