If you happen to have an Apple Watch, you might be interested in this bargain.
I just bought another band, what Apple calls the Milanese Loop. It’s woven metal, quite attractive. I got the version in “silver”, actually stainless steel, I believe. Apple’s version has been sold for $149. I just bought this off-brand version (MoKo is the label). It’s delivered in the same packing as Apple’s version, minus the Apple logo. Via Amazon Prime (free shipping) it was priced at $6.99. Yes, a penny under $7. And it is indistinguishable from Apple’s version. A journalist friend who has been to Apple’s factory in China where these are produced says they aren’t copies, they are the same product.
They come in a few different colors, most priced a little higher than the silver on Amazon. And there are two different sizes, one to fit each version of the watch (38mm and 42mm).
When I looked today, prices were a bit higher. You would likely have to pay $9.99.
But when I checked Apple’s own website, it’s still listed for $149.
So definitely still a bargain!
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I’ve noticed that many brand name products produced in China are also sold as “generic” on ebay. I’m pretty sure the Chines government also pays the postage for this flow of non-branded (but, exactly the same) products. I just bought a couple of nice “Italian” fountain pens from $3 each…the brand name goes for $70.