Apple Watch Band 42mm Stainless Steel , Swees Solid Stainless Steel Metal Replacement Strap Tool Kit Wrist iWatch Band for 42mm Apple Watch All Models , with Double Button Butterfly Clasp , Silver

So happy I bought this. I like everything about it. It’s well-made. It’s not too heavy. And it’s kind of “silky” to the touch. Also, It’s very wide. And for me, that’s a good thing. I keep a thin case on my watch, making the watch a bit larger in every dimension. To my eyes, a wider band just looks better with the cased watch. One more thing – I’ve never owned a stainless steel band that was easier to adjust for size. Removing 4 links took less than 5 minutes. Great band. Terrific value.

The band is a perfect match for the aluminum space gray Apple Watch. The band and the movement of the links are higher quality than I expected for the price. Given the huge difference in price, I don't see the wisdom in producing bands manufactured by Apple. The procedures for adjusting the length of the band are simple, and the included tools make it a 5 minute task. Just a reminder: unless you want the clasp to sit off-center on your wrist, remember to remove links from both sides of the band. The band comes with a case that stores the tools -- a nice touch. Overall, for the price, I'm thrilled. Attaching the band to the Apple watch is simple -- just press the release button on the bottom of the watch and slide the band out, then slide the new band in.Obviously, compared to the standard sport band that ships with the Apple Watch, this band is heavier -- it has the weight of stainless steel. However, it's not too much weight -- I am considering working out in this band because it's light enough that I don't think it will bother me.

Really dress up your Apple Watch, these bands look and feel great, it even includes the tool to remove links to give you a perfect tailored fit. Very easy to fasten and remove, just slide it on your wrist then push on the buckle on the back and it locks shut. Push the tabs on either side of the buckle to unlock it. (Make sure you put the band on the right way, you’ll figure it out fast if it’s upside down.)I could probably take another link out but I like it a bit loose, and it doesn’t seem to bother the heart rate monitor. At least doesn’t break connection to require me to re enter the watch code every few minutes.

Update: I have increased the star rating up to 4 after receiving outstanding customer service from both Amazon and Swees. Swees is taking care of the band under warranty and replacing it. I received a response and resolution the same day that I requested warranty information.Update. I originally gave this items 5 stars. After owning it for about 8 months I can’t rate it that high any longer. The band broke while I was wearing it. I was just driving and one of the links failed. Luckily I caught it while it was falling and I wasn’t anywhere that the watch could have really been damaged.I did not use this band everyday for 8 months. I rotated with my other bands so it probably got about 30 days of use total. It wasn’t abused so there was no reason for it to fail. I also didn’t alter the amount of links. It fit out of the box so I didn’t have to modify the band.First, the reviews for this band seemed to have been mixed up with another type of band which is confusing. This review is for the link style stainless steel band in space gray, not the Milanese style band with the magnet.I just got this band so this is based on my initial impression. The color is perfect. I didn't want a solid black band but didn't want the stainless steel color either. This is a pretty close match to the space gray which was what I was hoping for. It fit correctly into the apple watch. If you install it and it seems too lose you probably installed it backwards. It has to go in the correct way to click into place correctly. I wish it had come with a couple of extra links. I could use one more link but I like them to be a little looser.The clasp is nice and secure and clicks reassuringly when you close it. The band also feels pretty light. It is much lighter than the metal band on my Citizen.The quality seems to be good. As long as the finish on it doesn't come off easily like some of the other bands I've seen reviewed I think I'll be very happy with this band.The packaging is very nice. I can't comment on the link removal tool since I did not have to use it. The band comes with all links installed so you only need the tool if you are taking links out to make it smaller.

OK, so I am giving this 5 stars. This is my first day with this band but let me list why I am rating so high.1. It looks great. It matches the watch nicely and is not bulky or heavy.2. It came with tools to remove the extra links with extra removal tips in case one got bent or broke. I did not need those.3. The price point cannot be beat.4. It came with a tiny screwdriver to tighten up the clasp screws with some extra screw.So compared to Apple charging $49 for the "sports band" that comes standard with the watch, I am really happy with how this one looks. Lets see if it stands up to time, but I can replace it three times before I pay the price for a new Apple sports band.You can tell it comes from China with the cards that come in the box, and their English, but it is still a great personal touch that we do not do with products that are manufactured here.So, lets see. First day with the new band.

It's a good quality band for the money. It comes with a watch band tool to help remove the pins and adjust the band. It's a little fiddly but works fine. I had no issues with it. The band was nicely packaged, but there were some slight blemishes on the band, which I can imagine becoming worse with wear. It's a hefty band with some weight and for the price a good quality watch band. I got it for my Apple Watch 4 and it fits perfectly. I didn't have any issues with it not latching properly.