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Deleted my other post on this as I figured everyone would rather see the pics than a link to the band...

I originally assumed I'd do the stainless band since I have the stainless/silver 360 but have to say the grey leather strap really grew on me while I was trying to figure out what kind of metal bands were out there that'd work.

If it wasn't for the lack of a easier to remove clasp on the leather strap that came with the 360, I might have even kept it on there.

I found after a full day of wearing the leather band though that moisture was getting stuck under the watch due to sweat and hand washing.

Since the leather strap is to much of a pain to quickly remove every time I washed my hands, I'd just not bother.

With the metal band, the quick release clasp on the bottom makes it very quick to remove/loosen the watch to dry under there after each hand washing now.


Here's the matte black version

Here's the stainless steel verson

You'll need to either use the spring bars/pins that came with the watch or buy some like these.

Best Buy also sells the same Pebble Steel bands for the same price as Amazon which is where I got mine from.

Some tips with removal and install. The spring bar/pin holes in the Moto 360 are made from plastic. Be extra careful with removal and putting the new ones back in. If you misshapen or break those holes, you're screwed.

If you don't have a proper spring bar tool like this, you'll need a jewelers sized flathead screw driver.

Getting the existing bands out is the easy part, I found putting the new band back in with the spring bars that came with the leather strap to be a lot more tricky in the metal band. I found the best way was to try and compress the springs on both ends of the bar and go straight into the opening. If you try to put one side of the spring bar in first then compress the other side, it didn't want to fit.

I enlisted my wife with her tiny little hands to assist and it made things a lot easier :P

If anyone has any questions, feel free to ask.

i did the same thing and needed extra links. i contacted motorola and they were pretty good about sending me extra links. while you are at it i would ask them to send the plastic end pieces that attach the band to the watch. these can crack. if you have to add links you may want to get a tool off of amazon that will help you with this. also this tool can help getting the spring bars off and on.

fyi, in order to get these parts you will most likely need to give them the watch's ime number (serial number) so i'm not sure you can preemptively start the process with them.

initially i called them after normal business hours and got support from a foreign call center. this was kind of "iffy" so i sent a follow up email. the email correspondence went well.

also, being that the band was too small, i could tell that the previous owner removed a link, i contacted the ebay seller asking for extra links (initially). they responded that they did not have them and offered a refund or a discount. i think there are different vendors selling the refurb moto 360 1st gen so ymmv.


good luck.

Honestly, I'm not all too familiar with formatting on Reddit yet. I though I did use paragraphs. Sorry about that. Anyway.... I agree with you that, if you were scratching your device often (like weekly), it would suck to have to replace the screen protector that frequently. But in my experience (4 smartphones in the past 6 years, approximately), I've scratched my devices between 0 and 2 times each. If I didn't have a screen protector on them, the resale value would have been greatly impacted. I know money is of little concern to you, but you need to realize that for most people it is. Like I've said before, I don't buy items for the sole purpose of displaying my wealth to others. If I go through 3 or 4 screen protectors on my Moto 360 throughout the time I own it, it will cost me less than $10 total, and with the protectors I found, I cannot even tell they are there by look or feel. iLLumiShield

Why would a watch need protection in storage, but not need protection during every day use? That's backwards. There's a much higher chance it will be damaged while being worn, out and about, then when it's sitting in a closet or storage compartment. This is probably going to sound strange to you, but most people expect more from a $10,000 watch! Maybe we need to buy the $20,000 watch, and that one will NOT need a protector in storage LOL!

FYI it looks like there are screen protectors for Omega watches! Granted, they are not OEM, but why would a company produce them with no market demand? Omega Watch Screen Protectors

They also have a tool for removing the spring bar you can get.
http://amzn.com/B005ZEWGSA

I didn't use it but if you want to be super careful you might like this. Might be a good thing to have if you plan on changing bands a lot too.

Honestly, it's not that difficult... I bought this and it works perfectly. Just be gentle with it... The first time took me about 10 mins with me being super careful like I was disarming a bomb but after a few times I can switch out a band in under a minute or two. There are some YouTube videos that explain how to do it in case you never replaced a watch band on your own before. Hope that helps!

I recommend the "Supower" bands from Amazon.

It's only $11 and has lasted me months, so far, with no issues. The band is comfortable around the wrist, and the band isn't too long (like the TYLT strap from Motorola). Very easy to clean after a workout, as this was the reason why I bought it in the first place. Plus, the quick release pins allows you to swap out bands easily.

I started a thread about silicone straps a little while back and got some other recommendations if you want to check them out too.

Feel free to message me with questions.

I was having to take off and put on the watch over 3 times a day (quick charge before bed, quick charge when I wake up, and I can't wear it at the office) and I figured there had to be a slightly faster way. I didn't want the change the band because of the cracking issues and that's when I found that these replacement clasps exist. It looks really nice and works great with the stock leather band.

Here is the link to it on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001EYV93I/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_hZZlub0F27352 I recommend buying the ~$5 springbar tool if you plan to do this yourself... I'm sure it can be done without it but I'm it made it a ton easier. There are also many other cheaper deployant clasps on Amazon but it seemed like they all had long shipping times.

Sizing the metal band is very straight forward. I love watches and being able to do things by myself so I bought a watch repair kit for £2 off of Amazon. This is the kit I got, it was on sale when I bought it, I only use the hammer and pins. I got it simply because going to the jewelers and being charged £10 to get a watch band adjusted is ridiculous. I have used it countless times since then and I definitely got my moneys worth.


The black band will get scratched over time, it is impossible for it not to. But the good side is that they typically get scratched on the bottom, and on the inside of the band (depending on the clasp used), so you will never see it unless you want to.

I recently got mine (potato quality) from Amazon. Had to use an Exacto knife and match the notch from the original band, works pretty pretty well.

However since it blocks the entire back of the watch I'm having a hard time charging it. May end up picking up a 3rd party QI charger..

Yeah! Any 22mm band. Just make sure to order a spring bar tool if you are going to replace the band yourself. I would recommend going to a physical store to get the band so you can make sure that it will fit.

I believe third party Qi charger works, like this one, while waiting for the replacement to come in:

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00F6SQ1D6/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_ALriub0288NVP

Cheap and very popular. I have the same one, though I am still waiting for my watch too actually arrive. Will be using this for travel.

Btw, who gave you the run around? Motorola or Google Play?

I bought a Klear Kraft one.. it's freaking amazing, there are imprints from the scratches that would be on the screen, but it doesn't inhibit use. The experience is good, I would highly recommend it.

You can try Amazon. I found a few nice ones on there that flow well with the black watch

If you're looking for metal, this is a really nice one

Which screen protector did you have on before? I bought the illumishield one, and it felt great. It felt pretty much the same as the glass.

link: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00J3BAR28/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I replaced my 360 with the Asus ZenWatch 3 https://www.amazon.com/WI503Q-SL-BG-ZenWatch-1-39-Inch-Certified-Refurbished/dp/B0735JCW39/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1538948285&sr=8-3&keywords=zenwatch+3

If he can wait until next year the Snapdragon Wear 3100 watches will come out and will have longer battery life and hopefully better support from their manufacturers. (The Zenwatch line was discontinued, however I did get an update to android wear last week)

I've been using the Pebble Steel band from Best Buy without issues. I installed it myself and had to remove quite a few of the links, but still no cracks or any other issues at all. (Also to specify: I used the OEM spring bars)

The only thing I suggest is that you make sure you have the proper tools before trying to do any of this yourself. Honestly, you could probably do it with a tiny screwdriver, but I wouldn't suggest it. I used a spring bar tool that I bought from Amazon along with some patience and steady hands :)

I got the first link for a rubberized band. Works well and looks great. Pirpos build fot this waych too. I also have the Steel connect so i constantly switch out to a black metal band, second link, and the stock leather one. As you can see I am a big fan of the black on black look, same as my phone and all the other accessories i own.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00SEC3AS0/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_TRydvb17R9YTM

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00PJMOMCG/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_vUydvb18P00BA

First and foremost, the official Moto band. I have one and it's most certainly very hefty, and very well built. (Ignoring the weak plastic inserts that may snap apart easily) I love it, and couldn't recommend it enough. Even if those inserts that surround the pins do chip away in the corners, the first link of the official Moto band doesn't seem to put any pressure on the rounded edge of the watch's back, so it should still fare better at not having a crack issue versus the official leather bands & other 3rd party metal bands.


http://www.motorola.com/us/moto-360-bands/Moto-360-Metal-Bands/moto360-bands-metal.html


While I've no experience with this next one, I have seen a few people around here sing praises about it. It also appears to be well-reviewed on Amazon. I can't comment on what kind of force it exerts or doesn't on the rounded edge of the watch's back, but I haven't heard many complaints from those who have used the band.


http://www.amazon.com/22mm-Engineer-Stainless-Straight-Band-Push/dp/B0084C2HJI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1418156915&sr=8-1&keywords=super+engineer


PS - Are you asking about a Moto 360 that you already own? Or are you about to buy one? Because you can get the metal-band Moto 360 as a whole unit for $299, which basically shaves off $30 of the total cost versus buying a leather band watch & the metal band separately.


http://www.motorola.com/us/consumers/shop-all-other/Moto-360/moto360-pdp.html

Yeah sorry posted the wrong link - I did buy the 22mm:
http://www.crownandbuckle.com/harbor-22mm-black-calf.html

It's a particularly tight fit near the pin. You could probably cut/shave down the strap around the pin area to help. I also have this tool which definitely helps remove and reinsert the pin:
http://www.amazon.com/Spring-Bar-Tool-Set-5in/dp/B005ZEWGSA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1415762030&sr=8-1

I'm not sure I'd have done it without that.

I had no luck finding an original Moto band. This was a nice replacement and has held up well so far. Also has quick release:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01KD8JCBG/

Amazon has a brand called Barton on it. Check them out. I love mine from them.

BARTON Quick Release Top Grain Leather - Choose Color & Width (18mm, 20mm or 22mm) - Saddle Brown 20mm Watch Band https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01KD8JCBG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_6WWgzbG7G7NJG

I use this one: Xiemin Stainless Steel watchband. After a few months of pretty heavy use, its still going strong.

Pretty sure your jeweler took out the pins and the sleeve that holds the pin tight fell out and he didn't know. If you don't have the sleeve then the pins will be loose. You can probably get new pins and sleeves from Moto.

I got the following kit to do it myself. Pretty simple job with the right tools.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002Q8AJSM/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

So I purchased this band. I took a grinder and cut the little slit that is needed in the middle so it would fit.
This is what I had to grind. super easy, took less than 5 minutes to do. You can't even see the cut I made since it sits under the cover.

I have tried a few, and this is easily the best I have used so far. 2 for $8 as well.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NC7DX6Q/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Yup. Silver or black on amazon. http://www.amazon.com/Pebble-Steel-Metal-Watchband-Packaging/dp/B00L8C81BY/ref=sr_1_cc_1?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1410360537&sr=1-1-catcorr&keywords=pebble+steel+band

http://www.amazon.com/Pebble-Steel-Stainless-Metal-Watchband/dp/B00L8C818C/ref=sr_1_cc_2?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1410360537&sr=1-2-catcorr&keywords=pebble+steel+band

Alternatively they sell these at Best Buy stores for the same price.

Dark wire mesh band looks pretty sweet. http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00PVQVIX6/ref=ox_sc_act_image_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A2JMKIJCHMQZ50

I know you mentioned a small flathead screwdriver, but I've been using this set since my Pebble days. The notch in the pin pusher is good for preventing the pusher from slipping and scratching the watch, and holding onto the pin once it releases so it doesn't fly across the room. The pin remover is also not bad for removing links on metal bands.

i ordered the Xiemin steel watch band in dark metal
Thank you all for your feedback! :)

I bought a powerbot charger on amazon a while back. Works great with my v1.

Just need to make sure the watch is centered on the charger, otherwise it goes really slow.

PowerBot® PB1020 Qi Enabled Wireless Charger Inductive Charging Pad Station for All Qi Standard Compatible Devices Including Samsung, iPhone, Nokia, Google, Nexus, LG, HTC and Other Smartphones with Receivers (AC Adapter Excluded. 2 x Micro USB Cable Included), Blue on Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00F6SQ1D6/ref=cm_sw_r_other_awd_SetywbDY0DS80

Nice, looks much better than the Pebble Steel Band. I guess it's this one?

EDIT: Here's a better shot of the watch, with a more fitting watchface (IMHO).

Pick it up here, but beware that you're going to have to push pretty hard to get it in.


^Obligatory: ^that's ^what ^she ^said.

$11 on Amazon with Prime. Can find them on eBay from China for $7.95. I own 3 and lovee them. Excellent quality.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B019C6NYFU/ref=mp_s_a_1_fkmr3_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1473259911&sr=8-2-fkmr3&pi=SL75_QL70&keywords=360+v2+silicone+band#mobile-twister_color_name_1473259935743

The Moto 360 requires watch bands that have a notch cut out of them (entirely unnecessary, probably just to sell more watch bands.) Watch the youtube link below to see what I mean. The simple fix I did is just to simply cut/break off the plastic ridges in the band cavity that are preventing the strap from going in all the way. They are really easy to break off with a utility knife or screwdriver. Then any new watch band can go in easily as long as it's not too thick.

By the way, I have small wrists at 7" circumference.

This is the YouTube video I watched:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uha1KfHLAEs&list=WL&index=10

This is the band on Amazon:
http://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00EFDTYMI

The band is Super Engineer Type II

You can buy it here.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007FMAKUG/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Instructions on how to install it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=628FYSRzRzY

Love the SnuG bands. I also bought the matching color for the watch face

https://www.amazon.com/SnuG-Watch-Bands-First-generation/dp/B00SEC3AS0

Are you sure? I can still see them same place as ever.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00NBU1OAQ/

EDIT: It looks like they merged the black and the silver listings onto a single page now, maybe that's why.

Here's a far nicer photo of how it looks: http://imgur.com/ZH3JoKm

The watch strap is a Ritche 22mm Black Metal band from Amazon (actually the second I've owned as I fitted one to my original plastic Pebble). Link: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Ritche-Stainless-Steel-Bracelet-Straight/dp/B00DKYC7TK

It actually has a very short link connecting it to the watch strap pin, just 5mm long.

This means that, unlike the Pebble Steel band which has a long connecting link, which causes a lot of stress when it acts like a lever, this strap is rarely if ever pulling against the back plate.

I've drawn a representation of the final piece on the image. I've been using it since 03 October with no issues whatsoever.

yes, pebble steel band. $20 bucks on amazon.

http://www.amazon.com/Pebble-Steel-Metal-Watchband-Packaging/dp/B00L8C81BY/

Band choices? I've found plenty. These are just the ones I happened to like. Also, I've not yet spent much time actually looking since I don't have the watch yet:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DKYC7TK/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_dp_ss_1?pf_rd_p=1535523722&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B001LK3DAW&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=04BMXAM6NFEJ9971118P

http://www.esslinger.com/hadleyromametalexpansionwatchbandwhiteenamel16mm-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1.aspx

http://www.strapcode.com/store/22mm-tire-tread-silicone-strap-diver-clasp-sport-watch-black-p-2088.html#.VBNNv_ldXih

http://www.strapcode.com/store/22mm-flexi-ploprof-reform-shark-mesh-watch-band-dome-deployant-strap-blue-p-2975.html#.VBNNvvldXih

http://www.strapcode.com/store/23mm-mesh-band-c-128.html?infoBox=2

I hope this will work with it: http://www.amazon.com/Pebble-Steel-Metal-Watchband-Packaging/dp/B00L8C81BY/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1410100214&sr=8-2&keywords=watch+metal+band

Here is the one I bought, http://www.amazon.com/20mm-Engineer-Stainless-Straight-Band-Push/dp/B007FMAKUG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1412903064&sr=8-1&keywords=super+engineer+ii

This post shows how to get it to fit into the moto360

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=55496560&postcount=28

Further down in the XDA thread are more pictures of the SE II band in action

Forgot to mention, you'd need to remove the tab in the watch body, or dremel a notch in the band...

I bought an ArmorSuit MilitaryShield for $7.80 (Amazon.com) and it was a complete let down. I bought this one which is much easier to apply, you can't even tell it's there and it's much cheaper: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00J3BAR28/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Sorry, read that wrong.

"scratches all along the outside of my watch"

I just put a screen protector on mine this morning so I don't get scratches.

I installed Klear Kare, but will be returning it. It looks OK, but it's a bit wavy and puckered around the edges.

I am ordering a tempered glass protector for it off ebay.

Ritche 22mm Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch Band Strap Straight End Solid Links Color Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DKYC7TK/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_pqkeub0DDT2Y2

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00J3BAR28

This one sounds like it might be oleophobic.

Amazon right now. Amazon UK currently have six silver/grey Moto 360s in stock [2040 hours]



http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B00NBU1OAQ?pc_redir=1414653739&robot_redir=1

You really need a notched band. The ones for Pebble steel apparently work quite well. I ordered one of these per another redditor's suggestion.

For Amazon you can "Sign up to be notified when this item becomes available.".

Black

Silver

I purchased the band from Amazon.com a week ago for $27 all included, but now it's on sale on Amazon UK for £24.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B00L8C81BY/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?qid=1416071791&sr=8-3&pi=AC_SY200_QL40

Rev #CHO-S Italian Design Crazy Horse 22mm Lug Width Wide Sand Brown Leather Cuff Watch Band if you can find something where the connecting bands are closer, it would work nicely. It some effort to get it to fit. Had to cut slots for the Gucci style bands. It seems it will break itself in over time though.

By the way from another comment reply I saw that you were gonna use the tool it came with to remove the leather band/install the shank band.

Don't use it, it was meant to remove the band off of the pebble steel not the moto360.
Instead also order this: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005ZEWGSA and use the smaller end to remove the band safely.

You could also use a very thin flathead but I have heard people scratching or cracking the moto360 if they aren't very careful.

I think it's the Pebble Steel metal band, here's the Amazon link.

Now available for pre order on Amazon http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00NBU1OAQ/ref=ox_ya_os_product_refresh_T1

Oh here is the link to the tool I bought off of Amazon http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005ZEWGSA/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Took about 5 min to swap the bands.

This is the tool I used to take the straps off

This is the strap I used

I actually had to cut the clasp side of the strap a little bit. The official ones have a small notch cut out of the end. The hole side fit in just fine without having a notch cut, but the clasp end wouldn't go in until I duplicated the notch on the new strap.

If you want a black metal band, check out the Pebble Steel Metal Watchband

so you are saying this wont work?
http://www.amazon.com/Pebble-Steel-Metal-Watchband-Packaging/dp/B00L8C81BY/ref=pd_sbs_watch_1?ie=UTF8&refRID=0CXTYQVD1R9ADE9D53BJ

Might depend on the store, though. Amazon has a tool to do it yourself for $6, if your local jewelry store wants more than that to do it.

This one claims it doesn't crack the back, thinking about trying it out.

Get this https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005ZEWGSA/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_E40Iub0MA0JJY

How much is the band?

Edit: Only 20$

http://www.amazon.com/Pebble-Steel-Metal-Watchband-Packaging/dp/B00L8C81BY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1410208590&sr=8-1&keywords=pebble+steel+watchband

this right?

Just tthis http://www.amazon.com/Spring-Bar-Tool-Set-5in/dp/B005ZEWGSA/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1419396453&sr=8-2&keywords=watch+tool

or you can try to use a knife which i dont recoment

I bought this one and it does the job very well! It also comes with two in case it gets messed up somehow.

I purchased this and so far have had no problems. http://www.amazon.com/KlearKare-Invisible-Protector-Military-Protection/dp/B00NC7DX6Q