New replacement band

[adiror]

Hi,

Wish to share this for people who contemplate replacing the original brown band:
I just replaced it with a black leather band with off-white stitches, and also managed to keep the original Asus metal clap!
It looks just great, and I'm very happy with it

Some pics attached.

 

[re-2007]

look very nice...

 

[Nickyro23]

Looks great! Curious how you got the Asus clamp on a generic watchband... That's exactly what I'd want to do. Did you cut one end or something like that?

 

[adiror]

Looks great! Curious how you got the Asus clamp on a generic watchband... That's exactly what I'd want to do. Did you cut one end or something like that?

That's the beauty of it didn't need to cut anything on either bands!
It detaches easily out of the original band by pulling the clamp connector pin, and found several bands that I could just slide the Asus clamp on as-is. It attaches into one of the existing holes. I did widen the hole in the black band just a bit to get it in there all the way.

 

[Nickyro23]

That's the beauty of it didn't need to cut anything on either bands!
It detaches easily out of the original band by pulling the clamp connector pin, and found several bands that I could just slide the Asus clamp on as-is. It attaches into one of the existing holes. I did widen the hole in the black band just a bit to get it in there all the way.

I know you have to just pull the connector pin out but on the new band, it must be a specific type leather band that accepts that connector pin on the one end right? Can't just be a generic leather band with a buckle... Correct?

 

[adiror]

I know you have to just pull the connector pin out but on the new band, it must be a specific type leather band that accepts that connector pin on the one end right? Can't just be a generic leather band with a buckle... Correct?

It is just a generic band with a buckle. Only replaced its buckle with the Asus clip as described

 

[Nickyro23]

It is just a generic band with a buckle. Only replaced its buckle with the Asus clip as described

I guess I just wasn't aware the buckle on a generic band could come off easily without cutting it off. Good to know though! Thanks for the info.

 

[mumboender]

This was great....I really like the buckle and this was so simple.

 

[Cessquill]

Great job, well done - I was hoping somebody would post with a black band - looks nice.

From what I understand of after-market bands and clasps is that a lot of buckles are attached with a similar pin that attaches the band to the watch. Pop that off and you can fit a deployment clasp (like the Asus one here).

The clasps - of which there seem to be quite a few out there - come in various widths to accommodate the tapering of the band from watch to buckle (usually about 2mm thinner at the buckle end, but YMMV). So, a 22mm band might require a 20mm deployment clasp or buckle.

I don't suppose you could post a measurement of how wide that strap is at the buckle end, could you? Or, the inner-width of the clasp? That way we can buy online bands and be fairly certain that the Asus clasp can still be used.

I know I'll need a different strap when it's available in the UK, just toying whether to get a new clasp too.

 

[adiror]

Great job, well done - I was hoping somebody would post with a black band - looks nice.

From what I understand of after-market bands and clasps is that a lot of buckles are attached with a similar pin that attaches the band to the watch. Pop that off and you can fit a deployment clasp (like the Asus one here).

The clasps - of which there seem to be quite a few out there - come in various widths to accommodate the tapering of the band from watch to buckle (usually about 2mm thinner at the buckle end, but YMMV). So, a 22mm band might require a 20mm deployment clasp or buckle.

I don't suppose you could post a measurement of how wide that strap is at the buckle end, could you? Or, the inner-width of the clasp? That way we can buy online bands and be fairly certain that the Asus clasp can still be used.

I know I'll need a different strap when it's available in the UK, just toying whether to get a new clasp too.

Sure - The strap width is 18mm (also of the original band). The inner width of the clasp is 2-3mm wider.
I would recommend in this case to just step into a local shop, and pick something that fits. If you do order online be sure it also includes the spring connector pins that hook to the phone body. The original ones are not easy to interchange because they have a special release hook that sticks out.

 

[WACOMalt]

Dang, I thought I did this first I did mine about a week ago, just didnt get around to posting images. Yours looks better since you used a band that tapered. Mine didnt (some cheap walmart band) so I had to cut tiny nothces on the latch side.



Can you link us to where you got your band?

 

[Cessquill]

Sure - The strap width is 18mm (also of the original band). The inner width of the clasp is 2-3mm wider.

Thanks for that. For clarification, the band tapers from 22mm at the watch end to 18mm at the buckle on the original band, yes?

I'll try shopping locally, but there's not so much around where I live. I had thought about the spring clips, since they've got that quick removal lever, which wouldn't transfer. At the very least, I know a different deployment clasp can be used so it's not the end of the world.

 

[adiror]

Dang, I thought I did this first I did mine about a week ago, just didnt get around to posting images. Yours looks better since you used a band that tapered. Mine didnt (some cheap walmart band) so I had to cut tiny nothces on the latch side.

Can you link us to where you got your band?

Very nice!
(I live abroad, and got the band at a small local merchant)

 

[adiror]

Thanks for that. For clarification, the band tapers from 22mm at the watch end to 18mm at the buckle on the original band, yes?

I'll try shopping locally, but there's not so much around where I live. I had thought about the spring clips, since they've got that quick removal lever, which wouldn't transfer. At the very least, I know a different deployment clasp can be used so it's not the end of the world.

Yes thats correct

 

[yaggermr]

Here is another band with Asus clasp. Swiss Army Style.

 

[EugeneR]

Here is another band with Asus clasp. Swiss Army Style.

I like this one. Any link to site?

 

[yaggermr]

I bought it from amazon eBay also sells it.

22mm Brown Genuine Oil Tan Leather & Canvas Hadley Roma Watch Band Strap MS868

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00G4F2XG4/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1417302153&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX200_QL40

 

[paullu]

Anyone replace with metal band?
And how it look?

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[Cessquill]

Anyone replace with metal band?
And how it look?

Sent from my D6503 using XDA Free mobile app

http://forum.xda-developers.com/zenwatch/general/alternative-straps-asus-zenwatch-t2943141

A couple of posts down.

 

[tonyguy2000]

@adiror May I ask where your bought that strap? Thanks.