Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

Look at my previous reviews. I very rarely give something one star. With that said, I purchased this item because my Apple band that came with the Sport (the black rubber/silicone one) started to peel. I didn't want to spend $150 on the leather band because of Apple's willingness to overcharge for sub-par accessories a la the rubber band. I regret that I did. I wanted to give this band a bit before reviewing it because I feel a lot of people give something a solid review because of 'new purchase euphoria'. But in this case--I don't know how it has ever gotten more than 3 stars. That many only if you reviewed it the day you got it. First, it does not feel premium at all as stated by others. It feels nothing like the Apple branded version and looks nothing like the photographs here. The ridges are non existent and it reminds me of those old straps when we were kids that you would slap on your wrist to close. It is also way too long. If you have normal sized wrists like me, this thing will wrap all the way around to the face of the watch. But, it did click in and the magnet worked well so I said what the heck--for $40, it's better than a peeling rubber band. Fast forward about a month and guess what? This band is peeling by where it attaches to the Apple Watch on BOTH SIDES. You can see the metal attachment now and you really get to see how cheap this thing is made. Not only does it look like it was held on with cheap glue--but the leather is ridiculously thin. Paper thin in-fact. I know Apple's band is expensive, but you're just going to spend more money going with Chinese knockoffs and having to constantly replace them. You're better off buying the official one so if it does peel, you can return it or exchange it. Otherwise, go with a brand you trust such as a clothing designer making straps or something. I know that's what I'm doing. Please raise awareness by clicking whether this review helped you or not. Thanks.