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10/20/2009

Review of 16mm Black The Band Velcro Watchband - Fits 16 to 18 mm

Pros: It works.It arrived quickly.It is inexpensive.It is comfortable.

Cons: The picture doesn't show you that when wearing the watch, you are staring at a big label that says "THE BAND".

It is awkward to get it snugly onto your wrist, and hard to get it looking straight.A amll velcor band has to wrap around a larger band, and probably won;t easily be centered.

Don't expect to make a fashion statement with this band.

Product Description
THE BAND® truly is the ultimate in action sports watch bands and can handle all the use and abuse you can dish out and still hold your valuable timepiece to your wrist. With it's durable polypro webbing stitched to nylon hook&loop construction, and it's unique nylon wrap-around watch strap design, THE BAND is not only incredibly comfortable, but infinitely adjustable and amazingly durable.

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9/23/2009

Review of 20mm Standard Black The Band Hemp Wrap Style Velcro Watchband - Fits 20 to 22 mm

You'll snap the pins in your watch and tear it off the band before the band will ever let go of your wrist.No doubt this is one strong band.But its bulky bulky bulky.The white hemp material is surprisingly thick (thicker than any of the materials in my other Chisco bands) and though I have an average sized male wrist this wraps around my wrist about 1.25 times which mean the thickness doubles up.

If you could cut this band down it would certainly be a better fit, but there's no easy way to do that without risk of fraying the hemp material (its prety thick cord).But its not worth it to return so I'm out around 11 bucks.

Went to the local superstore and picked up a Timex Expedition Fast Wrap band instead - much much better (and better looking) velcro band in my opinion.If you're looking for a band to skydive or surf with this (or the regular Band) is a good choice.The hold is supreme.

But your sports are a little less extreme - hiking, biking, snowshoeing, skiing, backpacking, fishing - anything not constantly tearing at your body, and you prefer a quick drying fast removal velcro band that also looks great check out the Fast Wraps.

Product Description
Chisco's, THE BAND- HEMP is an organic, natural, classic watch band. Yet another quality watchband in the incredible line up of durable, functional, wrap-around watch bands. THE BAND-HEMP is a ecosmart choice for the natural conscious use with a natural woven hemp base webbing coupled with secure closing hook&loop fastener. No dyes, no pigments, just thick, soft, comfortable, natural hemp webbing against your skin. THE BAND-HEMP is available in 3/4" -20mm sizing and will fit most standard watches on the market.

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9/18/2009

Review of 20mm Standard THE BAND BLACK Wrap Style Velcro Watchband - Fits 20 to 22 mm

My last Band finally had to be replaced after 10 years of outstanding service.On-line seems to be the only place to find The Band, so I ordered from Amazon (via a retailer) despite shipping being almost as much as The Band.A week or so later I received a different band than the one I ordered.Not a bad product, but I'm not a "hemp" kind of guy.Needless to say I found the corporate website in Utah and ordered directly from them and they sent me The Band I originally wanted from Amazon.

Product Description
THE BAND® truly is the ultimate in action sports watch bands and can handle all the use and abuse you can dish out and still hold your valuable timepiece to your wrist. With it's durable polypro webbing stitched to nylon hook&loop construction, and it's unique nylon wrap-around watch strap design, THE BAND is not only incredibly comfortable, but infinitely adjustable and amazingly durable.

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Review of 20mm Wide THE BAND BLACK Wrap Style Velcro Watchband - Fits 20 to 22 mm

This band is just what I was hoping for. It's super comfortable, much slimmer than those stupid G-Shock bands, and it feels super secure.

My watch is already absurdly big. The "currogated" band that came with it just made things worse. My new The Band makes the whole package more snug. I got the wide version because it matches the wide face of the G-Shock better. The watch is supposed to take a 16mm band, but I managed to fold in this 20mm band at the necessary places and it fits great!

The only thing to get used to is that every time you put it on you have to decide exactly how tight to put it. There is no "usual" position like with the hole style watch bands. The upside is infinite adjustability.

Product Description
THE BAND® truly is the ultimate in action sports watch bands and can handle all the use and abuse you can dish out and still hold your valuable timepiece to your wrist. With it's durable polypro webbing stitched to nylon hook&loop construction, and it's unique nylon wrap-around watch strap design, THE BAND is not only incredibly comfortable, but infinitely adjustable and amazingly durable.

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