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[Samsung Gear S] jesax:
I for one am glad there are people like you who dare to change things around...I think if we have to wait on Samsung, this would never get done...as for 22mm...this is a good size and one of the most use standard sizes therefore there are mane bands on hand...

I would like to be one of your testers...promising to test the product to extend, and leaving my comments (good or bad)...

thanx for the effort

alain
[Samsung Gear S] prerunnerseth:
I'm in. Would love to test this out. Like the idea of a metal band.
[Samsung Gear S] mghtymse007:
I also would like to see the S have a more upscale band. Feel free to contact me for testing.
[Samsung Gear S] Jeshter2000:
Im willing to test.. Im Co-Founder of www.SamMobile.com and owner of www.gearfaces.com and if this all goes through I maybe can hook you up with an article..

Btw I live in the Netherlands..
[Samsung Gear S] bda714:
There will be alternate sizes. (: just seems like most people ask about 22 but it is pretty simple to scale up the hole pattern.
[Samsung Gear S] Step666:
At a guess, I would say that's because it's the size the other Gears (and the likes of the Pebbles) use.

But with the Gear S being that bit bigger, I can't help but think a slightly thicker strap would be better.

Anyway, I'm certainly game to see what you come up with.
[Samsung Gear S] Geletis:
The stock band is 24mm, which is also a common, standard size. There are thousands of 24mm bands on ebay. The Gear S is a lot of things, but small is not one of them. A 22mm band does seem a bit small. 24mm, even 30mm might even look strangely small if the adapter offers no smooth transition to the 40mm width of the watch face.

We see this with the stock band, as it grows in width from 24mm band width to the watch faces 40mm. Standard bands do not do this. Smaller bands might look quite odd if they just attached to this large watch.

Perhaps the adapter should offer a similar transition from watch face's 40mm to the lower band size whatever that is)?

Either way, this seems to be quite an interesting product. Any thoughts on pricing?
[Samsung Gear S] Jeshter2000:
Did you receive my PM?
[Samsung Gear S] spinedoc:
hell yeah sign me up!! I would be very excited to beta test.
[Samsung Gear S] Sampson0420:
I'm game.
[Samsung Gear S] raiu:
I'm down as well and live in the us
[Samsung Gear S] supergame2038:
I indicated I'd buy one, but if you HAVE any more test models I'd love to test it for you =) I plan on getting a Gear S for Christmas and will be wearing it every day for work, so I should be able to give you some good feedback. I'd totally love to be able to have a metal band for it. Let me know! Either way thank you for doing this!
[Samsung Gear S] MrWicked1:
Glad someone is thinking out of the box I'd gladly buy one or test one I've been wanting some new options.
[Samsung Gear S] robjhellis:
Also most interested in this project. I'm wearing Gear S on a regular basis and its the first watch I've worn regularly in more than 4 years - since the smart phone became my watch in fact.

The effort to get something that is more comfortable than the standard rubber band is vital if watches like the Gear S are to make it into the main stream. Well done for getting this going.

I would agree that where the watch strap meets the watch face the size should be in relative proportion.
[Samsung Gear S] spinedoc:
Any time frame for this? I'm super excited as I think it's going to look great. Have no issue paying for the beta and paying again at final release.
[Samsung Gear S] mrmrmrmr:
Hi,

I am definitely interested in this. We have 2 Gear S at home (me and my wife use it everyday)

And I would buy one for each of us when the final product is ready.

Also, I would be interested to be in the beta program. In fact, I would pay for getting a beta product :)
[Samsung Gear S] ampm325:
If there is still room. I'd like to be in on this. I am a daily Gear S user, and use it for my workouts.
[Samsung Gear S] jollyjones:
I'm definitely interested. Samsung makes the best watch, but the worst bands so far. Lol.
[Samsung Gear S] bda714:
Update...

Thank you for all the feedback and support. We have some good news as we believe we have a final edition to the frame that will attach to the watch. Over all we are looking at an added width of only 2mm or less to the width of the watch to give what we feel will be a structurally sound product. (The extra width is barely noticeable especially when matched in color to the watch.)

It seems that there is a bit of controversy about which size band would be the best fit. Let me assure everyone that this is not an issue. The hard part is to design a frame that both fits well and is strong enough to keep the watch safe, and that also offers a good look so as not to take away from the already lacking sleekness and thin form of the watch. We think we have found a happy medium. So as far as the size of the actual band is concerned, this will be based on personal preference. In other words, you will be able to designate which size band you want to attach to your watch, after all, the name of this game is customization.

Id like to apologize for not posting any actual pictures of the product as of yet but we are in the process of filing for a provisional patent. This is not to say that we will actually ever recieve an actual design patent but at least this protects us from biters in the year to come.

RE: The final list of people to be included in the initial testing;

* Invites will be sent out on Monday, Dec. 8th and be complete by 5p.m. If you do not receive an invite and feel you could bring something extra to the process, you can message me and explain your reasoning. Postings on this thread however, asking for invites after midnight tonight, will NOT be included to the list of potential testers. More invites will possibly be sent in the near future. Again, if you are testing, you will be responsible for only the price of shipping*

I will be personally contacting each person on the list compiled from this thread and other sources. If you have posted here that you would like to be involved, please check your PM inbox, here on XDA, on the aforementioned date.

--Thanks to XDA for their public service & hosting this thread! We love XDA!
[Samsung Gear S] sweets55:
I would love to test. This is sweet. I think I might be in between notches with the stock band. It's either a tad tight or a tad big. Your band would probably fix that plus feel and look 10x better. Thanks
[Samsung Gear S] schulzpm:
I'm interested

I'm definitely interested. My wrist is too large for the stock band and so I had to hack it to even put it on.
[Samsung Gear S] Driztt:
I am definitely interested in this project. Using my Gear S 7/24 and looking for new accessories each day.
[Samsung Gear S] schnergun:
I look everyday for bands. They are so expensive on ebay and take forever to ship. Would like to try it out if there is room for me :)
[Samsung Gear S] ampm325:
Ultimate custom band. This one cones with power! But you will have to wait.

http://www.digitaltrends.com/wearables/samsung-flexible-battery/
[Samsung Gear S] bda714:
I don't know why you would call this a "custom" band. It looks to me like it will likely be a band for future watches making it impossible to be able to customize the band. We have seen this before with the Qualcomm "TOQ" which had the battery for the device embedded in the clasp of the band. There would no way to attach this to the existing gear S unless they implemented a design allowing for the contacts under the watch to be utilized, and as stated above this would ultimately make for a very uncomfortable and bulky fit.

Thanks for the link though. Always good to see the technology that little Korean school girls are carrying around on food trays...(:
[Samsung Gear S] bda714:
*Update*

As for the progress, the testers have been logged and will be receiving further correspondence shortly. This thread may be quiet for the next couple of weeks because my break from school has just ended. I will be on break again after next week. In that time we will be finalizing the first editions and sending them out to testers. Please continue to check in as we are still fully pursuing this project. I have actually had the opportunity to try out the very first frame produced and so far it is awesome and very comfortable.

Thanks to everyone who signed up for testing, and to anyone who didn't get an invite who wanted one, keep checking in and more spots will be available shortly. Thank you to all the subscribers and followers to this post. It is because of you that this project has been kicked into high gear and progress is happening quicker than originally expected. Thanks again and stay tuned!
[Samsung Gear S] raiu:
Cant wait!
[Samsung Gear S] vhicke:
This looks like a great idea. I have one question will the band be nickel free. I am allergic to nickel. I hope to have one soon looks 1000% times better then the original band.
[Samsung Gear S] kaisutam:
I am definitely holding my breath and crossing as many fingers as possible. If any more testers are needed, count me in.
[Samsung Gear S] djspidy:
new band

I think this a great idea. I would like to test it out and let you know my thoughts. I am a big collector of watches and i would like to have my gear s look like my other watches.
[Samsung Gear S] bda714:
Re: nickel free?

Yes, the first models we are 99% set on PLA so they are designed to be a dense strong plastic.
[Samsung Gear S] xendula:
Are they black? I kind of hope so, since the Gear S has an all black front.

Whenever you'd like to share pictures, we're here and ready for you :o
[Samsung Gear S] bda714:
Back to work!

The progress should start gaining momentum over the next couple of weeks due to winter break. We will be working on producing the models for testing starting tomorrow to have them ready to ship within the first couple of weeks of January. Testers choice of black or white. If you recieved an invite to test, check your email within a few days after the new year and arrangements will start being put in place to ship. I will be pushing for release of pictures over the next couple of days. Thank you again to everyone following the progress for your support and patience.

-bda714
[Samsung Gear S] spinedoc:
So looks like black bands will be best, there are some really nice ones out there. Did we settle down to a watch band size that fits? Can't wait to test these out.
[Samsung Gear S] xendula:
So exciting. I started watch strap window shopping already, but didn't remember what size straps will fit, or I would have bought a really gorgeous one today.

bda714: Will all sizes fit from the get go, or do you recommend getting a 22 mm for now? You addressed being able to scale up in an earlier post, but I was not sure if it means as an end user, once I have the adapter, or from a manufacturing point of view (as in: that you can manufacture the adapter for wider bands at a later point in time).
[Samsung Gear S] inflewence:
Can I still be a tester or is it done?

www.cdbaby.com/Inflewence2
[Samsung Gear S] moomoo:
I would love to test and/or purchase this product. It's exactly what I feel is missing from my newly purchased Gear S!
[Samsung Gear S] PRTEQ:
I just saw this and I'm very interested in the project. Love to try it out.

GAC

Sales VP

Smart Mobile Solutions
[Samsung Gear S] bda714:
Info...

Id like to make a correction to a previous post regarding the material, the type of material to be used is actually an ABS plastic,

NOT PLA

. Due to tensile strength we decided this would be better suited to the small surface area of the design. The pin size still seems to be of some concern, be assured that when it comes time to finalize orders, be it for testing or for final product, each individual will be able to choose whatever pin size they would like as long as it falls into a standard. I'm not sure why someone would want anything but a standard size but if it were an issue that arises, arrangements could be made to get a certain pin size to fit. So to recap, for testers only; when we correspond to arrange shipping details in the next couple of weeks, you will be able to choose a pin size, and a choice between black or white. If you wanted an unfinished frame for custom paint or further development I'm sure that could also be arranged, but don't take that for gold. For others waiting for a final edition; you will also be able to choose from any standard pin size, & the color selection may or may not grow in the future.

Thanks as always to everyone for the interest. We are steadily moving forward, sometimes slower than im sure we would all like, but in any case, the progression continues!
[Samsung Gear S] xendula:
No, what he is saying is that we are not stuck with 22mm. He said we can pick whatever standard pin size there is, which is totally awesome. Normally, watches have only one pin size that is predetermined, and which will fit well, so I can't even picture what the adapter will look like right now.

I am going to get my band today!!!

Here is a good guide on how to pick a watchband, with a conversion from mm to inches, for those who need it.
[Samsung Gear S] supergame2038:
Hi bda, checking my emails every day. Cannot wait to test out the adapter!
[Samsung Gear S] xendula:
I actually went to a store and checked different band widths. The best look (to me) seems to be with 30mm bands. If there was such a thing as 32mm, it would be even better, but I could not find any at that size. 30mm are a bit hard to get, but at that size, the band looks like it belongs on the Gear S.

Coincidentally or not, Diesel makes watches that require 30mm bands. No wonder they will be making Gear S bands, then.
[Samsung Gear S] Jeshter2000:
Awesome website I found :

http://www.watch-band-center.com/watchstrap-s874h73-St-Steel-Straps-30mm.html
[Samsung Gear S] xendula:
Nice. They even have a ton of 32 mm ones!
[Samsung Gear S] eccbrown:
I am so glad I stumbled on this post today! I love this idea! If you are still looking for testers, I have 2 Gear S's. My dad and I were just talking about finding quality bands for our watches...
[Samsung Gear S] erick161:
Looking forward to see how this works out. Missed the tester deadline but can't wait to see the final product!!
[Samsung Gear S] beejmeister:
Put me down for 2 of these! Will likely purchase 2 or 3 sizes so I can go with "sport" or "elegant" look. If you want a tester, that will ALSO pay for additional adapters (I'm not looking for anything free), let me know. I'm a business person and the band that comes with it just doesn't quite cut the look I want when I'm with clients so I'm anxious to put something else on this. Cheers and thanks for your efforts bda! Happy New Year!
[Samsung Gear S] bda714:
Hello all!

hey everyone! So glad to see that everyone is still around and much more have joined the conversation, thank you to everyone. So, more good news to those who are waiting, I'm just doing a quick update while I have a minute but will do a more detailed one in the next couple days. Anyways here we go, the thing that I myself was most worried about has been taken care of now and that is our teams provisional patent, it has been sent in and is now pending (or will be in the next day or two). Anyways it is off and that frees up some of the work time to focus on the testers products. Also designs are being started now for the molds that we will use for the release of the first consumer models. As for the test models, anyone who will be participating should have an e mail by the end of the day today. Just so as not to be called a liar though, I will say if not today it will be by tomorrow for sure. One last thing is that we have submitted drawings with a couple different connection ideas so during the next few months that will be the main issue discussed in testing. Basically it is a two piece design and we are going to leave it up to you to decide which installation methods you prefer. That is however all the details I can give for now on that matter, at least until we get proof of patent. Thank you again everyone so much. We are excited to get this going and can't wait to start seeing some of the different styles people will implement in their wearables. Talk to you all again in a couple days and testers remember you will have am email in approx the next 24 hrs.

P.S. - Two side notes;

1. Due to multiple models being tested for connection satisfaction and reliability, there will be more spots for testing openings soon, don't start posting requests for invites just yet though, do however stay in the conversation or at least up to date so you are aware when the post goes up for openings. We appreciate the conversation though so get involved and leave some input.

2 - Due to the limited time we have had lately, we will be more than likely (99%) looking for someone to do some web design for us in the near future for this and one or two other projects we are about to promote. So if any web designers out there or if you know someone feel free to PM me your info. I may not respond right away but be assured I will reply eventually.

Thanks again and be back soon!
[Samsung Gear S] moomoo:
Awesome News!

Hoping to be included in the testing! Looking forward to getting rid of the rubber band and make this a nice looking time piece it deserves to be! I travel for a living, hoping to put the adapter through the daily rigors, with the intent on buying the final version! Congrats on the progress!
[Samsung Gear S] supergame2038:
Checking my email inbox every hour. =) Look forward to hearing from you! We were coming close to the 24 hour mark so I just had to ;)
[Samsung Gear S] jesax:
me too....was selected as tester....checking e-mail every five minutes...can't wait....keep up the good work...
[Samsung Gear S] supergame2038:
No email here! I'm sure bda probably has a lot going on right now, we'll probably hear from them soon =)
[Samsung Gear S] bda714:
invites are out, sorry for the delay

Hey everyone, I'm very sorry for the delay, busy busy busy! I ended up making a liar out of myself even though I took precautionary not to... Damn! Better late than never though right? I hope anyway. Anyways in class right now but just wanted to throw this update out there in case anyone is still waiting that hadn't checked their emails yet. There may be one or two more people that either requested an invite at the very last minute or that never responded with their email, so if you recieved an invite but never got your application in the e mail, just send me another pm and I'll get it to you right away. Sorry again everyone for the delay. Talk to you all soon.
[Samsung Gear S] jesax:
just resend my email thru pm

thanx

alain
[Samsung Gear S] xendula:
I may never have sent you my email, but was added as a potential last minute tester. Sending you my email now as well. Thanks for keeping us posted!
[Samsung Gear S] beejmeister:
I'd be happy to provide free web hosting for the web site if you need it.

Also... if it helps, I would be willing to prepay for a unit or two if it helps you fund your activities and buys you some late night pizzas and Chinese food so you can work on this 24/7.
[Samsung Gear S] chrisdara:
Brilliant Idea!

This is an awesome idea! Just stumbled across this today seeing if anybody had a project going and I'm glad I saw this. I would love to be a tester if it isn't too late and I'd also be willing to contribute to this great project idea. I work for Samsung as a experience consultant and would love to share this benefit with consumers. I get questions daily about band replacements and now I can pitch this project to them! Again, if it isn't too late, I'm in for the beta project!
[Samsung Gear S] CaptainMerricka11:
Yes! Yes!

I'm so excited I found this! Gotta love forums. I thought I was going to have to design one of these adapters myself. I am using my Gear S but I really dislike the wristband. When can I get my hands on one of these adapters? I would be happy to beta. :) Excited to see this develop!
[Samsung Gear S] syrguy1969:
Fantastic idea!! I was waiting for someone to come up with a feasible way of doing this!! I would be more than up for testing, but I know it is late in the game, so I will at least keep track for when they are released in the wild to get a couple!!! :D
[Samsung Gear S] esseff:
I can't believe the naivety of all the ppl excited by this project.

Mobile devices are but fleeting things.

By the time any adapter gets produced we will all be onto the Gear S2, and our current Gear S's will be consigned to the bottom draw along with all our other out-dated devices. Oh. . . and the Gear S2 will have a completely different band design so all your efforts will be in vain.

Sorry, but that is the reality of our lives.
[Samsung Gear S] cipherswitch:
Very awesome project, totally subscribed and waiting on progress!
[Samsung Gear S] Vickilicious08:
Following this discussion closely. I would love to get my hands on one of these to try my hand at making a custom leather band for my Gear S.
[Samsung Gear S] supergame2038:
Got my e-mail 8 days ago...now just waiting! Hope we get an update soon, I really can't wait to start using the adapter. Anything new to discuss, bda? :D
[Samsung Gear S] supergame2038:
I think I would be willing to pay a little extra to get it sooner as well. Just talked to Samsung Accessory Support on the phone and not ONLY do they not have any new bands to sell me (not even an extra stock band), they also have NO idea when or if they be selling watch bands. Which is ridiculous, considering interchangeable bands is a feature listed on the Samsung website and thus device has been out for over 2 months. In other words, bda is our only hope for new bands. So, thanks for that Samsung!
[Samsung Gear S] ampm325:
http://droidinformer.com/uncategori...-and-a-new-smartwatch-to-be-announced-soon-2/
[Samsung Gear S] mrmrmrmr:
Hi,

I've eplied to the email with the signed form. But I could not get any acknowkledgement that my email is received. No response...

Is that the situation with all beta/alpha testers ? Is my mail lost in transit ?
[Samsung Gear S] supergame2038:
I'm in the same boat. I'm sure bda is busy, but a quick update on progress would be terrific since testing was estimated to start in January and we're getting close to the end of January now. I hope things are still going well, bda!
[Samsung Gear S] mrmrmrmr:
Actually I am not looking for an update. Just an acknowledgement that my form has been received would be nice.

good to see that I'm not alone...
[Samsung Gear S] p64imp:
If you get it out in the next month or 2 your going to make a lot of money. > 3 months, i doubt this is going to be profitable by the time the competition hits and the next watch emerges.

how far out are you on shipping? Or is it still in concept? What is your backing? are you just a private party w/a "kickstarter" type idea?

I'd order one myself in a heartbeat, though i'd want it soon just like the rest of us.
[Samsung Gear S] the co0kie:
Want haha
[Samsung Gear S] meldogs:
I'm in

I'm in. I would be happy to buy one and do the testing for it. I am just happy to see someone take on a project like this for this great watch. I am not tech savvy so I can add nothing from that perspective however, I am a fashion conscious female with exceptional taste (translation: I like class, style and quality). I suspect some of the other people on this forum might be highly techie and watch savvy but I can offer a design/fashion perspective.
[Samsung Gear S] CaptainMerricka11:
I will still have my Gear S and be rockin' a custom band. I don't plan on buying another watch until this one is beaks or dies. Not all of us just upgrade to better tech on a whim. So why not enjoy it with a better band?:fingers-crossed:
[Samsung Gear S] o_dat1:
Happy to be a beta tester!

I would surely surely and again surely love to test out one of those metal bands. I have been waiting forever to get my hands on one for my Gear S. I would surely provide an acurate feedback based on your requirements. So please select me as a tester as I would truly appreciate it