[Samsung Gear S2] hughedee74:
UPDATED BELOW. PLEAE READ!!

http://www.samsung.com/fr/consumer/mobile-devices/accessories/others/ET-SCR73MBEGWW

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I've already written to Samsung to bring this awesome accessory to the states. I could only find one European website that would sell it but the prohibitive shipping cost of $90 plus the actual item price makes it a no go.

You can certainly find a ceramic band for the S2 (or even a steel band but it won't match the S2's color scheme), however it'll most definitely have that hideous gap between the watch and the first link. Give Samsung a call or write as well so that maybe in large enough request we can get it over here at a reasonable price sooner rather than later.

Don't waste your time on Ebay, Aliexpress, China Wholesale, DH Gate, Amazon or whatever. They simply do not have anything that will fit. The 20mm fit is rare and if in fact you do buy one, -again-, it'll have that unconvincing tacked on after thought look that you'll see all over in pics on this forum with Gear S2 owners whom are sadly showing off their ill fitting ware. I'd gladly pay a few extra pennies for the svelte look in comparison.

This item has been available mainly in France, Belgium and a couple other countries for approximately 2 months now after the official unveiling back in late January. Let me know if you have any luck. I certainly can't be the only person wanting this super classy band.

BTW the Euro site you can buy in on and still has it in stock if you have the extra cash is (hardware.nl). I'm guessing the total USA dollars would be well over $250. Which would be ridiculous. I reason that if Samsung sold this product through normal official U.S. vessels it'd run about $80. A price that I'm cool with.

UPDATE

If you read through to the following reply post, you'll find that I detailed how I had made the preorder purchase on this original webpage http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/wea...ET-SCR73MBEGUJ and that'd I'd give my impressions when I was shipped the item. Sadly this is never going to happen.

The Band apparently turns out to be a myth.

{Keep in mind I've successfully received previously pre-ordered items from Samsung but this one is different and highly suspect. My credit card funds locked into the transaction and withdrawn when the item is shipped is typical, but this one is weird.}

The Original Ceramic band (ET-SCR73MBEGUJ) is now mysteriously missing from Samsung's official site. I had placed my pre-order with no idea on availability. The pre-order buy button was first removed, then the item itself. I just went ahead and canceled my order after logging into my Samsung account and speaking to representatives that have no clue as to what's going on with said product. My pre-order sat in limbo for about a month and a half. It is still listed on Amazon however as a pre-order as well but this has turned out to be a crock of bull. I now doubt that this official band will ever be released in the states.

Anyone knows what gives? Perhaps Samsung didn't get enough orders to make it worth their while, or maybe they somehow said screw it "we'll put our resources into shipping the gear fit 2". Whatever the reason is though, I'm extremely disappointed with how this release has been handled and would be highly skeptical about their commitment to any new product announcements. Supporting any fashion accessory in the future from me is highly unlikely being that I look at Apple and envy all the customization they've released for even their hideous Apple thing. Samsung has had a history of not following through with their products and software. It's time for them to acknowledge this fact and start paying attention to the details and respecting their customers and fans. One that I still am even today but.....

Chat Transcript (Earlier in May)

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#%^&*$ A: Hi, thank you for reaching out to Samsung Technical Support. How may I assist you?

JD: HI, I'm looking for info on the Samsung Gear S2 Classic Official Ceramic Band ET-SCR73MBEGWW. I've researched everything pertaining to this band but there isn't anything stating when it's going to be available in the U.S.

JD: How can I arrange for a purchase?

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#%^&*$ A: http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/wea...ET-SCR73MBEGUJ

#%^&*$ A: Please go through the above web link to pre order it.

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