The Stratos Band stands out for its premium materials and attention to detail, proving that genuine craftsmanship can’t be replicated by imitation products.
I’ve been a fan of Nomad since their original product launch back in 2012. I’ve watched them grow from a fledgling company into the premium accessory powerhouse they are today. It’s unfortunate that the care they put into their high-quality designs is being ripped off by third-party knock-offs. Harvey Hunerberg, Head of Product Management at Nomad, released this statement today regarding knock-offs.
At Nomad, we’re a proud, product-first company. We design and develop everything we sell in-house, and produce our products with trusted partners in the U.S. and Asia. We’re fortunate to work with such skilled manufacturers, but making great products that people love inevitably leads to imitations. Unfortunately, counterfeit products of nearly every Apple Watch band we make can be found on the internet, and as much as it hurts us to see, there is little we can do about it.
The truth here is that copycats can’t match the original. Hunerberg said, “…these are products made using stolen designs, built with cheap materials, loose quality control, no warranty, and no verified safety or chemical certifications.” In short, third-party imitations cannot match the design intent, tested materials or manufacturing integrity of the real thing.
From our hands-on review, the Stratos Band justifies its premium status. The fit, finish and comfort level stands out. If you’re after a high-quality band for your Apple Watch that excels in both form and function, this is it. And if you see something cheaper with the same looks? Odds are it is not delivering the same substance.
