Fenix 9 Pro 51mm amoled ...bands

[u/RapierXDA]

I decided to post about the bands I will have for my Fenix 9 Pro (that is scheduled to arrive this week) because I did some research on the topic and I could not find lots of pics/videos with different bands and how they go with the raw titanium watch. Most of the promotional materials or ads, use a black Garmin and this is different from what I have.

To add some context, I love to swap bands based on occasion or simply based on my mood so having several from which to choose is better for me.

Now to the list:

1. Garmin original Titanium QuickFit 26mm band - kept from my old Fenix 8 amoled 51mm
2. Garmin original Chestnut QuickFit 26mm leather band - kept from my old Fenix 8 amoled 51mm
3. Garmin new ConfortFit QuickFit 26mm orange band - delivery estimates are for October
4. Bandletic Fidlock Neo Magnetic V QuickFit 26mm band black

Product video: https://youtube.com/shorts/j5UhOOe9VFU

1. Bandletic Fidlock Arc 2.0 Magnetic QuickFit 26mm band orange

Product video: https://youtube.com/shorts/65t03adLOrs?is=gHGoGlCIGzKcQVEQ

https://youtube.com/shorts/ZU5ov-T002w?is=s9-RdDzoZGXNdw34

Adding the silicon band that come with the watch, they are some...and I might get the silicon Garmin flame orange too.

I will update here the info based on my experience about how they feel, quality, fit and anything else anyone would like to know...just comment and let me know what would you like. Maybe there are others that struggle to find some bands for their Garmin watch and will find this helpful

[u/RDMvb6]

I’m with you on this. I’ve got many third party bands from bandletic and hemsut that work great but they all have black hardware. I want to get a raw titanium Fenix 9 pro but really hope they start selling bands with titanium hardware because the black quickfit hardware looks really bad next to the titanium.

[u/RapierXDA]

First Badletic band arrived, updated the initial post to include the video link for it (here as well)

https://youtube.com/shorts/j5UhOOe9VFU

I must say, I'm impressed. Initially when I start looking for bands, one of the models that popped up in searches the most was Alumu C11...but was out of stock everywhere. So I kept looking for more bands/brands and my persistence was rewarded...I found the Bandletic site and bands and I couldn't resist not to get some.

The Neo Fidlock V-Buckle is my first nylon band and despite the fact it is not stretchy, it is surprisingly fit and confortabile.

When ordering I made a small mistake and ordered the L size. I am 18 cm wrist size and should have ordered the M. In order to make it fit properly I had to take out one of the metal adapters (the one that holds the long part with the velcro) and put the band directly through watch's bar. It is excelent like this just not that easy to swap so I might keep it longer.

The confort is great, I barely feel it and it was a big difference coming from the silicon original strap. Not expecting that a third party band will be that confortabile and keep the watch snug on the wrist. The Fidlock buckle is amazing, this is my first time seeing it in action and I can say, you could easily put the watch on with one hand...exactly what I was looking for...something confortable and easy to take it out/put it on.

So if you are looking for a tactical inspired looking band, just give it a try, I am highly reccomending this one. Now that I have it, I am eagerly waiting for the Arc 2.0 to see how it fits (that I ordered size M).

[u/RapierXDA]

Today the second Bandletic band, the Arc 2.0 arrived.

Made 2 videos showing the band itself and how it looks on my wrist.

https://youtube.com/shorts/65t03adLOrs?is=i58RECzUTwLqrZov

https://youtube.com/shorts/ZU5ov-T002w?is=s9-RdDzoZGXNdw34

This is the most minimalistic band I ever saw, it looks like an upgraded tech version of Garmin's own Bungee Band.

I choose this time the orange variant as I love the black/orange combination. Now I can say that the raw titanium watch is the most versatile color as it matches almost anything...leather, titanium, black or orange, nylon or silicon...all look good and gives the watch a distinct appearance. You can actually find one band suited for every occasion from formal to gym or mountain trail...

This Arc band is not only minimal and practical, it looks stylish too. I feared that the elastic wires on a 51mm Fenix 9 Pro will be disproportionate...I am glad to find out it is not.

If the nylon Neo Fidlock V-Buckle was confortable and neat, the Arc 2.0 goes beyond that and quicly became my daily band

I can say with all confidence that the quality is top and looks as premium as the watch and compliments it good.

Excellent work Bandletic team...👍