Need older Apple Watch Classic Buckle band pieces info

i thinking of buying older apple watch classic buckle black leather band released series 0 (first-generation). questions (can't find youtube unboxing video this, strangely)?

buckle comes own acrylic case? come other accessories soft case or shining cloth?

band same color on both side? noticed new classic buckle band has two-tone design did not like?

kit come shorter band sport band fit smaller wrists?

issue scratches because uses stainless steel connector attach apple watch? sport band because rubber , won't scratch surface of groove on apple watch through slide band attach it?

tips on spotting counterfeit or fake band pretending genuine apple band leather band (such unique marking on band)?

 

i have exact band (made ecco leather) "3rd gen" version of classic buckle in saddle brown; both came original bands s0 , s2 watches. can't speak packaging you'd if purchased gen 1 band separately, far know, gen 1 band came in o ne length. (i cannot remember if gen 1 classic buckle 38mm watch; think limited modern buckle 38mm size.) it's fantastic band, although many on forum hate it. think it's version balances modernity of apple watch more traditional materials , design. anyway, band unique in seems same leather used main strap lining. lining of male end (which has 12 holes) has little leather symbol near lug "natural leather" underneath it; both gray/silver on strap. lining of female end has "42mm" in little oval near lug, same color. visible stitching on lining right @ lugs, , on underside of keeper. i've owned ton of watch straps on years, , think craftsmanship of band first rate. it's incredibly clean/modern design done well.

far lugs go, standard apple lugs. i've used these straps , link bracelet years, , if scratch inside of grove fit, i've never looked , don't care. own straps 3rd party lugs, apple lugs seem step above. frankly, every high-end mechanical watch i'm aware of metal case , metal bracelet has sort of metal-on-metal connection, , nobody has cared. last thing worry about.

 

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