Finally gave in and got the Apple braided solo loop. None of the Amazon knock offs fit good and look as good as the Apple genuine band. I got the 40mm SE2 because I have a small wrist and I used the watch for golf and sleep tracking, so small and light is best!
I ordered the watch with a size 7 solo loop and it was kinda loose. I remeasured and I was right on the line between 6/7. I went with 5 for the braided loop, I’m hoping it loosens up a tiny bit haha