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Hermès Edition Owners Thread
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Hodinkee writeup of the Series 5. Lots of high quality photos of the Hermès S5 and other watch cases and straps.
https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/apple-watch-series-5-introducing-live-photos
https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/apple-watch-series-5-introducing-live-photos
The keynote came up on me too fast and I missed purchasing an Apple Watch band that Apple has removed today.
It is the "Indigo/Craie/Orange Swift Leather Single Tour" from Hermes. There seem to be numerous replicas and fakes around the web but nothing authentic. Hoping maybe reaching out to the community on here could help me.
It is the "Indigo/Craie/Orange Swift Leather Single Tour" from Hermes. There seem to be numerous replicas and fakes around the web but nothing authentic. Hoping maybe reaching out to the community on here could help me.
I think your best bet would be to check with Hermes retailers as they probably had models in stock so they'd still try and sell it.
Also looks like Ebay has a couple.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Apple-Watc...306468?hash=item3642399ee4:g:GAgAAOSwVYRb0nqS
Actually it looks like that's what they did bought the band in a Hermes store and they are selling it online for a markup so Hermes may be a good option but you have to move quick to beat these guys.
No returns but ebay would probably side with you if it wasn't legit Hermes band and he's stating he can provide a Hermes receipt so I think from Ebay's perspective he would have to provide that if it's in the description or you can say the item is not as described at which point I don't believe return policy matters that means they aren't selling what they say they are selling. I'd definitely ask for that receipt if you do pick it up as if they don't provide it that gives you an out and if they do provide it you got exactly what you were hoping to get. You probably would want to read up on the return policy though and look into the sellers history to make sure but I just wanted to provide an option.
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I went with the space black and this is my first Hermes watch. I've always been interested in the Hermes leather but I started with a space black with link band and my other main watch is a series 2 ceramic so I've never been really attached to the stainless bands. Really excited because this watch will fit right in with my existing bands and provide a great leather band that I think would look nice with the white ceramic too.
Hey guys! Anyone have any experiences that they would like to share regarding the Hermès models, and perhaps the bands as well? In particular, how comfortable are the single tour bands. I find double tour to be a bit clunky for my small wrists.
I’m sticking with my 40mm S4 SSGold for a few years and would eventually upgrade to an Hermès model. Thanks!
I’m sticking with my 40mm S4 SSGold for a few years and would eventually upgrade to an Hermès model. Thanks!
The single tour bands are very comfortable. Note that the fauve Barenia bands are not treated, so they darken very quickly. The other colors are treated. After 2 years, the band on my current watch still looks good. Sure there is some wear, but by this time most of my other leather bands would have broken.
the strap is very comfortable and very soft. I don't wear it all the time because I fear for water damage (also have a bunch of other apple bands), but with hermes you're getting quality and craftmanship
I’m getting the space black, as well. It’s advertised as a “limited edition,” so I don’t expect it next year. Apple and Hermès change the band selection annually, apart from some stalwarts like the Fauve Barenia and Feu Epsom.
I like the new bands. The Space Black looks nice. The Béton looks like a classic scarf design.
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Since Hermès already comes with a 2 year warranty I find AppleCare+ a bit overpriced. All it practically adds is accidental damage repair ($79 a pop). Plus by the third year most of us are looking at the new models.
I have this up on the marketplace. I responded to your inquiry.
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I find the Hermès bands to be the most comfortable to wear of any band I have tried. The leather is soft and supple and you hardly even know you have it on. Personally I wouldn’t wear any other type of leather band at all. This will be the the third Hermès apple watch I have bought.
They scarf design is growing on me, but still not sold. I was hoping for more Epsom colors, a new rallye band color, maybe a two-toned without the scarf, and of course all options with the Deployment Buckle. Oh well, maybe in the spring?
I was hoping for another rose colored band, the brique isn't selling me..but i settled for it.
Anyone who pre-ordered the Hermes, what's your delivery date?
A thought has just occurred to me; with the Space Black Hermes and the black leather band, will they include the customary orange sports band or will they this time include a black sports band? I would want the orange sports band.....
My date is September 20. I ordered the 44mm Fauve Barenia Single tour and the 44mm Ceramic with Stone sports band.
I still have a brand new Fauve Deploment Buckle from Series 4 that I plan on using if I keep the Hermes this year. I'm leaning towards the Ceramic though. I love the Hermes watch faces, but the California face has been great for me on my Hermes Series 4.
Thank you! I hadn't gotten around to going back for another look at the page. Darn! I want the space black Hermes case and the black leather band, and also would be picking up a feu epsom as well....and wanted the orange sports band, too. Sigh..... Certainly not a deal-killer, though!
if anything the black hermes band is gonna worth a lot more than the orange one because its limited edition, plus you're probably getting a black box as the packaging
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i got a september 26 date
hope its sooner than that. im guessing because i got one of the newer hermes bands theres a bit of a delay? also praying the series 4 watch faces are available, dont see why they wont be
I have two of these, both authentic Hermes, I'd be willing to part with one if you're still looking.
Oh, no, I hadn't thought of that! I also would want the lovely traditional orange Hermes box!!!! Well, dang!!
If anything its more special and exclusive! Take pics when you get it I wonder how it will look
In that case September 26 for me isn't so bad
Well, now I'm rethinking things a bit..... Not in any rush anyway, so would not be preordering.
I have that band - only used it once. If you buy the watch with the cool strap I like that’s the Ecree/Beton swift I would be happy to do a swap....
As for myself I can’t justify the expense of another £1200 for another Hermes watch just for a compass and always on display. I really don’t have many situations where lifting my wrist is a problem. So as much as I’d love a S5 Hermes I will probably sit this one out.
I like the black SS Hermes except for two reasons:
1. No black matching lugs option on any of the existing Hermes bands
2. 2 people I know have the black SS and both are pretty dinged up after 1 year. Definitely prefer stainless for that reason alone
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This is probably why I am going to keep the Ceramic instead of the Hermes this go around. The California option is finally a good watch face outside of the Hermes options and I can sell my un-used Fauve Deployment Buckle.
I guess we will see on the 20th...