The Deer Park, IL Apple Store that I frequent has never once had an Hermès AW in store. Matter of fact, when I went in to have one looked at years ago, they had never even seen one in person. There’s not a big market in my area for this version, I suppose.
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None of the Los Angeles locations listed stock any. Old list?
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I’ve always known the Hermès models to sometimes be in stock at Apple flagship locations and some touristy areas (Vegas, Miami, etc.), otherwise you’d have to order it or go to Hermès.
But I’ve also noticed the Hermès watches are mostly only available in these specific Apple stores right after a new model launch or band refreshes. Once they sell out from the stores, ordering one becomes mostly your only option (every now and then, I’ve seen them pop up in the flagship stores but I believe it’s only a couple of units at a time).
Since were coming up on the Spring band refresh, I believe this is why we’re not seeing any Hermès units available in Apple stores right now. Everything above is just my opinion, someone else with inside information can feel free to correct me.
But I’ve also noticed the Hermès watches are mostly only available in these specific Apple stores right after a new model launch or band refreshes. Once they sell out from the stores, ordering one becomes mostly your only option (every now and then, I’ve seen them pop up in the flagship stores but I believe it’s only a couple of units at a time).
Since were coming up on the Spring band refresh, I believe this is why we’re not seeing any Hermès units available in Apple stores right now. Everything above is just my opinion, someone else with inside information can feel free to correct me.
Yes - it is dated Oct 6, 2015 - but the question I was answering was have they done it before
Hermès says on their website it is available in selected Apple Stores but I can't find any indication of where they are. My best guess is that it is only in major cities or countries without a Hermès location - so if nothing has changed from that 4 year old list, it probably means Toronto and Sydney.
Yeah the larger flagships usually stock the Hermès watch but it really comes down to available stock. For example, right now Apple Fifth Avenue and Apple Park Visitor Center are showing stock for several Hermès models (Noir, Fauve, Étain/Béton, etc).
You can order the most common model (base Fauve Barenia) for pickup in store with a 2-day notice.
Ah, very true and excellent point. Thank you! I must say that I’m somewhat disillusioned with Hermès right now. I sent a strap in to be repaired (after I received it damaged and a replacement was not available) in November, and this was the email I received on December 3rd...Has anyone else had an insanely long, contactless time working with Hermès? The strap was sent to Paris on December 4th btw, so it’s pushing 11 weeks with no contact whatsoever.
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That’s standard fare. All the bands are hand-sewn. Luxury brands aren’t known for having rapid service.
Haha no, but I'm downloading it to try it out. Thanks!
I got it in my pre Hermès time to have some temporary luxury as watch face. 🤣🤣
Somewhat nice little games though...
Somewhat nice little games though...
Interesting discovery: I wanted to buy the Hermès Single Tour Feu watchband - the orange one.
Placed it in my basket - it was available for delivery "tomorrow".
As it is not a really cheap acquisition, I thought about a bit. Returned to the Apple website - basket empty. Now the interesting fact: Not one single Hermès watchband is available actually. Some of them were unavailable on my first search, but most bands could be ordered. Now: all unavailable. Nowhere, in no country...
Do we know anything about a change in strategy?
Placed it in my basket - it was available for delivery "tomorrow".
As it is not a really cheap acquisition, I thought about a bit. Returned to the Apple website - basket empty. Now the interesting fact: Not one single Hermès watchband is available actually. Some of them were unavailable on my first search, but most bands could be ordered. Now: all unavailable. Nowhere, in no country...
Do we know anything about a change in strategy?
can anyone predict what colors we will get for spring?
Do you think we will get similar 3 toned colors ways as Spring 2019?
Do you think we will get similar 3 toned colors ways as Spring 2019?
Removing ALL bands from the store (Hermès only though...) including all the classic colors, without any alternative seems to be a bit strange to me. There were even some that matched the bicolor Hermès watch faces.
thats sort of incorrect. The bands still show up, most unavailable but the fauve is available for pick up
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They haven't - I can order either the Encre/Béton or the Étain/Béton for store pickup or delivery tomorrow from the UK website.