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applewatchcollector

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I’m so excited today! Just received the two Hermès bands I bought from Japan via Buyee. Super fast delivery, 2 business days only and immaculate packaging.

Brand new Bleu lin/craie/Bleu nord for US$329

Used but good condition indigo/craie/orange for US$250.

Love it! I’m glad it all worked out. Better finds ad prices than I imagined. Shipping time is amazing. Helps to be close to Japan! I have to wait weeks
 

applewatchcollector

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I prefer the deployment clasp since it literally snaps into place. I also feel it is more comfortable to wear. It is similar to wearing my Rolex. I have it in the Noir and Ebene. I would buy the deployment over the regular band any day. It’s less wear and tear on the band putting it on and taking it off. I think the Lux Group on eBay sells any band with the deployment clasp.

What Rolex do you have? And I wish Hermès sold the AW deployment separately, I would customize a couple of the bands for sure.
 
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rainafterthesun

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Pardon my ignorance what’s B&M, brick n mortar?
Yup, there was another photo in another forum, both looks gorgeous.


It sure is!!!
Love the Single Tour also but my watch is the 40mm.
It’s strange they have single tour 40mm in some colors and not others. I love the yellow but I also love the green (and it matches a bag I have).

but the green only comes in 44 from what I’ve seen though the yellow is 40.
 
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applewatchcollector

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Makes for fast and easy on/off and less risk of dropping watch since it’s already around your wrist before tightening. The only drawback besides cost is the buckle area is thicker compared to a simple pin buckle. With a simple pin buckle you can lay your hand almost completely flat on a table, almost as if your not wearing a watch.

Is there a trick to putting it on? I always find I have to fiddle to get the clasp to fold in the right way (it’s like a puzzle). It actually takes me longer to put on than a regular buckle. I’ve always figured there’s a trick to it that can become memorized second nature.
 

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Luba

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Is there a trick to putting it on? I always find I have to fiddle to get the clasp to fold in the right way (it’s like a puzzle). It actually takes me longer to put on than a regular buckle. I’ve always figured there’s a trick to it that can become memorized second nature.
Very similar to the video below, but even easier!
 

Z6128

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Loving my orange 44mm on my Hermès Series 6 44mm SBSS!!! Halloween ? ? vibes!

Mine came today and the orange is so much nicer than I thought. Felt very Halloween today wearing a black shirt and the orange band, but it really isn't as bright and tacky looking as I was afraid it would look. Gotta love that Hermes Orange.
 

Dstopsie

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Mine came today and the orange is so much nicer than I thought. Felt very Halloween today wearing a black shirt and the orange band, but it really isn't as bright and tacky looking as I was afraid it would look. Gotta love that Hermes Orange.

Yes I love it too. You really should try the Noir deployment clasp. It’s is really beautiful and so soft.
 

Dstopsie

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Ok, you sold me. I'm ordering one.
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I call that a good start!

You will not regret it. I love it and it just looks so nice. I never wanted to fauve
Deployment clasp cause that color just seems to be subject to staining. I don’t mind the patina. The Noir is my second deployment as I have the ebene also.

I wish Hermès made all their bands with the deployment clasp option. I will change my clasp and take some pics with the Noir deployment and post them.
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The colors aren’t a perfect match but not as bad as the video makes them out to be:
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I have that band also!! Love that one!
 

jthiele87

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I'm looking to buy my first Hermes watch. Has anyone bought the new Series 6 at an Apple Store? I know only flagship stores carry them but they all say unavailable on the Apple website and I know that is somewhat inaccurate. Looking to get one at the Chicago store over the weekend. Thanks in advance.
 

btrach144

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I'm looking to buy my first Hermes watch. Has anyone bought the new Series 6 at an Apple Store? I know only flagship stores carry them but they all say unavailable on the Apple website and I know that is somewhat inaccurate. Looking to get one at the Chicago store over the weekend. Thanks in advance.
Edit: actually JK. Looks like the Chicago store is closed from the 5th to the 16th. IDK why but their stores close for random long periods of time as this isn't the first time I've seen that.

I've picked them up in the Bellevue Washington store in the past but that was for previous series. I haven't seen any come across any stores that I've been watching.

I have seen people say Hermes stores are getting them and they do have a store in Chicago. I believe someone said they had all models in stock. I would honestly recommend Hermes over Apple. Less foot traffic with the whole pandemic and likely better stock. Better buying experience as well as you'll likely have a dedicated sales person when you walk in till you leave.

Only issue with Hermes is no returns on the Watch after purchase.
 

Boardiesboi

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Only issue with Hermes is no returns on the Watch after purchase.
I got my S6 from a Hermès store directly. I knew for certain I wasn’t going to return it. They might not know much about the technology itself but the buying experience is a lot better. I also had an extra hole punched in the leather band at the same time.
 

Dstopsie

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Hermès Series 6 SBSS with Noir deployment clasp. Love this!!! No. I don’t care about the mismatched lugs!!! Doesn’t bother me!!
 

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Caseace1

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I know it’s a longshot but does anyone have a noir deployment buckle they would like to sell? Figured I’d ask here first before paying full price.
 

Z6128

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Yon won’t regret getting it. Just got mine yesterday and I love it!!!

Honestly, I thought the Orange Swift would be my least favorite, but it's beautiful. Looks even better with the orange numbers on the face. Does everyone know Hermes makes a lot of bracelets in matching colors ? Sometimes I wish I didn't like nice things...

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Boardiesboi

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Honestly, I thought the Orange Swift would be my least favorite, but it's beautiful. Looks even better with the orange numbers on the face. Does everyone know Hermes makes a lot of bracelets in matching colors ? Sometimes I wish I didn't like nice things...

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I just spent like $500 on Hermes bands but all these posts by you guys showing off and praising the Hermes orange swift make me wanna buy one too GRRRRRR
 

Z6128

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I just spent like $500 on Hermes bands but all these posts by you guys showing off and praising the Hermes orange swift make me wanna buy one too GRRRRRR

Do ittt! Before they're sold out, although I think the Orange Swift has come and gone before in different seasons.

Anyone know how often new Hermes bands come out? Is it December, March, and September usually?
 
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