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athousandbands

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Jun 5, 2019
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Told myself I was done desiring encre/beton after I got etain/beton and saphir but then a forum friend hipped me to a very local Craigslist ad. My second band where they clearly took care of it and it basically looks mint yet they seemingly wore it so tight they loosened the bar channel. Fixed with a little sticker paper on the inside. (And yes, looking to complete the set with brique/beton for my white edition)
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Luba

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Apr 22, 2009
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It's absolutely possible. I see deployant clasps for sale quite often and if you're adventurous you can install it yourself. I believe a Hermès shop can do it for you as well.
I called a Hermes store and they haven't gotten back to me so I'm guessing they won't do it.
 
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Luba

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For the creases and wear - it is a leather band, it will get worn out in time, call it patina and enjoy it. You appear to like it. The stainless steel will get micro scratches if you wear it but it can be polished easily with "Cape Cod" polish.
Deployment is cool, and it's easier and safer (less likely to drop AW) to put on, but the simple pin buckle is more comfortable IMO.
 
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Luba

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do i push up or down?
It clicks into place so you pull pin up to release (helps to move strap to loosen), set to the hole you want and push pin into buckle to click-in place again.
 
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WitchDoktor

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Sep 29, 2020
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How do you like that band? I was curious to how people felt about the larger gap between the lugs and the watch? Its definitely a different look than the other bands.
I am a fan. It's different than the plain lugs and makes the watch look more interesting to me. It's a subtle difference but one that works well.
 
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travellife

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Oct 5, 2020
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Did everyone’s Hermes ordered through Apple come from TN? Worried they’re going to send me a used one that was returned given the first watch I ordered was returned to the same TN location.
 

KPOM

macrumors P6
Oct 23, 2010
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Are the double tour bands really that much smaller? I saw the sizes were smaller online. I am have going back and forth between the 40 and 44mm, but I could never wear a single tour for a 44mm without additional holes/overlapping band up to the case, which would not look very clean. I still think the double tour on my wrist as a female would just be too much. I should have never put on a 44mm, the struggle!
The double tour is originally a feminine design. I’d consider the 40mm double tour with the Attelage band.
 

WitchDoktor

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Sep 29, 2020
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Did everyone’s Hermes ordered through Apple come from TN? Worried they’re going to send me a used one that was returned given the first watch I ordered was returned to the same TN location.
I ordered mine on pre-order day and it was shipped from China.
 

fins831

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Oct 7, 2011
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Have a s6 space black on way with the black band coming. I had to return the first one as it had a giant ding on it.

question for all - would you buy the deployment buckle since I had issues with getting it on by myself and need my wife’s assistance. Or am I just seeing new band issue and it will get easier?

I have the stainless steel Apple band to swap and keep the leather in solid condition but I wanted to know others thoughts?
 

Luba

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Apr 22, 2009
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Have a s6 space black on way with the black band coming. I had to return the first one as it had a giant ding on it.

question for all - would you buy the deployment buckle since I had issues with getting it on by myself and need my wife’s assistance. Or am I just seeing new band issue and it will get easier?

I have the stainless steel Apple band to swap and keep the leather in solid condition but I wanted to know others thoughts?
It should be very easy to put on the deployment buckle, it just snaps on with a click. Simple pin buckle is more comfortable IMO, but wears out the leather faster at the strap hole. Then again, I don't know if that's the "weak" point of the strap. With lower quality straps typically the keeper is the part that wears out first, or after a year or two with daily wear you'll want a new fresh strap. It may not fall apart but it could look beat up or even smelly. With Hermes straps I don't know what would wear out first and how long the whole strap would last before wanting a new one.
 

sfmthd

macrumors member
Oct 14, 2020
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FYI: the Hermès Attelage Single and Double Tour are now also available in Orange to order from Apple directly.
aieeeeeeeeeeee i kind of wish i hadn't just bought the new "regular" orange single tour!

just ordered the attelage, delivers friday! (same day as the 12 pro max :D )
 
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fins831

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Oct 7, 2011
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It should be very easy to put on the deployment buckle, it just snaps on with a click. Simple pin buckle is more comfortable IMO, but wears out the leather faster at the strap hole. Then again, I don't know if that's the "weak" point of the strap. With lower quality straps typically the keeper is the part that wears out first, or after a year or two with daily wear you'll want a new fresh strap. It may not fall apart but it could look beat up or even smelly. With Hermes straps I don't know what would wear out first and how long the whole strap would last before wanting a new one.
Do you have a link to the pin buckle vs deployment?

my Hermès s6 will be here next week as first one was damaged. I just feel having something as easy as the stainless band or sports band to put on will make it easier. Also, I don’t wanna force it in and tear the leather.
 

Luba

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Apr 22, 2009
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Do you have a link to the pin buckle vs deployment?

my Hermès s6 will be here next week as first one was damaged. I just feel having something as easy as the stainless band or sports band to put on will make it easier. Also, I don’t wanna force it in and tear the leather.
sorry no link, that's just my personal experience. :)
 

travellife

macrumors newbie
Oct 5, 2020
26
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Has anyone inquired about the Hermes Attelage Double Tour in the Fauve recently? It is available in the beautiful orange, but unfortunately I dont think that suits me. I am trying to figure out if it will become available again and when!
 
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