surprised hermes is now the only space black apple watch available..surprised they also didn't announce a gold one
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Hermès Edition Owners Thread
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Hermes doesn't sell any of their mens watches as of today in gold. They seem to follow their watches when it comes to styling.
Of course they also don't sell a black framed watch so who knows.
I'm surprised they didn't instead make the Graphite an Hermes exclusive. To my eyes it's way more special and visually interesting than the SBSS. And especially as it hadn't already been previously diluted by being sold as a regular AW I think it could've been spun as the new hotness. Of course I type this as a S4 SS Hermes owner who now owns a Graphite S6 and really misses the new Hermes face that allows complications!
I have decided it is finally time to upgrade from my S0 38mm bought in 2015. I really want the Fauve double tour attelage, which is out of stock, of course. Any intel as to how often they come back in stock or an in-stock alert tracker? I’m tired of checking the Apple store daily and being disappointed.
Someone a while back asked how the Fauve ages. This is the current state of my band-the first 3 years I owned it I wore it every day. Rained on, worked out while wearing, you name it. Other than the adhesive on the one keeper loop the strap has held up great. I figured like a saddle it was made to be used.
Someone a while back asked how the Fauve ages. This is the current state of my band-the first 3 years I owned it I wore it every day. Rained on, worked out while wearing, you name it. Other than the adhesive on the one keeper loop the strap has held up great. I figured like a saddle it was made to be used.
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Your post should me made a sticky for all who do not want to make their leather bands look "used"
This is exactly the way a leather band should look after a certain time of use
If they square off the Apple Watch, I will be keeping my Series 6 for another year. The round edges of this design are what is so appealing considering it is a relatively "square" watch. Having tried Garmin on multiple occasions I've grown to appreciate the squared face as it can display more information, and Apple has finally begun to maximize the screen for rounded watch faces IMO.
I'm guessing the Graphite takes less $$ and time to darken since its not that dark. I tried the Graphite for a hot minute, but appreciate how SS can be buffed with a Cape Cod cloth and look good as new, and just love the shine and watch faces of the SS Hermes, damn me and my expensive tastes!!
Talking about watches, we quickly come across "iconic design". The brand is immediately recognized by the shape of the watch, like a Rolex or ... Hermès. A Cape Cod for instance. Now they added that new thing on top with some bands, to make the Apple version look even more like "Cape Cod". So far for the Hermès models.
A pure Apple watch is not really a precious Hermès, but has an unique design, immediately recognized by its shape. If I would be in the design team, I would absolutely vote against a major design change. The change from 3 to 4 with the more rounded edges is acceptable, it retains the look of "Apple Watch". A more drastic design change would destroy, what they created regarding a watch.
...It is not an iPhone.
Oh - Edit: Apple even designed a new kind of lugs, suitable for "plastic bands" as well for a metal adapter. Even Hermès could use it. Something unique as well. Just change everything for what reason? To make it taller? 50mm watch??
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There’s no good argument for a ‘Pro’ Apple Watch though. No more than what the existing can already do with various apps.
Maybe more durability or waterproofness, but that’d be such a niche market.
Pro means more expensive in current Apple parlance, not geared to prosumers/working pros.
TBH I know many working graphic designers/photogs who use the entry level Air, as for 99% of people anything else is overkill. 10-15 years ago you HAD to buy a Power Mac/Book, or MBP as the consumer lines were slow POS’ for people who knew what they were doing. Now that is no longer the case Apple co-opted it as a moniker for the higher end models.
TLDR, the Apple Watch Pro is the stainless model in all but name.
TBH I know many working graphic designers/photogs who use the entry level Air, as for 99% of people anything else is overkill. 10-15 years ago you HAD to buy a Power Mac/Book, or MBP as the consumer lines were slow POS’ for people who knew what they were doing. Now that is no longer the case Apple co-opted it as a moniker for the higher end models.
TLDR, the Apple Watch Pro is the stainless model in all but name.
wait did i miss something? Hermes is offering the Noir band in 44mm double tour??
wow the double tour has always been 38mm/40mm exclusive this is pretty wild
wow the double tour has always been 38mm/40mm exclusive this is pretty wild
Yeah it kinda got lost in the Attelage news but someone in this thread posted one. I think I’m small enough to fit but not rushing to find out 😅
getting into double tours is a nastier habit..it's $500 after taxes for the band
Navy Swift (color corrected)
It’s closer to Saphir than Marine Gala which I assumed just meant navy but I guess it’s a different navy to complement the white. Fwiw Hermes France calls the new one Bleu Navy.
It’s closer to Saphir than Marine Gala which I assumed just meant navy but I guess it’s a different navy to complement the white. Fwiw Hermes France calls the new one Bleu Navy.
I think the Marine Gala is very close to the Indigo.
But all of them are stunning.
Yeah that would seem to be the case. I just need to stop trying to run the French color names through online dictionaries haha. I still am not super clear on what etoupe means...
4 years after I first responded to this thread, I have finally succumbed to temptation and bought myself an AW Hermès. It’s absolutely stunning and I couldn’t be happier
Welcome to the fam!4 years after I first responded to this thread, I have finally succumbed to temptation and bought myself an AW Hermès. It’s absolutely stunning and I couldn’t be happier
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Orange Swift quickly climbing the rankings for me. Slowly gonna re-photo all my bands with RAW, I think. The leather deserves!
I adore this colour. Hope to get it for some good price soon if possible.