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Swissfashion

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Do you think they would do this if I took in all my eBay bands that came looking like this from ancient seasons?

Hermès has repair workshops (also one in Switzerland where my band was repaired). They may not repair the bands free of charge, but will certainly do their best to repair them. Try calling their customer service.
 

btrach144

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Got one!

just disappointed the $3 employee discount on the AirTag doesn’t apply to the Hermès model as well....
 

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JungeQuex

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Hi all! I am a new proud owner of a 38mm S3 watch. I've ascertained that the S/M orange sport band piece only comes with the 38mm watch, and that an M/L version of the band simply isnt available through Apple for the 38mm watch. I see often people talking of OEM M/L pieces for 38mm versions through eBay sellers, and my question is: who produces those, and how are they OEM if Apple doesn't provide the M/L piece for 38mm watches, period? That tells me that these pieces are reproductions simply because they have to be.

Any ideas on the origins of these replacement bands?
 

athousandbands

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Hi all! I am a new proud owner of a 38mm S3 watch. I've ascertained that the S/M orange sport band piece only comes with the 38mm watch, and that an M/L version of the band simply isnt available through Apple for the 38mm watch. I see often people talking of OEM M/L pieces for 38mm versions through eBay sellers, and my question is: who produces those, and how are they OEM if Apple doesn't provide the M/L piece for 38mm watches, period? That tells me that these pieces are reproductions simply because they have to be.

Any ideas on the origins of these replacement bands?
Our ebay source has access to “after hours” bands the legit factories produce (or something) as well as discarded prototypes. He’s very serious about OEM only. He has hundreds of retail bands, he doesn’t mess about. We’ve collectively spent thousands if not tens of thousands with him. There’s some defects sometimes but he’s honest about them.
 

btrach144

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Since MacRumors has created a dedicated forum for AirTags, I have gone ahead and created an official Hermès AirTag thread over there. Arn has even liked the post!

Go join the discussion over there as I have posted a $700 (USD) Hermès AirTag that can’t be bought via Apple!
 

kobezzz

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i hope for air pod pro from anyone but white and a hermes leather case. those seen around luxurious there are few perhaps "gucci donald duck" and braided "bottega veneta"
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luisalejandro_cc

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Mar 22, 2018
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Well I’ll take the plunge. Will report back once I receive it.

Will be interesting to see the quality, location it’s made in, packaging, etc.

As someone else said, this could be a good everyday band.

I can always return it with up to two weeks of usage?

Disappointed that we didn’t get more 44mm spring leather options though. In fact, there are only 3 44mm single tour leather colors now. A sign of the future to come? A 44mm Rose Mexican single tour would have been a lot of fun.

No new colors for the watch faces either?
Please post pictures when you receive your band, I plan to buy it, too. That orange/ blue combination looks pretty good to me.
 
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Feisar

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Think I’m tapped out on Hermès for this launch, LOL. Hermès AirTag keychain & bag charm, Jumping single tours - noir/bleu & bleu saphir/orange, 4-pack personalized AirTags ... the case is tempting but boo @ no Pro Max but $ towards new iPad Pro M1 12”
 

btrach144

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YOLO I ordered the phone case. Yikes ?
Jelly! Please post packaging and case photos when you get it!

I submitted a product request to Hermes yesterday asking them to consider a Max case. They replied back today with some canned message making it sound like Max case would never happen and suggesting I consider the smaller case. Derrr... I'm not buying a new phone for just a case lol
 

JungeQuex

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Alright, for people who managed to get a replacement sport band from Apple, how did you manage it?

I have an S3, and I have now attempted to call Apple four separate times to purchase these Hermès sport bands. I have seen others in this thread posting success stories about these bands, and saying that they had to provide their Hermès Watch serial numbers in order to do so. So far, I just keep ending up with sales reps who keep trying to sell me other bands, try to initiate a warranty return, or some other nonsensical resolution.

What did you guys have to say/do to actually purchase these bands?
 
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