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Hermès Edition Owners Thread
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Hi everyone!
So last year I really wanted a Fauve Barenia band. I wanted to have something that would develop an attractive patina and started looking for the Double Tour. I had zero luck and I "settled" on the Gourmette Double Tour. I ended up returning that band as it wasn't what I actually wanted.
I got the Fauve Barenia Double Tour last year (yay!) and lately have been thinking about the Gourmette version. Found the attached picture in my post history from when I had the Gourmette and think the patina it gets will be just as nice as the DT... maybe nicer due to the chain link appearance it has.
This would be my 4th leather band from Hermes. I have the Fauve Barenia DT, Noir DT, and the Noir DT Attelage. Do I go for the band? Thoughts?
So last year I really wanted a Fauve Barenia band. I wanted to have something that would develop an attractive patina and started looking for the Double Tour. I had zero luck and I "settled" on the Gourmette Double Tour. I ended up returning that band as it wasn't what I actually wanted.
I got the Fauve Barenia Double Tour last year (yay!) and lately have been thinking about the Gourmette version. Found the attached picture in my post history from when I had the Gourmette and think the patina it gets will be just as nice as the DT... maybe nicer due to the chain link appearance it has.
This would be my 4th leather band from Hermes. I have the Fauve Barenia DT, Noir DT, and the Noir DT Attelage. Do I go for the band? Thoughts?
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White stitching is a pet peeve of mine but it really is a gorgeous band. ?
I got the Noir/Bleu jumping band but I didn’t like it and returned it. It really just did nothing for me. I do love it in photos on other people though!
Fauve Barenia Gourmette Double Tour imo is the most "design beautiful" bands ever made. Period. If it weren't because I have very tiny wrists, I'd get one in a heart beat.
And I really believe in a few years, looking back, this band will do very well in the resale market too.I also think this will be a once in a lifetime band (like the cuff) that you either get now or probably never.
Never got my head around straps that go around twice. I appreciate you may like this strap but it’s certainly not on my like list.
Agreed - I’ve been more and more tempted over the last few weeks. Just difficult to shell out £849 when that could go a long way towards a new MacBook Pro
decisions decisions…Huh. When I posted yesterday I thought I was going to be able to just order the band as I saw it on Apple.com and also in their app. NOPE! Apparently, it's "currently unavailable" for delivery. I'm starting to think I should have kept the band I got last year as I might not be able to get it now. The Hermes location I got my watch from last year opens in about 45 minutes. I'll give them a call and see if they have it available. If not, I'll keep my eye on Apple until I'm able to place the order
Only make a luxury purchase when you feel comfortable. No pressure. After all, it’s just another thing you “want”, not what you “need”. ?Agreed - I’ve been more and more tempted over the last few weeks. Just difficult to shell out £849 when that could go a long way towards a new MacBook Pro
Meanwhile I’m waiting for the new spring release of regular double tour colors. I hope they have something light and refreshing! If not, I’m planning on getting the regular gold.
Question: do you guys think the Rouge H will look too winter in the spring/ summer times. Or you think it’s a color that works all four seasons?
YAY! GOT LUCKY! I ended up calling a Hermes location that opened at 10 to see if they had the band. Someone called me back saying they had the band in hand 2 pictures were sent to me for approval and I just paid Should have the band tomorrow
2 pictures were sent to me for approval and I just paid Should have the band tomorrow My wrists are small as well and the Double Tour bands are the only ones I'm able to wear. I wear them on the 4th hole but could easily use the 3rd. Have you tried a DT band? It could work for you
If you can wear a black watch band year round I see no problem with the Rouge H in the spring/summer
IMO you can wear it spring/summer. It's not a vibrant red at all. I find it to be more brown with muted red overtones.
So I bought the Jumping Single Tour Rouge de Coeur/Rouge H again.
By the way, did you know Hermès has a 12 page newspaper exclusively on Hermès ties? I got a copy with my band purchase.
I wear it all year. (The Hermès colour of the year is Lime; which is very spring/summer.)
Do you mean worn daily (or almost)? How's the strap and the leather holding up?
I wear the jumping single strap mostly daily, through all seasons and all activities: snorkeling, skiing, hiking. As the strap is woven nylon, it holds up well.
Wow, is this the second incidence of this happening? I recall another post about the same problem.
First incidence with this band. I also had a problem with a Fauve Barenia leather band, that Hermès repaired.
Trying something new, wood and titan going with my Apple Watch.