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Boardiesboi

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Sep 3, 2013
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Haha ok let’s all come, and swim with our Hermes strap sport
Or the water resistant Kilim bands 😜

Couldn’t wait for shipping so I picked up the orange Kilim just now… It looks really good.

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KPOM

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For those that have or are getting the Kilim—what is the material like? Rubbery, firm, do you think it’ll stand up well to accidental bumps, etc? Very curious.
It is definitely rubber, but I think it will hold up well and it feels nice. I have the Rouge H that I’m using with my Apple Watch Ultra. I’m setting up my Series 9 Hermes tomorrow (with one of the nylon bands).
 

KPOM

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Oct 23, 2010
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somehow I think the Kilim rubber feels a bit softer than the orange sports band. Maybe it’s the thickness? Somehow the softness made it feel more premium, wonder if it’s psychological. But definitely the subtle H design makes it looks really good. It’s my new fav band now.
It’s a nice band, but I’m glad that setting it to the first hole worked for me, since I’m not sure how easy it would be to adjust the band. The pin is really tight and not that easy to push out of place.
 

BillGates1969

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Funny how Apple discontinues the Woven Nylon only to reinvent it for 10x the price

hyperbolic, I know, but you can't ignore the resemblence.

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I was just thinking the same. I have both the black and gold (?) versions of that band. Intrigued to any differences before I splash out £300 on one as I do like the look.
 
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drew0020

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It is definitely rubber, but I think it will hold up well and it feels nice. I have the Rouge H that I’m using with my Apple Watch Ultra. I’m setting up my Series 9 Hermes tomorrow (with one of the nylon bands).
How does it look with the Ultra? I want the orange band, but not a fan of mismatched lugs. Thanks in advance!!
 
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Nikhil72

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I'm kind of obsessed with the kilim? Super soft and looks sharp, a great high/low look that works dressed up or dressed down. Only thing is at the smallest hole it's still a smidge loose, could use 1-2 extra. Rubber straps should be easily punchable though and I have a watch hole puncher, might attempt it today.
 

Dstopsie

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Jun 22, 2010
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LOS ANGELES BABY!!
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athousandbands

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Jun 5, 2019
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It's here and I love it :) Only minor problem, when I raise my wrist and the horse face goes from passive mode to active mode, the horse is disappearing completely :confused: Anyone had this issue before? Assuming its OS10 related...
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It’s obviously visiting another Lucky Horse face like an enchanted painting in a wizard novel!
 

justinteo

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Sep 12, 2023
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Hermès is still using the “traditional” microfiber/suede for its leather bands purchased directly.
That is good news. Now I wonder if we purchase kilim from Hermes, does it come with the microfibre pouch or it still comes with the cotton pouch?
 
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