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Changing the subject a bit, I need some more eyes to double check that this band is genuine. Scored an Encre/Béton double tour for a very good price on eBay as a Christmas gift for my mom. It arrived this morning and I think it looks genuine. But I have never owned a double your (or even seen one in person before today) and know there are plenty of high quality fakes floating around eBay. So I want a second opinion!

Signs it’s genuine:
  • Appears to be OEM lugs with laser etching and pentalobe screws
  • Color matched stitching on the underside matches the color of the leather in each section
  • Appears to be OEM Apple plastic packaging around the buckle
  • Correct embossing on the underside of the long piece. I can’t see the year marking on the short piece or the stainless steel marking on the underside of the buckle without fully opening the band though.
Am I missing anything?

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Easily genuine.
 
Changing the subject a bit, I need some more eyes to double check that this band is genuine.

I usually avoid responding to these posts for the simple fact that I haven't seen enough genuine Hermès bands in person beyond my own to consider myself in-the-know.

If this is not genuine, then we are all in trouble.

I'd say that's a very nice yoink.
 
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Easily genuine.

I usually avoid responding to these posts for the simple fact that I haven't seen enough genuine Hermès bands in person beyond my own to consider myself in-the-know.

If this is not genuine, then we are all in trouble.

I'd say that's a very nice yoink.
Thanks for the confirmation. I was 99% sure it was genuine but was a bit nervous since it was an unsealed Hermes box rather than a sealed one sold through Apple. I remember someone posting a picture a while back of a fake band that did have “Made for Apple Watch” on the lugs (though the font was wrong). Hermes bands are worth so much that some of the fakes are actually pretty close.
 
Thanks for the confirmation. I was 99% sure it was genuine but was a bit nervous since it was an unsealed Hermes box rather than a sealed one sold through Apple. I remember someone posting a picture a while back of a fake band that did have “Made for Apple Watch” on the lugs (though the font was wrong). Hermes bands are worth so much that some of the fakes are actually pretty close.
I was the one who bought the Rouge de Cœur band posted earlier from Mercari. Based on it being posted here by @athousandbands and in the discount thread, I sure am hoping it's genuine!
 
Santa brought me this yoink way sooner than expected, got lucky on the obscure luxury site where I found Equateur

Rose Azalee swift single tour - hopefully this edit came out ok after the HDR flattened, overcooked the colors a bit
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Alright… ordered my 41mm on eBay because I can’t shake the feeling that my 45mm is too large and “techy”

If I don’t like it, I won’t lose much money reselling.

I know for 45mm, the orange sport band part number is 605-05893 and the black sport band is 605-05891.

Does anyone have the 41mm orange band? Possibly 605-05892 if logic dictates?
 
A Bleu Lin you can do the chores in:
That’s actually my posting! It has some character. Haven’t used it in a solid year at this point.

Let me know if anyone has any questions. Happy to answer.

The spots that may appear to be dirt are (to my knowledge) stains or missing dye due to daily use/rubbing.
 
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Alright… ordered my 41mm on eBay because I can’t shake the feeling that my 45mm is too large and “techy”

If I don’t like it, I won’t lose much money reselling.

I know for 45mm, the orange sport band part number is 605-05893 and the black sport band is 605-05891.

Does anyone have the 41mm orange band? Possibly 605-05892 if logic dictates?
I have the 41mm orange band from last year. The only number I can find is on the packaging and is 602-05561-A
 
Sorry to hear about your downgrade. 🐣
I use the Kilim Rouge on weekends with my Ultra 1. During the week I use the Hermes Series 9. With the import ban, Hermes is the best source of stainless steel Series 9 Apple Watches in the US.
 
I use the Kilim Rouge on weekends with my Ultra 1. During the week I use the Hermes Series 9. With the import ban, Hermes is the best source of stainless steel Series 9 Apple Watches in the US.
Amazon has silver stainless for 14% off, so that’s highly debatable lol
 
and again a beautiful shirt. Is it special brand you buy? They always have nice colors and prints.
Thank you! Most of my shirts are Paul Smith. Quite a few are made with Liberty fabrics. Liberty is a famous department store in London which is famous for its floral print fabrics. I have a few made by Liberty themselves, but I generally prefer the fit and finish of Paul Smith.

Lately, I’ve been feeling like the watch is a bit too large and I’m somewhat wanting to sell the 45mm to get a 41mm for a more classic watch look.
This is exactly why I prefer the smaller size Apple Watch. I'm not a fan of the trend for massive watches, and much prefer the look of a smaller watch on the wrist.
 
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