Originally Posted by paelaf

It's peacock :) My first impression is definitely positive. I have one other pilot to compare it to--there are differences but overall they are pretty much the same cool little pouch/wallet. The pilot looks gorgeous with the black zippers, IMO, especially since it's been tied together with the black edgecoat. I was def. originally an advocate for the matching zippers and really it could have gone either way but I *do* really like it like this. The pilot has a lot of the same changes that were noted with the pomps--squared, chunkier pulls, the removal of the center divider in the large compartment and 2 card slots added to either side of the compartment. The wrist strap is not nearly as long, is a little wider, chunkier. And the clip is larger. A big difference is the way the zipper/top of the main compartment is constructed. I won't bore you with too many details but it ends up that the zipper stick out the end loose since it's attached to a separate piece of leather, rather than being stitched down with the overall piece, like in the original. Doesn't exactly feel like a downgrade, although it was nice with the original how you didn't need to hold the end of the zipper to close the compartment. With this one you do or the zipper will flip up. There is more use of edgecoat in the new version--completely around the main compartment. And the main compartment looks much deeper without the stitching that held the center divider in place. The d-ring that holds the wrist strap is completely different. I'll let the pics show that I love the color of the peacock leather. I'm not 100% sure how I feel about the vintage patent. I really like the crinkle patents and the shine leather (grape is the only I've seen) and this is very smooth and even in comparison. (and smells awful but I'm sure it will air out!) I just generally prefer veiny, uneven leather. Oh, IMO all of the zipper pulls were but on backward because the hh rivets face inward. Those are just some minor critiques. I love this thing otherwise. ETA there was some slight stickiness opening the back zipper the first time but it's fine now.

That is gorgeous pae!! I really like the Peacock color. Thanks so much for the comparison. I only have one Pilot too. I would like to get one of the newer ones at some point.
Bitter Lime would be my choice right now.

Wow! It looks beautiful Pae!! I like the contrast between the Peacock and the VCP - both are gorgeous!

Thanks, guys!! Lauri, what color do you have?

Hi Pae- What color is that/did U order? Mine looks just like yours(which- although gorgeous) but was not what I was expecting. I'm almost wondering if they made a mistake on my order so I'm curious as to what you Thought you'd be getting. I ordered Turks. I thought it was more of a bright royal blue, less turquoise-I'm going to try to post a photo . It looks like Peacock to me, & so does yours. Pretty tho..I'll probably keep it. It does smell though! I'll have to try the de-odorizing tips Ive seen here. I can't wait to see other ladies too;-)

Mine is peacock, jewelz--def. post a pic, I don't think the turks should look anything like this!

oops- I walked away & all those other posts weren't there yet. I wonder what Turks IS then. Anyone?

Originally Posted by jewelz4208

oops- I walked away & all those other posts weren't there yet. I wonder what Turks IS then. Anyone?

There are some good shots of it in this thread

disappointed ... =(

and this one

old pomp, new pomp, turks pomp, blue

Beautiful Pae! I didn't think I needed one since I still have 4 or 5 pilots, but the differences between the new and old design is making me change my mind...it seems roomier an the old one is a hair too small for me.

Gorgeous pics Pae! I really like the chunkier details on the new ones. It feels more modern to me and kind of goes with the vibe of the black zipper tracks and edge coat. I like the construction around the old zipper a little better though.

I just checked mine and all the HH studs face up when the zippers are closed. Mine doesn't stink, but if I sniff real hard I can tell there's a bit of a smell. Maybe Mishka aired it out before shipping? Anyway, it makes me believe that yours will probably smell better soon.

Great pics! My mint Pilot should be here on Monday, I think.

Pae - thanks for the detailed review and comparison I was thinking of red but I think I like how the black looks better with the darker colors like peacock.

Originally Posted by paelaf

Thanks, guys!! Lauri, what color do you have?

I have the Violet Metallic from a wonderful hottie!!

Thank you, ladies! I am tempted to turn the pulls around, MT, but I would probably bust something. I think you might be right about that, mothbeast--I guess we'll have to see one.

oo0, that's just about the best one, lauri!

Originally Posted by monkeytail

Gorgeous pics Pae! I really like the chunkier details on the new ones. It feels more modern to me and kind of goes with the vibe of the black zipper tracks and edge coat. I like the construction around the old zipper a little better though. I just checked mine and all the HH studs face up when the zippers are closed. Mine doesn't stink, but if I sniff real hard I can tell there's a bit of a smell. Maybe Mishka aired it out before shipping? Anyway, it makes me believe that yours will probably smell better soon.

Okay first, quite sniffing so hard!!!

And second...

Well, I don't have a second, so I got nuthin'

no one's having any zipper issues like the past pomps right? i'm sooooo close to pulling the trigger on the pink one!