I think you should go for it. I love this bag because the leather is like a perfect cross between the distressed look of the reissue and the puffy quality of the lambskin on the classic flap. I also like the leather intwined in the chain better than the plain chain. I like the silver hardware and I don't mind the black on black logo- I think it is more understated than the Cambon C's. I've been looking for my first Chanel and this one is 