What a beauty!!!
You're an oldie lover, just like me.. Huge congrats, super great find!!
A couple of comparison pictures:
All my red: '11 Coquelicot, '12 Cassis and '05 RT
All my '05 oldies: Magenta, Turquoise and RT
I used to have an Apple Green First but sold it. I found it a bit hard to wear.
Special thanks to s. tighe to help me locate this precious bag: 05 Rouge Theatre in great condition. She just came back from LMB for handle cleaning. I am pretty happy with the result!
Thanks ladies!
The "before" pictures are here (not the first one though)~
https://www.tradesy.com/bags/balenciaga-satchel-lipstick-red-12416695/
Not sure why I can't quote you at all.