Both are gorgeous! No help here.
Love that pearl bag!!! Almost purchased it myself. However.....was a little worried about losing a pearl/potential lack of Chanel repairs.....
I would keep the SO black as it is lower maintenance and will look “pretty” longer.
I heard from some pearl bag owners that the pearl will peel over time. The so black bag was sent to leather surgeon and he made it brand new again. You’re right about the maintenance part. How do I fix damaged pearls lol
That the best version of the SO Black made so far. Keep.