Half moon WOC

TPF may earn a commission from merchant affiliate
links, including eBay, Amazon, and others

#151
Roku said:
I have six half moon WOC's. I wouldn't trade any of them for the world.
I like them better than the classic WOCs because:

1) they carry more in the "main" compartment
2) the card pockets aren't as tight as the classic WOC's
3) the "gusseted" side isn't actually gusseted but its own reinforced exterior panel, making it more durable
4) the iPhone 6S+ fits in the FRONT pocket of the muliple pockets of the WOC. In the classic model, you have to put the phone in the MAIN compartment because the front compartment will not fit the phone anymore
5) the bag is much more durable because the weight of the bag is carried by the main compartment, not the top flap. If you look at how the chain connects to the bag, the chain connects to the base, not the top flap.
6) Because of #5, you can open the WOC much more easily, and the bag won't start to move once you open it because the top flap is not connected to the chain like in the classic WOC. In the classic woc, depending on how heavy the WOC is, once you open it, the bag will move backward
7) you can open and close with one hand, because of the weight dynamics above but also because the button snap is a larger magnetic button snap that self-guides to close.

The only "con" is that oftentimes the magnetic snap closure is too strong, which can risk weakening the soft caviar leather around it. My current fix: cut a piece of scotch tape into a circle and put it on one side of the clasp and then press down hard to close. Weakens the magnet just enough.
Click to expand...
thank you for such a thorough analysis! i'm gonna try the scotch tape trick too :)
 
#152
Roku said:
Lol thank you! I am glad my long half moon-praising ramblings were of some purpose to someone. Dare I say it is my favorite Chanel piece EVER! Or one of. There are few Chanel pieces better thought out or better made IMO. Don't sell yours! They discontinued them and for who knows how long! (I am still hoarding colors lol, join me CATEYES!) :D
Click to expand...
what are your other favorite pieces? i have to know now!
 
#153
Ljlj said:
Roku, thanks for the very detailed review. Unfortunately, I passed up on buying a halfmoon woc in 2013 (purple shiny material) and I have since dreamt of owning one (beige with gold hw). But they've been discontinued for a while now. I guess my only chance is the secondary market and hope that they bring it back.
Six halfmoon wocs? [emoji7] What colors do you have? [emoji3]
Click to expand...
was it the metallic purple one? i super regret not getting it :(
 
#155
I like the other ladies ABSOLUTELY LOVE my black half moon WOC too. I don't ever travel without it. It is a staple in my suitcase due to the size (it fits way more than the classic WOCs, which I also have 2 of) and is extremely durable. I have worn it to the fair, amusement parks, clubs, you name it and it still looks brand new. I am so happy I snagged one years ago. It was worth every penny!
 
#156
Ljlj said:
Roku, thanks for the very detailed review. Unfortunately, I passed up on buying a halfmoon woc in 2013 (purple shiny material) and I have since dreamt of owning one (beige with gold hw). But they've been discontinued for a while now. I guess my only chance is the secondary market and hope that they bring it back.
Six halfmoon wocs? [emoji7] What colors do you have? [emoji3]
Click to expand...

I just saw a beige caviar w gold HW on Ebay; I think it was priced way over retail but now I can't remember. I remember almost getting that one when it came out also, but because I use these primarily as a wallet and then as a bag, and because I wear lots of jeans, I was afraid of color transfer due to the light color. But, it is absolutely stunning
 
#157
Roku said:
I just saw a beige caviar w gold HW on Ebay; I think it was priced way over retail but now I can't remember. I remember almost getting that one when it came out also, but because I use these primarily as a wallet and then as a bag, and because I wear lots of jeans, I was afraid of color transfer due to the light color. But, it is absolutely stunning
Click to expand...


Yes, I saw that one as well and I agree that it's priced way over retail. I saw a few orange ones on ebay and I admit I'm tempted, lol. In the meantime, I'll just live vicariously through you and other halfmoon woc owners.[emoji3]
 
#158
Love Halfmoon! It's one of my most used Chanel items. I prefer it over the classic and it's so carefree. I'm just upset that I didn't buy more when I saw several other Colours.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Top