(Hi, everyone... this is my first post!)
I have the Antic Cervo Satchel, too. I've read a couple other threads here where people are comparing the color or the treatment of the darker gradation at the edges, and I do think that the one I have looks lighter than padparasha's. I'll take photos tomorrow if anyone wants to see.
This was my first > $2k bag. I know that *gulp* feeling now! But this bag looks so classic that I knew I wouldn't be scared to carry it. I was traveling in Texas this week and this was the main bag I had with me, so I had it out in all that rain and snow (being as careful as possible!) and it came through just fine. It's a timeless bag and the leather, while super soft, isn't fragile. Between the pebbly texture and the gradation of color, it would take some serious damage to really look bad.
The worst thing about crossing the line to the +$2k bags is that you've crossed the line to the +$2k bags. I just bought my second, a black VBH Cruiser (another classic, though, no question!).
Thanks to all of you here. It's been my pleasure to lurk for the last couple weeks. I feel like I'm in good company here.