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#646
I would call the Numero Un a mid-weight bag for me. It’s definitely not as light as say, LV canvas, but for a leather bag, I find it pretty reasonable. I was curious, so I weighed it with my handheld luggage scale; it weighed in at 1.5 lbs. That’s probably as heavy as I’d go (when empty) for a bag I’m willing to carry everyday. I do have some specialty bags that are heavier, but wouldn’t carry them loaded up. Adding the 2 extra holes for crossbody does help with the weight distribution if the bag were full.
 
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#647
stylistbydesign said:
I would call the Numero Un a mid-weight bag for me. It’s definitely not as light as say, LV canvas, but for a leather bag, I find it pretty reasonable. I was curious, so I weighed it with my handheld luggage scale; it weighed in at 1.5 lbs. That’s probably as heavy as I’d go (when empty) for a bag I’m willing to carry everyday. I do have some specialty bags that are heavier, but wouldn’t carry them loaded up. Adding the 2 extra holes for crossbody does help with the weight distribution if the bag were full.
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Interesting. I don't have a luggage scale so the only thing I could do was weigh it with me on the scale holding it and on the scale not holding it. It must have been an error. There is no way what I carry weighs 3 pounds. I only carry a small makeup bag, a phone, a small box of Altoids, car keys, Kleenex, some 3x5 cards with a pen and pencil and a small wallet. Thank you for the info.
I do have heavier bags, but I did not want to misled anyone.
 
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southernbelle43 said:
Interesting. I don't have a luggage scale so the only thing I could do was weigh it with me on the scale holding it and on the scale not holding it. It must have been an error. There is no way what I carry weighs 3 pounds. I only carry a small makeup bag, a phone, a small box of Altoids, car keys, Kleenex, some 3x5 cards with a pen and pencil and a small wallet. Thank you for the info.
I do have heavier bags, but I did not want to misled anyone.
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I can't say if my luggage scale is entirely accurate, but I will say that I've never had to pay an overweight bag charge! :lol: it doesn't sound like you carry much at all.....I'm impressed, as I always try to carry less, but it doesn't happen much if I have the kids with me.
 
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#651
Kfka_btsea said:
Hi Passerine,

Would you mind posting a few modshots of your green Numero Un, if it is the Emerald Green Trio?
I am probably going to get 2 of this style and considering ordering one in this colour
I intend to use for work as well as play, but my dresscode is pretty much black sheath dresses and patent black flats. Occasionally navy. The emerald green is so lively and beautiful but these same reasons make me worried that it will stand out too much against the rest of the black / navy

Thank you!
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Yes, it's the Trio Vert. Here's how it looks in indoor and outdoor light. I like it a lot, but if I were to do it all over again, I might go for navy w/ moc croc flap. I love that Numero Un color. I will be back in Paris for a week in November and might pick up the navy there if it's in stock. (I also have a Numero Deux in the black with moc croc trim and a Numero Six in Terre de Sienne.)
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Kfka_btsea said:
Thank you! Ooh it does quite a bit different depending on the lighting.
Looks like it will go with black though, perfect!
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Yes, indoor lighting seems to pick up the teal tones. Outdoor lighting brings out the green more and you don't really see the teal, although that might be different on a cloudy day. If I get any more bags from Polene, it will be the Numero Un in navy/croc flap and the black croc Numero Six belt bag, which is a fairly new offering from them. https://eng.polene-paris.com/products/numero-six-ceinture-noir-facon-crocodile I would get the larger size belt and wear it more loosely than the model does...
 
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stylistbydesign said:
I can't say if my luggage scale is entirely accurate, but I will say that I've never had to pay an overweight bag charge! :lol: it doesn't sound like you carry much at all.....I'm impressed, as I always try to carry less, but it doesn't happen much if I have the kids with me.
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Yes I carry the bare essentials because kids are grown and I am retired, so I am not gone from home much. When I travel I carry everything in a much larger bag. But that is rare these days. Yea for retirement!!!!!
 
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Passerine123 said:
Yes, indoor lighting seems to pick up the teal tones. Outdoor lighting brings out the green more and you don't really see the teal, although that might be different on a cloudy day. If I get any more bags from Polene, it will be the Numero Un in navy/croc flap and the black croc Numero Six belt bag, which is a fairly new offering from them. https://eng.polene-paris.com/products/numero-six-ceinture-noir-facon-crocodile I would get the larger size belt and wear it more loosely than the model does...
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Both look fab, and am sure you will rock them!

I personally hesitate a bit to spend on the no.6 though because it is a lot smaller ... although you could probably rationalise it as a belt + clutch.

Anyway, croc embossed should be more hard wearing so you should be able to get a lot more use out of it too
 
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Kfka_btsea said:
Both look fab, and am sure you will rock them!

I personally hesitate a bit to spend on the no.6 though because it is a lot smaller ... although you could probably rationalise it as a belt + clutch.
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Fortunately my iPhone 7 fits. Larger smartphones will not fit in...I shot some photos of what fits in the Six and what doesn't back on page 33 of this thread. I figure the belt bag could be my chic dog-walking bag...will hold my small iPhone, keys, a 20-franc note and a couple of poop bags.
 
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#660
Hi everyone!
Sorry if I cant post this here, admin can remove.
I was just wondering if anyone has any experience with cash on delivery or pickup type of transactions. I am thinking of selling my Polene numero un but I don't really want to deal with shipping because the box is pretty big and shipping will probably be kind of high plus I have to purchase a box etc.
Just wondering if anyone here has done that and what platform did you use? If anyone can share their experiences that would be helpful
 
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