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LoveBracelet said:
Saw it, tried it, it looks great, nice brushed steel style. I think it's really expensive for a steel bracelet, thinking of a Clap instead, a real Hermes piece IMO, Hermes silver is so beautiful !
https://www.hermes.com/us/en/product/clap-bracelet-H109530Bv00LG/
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I like it. I have the silver H Tuareg belt buckle and 2 things to note about silver jewelry:
#1: silver is a very soft metal. It WILL get scuffed, scratched, etc.
#2: silver will tarnish/blacken far quicker than most metals. Easy to fix though.
 
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D6DA2CE3-9BA4-4176-BE1C-C66C1344A225.jpeg F806EC59-A85A-4651-9067-63C072368506.jpeg Had a small piece of H history awaiting me at the store over the weekend....the large Clochette in black boxcalf!
The style was popularised by Margiela, as seen in this press photo from ‘Margiela: The Hermes Years’

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“Margiela, les années Hermès" au Musée des Arts Décoratifs - Pendentif "Clochette" en cuir du sac Kelly détourné en pendentif porte-clé”
 

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navicular said:
View attachment 4074663 View attachment 4074664 Had a small piece of H history awaiting me at the store over the weekend....the large Clochette in black boxcalf!
The style was popularised by Margiela, as seen in this press photo from ‘Margiela: The Hermes Years’

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“Margiela, les années Hermès" au Musée des Arts Décoratifs - Pendentif "Clochette" en cuir du sac Kelly détourné en pendentif porte-clé”
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I also bought it yesterday and am happy that H can even emboss it with initials
 
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J.T. said:
So i was back in Berlin the other week and to my surprise the Steve Caporal was still available. I am beginning to become fairly certain that this is a bag I really want to splurge on but I actually found the bag on display at KDW almost slightly ‘worn’ / ‘over handled’. I am not willing to spend €3000+ on a bag if it’s not crisp. Any wear should come from my use. Or am I being to fussy?
Either way from now and on I will be on the lookout for a black one :smile:

[of thread] Until then I hope to get some more mileage out of my BV messenger (not the one in the pics) but the strap is a tad to long but BV has refuses orders for a shortened one as it would ‘alter the bag’. The SA at BV however suggested ordering a identical replacement strap and then they could just have it sent to the leather shop that does alteration for their German clients and he could afterwards ship it to Denmark. Great service.

Anyway decided to ignore the ridiculous no pic policy at the store and snapped some modelling shots.

It is really is such a nice bag.
What do you guys think about the colour vs. Black?
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I was hoping to comment sooner so I'm sorry for the delay. I'm also sorry for the long comment. I own a Steve 35 and I have been looking at the Caporal for those days when I want something smaller. I feel the size is perfect for every day if you aren't going to be carrying a laptop.

Generally I've seen people arrange the straps two ways. One way is for the straps to go straight through and the other way is for the straps to double back through. The first way is far easier for securing the flap and can easily be done one handed even when the bag is to the side or even positioned slightly behind. The second way looks fancier but it can be fussy to close. I have noticed that the edges of the strap tips can start to peel/separate when using the second method because you really are trying to squeeze a fairly thick strap through twice. My SA recommended just letting the straps go straight through to minimise damage to the strap tips and to make it easier to open/close.

I've had my bag for a couple of years and it has held up well but I am somewhat careful with the bag and I don't throw it around like I do with my other messenger bags. The leather definitely becomes slouchier but it adds nice character. The black Taurillon starts off with a bit of a sheen and it does lose a bit of that sheen as things rub against it. My SA reminds me that shinier/glossier leathers will get matte over time and matte leathers will get shinier over time as things rub against it. Taurillon definitely does not patina like Barenia and it looks about the same through the years.

I haven't had problems with Taurillon and rain. There are generally no worries about water marks like with other Hermès leathers but my SA has seen Togo and Taurillon bags that have blistered from a good amount of rain. Unfortunately it's the luck of the draw. He's even seen Epsom damaged by rain. Negonda and Fjord are probably the only leathers that he would consider almost waterproof.

I'm not a big fan of green for bags but ultimately you have to love it. Black and Etoupe are pretty standard Caporal colours so you should be able to find one eventually. I've been looking at one in Plomb which is slightly lighter than Black. It almost looks like a matte Black. Etoupe is nice and probably shouldn't be too bad with the climate. Where you need to be very careful is if you wear a lot of raw blue denim. There's a high probability of colour transfer that is almost impossible to get out.

I agree that the size is fine for you as long as you feel it holds everything you generally like to carry. I went with the Steve 35 first because I wanted to carry a laptop. I also agree that you should get a pristine one. It will be worth the wait.

I hope this helps.
 
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LoveBracelet said:
Saw it, tried it, it looks great, nice brushed steel style. I think it's really expensive for a steel bracelet, thinking of a Clap instead, a real Hermes piece IMO, Hermes silver is so beautiful !
https://www.hermes.com/us/en/product/clap-bracelet-H109530Bv00LG/
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I've owned a Clap bracelet for about three years now and it's still my favourite Hermès bracelet (even edging out the Chaîne d'Ancre (PM, MM, GM, TGM) and CdC MM bracelets I have). It's quite subtle for one of their silver bracelets but it still has good wrist presence. The geometric lines give it a decidedly masculine look among the mostly feminine leaning silver bracelets. It has held up pretty well. Some minor scuffing and a few light dents but you don't notice it unless you look at it closely.
 
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wma said:
I was hoping to comment sooner so I'm sorry for the delay. I'm also sorry for the long comment. I own a Steve 35 and I have been looking at the Caporal for those days when I want something smaller. I feel the size is perfect for every day if you aren't going to be carrying a laptop.

Generally I've seen people arrange the straps two ways. One way is for the straps to go straight through and the other way is for the straps to double back through. The first way is far easier for securing the flap and can easily be done one handed even when the bag is to the side or even positioned slightly behind. The second way looks fancier but it can be fussy to close. I have noticed that the edges of the strap tips can start to peel/separate when using the second method because you really are trying to squeeze a fairly thick strap through twice. My SA recommended just letting the straps go straight through to minimise damage to the strap tips and to make it easier to open/close.

I've had my bag for a couple of years and it has held up well but I am somewhat careful with the bag and I don't throw it around like I do with my other messenger bags. The leather definitely becomes slouchier but it adds nice character. The black Taurillon starts off with a bit of a sheen and it does lose a bit of that sheen as things rub against it. My SA reminds me that shinier/glossier leathers will get matte over time and matte leathers will get shinier over time as things rub against it. Taurillon definitely does not patina like Barenia and it looks about the same through the years.

I haven't had problems with Taurillon and rain. There are generally no worries about water marks like with other Hermès leathers but my SA has seen Togo and Taurillon bags that have blistered from a good amount of rain. Unfortunately it's the luck of the draw. He's even seen Epsom damaged by rain. Negonda and Fjord are probably the only leathers that he would consider almost waterproof.

I'm not a big fan of green for bags but ultimately you have to love it. Black and Etoupe are pretty standard Caporal colours so you should be able to find one eventually. I've been looking at one in Plomb which is slightly lighter than Black. It almost looks like a matte Black. Etoupe is nice and probably shouldn't be too bad with the climate. Where you need to be very careful is if you wear a lot of raw blue denim. There's a high probability of colour transfer that is almost impossible to get out.

I agree that the size is fine for you as long as you feel it holds everything you generally like to carry. I went with the Steve 35 first because I wanted to carry a laptop. I also agree that you should get a pristine one. It will be worth the wait.

I hope this helps.
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Thanks so much for the reply.
I am glad I’m not the only one preferring the straps hanging straight. It does look really nice when it’s contrasting lining to fold it up but as you said it could be a bit cumbersome in the long run and doesn’t look too practical. Also I would like to have the choice if I want them folded or not. Here it seemed the shop had already decided for the customer.

It sometimes feel like I open and close my bag 500 times every 10 min, Which is why I am so drawn to the caporal as it’s completely sans zippers and I could just let the flap hang loose.

The rare occasion I carry a laptop it has to be in a backpack or tote. My spine unfortunately just can’t handle the strains of a heavy messenger bags these days. Which is why I am down sizing everything.

I need to get familiar with the Hermes colours, the black you describe sound gorgeous.
Most of my bags are either black or green/earthy tones, so this one hit the spot. I could imagine a birking in vert fonce looking great...
 
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#8,803
navicular said:
View attachment 4074663 View attachment 4074664 Had a small piece of H history awaiting me at the store over the weekend....the large Clochette in black boxcalf!
The style was popularised by Margiela, as seen in this press photo from ‘Margiela: The Hermes Years’

View attachment 4074665

“Margiela, les années Hermès" au Musée des Arts Décoratifs - Pendentif "Clochette" en cuir du sac Kelly détourné en pendentif porte-clé”
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I have the original, the stamp is on the inside instead. I haven’t worn it in a while, but I guess it’s time to bring it back!
 
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Quick photos of a new work bag. I've always wanted a Sac à Dépêches but the two gusset models are just too big for what I usually carry (laptop, wallet, some odds and ends). My SA politely refused to sell the standard models to me because he thinks they look too outdated for me.

The new Light model is exactly the size/shape I was looking for and the Bleu Nuit Togo is just gorgeous compared to the Black Epsom version. I'll try for daytime photos some time to better show the colour.

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