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Collegiate vs. Watson.
The collegiate is slightly bigger and has more organization. Both have a back pocket. Both back pockets fit my phone lengthwise (Samsung Galaxy S8). The Watson has an inside zip pocket. The collegiate has an inside slip pocket and another pocket on the front under the flap. I find open pockets more useful on such a small bag. I carry basically the same things in both bags but it is really tight in the Watson. I could probably fit something else small in the collegiate, like another mask.
I want both!!! :hrmm::biggrin::cool:
@whateve I have both on the way! I think they might be even be the exact same colours: putty and black :lol: :nuts: :cool:
 
I have green and British tan. Cute but too small for most of my essentials so haven’t used either one.

I don’t have a Watson but it got me thinking about the treasured bags I have but don’t use regularly because they’re too small to meet my needs. I haven’t gotten a Casino because of the feedback here about how small it is. Adorable, but small!

Here are bags that I’ll use only when I’m going to events (Mardi Gras parade, school festival, etc.) where I carry the bare minimum. Anyone else willing to share?
Kent 9916 and Metropolis 9087 both barely made the cut.

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Abbies (of course!) 9017
Regina 9983
Murphy (surprisingly!) 9930
Demi Turnlock 9154
Geometric 9043
Pocket purses 9755
 
I don’t have a Watson but it got me thinking about the treasured bags I have but don’t use regularly because they’re too small to meet my needs. I haven’t gotten a Casino because of the feedback here about how small it is. Adorable, but small!

Here are bags that I’ll use only when I’m going to events (Mardi Gras parade, school festival, etc.) where I carry the bare minimum. Anyone else willing to share?
Kent 9916 and Metropolis 9087 both barely made the cut.

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Abbies (of course!) 9017
Regina 9983
Murphy (surprisingly!) 9930
Demi Turnlock 9154
Geometric 9043
Pocket purses 9755
Nice! They are not practical but we can’t help ourselves! Some small bags are just too cute to pass up. I’ve got 6 Reginas even though I’ve never used one of them. And I love the geometric 9043. Of the bags you listed i have 9930, 9983, 9043, 9755. I’ve also got the large Chester 9901, lunchbox 9991, Winnies 9023, and various others. Here’s some of mine.
 

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Nice! They are not practical but we can’t help ourselves! Some small bags are just too cute to pass up. I’ve got 6 Reginas even though I’ve never used one of them. And I love the geometric 9043. Of the bags you listed i have 9930, 9983, 9043, 9755. I’ve also got the large Chester 9901, lunchbox 9991, Winnies 9023, and various others. Here’s some of mine.
All so adorable! How could you resist??
 
As promised, here is a size/capacity comparison of my recently acquired Mahogany and Nickel Tango Flap Bag 9049 (Costa Rica, 1998).

I've used a British Tan and Brass Scooter Bag 9893 (USA, 1995) for the comparison and my overall opinion is that the Scooter is a little roomier but that they are similar, small, lightweight, crossbody bags designed to easily carry "just the essentials".

(I haven't rehabbed the Tango yet so it still looks a bit rough and it's missing the hangtag.)

First, here are catalog photos and descriptions of both bags that were graciously provided by my fellow Coachies, thanks!

Scooter 9893 $116, Dimensions: 5.5" x 7.5" x 2.5"; 50" Strap (Fall 1996 Catalog)

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Tango Flap 9049 $118, Dimensions: 7" x 6.5" x 2.5"; 47" Strap (Holiday 1998 Catalog)

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Comparison photos of the British Tan/Brass Scooter Bag 9893 (USA, 1995) and the Mahogany/Nickel Tango Flap Bag 9049 (Costa Rica, 1998). (I will post capacity photos of these bags loaded next).

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See below for photos of these 2 bags stuffed for a capacity comparison.
I was just researching the Tango and came across this. This is some thorough reporting, it’s amazing!

How do you find the drop and strap length of the Tango compared to the Scooter? I just bought a Scooter and it’s adorable and such a great size for just the essentials, but the strap drop is just a tad short for me.
 
I was just researching the Tango and came across this. This is some thorough reporting, it’s amazing!

How do you find the drop and strap length of the Tango compared to the Scooter? I just bought a Scooter and it’s adorable and such a great size for just the essentials, but the strap drop is just a tad short for me.

Thanks! They are very similar but the Tango strap is slightly shorter than the Scooter. I am able to wear both of them crossbody quite comfortably but I am short.

Of the two styles I prefer the Scooter because it is a little roomier, but they are both fine for carrying "just the essentials" hands-free. The Tango does have a rear outside slip pocket so that is a nice feature.

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I was just researching the Tango and came across this. This is some thorough reporting, it’s amazing!

How do you find the drop and strap length of the Tango compared to the Scooter? I just bought a Scooter and it’s adorable and such a great size for just the essentials, but the strap drop is just a tad short for me.

If you are looking for a small bag with a looong strap, then the Italian-made Coach Gracie bag (4413) might work for you. It is a very cute small bag with a 59" strap (the Scooter strap is 50") but the Gracie bag is more structured than the Scooter or the Tango. I have a little Gracie and I love it but mine was missing the strap so I had to substitute a shorter chain strap.


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