Does the quality of leather determine how well or quickly the case starts to patina? So far I’m almost 3 months in on my saddle brown apple case for the 8 series that’s on my se 2 and it’s starting to darken a bit.
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Leather Cases - Patina Proud Photos
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I’m not sure if an apple leather case is going to be available for the 12 mini.
Saddle brown. I've had it since they released the saddle brown leather case for the 11 Pro
Right but most leather is protected by some sort of coating. Can you imagine the warranty costs if luxury car OEMs put untreated white leather in cars, or if Natuzzi used untreated white leather on their sofas?
Ideally they would offer a combination of patina and protected waterproof leathers like NOMAD does. I get the appeal of a patina saddle brown. This entire thread is a homage to that. But I prefer non Patina because I want to enjoy the color I buy and not some different color it may evolve into. 2 years ago I bought the red leather case which looked amazing and perfectly matched the leather interior in my car. Unfortunately it looked like a totally different case within 2 weeks.
I think bullstrap cases are really nice and same form factor as Apple leather cases.
I’d have to agree. Bullstrap cases are almost identical to the Apple’s cases. I also think Sena, Burkley, Vaja and Mujjo all make quality leather cases.
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I think I read on 11/06 the leather cases are going to be released.
I’m hoping so, by that time I’ll have had my music magpie money cleared from the old XR and my bank account won’t be feeling the strain quite so badly.
Okay leather heads, can someone give me an idea on how the California Poppy might patina? Obviously a guess but gives another thing to pass the time till Friday (or Nov for some). Some have said the Apple Leather case choices will mirror the selection on the Apple Leather Wallets. So I’m curious how California Poppy might patina compared to my Saddle Brown on Xs Max.
I feel like it may get that dirty look rather quickly like the Product Red cases of the past .
Disclaimer: I’ve never owned an Apple leather case
California Poppy will end up looking like urine from a dehydrated person. I am hoping Apple has the intelligence to make this one a protected leather. You buy California Poppy case because you want that specific color.
The unprotected should be reserved for Saddle Brown, beige and other traditional natural leather colors. "Fashion" colors like California Poppy, Product Red, Baltic Blue, and even Black, should be protected leathers.
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“California Poppy will end up looking like urine from a dehydrated person.”
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Maybe there is a good leather protector we can buy ourselves if it’s unprotected
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Maybe there is a good leather protector we can buy ourselves if it’s unprotected
I tried that with the Product Red leather case 2 years ago. Didn't work out.
I don't know if this video was posten, but this case looks really nice. I really like to see the proces of making it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6bhGTZo8ME&ab_channel=SaddlebackLeather
I’m sure someone has as it is a complaint associated with the case. In my experience I have had no issues the 2+ years I have used my Xs.