Leather Cases - Patina Proud Photos

[Thoradin]

Sadly all colours are cheap on Amazon UK with the exception of the 12 Pro black leather case which has stubbornly remained at £59.

Luckily I wanted the California poppy and managed to grab it at £48.12 for my 12 Pro.
It’s such a stunning colour, though the corners are turning blue already on mine as I replaced all my jeans with brand new dark blue ones last week 🤣

 

[sneeks]

Luckily I wanted the California poppy and managed to grab it at £48.12 for my 12 Pro.
It’s such a stunning colour, though the corners are turning blue already on mine as I replaced all my jeans with brand new dark blue ones last week 🤣

I gave up waiting for the black to possibly drop in price and ordered a saddle brown version for £47.95, happy with it but part of me wonders if I should have paid £11 more for the black as that’s what I’m used to looking at on previous phones.

 

[Thoradin]

I gave up waiting for the black to possibly drop in price and ordered a saddle brown version for £47.95, happy with it but part of me wonders if I should have paid £11 more for the black as that’s what I’m used to looking at on previous phones.
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The saddle brown would have been my choice as I love the look of the well used ones on here.
But when the California poppy was added there was no way I was letting that go. I like bright colours on my phones, I owned a yellow Lumia 1020 and a green Lumia 930 in a previous Windows Mobile powered lifetime 😂

 

[sneeks]

The California Poppy looks great, it’ll be interesting to see how it looks after a few months use. I’m looking forward to seeing how my saddle brown case will change and will eventually post comparison photos here.

 

[stanza.richi]

Here are the pics requested, sorry so late.

I have more if you want to see them.

More, please

 

[dannyyankou]

The Pacific Blue looks so good in the Saddle Brown case. I used the iPad mini camera, may look a little grainy lol

 

[Robbosan]

Black on Black 12.

 

[davxdcampbell]

iPhone 12 mini. Day one with the new saddle brown case. I can’t wait to see how this wears in.

 

[JerseyJon]

iPhone 12 mini. Day one with the new saddle brown case. I can’t wait to see how this wears in.

This looks awesome! Great combo sir.

 

[JerseyJon]

Black on Black 12.

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I did the same on my 12PM. Darth Vader look.

 

[quPham90]

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The edge of the phone is still visible with the case on. Some people prefer to see the edges, some don’t.

this has been my main case for about a week and I haven’t noticed any immediate patina changes yet (and i get clammy hands often, which was noticeable on my first Saddle Brown case after a few days). So the case is still as vibrant as the day I got it so far, which I know it’s too soon to say, but I really do love how bright it is.

mine still has not changed either. I am eager to see how it will patina.

 

[Elektrofone]

Black on Black 12.

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That looks clean. I got a saddle brown for my mini black but might need to pickup a black as well.

 

[Toratek]

In the current times, I can’t imagine wanting a leather case on a phone you’re constantly holding. That “patina” pride is nothing less than filthy dirt. Disgusting.

 

[fezzzer]

So I said I was interested in seeing how the California Poppy leather case ages and develops a patina. Here’s mine after just one day of use (this is in and out of my Jeans pocket with typical use, and the jeans are over a year old).

 

[vito]

Not had a leather case before so picked up the Black iPhone 12 PM

Is it suppose to look like this - looking at other images online/YT videos I'm not sure. it is a natural product so there could be variations case by case.

 

[scarrz]

So I said I was interested in seeing how the California Poppy leather case ages and develops a patina. Here’s mine after just one day of use (this is in and out of my Jeans pocket with typical use, and the jeans are over a year old). View attachment 1670639

I have both the poppy and saddle brown cases for my 12PM and I gotta say the Poppy color leather just feels a little better (possibly more grippy on the sides?) in my hand. I am interested in seeing how the Poppy ages and if it will just look dirty or develop some nice character. Thanks for the pics.

 

[Sal09]

So I said I was interested in seeing how the California Poppy leather case ages and develops a patina. Here’s mine after just one day of use (this is in and out of my Jeans pocket with typical use, and the jeans are over a year old). View attachment 1670639

I still havent used mine. Id be bloody annoyed with that

 

[scarrz]

Not had a leather case before so picked up the Black iPhone 12 PM

Is it suppose to look like this - looking at other images online/YT videos I'm not sure. it is a natural product so there could be variations case by case.

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Looks normal to me! My Saddle color has variations like your black case.

 

[hereforbeer]

So I said I was interested in seeing how the California Poppy leather case ages and develops a patina. Here’s mine after just one day of use (this is in and out of my Jeans pocket with typical use, and the jeans are over a year old). View attachment 1670639

That doesn't look like Patina. Try cleaning it.

 

[fezzzer]

Oh it’s dirty for sure, and not a patina - but it’s interesting that after just 1 days use, that it looks like that. After a clean with a very lightly dampened cloth, it looks like this (Pics taken on a 10.5” iPad Pro, apologies they’re not as sharp as you might expect from a 12 Pro Max )

 

[vito]

Looks normal to me! My Saddle color has variations like your black case.

Thanks. I thought as much. Love the feel.

 

[iFone88]

So I said I was interested in seeing how the California Poppy leather case ages and develops a patina. Here’s mine after just one day of use (this is in and out of my Jeans pocket with typical use, and the jeans are over a year old). View attachment 1670639

That colour isn't going to hold up well at all

 

[zinned]

I still havent used mine. Id be bloody annoyed with that

If you're annoyed about patina, how come you bought a leather case in the first place? It's a part of the living material that is leather and inevitable.

 

[iFone88]

Not had a leather case before so picked up the Black iPhone 12 PM

Is it suppose to look like this - looking at other images online/YT videos I'm not sure. it is a natural product so there could be variations case by case.

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Those marks look awesome

 

[iFone88]

If you're annoyed about patina, how come you bought a leather case in the first place? It's a part of the living material that is leather and inevitable.

And a yellow one at that..... Silly decision