Leather Cases - Patina Proud Photos

[Arcontia]

Well, for the Apple leather cases for 13 Pro, I have some potentially bad news about the Wisteria colour case I’ve had for only just over one week.

The edges at each corner have started to darken. Interestingly, its not completely black like I’ve read what happened for the 12 Series cases, but this is instead rather a dark violet colour, as if its actually a natural patina… but then I find myself wishing the rest of the case would darken too like the 11 Series cases did, and not just the edges. Makes you wonder how can the rest of the case stay the same but not the edges.


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Possibly a pity, because Wisteria is actually otherwise a really lovely colour. Wasn‘t one that was love at first sight, but rather grows on you - for sure, at the very minimum unless that one falls apart, the Wisteria MagSafe Wallet with FindMy is a keeper. And I would definitely not hesitate to get this colour if it were available for the Leather Link Apple Watch band instead of the dreaded Modern Buckle.

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My Midnight Leather Case meanwhile is faring much better, the very dark colour of the case is hiding basically any sign of ageing and I’ve already had that one for some weeks longer.

An update one and a half weeks later:

The edges darkening has become a bit more prominent. Leather itself is breaking in very nicely in terms of how it feels in the hand.


Viewing the case from the front, with the darkened edges, it now looks dark violet which I personally love

Side view:

The back:

Wisteria Leather Wallet meanwhile still looks as good as new:

 

[s2k_ap1]

Always find myself coming back to the Apple Leather case really like this new Midnight option. Still wish they would bring back midnight blue

 

[thadoggfather]

are they better material this year than last?

that looks grainier

 

[darkus]

All these cases are great but I sort of wish they would carve out the cases to the exact dimensions of the camera instead of just leaving a massive box open for the whole camera assembly area. It seems lazy to me.

 

[s2k_ap1]

are they better material this year than last?

that looks grainier

The same material this one just happened to be more grainy

 

[Knowlege Bomb]

$5 you're back in the Apple leather next week!

You’re on!

From what i can tell, the 13 series Apple leather case is better quality than 12 series. I have had two 12 Pro Max leather cases. Both have nicks and leather peeling in high traffic areas.

With my Midnight for 13 Pro max, the leather has been superb! Yes, i do have the “blackening” along the edges. BUT the leather is still great condition. So soft and rich feeling after 1 month of heavy use.

I have stopped using other cases and now using Apple leather exclusively. Amazing Quality.

I pulled out my 12 Pro black leather case to give to a friend and yeah, the leather this year is waaay better.

I have to admit that when holding the phone with my nomad case, I don’t get that leather feeling. This is because the sides are not leather. Might have to go back using my andar case.

Not what I want to be reading while I wait for mine to ship.

 

[iNotion]

I pulled out my 12 Pro black leather case to give to a friend and yeah, the leather this year is waaay better.

Not what I want to be reading while I wait for mine to ship.

I agree on that point. It doesn't feel the leather satisfaction, compared to Apple leather case

but it feels more safe and protected.

 

[maximus96]

I have to admit that when holding the phone with my nomad case, I don’t get that leather feeling. This is because the sides are not leather. Might have to go back using my andar case.

My rustic brown nomad looks very nice, but only when laid face down which I try to avoid as much as possible. I like the andar much more, especially at $35 shipped after the BF coupon.

 

[sonstar]

I agree on that point. It doesn't feel the leather satisfaction, compared to Apple leather case

but it feels more safe and protected.

Doubt there is much difference protection wise for the phone, case sure as nomad has rubber sides where drops happen.

 

[sonstar]

From what i can tell, the 13 series Apple leather case is better quality than 12 series. I have had two 12 Pro Max leather cases. Both have nicks and leather peeling in high traffic areas.

With my Midnight for 13 Pro max, the leather has been superb! Yes, i do have the “blackening” along the edges. BUT the leather is still great condition. So soft and rich feeling after 1 month of heavy use.

I have stopped using other cases and now using Apple leather exclusively. Amazing Quality.

Unfortunately I’d have to agree.

 

[sonstar]

$5 you're back in the Apple leather next week!

Yep rinse and repeat lol

 

[iNotion]

Lookwise/ aesthetic: I prefer Apple leather case as mine has somehow patina to the looks i like.

Bring it out, not worrying about careless drops: Nomad wins.

 

[applestein]

Ordered Nomad on Saturday, no movement as of yet. The tracking number is in the system but it tells me they're still waiting for the package.

From the two times I ordered from Nomad, their tracking is very broken. Never could get it to show up on their website. I always had to take my tracking number and go directly through Fedex's website to get tracking details.

 

[KO7]

Received a refund from Mous after getting two warped cases in a row from them, so now eyeing a return to an Apple leather case.

How are the Dark Cherry leather cases faring after some use now? Midnight is a bit “boring” comparatively but I might change my tune once we’re through these winter months and more sunlight hits the dark, dark blue out and about during the sunnier months.

Anyone have both colours and prefer one over the other for their Sierra Blue? Is the Midnight “confirmed” to have better quality somehow than the Dark Cherry as some reports suggested?

 

[iNotion]

Received a refund from Mous after getting two warped cases in a row from them, so now eyeing a return to an Apple leather case.

How are the Dark Cherry leather cases faring after some use now? Midnight is a bit “boring” comparatively but I might change my tune once we’re through these winter months and more sunlight hits the dark, dark blue out and about during the sunnier months.

Anyone have both colours and prefer one over the other for their Sierra Blue? Is the Midnight “confirmed” to have better quality somehow than the Dark Cherry as some reports suggested?

get the golden brown or the midnight.

 

[Kimquat]

My rustic brown nomad looks very nice, but only when laid face down which I try to avoid as much as possible. I like the andar much more, especially at $35 shipped after the BF coupon.

Why do you avoid having it faced down when it looks very nice that way?

 

[s2k_ap1]

Received a refund from Mous after getting two warped cases in a row from them, so now eyeing a return to an Apple leather case.

How are the Dark Cherry leather cases faring after some use now? Midnight is a bit “boring” comparatively but I might change my tune once we’re through these winter months and more sunlight hits the dark, dark blue out and about during the sunnier months.

Anyone have both colours and prefer one over the other for their Sierra Blue? Is the Midnight “confirmed” to have better quality somehow than the Dark Cherry as some reports suggested?

They all use the same leather material some may have grainier textures due to variation. I personally love the Midnight, yes it’s a little more boring, but these generation of apple leather case don’t age the best. Therefore midnight does a great job of making it look more appealing for a longer time versus the brighter colors.

 

[Motionblurrr]

Why do you avoid having it faced down when it looks very nice that way?

Nomad cases have like zero lip if you have a screen protector lol

 

[Kimquat]

Nomad cases have like zero lip if you have a screen protector lol

Ahh. That’s also true. I do notice that. I feel like the back gets beat up so bad when it is on its back.

 

[JuanSoto]

Received a refund from Mous after getting two warped cases in a row from them, so now eyeing a return to an Apple leather case.

How are the Dark Cherry leather cases faring after some use now? Midnight is a bit “boring” comparatively but I might change my tune once we’re through these winter months and more sunlight hits the dark, dark blue out and about during the sunnier months.

Anyone have both colours and prefer one over the other for their Sierra Blue? Is the Midnight “confirmed” to have better quality somehow than the Dark Cherry as some reports suggested?

Been using this case for roughly 2 months now and it still looks great. In person you can see the edges are beginning to darken but not very much. This has to be the most elegant leather color they’ve ever made imo.

I think after this years Golden Brown disappointment, I’ll probably be sticking with darker leather colors for the future. I’m still half tempted to pick up a Midnight 🤔

 

[WNYX]

All these cases are great but I sort of wish they would carve out the cases to the exact dimensions of the camera instead of just leaving a massive box open for the whole camera assembly area. It seems lazy to me.

I agree. I wish they had the same type of camera cutouts like the official Samsung leather cases.

 

[Arcontia]

From what i can tell, the 13 series Apple leather case is better quality than 12 series. I have had two 12 Pro Max leather cases. Both have nicks and leather peeling in high traffic areas.

With my Midnight for 13 Pro max, the leather has been superb! Yes, i do have the “blackening” along the edges. BUT the leather is still great condition. So soft and rich feeling after 1 month of heavy use.

I have stopped using other cases and now using Apple leather exclusively. Amazing Quality.

My verdict is, I’m more than satisfied with the 13 Pro Apple leather case. Coming from 11 Pro, it is SO good to have the bottom of the case covered again as how it was on the original 5s leather case. After a few weeks the leather breaks in nicely and feels amazing in your hand.

My main point of feedback to improve in the off chance anyone from Apple actually reads this - there really needs to be actual good new colour options released in the Spring. To me, it’s pretty unacceptable that both there’s nothing that directly matches the flagship Sierra Blue and they got rid of long-time favourite Saddle Brown and replaced it with something far worse (sorry Golden Brown), which I still think was a mistake.

So yeah, case itself, good. But colour options themselves really need to improve and there’s only one chance to do it in Spring so I really hope they get it right this time

 

[Madtiger27]

Well, Apple Case amazed me again last night. I dropped my phone from pocket height…it dropped on the corner. A tiny nick indentation and that corner is a bit “smoother” now. That’s it.

 

[bc 08]

My verdict is, I’m more than satisfied with the 13 Pro Apple leather case. Coming from 11 Pro, it is SO good to have the bottom of the case covered again as how it was on the original 5s leather case. After a few weeks the leather breaks in nicely and feels amazing in your hand.

My main point of feedback to improve in the off chance anyone from Apple actually reads this - there really needs to be actual good new colour options released in the Spring. To me, it’s pretty unacceptable that both there’s nothing that directly matches the flagship Sierra Blue and they got rid of long-time favourite Saddle Brown and replaced it with something far worse (sorry Golden Brown), which I still think was a mistake.

So yeah, case itself, good. But colour options themselves really need to improve and there’s only one chance to do it in Spring so I really hope they get it right this time

The case is good but the pigment-coated /painted leather is unacceptable to me on anything except black.
The price they charge for cheap corrected, painted leather is also bordering on ridiculous…at least $20 too high for what you get IMO.

Until Apple goes back with aniline leathers I’ll be looking to Andar and Bullstrap for a decent leather case. JMO

 

[Kimquat]

Nomad customer service was good when I was purchasing or cancelling my purchase. Now they’re nonexistent when I run into a problem with the case. Bull Strap customer service is excellent each and every time I emailed about an issue. Makes me reconsidering my future purchases.