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Well for the pro size phone, bulk isn't a bad thing. It looks really nice. Enjoy! Keep us posted on the patina process.
I've got to be honest, I don't expect much patina... it's black, and waterproof leather so is pretty resistant to anything that contacts it but I'll be sure to update if/when anything changes.
 
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I've got to be honest, I don't expect much patina... it's black, and waterproof leather so is pretty resistant to anything that contacts it but I'll be sure to update if/when anything changes.
Well, black doesn’t show the patina as much as other colors anyway, so you're not missing much there. I have the black RL open bottom case, and it does have some wear marks, but of course, there’s no color change. Black on black is hard to beat.
 
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4 days in and my YMW is developing a nice patina already.

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Another vouch for Ryan London. Once they come out with CC version next month I’m ordering 2 more
Whats the CC version? Also doesn't look like they are having Black friday sales
Bare cases are rebranded Aliexpress cases sold at a high markup. Do not buy one of these.
Fair enough. I've been using one for the last year and it's not that bad. I liked them more than the Nomad ones i played with.
 
My updated Bullstrap Contemporary case came in today. Nice improvement over the original edition. No gap between the bottom of the phone and the case near the charging cutout. Cutouts are aligned much better. The camera bump now matches their open bottom case. Same with the buttons. Leather feels a smidge dryer and rougher than previous Bullstrap cases. This definitely feels and looks a lot closer the OG open bottom case we all know and (mostly) love.

edit: after using it for a few hours, i have noticed that the front sides pull away from the phone easier that my previous Bullstrap. a mild annoyance from an otherwise improved case.

Looks like a nice case, I cannot wait for mine to come in. I haven't heard anything else since the original delay, so I'm hoping I'll be getting mine in a couple of weeks.
 
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After using the Bandwerk titanium case for the weekend, I cannot recommend it. I'ts not comfortable, the screws used are small and poor quality (you do get spare screws I guess) and the leather is simply not actual leather.

So ordered up a Nomad traditional case instead... :)
 
Has anybody been using a casebell case got any patina pics yet? Ive now settled on one of their cases and am interested to see how it will go.
 
Hope it’s worth it and you’re not let down. Meanwhile my luckycoin black and brown should arrive in 3 days.
My lucky coin brown would be absolutely perfect if it had a closed bottom, but it will do in the meantime until my contemporary bullstrap gets in.

If you are good with an open bottom then you should love the lucky coin. It's been a great case for me, but I would in a factory and have three boys so I would like a little more protection.

Plus I have always just disliked open bottom cases, just personal preference.
 
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I'm trying to use my 70% discount to grab a minimal BS case to go with the contemporary, but want them shipped at the same time to avoid double shipping. Trying to get them to do that for me, but awaiting a response.
 
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Just got my new contemporary bs closed bottom for my 15PM. It’s the “new” one. Camera bump and buttons are more like the open bottom cases. It feels nice and very premium. The smell is quite strong too. My original contemporary never had the strong leather smell and broke around the charge port so got this as a warranty replacement.

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Just got my new contemporary bs closed bottom for my 15PM. It’s the “new” one. Camera bump and buttons are more like the open bottom cases. It feels nice and very premium. The smell is quite strong too. My original contemporary never had the strong leather smell and broke around the charge port so got this as a warranty replacement.

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do the sides of the case pull away from the phone rather easily (compared to other leather cases), or is it just mine?
 
Just got my new contemporary bs closed bottom for my 15PM. It’s the “new” one. Camera bump and buttons are more like the open bottom cases. It feels nice and very premium. The smell is quite strong too. My original contemporary never had the strong leather smell and broke around the charge port so got this as a warranty replacement.

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Wow so gorgeous!! I can’t wait for my 16 pro max contemporary to ship in about two weeks
 
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I am still trying to decide whether I should order now from RL or wait until they release the CC version.🤔
It should be sometime in December if i remember correctly. Hmm..
 
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