Oh wow! Good find! Thanks for doing the legwork. The Spring yellow is definitely “greenish”— especially when compared to the Hermès band. I assume the Gen 3 Marigold is much closer to the Sunflower up top. Hmmm. Decisions, decisions. hehe
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No, Sunflower is unique, Marigold is closer to Spring.
Edit: or maybe my memory of Marigold isn‘t that clear anymore. In this video it looks like an inbetweener.
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Thanks! I have seen this video. Not always representative of the true color, but I agree— I think Marigold is “deeper” than Spring Yellow, but perhaps not as “warm” or “saturated” as Sunflower.
That being said— does anyone have opinions on long term durability of Gen 3 vs Gen 4 CB? I only have just received mine, so don’t know how they “hold up” over time. I do realize they will all patina— but the Gen 3 leather feels a little thicker, or less supple, so thinking it might wear harder/last longer? If true, that might push me to Marigold over Spring Yellow.
Noir with black. I was just referring to all matching MBs.
Ahhhhhhhhh ok! Thought I was going crazy for a moment there. A black modern buckle with gold hardware would have been an insta-buy for my wife’s watch.
Not a combo I had considered before and I’m definitely retired from the fool’s game of trying to remove those shallow screws from the modern buckle but here’s a taste:
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Fwiw that is Marigold Modern Buckle in my pic. It does seem to split the difference. Maybe they’ll recycle that name for a goo band in a few weeks. If my “Citron” suggestion is too hoity toity.
Ah— good to know. I assume Marigold was consistent from CB to MB… good comparison shot, then! I’m torn!!
I know it is all personal preference, but do you have a favorite between the three shades??
Do you have any comment on longevity/durability of Gen 3 vs Gen 4 CB?
I suppose since these bands will be in a regular rotation, my wear-and-tear should be a fraction of someone using one daily… so, perhaps it’s all a moot point.
The leather on the gen 3 classic buckles is definitely a little thicker than on the gen 4. Can’t say if that makes them more durable since I have never owned a G4 for any length of time. I don’t like the large square buckle on the gen 4 so I only have gen 3 bands in my collection (sad as I have had to pass on some nice colors like Cosmos Blue and Taupe). I don’t think you should worry about durability when making your choice, especially since you are rotating with other bands. Pick the color/style you like the best and go for it!
Sunflower is the undisputed champ, I thought I was getting Spring Yellow (unlabeled Mercari listing) and was pleasantly surprised when it was a warm drink of honey instead. Color probably won’t be 1:1. Modern leather is so different with that grainy vectran vibe and paper thin feel. Blue Jay is much superior on the CB over the MB.
I’m gonna go out on a limb and say there’s no difference in durability between the 3rd and 4th Gen leather but I also will never wear mine enough to really gauge it longitudinally. I have CBs of both iterations that other people wore a lot and the wear seems about the same. This fresh Blue Jay (3) does seem thicker than my 4s, as @MacDevil7334 is saying.
He/she is here! 😍 (gotta think of a name)
How does the Sunflower CB compare to the California Poppy leather link? I have the Cali Poppy but if the color is the same I may go for the Spring Yellow CB instead.
I am debating getting this band. Is there any black or just blue? Also, what does the "mango" color look like? is it pink?
Nice, you still have the 1st gen. How many iPhones do you need to pair all your watches
Do you keep them at around 50% battery in storage?
I don’t leave battery on this but I’ve been busting it out recently for the pretty steel back and also for OG bands like black 1 silver pin and today’s link.Nice, you still have the 1st gen. How many iPhones do you need to pair all your watches
Do you keep them at around 50% battery in storage?
But yes I keep four of my watches turned off most of the time and low battery until I want to take one on a walk and then I get it ready. Hermes usually stays pretty topped up for sleep but I turn it off as soon as I wake up.
Thanks for a different thread I found out about the classic bands so I picked up one off of eBay here’s the pictures of it.
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S0 steel was really beautiful. 👍 And to this day the thinnest Apple Watch released! Fingers crossed the S7 will finally take that title … 🤞