cubancurly

Why can't you remove the links that cover the clasp? Once you reattach the remaining bracelett, the clasp would be covered again.

I just received my J12 from WBK which I LOVE. (see review under wbk on the Darkside)

Anyway, I am not having a problem with the watch, per se, it's a problem with my wrist; I have very thin wrist, thinner then average so I have always had a problem sizing down watches and bracelets. My watches have to be sized down to about 5 1/4".

On this J12 there are only 4 links that can be removed and 2 of them should not because its on the clasp. The only way to make this watch smaller for me is to take off regular links. That would mean to break the ceramic links to be able to attach. I hope the photo helps to explain what I'm talking about.

All watch bands have only a certain amount of links that are able to be taken off, they have pins in them to attach and re-attach. The links I want to take off do not have pins, they are sealed in the ceramic so I would have to break open part of it to put the pin in it.

Have I confused everyone?

I'm not questioning the quality of the LV's in this topic, just the PATINA on the repllica leathers.

Why should it?

The 'quality' isn't really a factor here, as it would depend on if the leather used is the same leather as used in the gens That would be the only reason for the two leathers to behave the same...

I bought an LV Messenger bag from Ken last year, and it's been a really good, hard-wearing bag I use it almost every time I leave the house

I do have one admission to make though... When I was in Spain last October, I took a lot of business pamphlets and flyers with me, and that over-taxed the 'buckle/slide' for adjusting the length of the bag strap... However, I've knotted the end of the strap, to the shorter strap section (some kind of DIY-made up as I went along knot which looks a little like a Four in Hand tie knot) and it's been good ever since. Not really an issue with the quality of the merchandise, just a case of stressing the bag beyond it's carrying capacity

Um, why not ask Ken?

Also, try stain. It works wonders.

Have you tried stain on that leather? What kind of stain? That is actaully a great idea!

Col.

For those who have purchased any LV bags from kenberg with the natural untreated leather: Did they develop the HONEY tan/brown color patina that the authentic LV's develop?

I don't think this has ever been addressed before with LV bags and I think it is an important factor in the replicas. For ME, it is the only reason I want the leather LV's, I LOVE that gorgeous honey brown leather, it gives the bag a vintage-distressed look.

I have 2 LV bags that I purchased from Ruby years ago., a monogram speedy and monogram dog carrier both with the untreated leather handles and trim. After 2-3 years they only developed a very light tan on the leather, definately NOT in the honey- tan shade. The handles on the bags were darker but only where my hands held it. The light tan color is nowhere near the HONEY tan/brown that the auth lv leather develops and it never will.

So this made me wonder if the higher quality LV bags like the ones Kenberg sells, if the leather darkens to the honey brown shade like the auth LV's. It should, right ? If the bag is higher quality this should include the leather as well, right?

I would appreciate any feedback and photos.