You can still get the Apple Watch Hermès with the leather strap - But it's not from Apple

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Recently, Apple released the Apple Watch Series 9. Thanks to the collaboration between Apple and Hermès, it also comes with the Hermès variant. If you are a fan of luxurious goods, you would naturally prefer the leather strap. However, Apple no longer produces this variant with the leather strap. So, how can you get it?

For your information, Apple has replaced the leather strap with FineWoven bands. That includes the Hermès variant too. After all, Hermès has made a commitment to Apple to create more environmentally friendly bands. However, it seems that Hermès is taking things into their own hands.

According to Parker Ortolani, Hermès not only continues to sell leather bands for the Apple Watch, but they are also selling the new Apple Watch 9 with the leather bands on their website. Given how Apple pledged their dedication to more environmentally friendly products last Tuesday, this looks like a step backwards. Plus, there are many combinations available of stainless-steel Series 9 models signed by Hermès.

Apple and Hermès are not immune to controversies. Previously, Apple received a huge backlash for shipping the Hermès variant with the 5W charging adapter. Why? Back in 2020, the company announced that it no longer ships the Apple Watch with the charging adapter. Hence, this is a confusing move for the company. Ultimately, Apple decided to remove the adapter included with the Hermès models.

If you are interested in the Apple Watch Hermès, you can get it from authorised Apple stores or online Apple store for a price of RM5499.

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