This item has been glass coated, so it will hardly change over time. The gold color will show blackening due to rubbing. There are scratches at present, but there will be almost no further scratches. Bands that can be used in the same size are still available! #franExclusive42mm41mm40mm38mmCompatible *42mm is limited to Series 10 and later models ●Product Name Apple Watch Hermes Gold Leather HERMES 41mm ●Accessories Leather band only *Box is not included for photography purposes ●Product Condition There are scratches around the belt holes where the buckle hits, but there are no tears, so it can still be used for a long time. As it is a leather-specific coated product, there will be almost no aging. It will maintain its beautiful condition for a long time. This is 100% authentic. Please purchase with confidence. Hermes manufacturing year code Artisan atelier mark You can check it in the photos. We accept returns in the unlikely event of a false claim. We also recommend receiving it after authentication. In all my past transactions, I have never received a claim of a fake item. If you are looking for a genuine item, please do so. ●Recently, we have applied a glass coating to the leather (using professional-grade solvents). This coating can be applied to leather, fabric products, and various other items, and can be applied to Apple Watch Hermes bands, as well as bags and wallets. As those who love leather products know, don't you get tired of color fading and discoloration due to scratches, even though you want to use them for a long time? By applying the coating, the durability is overwhelmingly increased, and you can maintain a beautiful condition for a long time. Compared to uncoated items, scratches and discoloration will not appear for more than twice as long, and the feel is also different, so you can easily feel the difference. It is especially effective when wet, and the water repellency protects the leather firmly. Please compare it with your items. In recent years, leather products have very beautiful designs and colors, so you want to keep them in a beautiful condition for a long time. You will realize it as you use it, but the item you purchased this time will hardly change over time from its current state, so it will maintain its beautiful condition for a long time. Once you use a coated product, you will want to apply it to all leather products because it will not deteriorate. It is the opposite of leather products that enjoy aging, but please enjoy the beautiful condition of the leather for a long time ^_^