The most popular question I get about the Chanel Boy Wallet on Chain is: ‘Does it come in Caviar?’
And I can fully understand why this question is being asked so frequently, many Chanel users are used to Caviar, they know how impeccable this leather is – its strong and heavier than the lambskin, to damage such leather, you need to be very abusive. So imagine the Boy WOC in caviar, how safe will my investment be?
But calfskin is also one of my favorite leather; at least it’s much better than lambskin, if maintenance and care is your concern of course. Lambskin has its own benefits; I mean its feel very luxurious.
This Boy WOC style is from the permanent edition, unlike the Chanel WOC Paris Dallas that has been released a few months ago. It features a long metal chain and the Boy CC Closure in golden hardware. I love how the color blue melts together with gold, the black is usually together with silver hardware. If you love gold, then this is your opportunity.
Calfskin is calfskin, what you are going to love, are the grains. You see, this Boy WOC is grained, it will feel amazing if you touch it with your hands.
You can also check the interior in one of our previous post: The Chanel Boy Wallet on Chain in Black and Silver hardware.
Chanel Boy Wallet on Chain in Grained Calfskin
Style code: A80287
Size: 4.8’ x 7.5’ x 1.7’
Price: $2,475 USD, €1600 euro’s or $3,000 SGD.
Newbie here. Is grained calfskin the same as caviar? 🙂
Hi Jo, Welcome to bragmybag. No its not, caviar is heavier and harder. You can read more here: http://www.bragmybag.com/chanel-leather-guide/
Which one do you recommended? In term of appearance? 🙂
I mean Boy WOC in lamb skin or this 🙂
for the lambskin or caviar, if this is your first bag, or you do not have a caviar yet, I would certainly choose caviar, especially if you are going to use it as an everyday bag.
Hi Jo, omg you are asking me a very difficult question =P. Both are durable, both looks very nice. I think its personal preference, if you like durability, I would certainly go for the caviar if possible.
Hahah coz I can’t decide either. Both looks good (if only I can have both :P). This grained calfskin is more durable than lamb right? I love the lamb’s softness but I’m afraid of scratches too. Haha
Then your choice is very easy, go for the caviar or the calfskin =D, keep us informed
I got the lamb! SGD3350
Hi Jo! Congrats with your new bag. What do you think about the leather, it’s soft right? But easy to get scratches???
Hi Alex,
First of all I want to say that I love your site. It’s very helpful. Do you know if they have the Boy WOC in Paris/Germany or Belgium? In the Netherlands it’s sold out.
Thank you.
Hi Carmen, I cannot say too much about the stock, but what I can share is this. If you know the style code of the bag you want (the boy woc comes in different leathers and colors), you can call up the boutique and ask for stock, even temporary reserve the bag. We will post two more boy woc for the f/w 2014 collection in the end of the week.
And also, bags do get sold-out and re-stock. Usually monday in Paris is the best day to shop.