Over the years, we’ve seen some pretty out-there cases for different phones. Typically, the uber-expensive ones are available for the iPhone because, for some reason, there’s the misconception that poor people buy Android and rich people have the iPhone. Even though many Android phones cost more than the iPhone, but I digress.
Yesterday, while surfing on Twitter or X, I saw someone posting about this alternative to Apple’s own FineWoven case. It looked pretty nice, but the post listed the price as $2,130. I thought it had to be a typo for sure until I saw it was Cavier.
For those unaware, Cavier is known for making interestingly expensive custom phones. In fact, they currently have a custom iPhone 15 Pro for $9,410. This one, in particular, has a bas-relief of a miniature “Colt 1911” on the back. The frame is made of 24k gold plating with double electroplated technology. And it even comes in a briefcase. My question has always been, how many of these does Cavier actually sell?
These “updated FineWoven cases” use Hermos Togo and Epsom Leather
Technically, these are not “FineWoven” since they are still leather. However, they do look really nice. They come in three colors: Fine Orange, Fine Blue, and Fine Brown. They are pretty clean, minus the Cavier logo in the middle.
Cavier is using the same leather that is used in the production of Birkin bags. So this is much more high-end than the leather cases you can get from Nomad Goods or Andar. Cavier also says that these are limited, with only 999 made. And I can assure you, they won’t sell out fast.
So why is the price such a big deal? Well, let’s put things into perspective. The Cavier Fine Orange case is $2,130. The iPhone 15 Pro starts at $999, while the iPhone 15 Pro Max starts at $1099. So you could literally buy two iPhone 15 Pro’s and have money left over, even after paying taxes. And nearly two iPhone 15 Pro Max’s. So there’s that. But obviously someone is buying these, otherwise Cavier wouldn’t continue making them.
2024-01-03 15:04:37