Name: Executive Leather Messenger
Brand: WaterField Designs
SKU: EMCOMPCCLRZZZZ
Price: 429.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.88 (181 reviews)

Executive Leather Messenger

Our distressed full-grain grizzly leather only looks better with age

Executive Leather Messenger

Grizzly leather's beautiful patina (Pictured: Staad Attaché)

Two deep organizational pockets (one zips closed)

Two padded laptop and tablet compartments

Compact fits up to a 15" laptop and your work essentials

Full sizes accommodates bulkier items

Designed for comfort: ergonimically-placed handles, adjustable straps

Slot for carry-on handles

Compact and Full sizes

Full size, Grizzly Leather

Executive Leather Messenger

Available in three full-grain leather colors

Chocolate Leather

Grizzly Leather

Black Leather

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Handcrafted from full-grain leather, this classic messenger bag has modern features for today’s digital lifestyle: padded laptop and tablet compartments and ample pockets for storing tech gear.

"A timeless, splurge-worthy leather bag."
- New York Times Wirecutter

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All our products are crafted locally in our workshop by the most skilled sewing team in San Francisco.

Materials:

Full-grain, naturally tanned leather
More details here

Dimensions & Weight:

Compact:

36.19 (l) x 6.98-7.62 (w) x 26.67 (h) cm; 1.47 kg

Full:

38.1 (l) x 8.25 (w) x 30.48 (l) cm; 1.58 kg

FEATURES

Metal key fob facilitates convenient key retrieval.
Dual-layer leather flap shuts securely with a paragliding buckle.
Gold, water-resistant liner lights up interior for increased visibility.
Two padded compartments for protecting a 16-inch laptop and 13-inch tablet.
Rear panel slides over wheeled-suitcase handles for hands-free airport navigation.
Leather grab handle, secured with strong rivets, offers a more formal carrying option.
Adjustable shoulder strap with a removable floating shoulder pad keeps strap in place.
Luxuriously-soft, lined pockets under front flap holds a smartphone and other quick-access items.
Interior pockets include one zippered for valuables, open-topped for cords and accessories, and one pen slot.

SHIPPING:

Domestic: USPS & FedEx. Details.
International: 4-5 business day delivery. Country duty/tax calculated at Checkout. Details.

I had such a hard time trying to decide, because lets face it, this bag isnt cheap. Im so glad I pulled the trigger and ordered though. The bag looks great, the quality is amazing, and the interior organization makes sense and feels natural.

There are so many messenger bags to choose from out there, but as the video says, this one is approachable, not formal. It stands out immediately for its quality, not for being flashy, and it will continue to look better with age.

Once I received it and really got to look it over and wear it to work a couple times, I liken it to my Rolex Submariner. Wether you’re carrying it with jeans on the weekend or a suit in the boardroom, it fits in perfectly. Like the Sub, it’s understated luxury that gets noticed without being pretentious.

Very Nice

Very Nice

Such good quality.

Bought this as a Father’s Day gift for my hubby and he LOVES it!! All the features he wanted, great quality leather, good customer service. Would definitely recommend.

Great gift for my nephew who just graduated with a masters degree from u of a

Jack was fired up when he opened his .. he was like “ whoa this is badass” !!!

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Waterfield Designs Executive Leather Messenger review: Professional practicality

iMore - September 8, 2019

“When you want to make a statement with your laptop bag, look no further.”

SIZE GUIDE

The Executive Leather Messenger Bag is available in two sizes each with a built-in padded compartment for laptops and tablets. The following devices can fit in these sizes:

Compact - Laptop Compartment fits devices up to 14.09" x 9.7"

14" MacBook Pro
13” MacBook Pro
15" MacBook Air
13" MacBook Air
Other similarly sized laptops

Compact - Tablet Compartment fits devices up to 13" x 8.75"

13'' iPad Pro with Magic Keyboard
11'' iPad Pro with Magic Keyboard
13'' iPad Air with Magic Keyboard
11" iPad Air with Magic Keyboard
Other similarly sized tablets

Full - Laptop Compartment fits devices up to 14.25" x 9.75"

16" MacBook Pro
14" MacBook Pro
15" MacBook Air
13" MacBook Air
Other similarly sized laptops

Full - Tablet Compartment fits devices up to 13.5" x 8.5"

13'' iPad Pro with Magic Keyboard
11'' iPad Pro with Magic Keyboard
13'' iPad Air with Magic Keyboard
11" iPad Air with Magic Keyboard
Other similarly sized tablets

CARING FOR YOUR LEATHER BAG

We usually recommend not doing anything to the full-grain leather of your bag, letting it develop it's own beautiful patina over time. However, you may want to freshen it up a bit with a leather conditioner. The leather may darken a bit, so test the reaction first on a spot that's not highly visible, like the bottom of the bag. For the distressed leather that we use, you can also spread the oils around and smooth them out a bit with heat from a hair dryer.

made in usa

We're proud to offer American-made gear built for the long haul. All our products are designed and made in our San Francisco workshop, where rent is high, labor expensive, and competition intense. We wouldn't go anywhere else.