This bag is pure luxury! The craftsmanship and attention to detail are next level, and the leather quality is truly high end. I can't wait for the patina to develop with years of travel. It smells great and feels great in the hand. The color combination looks even better in person as well.
The bag has ample space for extended weekend trips but could probably squeeze a 5 day if packed efficiently, the inner and outer pockets are usefully deep, and the zippers are smooth and quiet. Great shoulder strap and hardware as well.
While $500 is not cheap in itself, it's completely worth a lasting investment. This could easily be a $1900-2000 bag from one of the boutique brands.
Time Resistance are masters of the craft!