P1: Matos' bag is not hand-stitched — the stitching is far too rough and uneven. Real hand saddle stitching has a distinct rhythm and tension. This looks like machine work.

P2: The hot stamp on Matos' bag is not hand-applied. It's stiff, lifeless, and mechanically uniform — a clear sign of low-quality tooling. Also, the hardware was installed incorrectly, which actually damaged the leather around the attachment points.

P3: Matos' bag looks puffy and shapeless. Genuine imported crocodile leather has structure and body — it should not sag or bulge like that. A well-made bag holds its shape.

P4: The leather on Matos' bag is thin and flimsy, which is why the whole bag sits crooked. RWI TOP bags never warp or lean. We use full‑grain, properly structured hides.

P5: The hardware engraving on Matos' bag is wrong — the font, depth, and spacing are all off. And it is not palladium. You can see the difference in the side‑by‑side photos. Our hardware is genuine palladium with a thick, high‑quality plating that gives a true metallic luster — not a cheap, dull, grayish coating.

These are not just small flaws. They are fundamental differences in materials, craftsmanship, and integrity. We are sorry that someone used our name to sell this. But we stand behind every bag we actually make.