Is a $60 watercolor sketchbook worth the money? Reviewing two ETCHR sketchbooks for watercolor

Would you pay $60 for a watercolor sketchbook? What's all the fuss about the Perfect Sketchbook, and how does it compare to Etchr's other watercolor sketchbook?
I'm trying out the Etchr cold press sketchbook for watercolor today, and showing you the Perfect Sketchbook, a limited edition watercolor sketchbook with paper by Fabriano. Are they worth the money and the hype?
Both sketchbooks have 100% cotton paper - in my opinion this is a must for encouraging flow in loose watercolor painting, and creating good conditions for even drying, among other things.
The Etchr sketchbook paper is a bit softer, and yes, two of the 54 pages in my sketchbook had small creases/flaws in the paper.
The Perfect Sketchbook has been my companion for two years and has held up well. No breaking down of the binding which is such good news for an active artist who likes to paint en plein air.
Etchr Sketchbooks and the Perfect Sketchbook can be found here: etchrlab.com
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This video has not been sponsored by Etchr. I have received no financial compensation to review these products.
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