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Shade · 26 October 2010, 02:43 PM

Just wondering since we're all into watches, what other "luxury" items that you guys found interesting?

I'm always fond of belts, wallets and shoes, basically any leather goods. Bags and travelling bags are also on of my favorite items. I never buy branded clothes though, I find them way too overpriced and my $15 tailor can make me a very great shirt with like a $20 material..

Sixshooter · 27 October 2010, 01:41 AM

Well, it isn't branded technically. But I am a huge fan of custom made cowboy boots. (take it easy i'm from Texas) I have 2 makers I use at the moment. There is nothing like a handmade boot when it comes to comfort. I currently have 6 pair as I wear them everyday. They are a little steep. The base price starts at $925 and goes up from there depending on options added. But once you wear them you will never be able to buy a boot off the shelf. Also have 2 custom made 100% beaver felt hats that I wear quite often...again a TX thing. but they are really nice as well. As you mentioned Shade, Im also a belt fan, there is a guy down here that makes some beautiful hand-carved pieces.

Ebruner · 27 October 2010, 03:26 AM

My wife has a thing for Hermes Birkin bags. She has 4. Trust me, Rolex watches are cheeper.

-Eddie

GradyPhilpott · 27 October 2010, 05:35 AM

I do my best to avoid items with prominent branding. In some cases, it is unavoidable, but I do not like being a billboard for corporations.

Now, if some corporation wants to sign me on as a sponsor, then we can talk turkey.

I am not anti-corporation as is the fad these days it seems, but I simply do not identify with most corporations, including sports teams.

The exceptions are Ruger and Rolex, but except for a Ruger belt buckle and a couple of hat pins, I don't really seek out that type of minutia.

I am a Benefactor Member of the NRA and of the Golden Eagles and the Second Amendment Task Force and I do wear stuff with their logos, but this is a matter of affiliation with organizations that protect my interests.

I will also sparingly display my university logos and my service emblems and awards.

rmfnla · 27 October 2010, 06:26 AM

Don't like logos; labels belong on the inside.

spuds · 27 October 2010, 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Sixshooter

...I am a huge fan of custom made cowboy boots....

That is sooooooooooooo cool....

BarkMaster · 27 October 2010, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Sixshooter

Well, it isn't branded technically. But I am a huge fan of custom made cowboy boots. (take it easy i'm from Texas) I have 2 makers I use at the moment. There is nothing like a handmade boot when it comes to comfort. I currently have 6 pair as I wear them everyday. They are a little steep. The base price starts at $925 and goes up from there depending on options added. But once you wear them you will never be able to buy a boot off the shelf. Also have 2 custom made 100% beaver felt hats that I wear quite often...again a TX thing. but they are really nice as well. As you mentioned Shade, Im also a belt fan, there is a guy down here that makes some beautiful hand-carved pieces.

J. B. Hill?

wehttaM · 27 October 2010, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Ebruner

My wife has a thing for Hermes Birkin bags. She has 4. Trust me, Rolex watches are cheeper.

-Eddie

Aren't Hermes Birkin bags like a couple thousand more than Rolexes sometimes?

Ebruner · 27 October 2010, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by wehttaM

Aren't Hermes Birkin bags like a couple thousand more than Rolexes sometimes?

9-10k

-Eddie

toph · 27 October 2010, 08:40 PM

i like fine designer shirts. BUT never would i wear one with teh name or barnd name on the front back etc
we pay hundreds or thousands for things and then walk about as a free advert!! how clever of them

esm · 27 October 2010, 09:15 PM

i do like branded stuff, but not the ones scream their name at anyone....

i very rarely pay full price for them though...

Timber Loftis · 28 October 2010, 03:04 AM

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Originally Posted by wehttaM

Aren't Hermes Birkin bags like a couple thousand more than Rolexes sometimes?

OK, unless there is something magical about these bags, how does that work out? I mean a Rolex lasts forever. Bags and purses wear out, and relatively fast. My wife likes Marc Jacobs purses, and those are not cheap per se, but every purse I've ever seen her own wears out in a few years.

skywag · 28 October 2010, 03:09 AM

Lear....Dassault....Canadair

Ebruner · 28 October 2010, 03:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Timber Loftis

OK, unless there is something magical about these bags, how does that work out? I mean a Rolex lasts forever. Bags and purses wear out, and relatively fast. My wife likes Marc Jacobs purses, and those are not cheap per se, but every purse I've ever seen her own wears out in a few years.

Don't take this wrong, but if it has to "work out", you defiantly do not buy one.

It's about the best and exclusivity. And a Hermes does hold it's value as good or better than your average Rolex.

-Eddie

wehttaM · 28 October 2010, 05:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Ebruner

Don't take this wrong, but if it has to "work out", you defiantly do not buy one.

It's about the best and exclusivity. And a Hermes does hold it's value as good or better than your average Rolex.

-Eddie

Yes they do. I heard you have to wait a couple of months for one.

Ebruner · 28 October 2010, 06:04 AM

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Originally Posted by wehttaM

Yes they do. I heard you have to wait a couple of months for one.

All depends on your relationship with the sales person. 1 year is normal, but it can be less if you buy regularly from one store. They sell on the secondary market for 2-3K above retail.

-Eddie

Sixshooter · 28 October 2010, 06:41 AM

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Originally Posted by BarkMaster

J. B. Hill?

The two makers I use most are John and Pablo Jass, Both do business out of Lampasas TX. They learned the trade from the late Ray Jones who was a Legend in the craft.

gmh1013 · 28 October 2010, 06:48 AM

I was driving down Southern in Mesa and passed some kid walking with a big Nike Swoosh tattoo on his back....and im sure he paid big bucks for it.
My wife joked about me getting a Rolex crown tattoo on my arm or something....
20+ years ago I was into RL polo dress shirts without a front pocket and the little horsey
on front....now that im mid 50's I see them in the store and wonder what the hell was I thinking....i wont wear anything like that now.

rmfnla · 28 October 2010, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Sixshooter

The two makers I use most are John and Pablo Jass, Both do business out of Lampasas TX. They learned the trade from the late Ray Jones who was a Legend in the craft.

I've got a few pair of Lucchese boots but I don't wear them much anymore.

Shade · 28 October 2010, 11:43 AM

Ya I hear you about the bags... They're awfully expensive for nothing mechanical inside! LOL. My wife has a couple and they range from 7-15k USD depending on size and leather material.

And yes I agree, I would never wear things that screams the brand out. :D

Lion · 28 October 2010, 12:06 PM

I'm am not normally a brand conscious person but when I bought my first fountain pen it was a MontBlanc. But now I buy other lesser names in fountain pens and vintage fountain pens. And of course I do own a Rolex GMT Pepsi...so I do have some branded items!!!

Shade · 28 October 2010, 12:16 PM

I always wanted an expensive pen... or a branded one... anyway, I keep losing my pens so I didn't want to take the risk LOL. So I buy some 20c pens and keep them in my car hahaha..

Lion · 28 October 2010, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Shade

I always wanted an expensive pen... or a branded one... anyway, I keep losing my pens so I didn't want to take the risk LOL. So I buy some 20c pens and keep them in my car hahaha..

If I may suggest...buy yourself a good quality fountain pen. The writing experience is unbelievable...the pen's nib just glides across the page effortlessly!!!

26 October 2010, 02:43 PM	#1
Shade "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Norman Location: Jakarta Watch: All of 'em.. Posts: 2,926	Branded stuffs.. Just wondering since we're all into watches, what other "luxury" items that you guys found interesting? I'm always fond of belts, wallets and shoes, basically any leather goods. Bags and travelling bags are also on of my favorite items. I never buy branded clothes though, I find them way too overpriced and my $15 tailor can make me a very great shirt with like a $20 material.. __________________ My collections.. Plus PAM 233, 232, 249 & PAM 417.

27 October 2010, 01:41 AM	#2
Sixshooter "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Caleb Location: Lubbock TX. USA Watch: Crude Prices Posts: 1,103	Well, it isn't branded technically. But I am a huge fan of custom made cowboy boots. (take it easy i'm from Texas) I have 2 makers I use at the moment. There is nothing like a handmade boot when it comes to comfort. I currently have 6 pair as I wear them everyday. They are a little steep. The base price starts at $925 and goes up from there depending on options added. But once you wear them you will never be able to buy a boot off the shelf. Also have 2 custom made 100% beaver felt hats that I wear quite often...again a TX thing. but they are really nice as well. As you mentioned Shade, Im also a belt fan, there is a guy down here that makes some beautiful hand-carved pieces. __________________ - VC - AP - Rolex - Omega

27 October 2010, 03:26 AM	#3
Ebruner "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Eddie Location: Kentucky Watch: 118208 Posts: 2,510	My wife has a thing for Hermes Birkin bags. She has 4. Trust me, Rolex watches are cheeper. -Eddie __________________

27 October 2010, 05:35 AM	#4
GradyPhilpott 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: 116710 BLNR Posts: 34,350	I do my best to avoid items with prominent branding. In some cases, it is unavoidable, but I do not like being a billboard for corporations. Now, if some corporation wants to sign me on as a sponsor, then we can talk turkey. I am not anti-corporation as is the fad these days it seems, but I simply do not identify with most corporations, including sports teams. The exceptions are Ruger and Rolex, but except for a Ruger belt buckle and a couple of hat pins, I don't really seek out that type of minutia. I am a Benefactor Member of the NRA and of the Golden Eagles and the Second Amendment Task Force and I do wear stuff with their logos, but this is a matter of affiliation with organizations that protect my interests. I will also sparingly display my university logos and my service emblems and awards. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

27 October 2010, 08:40 PM	#10
toph "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: ChrisTOPHer Location: Sydney Watch: Rolex, Brellum, Posts: 12,601	i like fine designer shirts. BUT never would i wear one with teh name or barnd name on the front back etc we pay hundreds or thousands for things and then walk about as a free advert!! how clever of them __________________ "Where no counsel is the people fall, but in the multitude of counselors there is safety." Member No.# 11795

27 October 2010, 06:26 AM	#5
rmfnla "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Richard Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: TT DJ Posts: 4,456	Don't like logos; labels belong on the inside.

27 October 2010, 09:15 PM	#11
esm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Location,Location Watch: this, bro... Posts: 15,340	i do like branded stuff, but not the ones scream their name at anyone.... i very rarely pay full price for them though...

28 October 2010, 03:09 AM	#13
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28 October 2010, 06:48 AM	#18
gmh1013 Banned Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: greg Location: Tempe AZ Watch: GMT Posts: 5,703	I was driving down Southern in Mesa and passed some kid walking with a big Nike Swoosh tattoo on his back....and im sure he paid big bucks for it. My wife joked about me getting a Rolex crown tattoo on my arm or something.... 20+ years ago I was into RL polo dress shirts without a front pocket and the little horsey on front....now that im mid 50's I see them in the store and wonder what the hell was I thinking....i wont wear anything like that now.

28 October 2010, 11:43 AM	#20
Shade "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Norman Location: Jakarta Watch: All of 'em.. Posts: 2,926	Ya I hear you about the bags... They're awfully expensive for nothing mechanical inside! LOL. My wife has a couple and they range from 7-15k USD depending on size and leather material. And yes I agree, I would never wear things that screams the brand out. :D __________________ My collections.. Plus PAM 233, 232, 249 & PAM 417.

28 October 2010, 12:06 PM	#21
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	I'm am not normally a brand conscious person but when I bought my first fountain pen it was a MontBlanc. But now I buy other lesser names in fountain pens and vintage fountain pens. And of course I do own a Rolex GMT Pepsi...so I do have some branded items!!! __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

28 October 2010, 12:16 PM	#22
Shade "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Norman Location: Jakarta Watch: All of 'em.. Posts: 2,926	I always wanted an expensive pen... or a branded one... anyway, I keep losing my pens so I didn't want to take the risk LOL. So I buy some 20c pens and keep them in my car hahaha.. __________________ My collections.. Plus PAM 233, 232, 249 & PAM 417.

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