Rolex and other durable high quality brands

[Chute]

Gerstner USA chests
Channellocks
Yeti
Dividers made by:
Chris Reeve
Bob Dozier
RW Loveless

[Randy63]

Seiko

Apple

Speed Queen Washing Machines

Patagonia



Randy

[CRM114]

Briggs & Riley luggage.

Zippo lighters.

[genkifd]

Apple and Bose no freaking way.....

[Heff]

Originally Posted by txaggie9307

Filson! The older the bags get the better they look.




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I’m a HUGE Filson fan. I have three duffles and the padded computer case, all in otter green. The more you bang em up, the better they look.


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[Heff]

Originally Posted by Heff

I’m a HUGE Filson fan. I have three duffles and the padded computer case like in your picture, all in otter green. The more you bang em up, the better they look.


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[hbk25]

Originally Posted by CRM114

Briggs & Riley luggage.



Zippo lighters.

Briggs & Riley!
First company that came to mind when I read the thread title.

When I’m in an airport, I usually catch myself taking notice of two (material) things. Watches and Briggs & Riley.

[Tavi]

Originally Posted by Heff

I’m a HUGE Filson fan. I have three duffles and the padded computer case, all in otter green. The more you bang em up, the better they look.


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How’s their clothing line? Great looking bags indeed! They just opened a retail store close to where I live.


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[frankoman]

Originally Posted by blind2

Mcintosh audio equipment.
Rock solid.
https://www.mcintoshlabs.com/

This!!!

[S/Z]

My list of "the Rolex of other things":

Filson and Duluth bags

Ghurka leather goods

Hartmann luggage

Redwing boots

Crocket & Jones dress shoes

Stanley thermos

Naked & Famous selvedge denim

Carhartt work wear

Stutterheim rain coats

Schott leather jackets

YKK zippers

[Heff]

Originally Posted by Tavi

How’s their clothing line? Great looking bags indeed! They just opened a retail store close to where I live.


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I don’t have any of their clothing. I’ve wanted to buy a few flannel shirts but I live in Phoenix and wouldn’t wear them too often. I guess it does get cold enough here in the winter.

Well I guess I’m buying some flannel shirts!


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[J_P]

i swore off rolex for the last decade to it not being able to handle what i did without getting vibrations, having issues and needing service. happened 2-3x in a few years on an old sub i got as a wedding gift 15 years ago. fast forward a decade later, i sent it in for another service to get it ready for a decade in the safe til the boy graduates college. for the hell of it i picked up an everest rubber band to see how it looked when i got it back.

i still love the look, but that baby is in the safe waiting for the boy as was decided. i'm gonna snag a couple new ones in the sea dweller line and we'll see if the new stuff can handle what my seamaster PO's have been dealing with for the last decade. i'd love to have some experience that puts rolex in the 'reliable' category...

adding here:
filson
Toyo LC
fisher ag7 pen
zodiac + yamaha outboard
pelican boxes have done me right
spyderco in H1
wiggy sleeping bags

[herbalt]

Patagonia, Allen Edmunds, Radio Shack alarm clocks from the 80’s, Kent hair combs. And Rolex!

[herbalt]

I don’t think anyone mentioned the Kent hair comb. One of the most basic and inexpensive items but I’ve had mine for 20+ years and use it every day. Handmade, and develops a warm patina. A daily item just like a Rolex, but on the other end of the cost spectrum.

https://www.amazon.com/Kent-Mens-Han...00KS6QQEU?th=1

[Avilanche]

Originally Posted by Finslayer83

Toyota Land Cruiser

[Bruins7]

Originally Posted by CRM114

Briggs & Riley luggage.

Zippo lighters.

Rimowas are nice as well :). Great quality luggage

[Mephist]

Originally Posted by J_P

fisher ag7 pen

I had forgotten about these! I remember my dad gave me a fisher space pen that I used for probably 10 years while at school, but suddenly one day it was gone. Thanks for reminding me of this, I will get a new one. ASAP!

[jagwar.jim]

Originally Posted by Raku

Festool and Leica come to mind - the quality of these brands is amazing.

I can second Leica - mine is from the early 90s, still works a charm.

[roosvelt]

I'll go with Randall knives, Danner fort lewis boots,Freedom arms, and my honda s2000.

[WVG7]

Originally Posted by Bruins7

Rimowas are nice as well :). Great quality luggage

This.
Somebody above mentioned paying attention to two things in airports: Watches and Briggs & Riley.

Being active in the aviation industry (and not owning a GMT but a couple of DJ`s ) I spend my fair time at airports aswell. The two things I try to spot at airports are Rolex and Rimowa. I for myself own the polycarbonate `Salsa`Multiwheel-version due to its lightweight, but especially the alluminium classics/topas are very durable and beautiful.

I could not believe it when I read every trolley consist of more then 200 spare parts.

[NewEnthusiast]

Cross fountain pens, victorinox multitools, Barbour jackets, Harris tweed sports jackets from me

[Utomow]

Originally Posted by Finslayer83

Toyota Land Cruiser

Agree

[Mystro]

Porsche is ranked #2 behind Lexus in overall reliability. I have over 2 decades in 911 ownership and they have been bulletproof.

https://www.businessinsider.com/most...18-2#1-lexus-1

Originally Posted by OJONES

Porsche have appalling reliability issues. They’re amongst the worst of the VAG brands.

[storm66]

Eastman leather flight jackets........Awsome

[tudorbaja27]

Fratelli Rossetti shoes.
Canali & Corneliani suits.
Toyotas/Hondas.

I'm sure there are many more.

[BobDyl]

Apple the opposite of durable.

Red Wing boots
Oppo blu-ray players - RIP Oppo blu-ray players :-(
Briggs & Riley - I thought I was the only one but it just won't die!!!
Miele vacuum cleaners and dishwashers
Air cooled Porsches post-galvanized chassis
Vitamix
Filson although I'm not sure quality today = quality of yesteryear
Michelin tires so far as tires are durable

[ashbaug2]

Originally Posted by Jsanders1985

Lol you know their furniture is made in China right?


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Being made in China doesn't instantly make something terrible quality. I don't have any experience with their metal goods or plumbing/faucets, but the dining set we have is about 10 years old now, and it's still beautiful.

As with everything, I guess: Your results may vary...

[Dusko.Popov]

Toyota.

My gen 1, gen 2, gen 3, and gen 5 4Runner approve this message.

My dad’s gen 3 Runner with 512,480 miles still on original engine and transmission and only having to replace battery, alternator, upper control arms, and an 02 sensor during the last decade does too.

[SPMN]

Saddleback Leather - not the most elegant leather company, but everything I have from them is absolutely bombproof.

Filson

Allen Edmonds

Wusthof

Klean Kanteen - it’s odd to say this but my large klean kanteen is probably my favorite possession. That thing has gone everywhere with me for a decade now, and it certainly looks like it.

Ecco golf shoes

Stormy Kromer hats

Red Wing boots

Lodge cast iron

I really like simple and sturdy items that just last, no matter what you throw at them. I think that’s why a lot of WIS are the way they are. They grow attached to items that are dependable, whether it be a wallet or a watch.


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[Jrcigar]

Danner Arcadia work (uniform) boots.

Littman stethoscopes (the original ones)

Streamlight flashlights

Benchmade knives

Carrhardt jackets/clothes

(Old Oakley sunglasses)

Pelican cases

Xkar lighters and other cigar accessories