Diamond Dave - Buco J-21

• Nov 27, 2015

• #61

Mysteryo

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Well, I guess so 41eiffel... the superficial coat seems to be quiet fragile, and the leather is very soft. I understand that this jacket I bought is a kind of "test" jacket, a prototype for DD.
I still have to test it in the rain, to see how it reacts...

 

• Nov 27, 2015

• #62

A-1

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Well, so it doesn't really matter if I choose black or brown after all.

 

• Nov 27, 2015

• #63

41eiffel

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yes doesn't matter ... at the end it's gonna look like that :

 

• Nov 27, 2015

• #64

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Haha. I like how the pockets will wander due to the rain and the shrinking of the leather.

 

• Nov 27, 2015

• #65

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Mysteryo, how old is the jacket now? One month?

 

• Nov 27, 2015

• #66

Mysteryo

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I'd say 2/3 weeks. But I'm sure DD can offer other hides, if you ask...

 

• Nov 27, 2015

• #67

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Mysterio, anyone ever tell you that you look like Connor Mcgregor? Everytime i see you're avatar...

 

• Nov 27, 2015

• #68

Mysteryo

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Haha, first time I hear of this fellow. I'll check out!

 

• Nov 27, 2015

• #69

Mysteryo

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Ok: the real "me" has no hair, and 40 kg more!

 

• Nov 27, 2015

• #70

bn1966

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Quite an amazing piece

 

• Nov 27, 2015

• #71

ProteinNerd

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Mysteryo said:

I'd say 2/3 weeks. But I'm sure DD can offer other hides, if you ask...

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Wait...What....

This:

Is only 2-3 WEEKS old?

WTH? How is that possible? It looks 40-50 years old!!

 

• Nov 27, 2015

• #72

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I spoke with DD about remaking a jacket, and this look on the hide is exactly what I wanted
Awesome!

 

• Nov 27, 2015

• #73

Bunyip

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I was very curious as to how quickly that tea core would age. I wonder if the shinki tea core will age that quickly? I think it looks awesome. You could always dye it black or brown down the track if your not happy with result. I love it! Would love to see evo pics of that one on a very regular basis.

 

• Nov 27, 2015

• #74

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Well, I've just put in the order.
Black over Bordeaux on tea core is what it is. Nickel snaps and brass zips.
P.S.: I've written before that there were Buco jackets with brass snaps but there weren't. Excuse my misinformation, please.

 

• Nov 27, 2015

• #75

bretron

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That's nuts!! (In the best possible way lol)

 

• Nov 27, 2015

• #76

Bunyip

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A-1 said:

Well, I've just put in the order.
Black over Bordeaux on tea core is what it is. Nickel snaps and brass zips.
P.S.: I've written before that there were Buco jackets with brass snaps but there weren't. Excuse my misinformation, please.

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Wow!! I'm very keen on seeing this!! Steer or horse?

 

• Nov 27, 2015

• #77

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ProteinNerd said:

Wait...What....

This:
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Is only 2-3 WEEKS old?

WTH? How is that possible? It looks 40-50 years old!!

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I'm joining the party late but yes how is only 3 weeks old?? Also what kind of leather is this??

 

• Nov 28, 2015

• #78

Bunyip

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Tea core steer. Brown leather with a fine top coat of black. Designed to patina super quick.

 

• Nov 28, 2015

• #79

dan_t

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I agree that this is one awesome looking jacket.
For my tastes though, I'm going to go against the grain with the masses here and state that I'd be a little concerned with that much change of the hide's appearance after such little time.
This is of course unless it was made clear from the outset that this is exactly what this type of finish was designed to do - then woah, yeah it looks stunning!

I do wonder what it'll look like though a few years down the track. Will most of the obvious wear happen in the first few weeks / months of use & then plateau?

It'll be an interesting one to watch, so please do provide updates pic's every few months.

p.s. Upon closer inspection - You'll need to beat the heck out of that belt to get it to visually match the rest of the jacket's appearance. It does look brand new!!!!

 

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• Nov 28, 2015

• #80

Sloan1874

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My shinki has a light brown base, but the seal top coat is not going anywhere in a hurry. The tan's come through on the zip area and around the collar, but nowhere else.