Diamond Dave prototype J-100.

[Bunyip]

Hi guys,
A few weeks ago I won a DD jacket on EBay. It arrived last night. It is 3.5 Oz tombstone steer. It has waldes zippers throughout . It is is nice and soft, Dave made it in his size, so I think he has worn a few times,and it is already slightly broken in. It has a heavy red cotton drill lining. It's lovely. I'm not too sure of the fit. I think I'm not used to the higher cut. I have a bit of room in the gut, and I need to get used to it being around the high side of my waist. The zippers run smooth, the leather smells fantastic. The stitching is all neat and tight. I'm really happy. He is very easy to deal with, and I might do it again..the pictures aren't the best, my brother just got home from hospital, and took them sitting down in crappy light.
Thanks

 

[Bunyip]

 

[bretron]

Glad to see that went to a good home, congrats! Oh how I wish he or JC were my size....

 

[Bunyip]

Glad to see that went to a good home, congrats! Oh how I wish he or JC were my size....

To be honest mate, it's about time someone made adult sizes. All of aeros sale and apprentice jackets etc are never bigger than a 42, rarely see any lost world sales stuff in big sizes etc. it's a nice change! It's a groovy jacket, just gotta get used to the cut...

 

[Seb Lucas]

If you like it that length that's the main thing, Bun. For me it's about 3 inches too short. J100 was always a longer cafe racer style. At six two and 185 pounds I know I need a 27 inch back length. I had a half-belt that was 24 and I told myself it was fine and that some guys like them short, period fitting, etc, etc, but I wasn't really happy, it looked like a bolero jacket, so I moved it on.

 

[Bunyip]

I'm the same, I much prefer a longer jacket in this style. It was such a fluke to get it, I'm going to try to learn to live with it...time will tell how much it gets worn....

 

[zhz]

Just wonder, why this jacket so short, isnt J-100 is a longer jacket?

 

[Seb Lucas]

Just wonder, why this jacket so short, isnt J-100 is a longer jacket?

As posted before, it was made for someone else.

 

[Bunyip]

We just covered that.

Yes, it was a prototype for a shorter length jacket. I did the measurements and even then I imagined it might have sat a bit lower...I'm still happy with it, just need to get used to feeling a bit exposed!

 

[HoosierDaddy]

Seems DD has turned out several jackets lately that are super short especially for the large size they are. I don't get it. What could be the reasoning..??
HD

 

[Bunyip]

I think he is just trying something a bit different. Not sure if it suits me yet. I will wear it around the house for a bit and see if I can get used to it. The craftsmanship is superb, the leather feels great, has some nice grain already, smells divine.

 

[Peter Mackin]

Im sorry but i just think its not a good look..reading your own views i think you know its not for you.

 

[Carlos840]

So, do you wear it with black shoes, or brown shoes?

 

[Boyo]

Buny, definitely a great score, I saw that listing and I was tempted to jump in, glad you got it. The jacket is short, but it was intended to be short, it doesn't look unusual. Like others have said it has to work for you. The fact that the jacket is two toned makes it stand out, is the combo of color and length too much? Be happy you have a almost one of a kind jacket and wear it

 

[ProteinNerd]

When DD makes it cropped, its certainly cropped!

Its a unique jacket and I kinda like the two - tone, not sure if I could pull it off tbh but I'm guessing as it ages and the stark contrast between the two colours lessens it will look better.

I'm in the same situation with my new DD cropped buco. I don't think they look bad, but I also don't think they really look like a Buco J-100. My personal opinion is that Dave needs to tone down the amount he crops them, it seems like most people are saying they are about 2-3 inches too short.

You just need the confidence to rock it. There are quite a few pics over at insurrections website on their gallery where people are wearing jackets just as cropped and they don't look bad at all....

 

[jon11]

Looks a well made jacket in my opinion, and you can certainly pull it off in its wear.

 

[Bunyip]

So, do you wear it with black shoes, or brown shoes?

Probably one brown croc, one black croc..

 

[Bunyip]

I like it...it's a one off, beautifully made, and it's a bit different....I think it will age kinda nicely...time will tell.