Finds and Deals - Leather Jacket Edition

[Will Zach]

Is the oval chest patch for a 2 pin badge?

I think so. What is unusual is that it is calf. Pretty weak hide for CHP jacket. Maybe for a supervisor who does not ride daily.

 

[Jon Crow]

I think so. What is unusual is that it is calf. Pretty weak hide for CHP jacket. Maybe for a supervisor who does not ride daily.

That makes sense,

 

[Hoanglong]

https://jp.mercari.com/item/m40142237709
Buco j24 size 44 (old version) with quite low price

 

[JackBroChill]

https://jp.mercari.com/item/m40142237709
Buco j24 size 44 (old version) with quite low price View attachment 677759

Anyone know if these green-quilted era ones fit differently than the "old fit" pre-2021 black quilted J-24's that are notoriously slim? Thought I've read before that this even older ones with green quilting don't fit quite as slim but maybe that's hogwash.

Have also never seen a Real McCoy's J-24 with the laced hip/back (does that style have a specific name?) style instead of the zipper. Would love to know if anyone had more info on when they put out that version!

 

[Canuck Panda]

Anyone know if these green-quilted era ones fit differently than the "old fit" pre-2021 black quilted J-24's that are notoriously slim? Thought I've read before that this even older ones with green quilting don't fit quite as slim but maybe that's hogwash.

Have also never seen a Real McCoy's J-24 with the laced hip/back (does that style have a specific name?) style instead of the zipper. Would love to know if anyone had more info on when they put out that version!

Judging by the Mercari photos, my best guess is that it is the same jacket as the 2023 Fit in size 42 with added waist laces.

The Mercari jacket is from the New Zealand factory era, 1995 - 2000 is my best guess.

There are only two kinds of fits of this jacket from the RMC brand that I know of. One with very wide shoulders and very slim P2P measurement, and other (the more fashion one imo) with narrower shoulders and boxier body. They would tweak the tag size up and down over the years so going by P2P isn't the best measurement imo. The wider shoulder cut with smaller P2P fits bigger than the narrower shoulder with boxy body, and looks almost like the catalogue fit.

The Mercari jacket looks more like the current fashion fit but tagged one up in size is my best guess, the way it hangs on the Japanese size hanger which is usually only 16.5" wide. I almost hit BIN then I saw the hanger... I could be wrong but it's a bit risky. I am only looking for the fit that is the same as the 2006 one.

 

[JackBroChill]

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Judging by the Mercari photos, my best guess is that it is the same jacket as the 2023 Fit in size 42 with added waist laces.

The Mercari jacket is from the New Zealand factory era, 1995 - 2000 is my best guess.

There are only two kinds of fits of this jacket from the RMC brand that I know of. One with very wide shoulders and very slim P2P measurement, and other (the more fashion one imo) with narrower shoulders and boxier body. They would tweak the tag size up and down over the years so going by P2P isn't the best measurement imo. The wider shoulder cut with smaller P2P fits bigger than the narrower shoulder with boxy body, and looks almost like the catalogue fit.

The Mercari jacket looks more like the current fashion fit but tagged one up in size is my best guess, the way it hangs on the Japanese size hanger which is usually only 16.5" wide. I almost hit BIN then I saw the hanger... I could be wrong but it's a bit risky. I am only looking for the fit that is the same as the 2006 one.

Interesting, thanks! Wish there was just some central database for these damn fit tweaks lol.

 

[photo2u]

https://jp.mercari.com/item/m40142237709
Buco j24 size 44 (old version) with quite low price View attachment 677759

The jacket had an 80's replacement zipper.

 

[cbez]

A nifty and cheap Robert Hall here on Ebay:

RARE Vintage ROBERT Hall AMERICAN Classic 1960's BROWN Leather JACKET Size M | eBay

It is well over 50 years old and in fairly Nice condition for its age~! The inside lining is intact thou needs a Good cleaning. Also, along the zipper towards the bottom, is a small portion of leather, about 2 1/2", that has worn away (see photo).

www.ebay.com

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Such a cool timeless style

 

[Biff42]

I'm done gambling with Japanese-owned jackets (for the moment), but maybe one of you would take a chance on this badass Aero grizzly, which is size 38 but fits closer to 40/42—it's at a $250 bid.

 

[Schambach]

Size 32 hh Vanson Enfield, 220ish shipped

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1463602323...GgUSOfNSEi&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

 

[sjgs]

So tempting

Vintage Golden Bear Varsity Bomber Jacket Wool Leather Microsoft Word 97 Size M | eBay

<p>Vintage Golden Bear Varsity Jacket. Size medium. </p><br /><p>Navy wool blend/ tan leather.</p><p>Microsoft Word 97 patch on front. </p><br /><p>Shows some wear- see photos. Overall looks great!</p><br /><p>Measures approx 23” across chest (underarm to underarm)</p><br /><p>Measures...

www.ebay.com

 

[Zoro]

So tempting

Vintage Golden Bear Varsity Bomber Jacket Wool Leather Microsoft Word 97 Size M | eBay

<p>Vintage Golden Bear Varsity Jacket. Size medium. </p><br /><p>Navy wool blend/ tan leather.</p><p>Microsoft Word 97 patch on front. </p><br /><p>Shows some wear- see photos. Overall looks great!</p><br /><p>Measures approx 23” across chest (underarm to underarm)</p><br /><p>Measures...

www.ebay.com

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Strongly controlling myself here. If this was in Europe I would had jumped on it already.

 

[AeroFan_07]

So tempting

http://[URL]https://www.ebay.com/itm/156636687662?_trksid=p2380424.m570.l5997&ul_noapp=true

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I personally find this a little hilarious...look what has lasted...Microsoft Word "97" or the Golden Bear jacket!

Thank you for helping me find a hobby with No Software updates needed -- Ever!

 

[Zoro]

I personally find this a little hilarious...look what has lasted...Microsoft Word "97" or the Golden Bear jacket!

Thank you for helping me find a hobby with No Software updates needed -- Ever!

They can now make one for Office 365. But I wouldn't buy it, doesn't have the same ring.

If only the Word 97 one had a picture of Clippy, I would had already bought it.

Edit: Someone got it, I hope it was someone from here who will show it once he gets it

 

[tmitchell59]

I think so. What is unusual is that it is calf. Pretty weak hide for CHP jacket. Maybe for a supervisor who does not ride daily.

That jacket appears to be a bit overpriced. This "washable" label is seen on Ralphs-Pugh jackets, I believe on Block jackets, perhaps Seattle Woolen also. West Coast police jackets are found in goatskin, and Pony hide; lighter leather for warmer weather. I have a unlabeled goatskin police jacket, from this late 30s era, very similar in appearance. I'm unsure who made this particular jacket other than being made on the West Coast

 

[JackBroChill]

They can now make one for Office 365. But I wouldn't buy it, doesn't have the same ring.

If only the Word 97 one had a picture of Clippy, I would had already bought it.

Edit: Someone got it, I hope it was someone from here who will show it once he gets it

Reporting for duty lol made an offer and they accepted. Golden bear is great quality in my experience and this was too unique to pass up! Sent me down a rabbit hole of other random Microsoft jackets the company seems to have made that have found their way online, though.

Shouts out to @sjgs for bringing it to my attention.