SCHOTT 618 Belt Buckle Snap Install

[PeterRocco]

Just got back from Jerri over at Schott Repair Dept my 618. I had them install a snap to hold the buckle. Like my 626 in last picture. Cost was $50.00 took only 3 Days to get back. Jerri is so nice and helpful.

 

[Madhouse27]

Awesome Peter, I just got mine back too! 618hh new collar and added the snap.

 

[PeterRocco]

Great to hear you’re happy also.
I think I am going to send Schott my 626 the Sleeves are too long.

 

[Popeye Doyle]

I have a 618 as my main riding jacket. What is the purpose of the snap if you don’t mind me asking.

 

[Aloysius]

I have a 618 as my main riding jacket. What is the purpose of the snap if you don’t mind me asking.

It's so even if you don't have the belt fastened, the buckle doesn't come down and hit your gas tank.

I get the practical appeal but I'm shallow so I dislike it for aesthetic reasons (the floating buckle looks weird lol).

 

[Nacho]

Just got back from Jerri over at Schott Repair Dept my 618. I had them install a snap to hold the buckle. Like my 626 in last picture. Cost was $50.00 took only 3 Days to get back. Jerri is so nice and helpful.

Nice jacket, Peter. I like the brass hardware on black leather. Jerri is always helpful. She sent me a free set of stars a while back. Couldn’t be any happier with Schott’s customer service.

 

[PeterRocco]

Nice jacket, Peter. I like the brass hardware on black leather. Jerri is always helpful. She sent me a free set of stars a while back. Couldn’t be any happier with Schott’s customer service.

Hi Thank You. I know the Jacket looks Black but it is a Dark Brown Leather.
I have sent a few of my Schott Jackets to Jerri for Repair and Custom Items like Real Fur Collars.

 

[Bfd70]

Jerri?

 

[PeterRocco]

Jerri?

Mrs. Jerri Reyes.

 

[Edward]

It's so even if you don't have the belt fastened, the buckle doesn't come down and hit your gas tank.

I get the practical appeal but I'm shallow so I dislike it for aesthetic reasons (the floating buckle looks weird lol).

The look doesn't bother me, but I can certainly get why it does some. In particular, though, it appeals to me as it takes the strain off the stitching on the belt loop by having the buckle weight hang against it when the jacket is worn open a lot.

 

[Aloysius]

The look doesn't bother me, but I can certainly get why it does some. In particular, though, it appeals to me as it takes the strain off the stitching on the belt loop by having the buckle weight hang against it when the jacket is worn open a lot.

In my case, I generally wear it done up, but if I don't, I want it to hang like Johnny Ramone rather than stay floating in the air.

Jerri?

Head of the repair/alterations department at Schott. Amazing to work with. If you need something worked on, it's Jerri @schottnyc.com

 

[Bfd70]

In my case, I generally wear it done up, but if I don't, I want it to hang like Johnny Ramone rather than stay floating in the air.



Head of the repair/alterations department at Schott. Amazing to work with. If you need something worked on, it's Jerri @schottnyc.com

I’d like to get a collar in other than black

 

[Aloysius]

I’d like to get a collar in other than black

I’m sure they can do it. She had them make me a real mouton collar and they definitely have brown and tan mouton in the factory because they use it for G-1s and half belts.

 

[PeterRocco]

I’m sure they can do it. She had them make me a real mouton collar and they definitely have brown and tan mouton in the factory because they use it for G-1s and half belts.

She made me a lot of Mouton collars for me in Black cost was 150.00. Well worth it.

 

[Bfd70]

Anyone have a direct email?

 

[PeterRocco]

Jerri@schottnyc.com

Miss.Jerri Reyes

 

[Aloysius]

Anyone have a direct email?

Did you end up ordering a jacket mod from her, Bfd?

It strikes me that this used to be a common thing. Like Barbour had what they called Department B to mod and add things to your jackets if you wanted. Back when I was a teenager I was going to have them add a belt to my Border. I wonder if they still do that.