The Legendary DURABLE (Wild One) Jacket

[Gamma68]

Hey guys
Just received a jacket which i really believe to be a durable one star, regarding measurements i think it is a size 42
I spent almost 3 hours cleaning it, still i need to do the lining
Some pictures :
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Absolutely beautiful jacket!

 

[Monitor]

Hey guys
Just received a jacket which i really believe to be a durable one star, regarding measurements i think it is a size 42
I spent almost 3 hours cleaning it, still i need to do the lining
Some pictures :
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It's Durable!

 

[tmitchell59]

Hey guys
Just received a jacket which i really believe to be a durable one star, regarding measurements i think it is a size 42
I spent almost 3 hours cleaning it, still i need to do the lining
Some pictures :
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Nice find!

 

[RockSolid]

Absolutely beautiful jacket!

It's Durable!

Thanks for confirmation

Nice find!

Thanks

Also do you have any idea of it's value?
I paid 640e for it, i don't think i overpaid considering how rare and mythical this jacket is but te be honest i don't know it's real value, haven't seen any for sale so far
I intend to keep it so that's not for re-sale purposes but i like to know the value of what i own
Right now i need a pair of gold stars and if i can find someone competent i will have a fur collar made for it

 

[Robbie79]

Hey guys
Just received a jacket which i really believe to be a durable one star, regarding measurements i think it is a size 42
I spent almost 3 hours cleaning it, still i need to do the lining
Some pictures :
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@RockSolid Very good find and excellent cleaning result! Replacing the liner should not be a problem. I hope it fits you well!

 

[RockSolid]

@RockSolid Very good find and excellent cleaning result! Replacing the liner should not be a problem. I hope it fits you well!

Thanks, yeah i am very happy with the results, i was worried about the folds all over the jacket, i was watching tutorials on how to make them disappear so i would be ready when jacket arrived, but nothing seemed convincing...
So i was not expecting some saddle soap and hot water to make them disappear so easily, it is not perfect but good enough imo
Here is a before/after on the sleeves :


Also i'm not sure i will have the lining replaced, i don't like the idea, but i will have fixed for sure
The fit is okay, would be better if i was 5cm taller but can't do much about that :/

 

[Robbie79]

Thanks, yeah i am very happy with the results, i was worried about the folds all over the jacket, i was watching tutorials on how to make them disappear so i would be ready when jacket arrived, but nothing seemed convincing...
So i was not expecting some saddle soap and hot water to make them disappear so easily, it is not perfect but good enough imo
Here is a before/after on the sleeves :
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Also i'm not sure i will have the lining replaced, i don't like the idea, but i will have fixed for sure

@RockSolid From that perspective (the sleeve) it looks like a rather new jacket. Again, very well done!

 

[Gamma68]

Thanks, yeah i am very happy with the results, i was worried about the folds all over the jacket, i was watching tutorials on how to make them disappear so i would be ready when jacket arrived, but nothing seemed convincing...
So i was not expecting some saddle soap and hot water to make them disappear so easily, it is not perfect but good enough imo
Here is a before/after on the sleeves :
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Also i'm not sure i will have the lining replaced, i don't like the idea, but i will have fixed for sure
The fit is okay, would be better if i was 5cm taller but can't do much about that :/

That's a heck of a nice job on the sleeves. If the lining is pretty much intact with few rips or holes, I'd suggest having it sewn up or leave it as-is. If the lining is trashed, that's another story.

Does it have snaps for a fur collar? My own inclination would be to leave it as it was originally built, but I'm a stickler for originality, especially with such an iconic jacket. But the choice is yours, of course.

 

[Doctor Damage]

The fit is okay, would be better if i was 5cm taller but can't do much about that :/

Better too long than too short!!

 

[tmitchell59]

don't think i overpaid considering how rare and mythical this jacket is but te be honest i don't know it's real value, haven't seen any for sale so far

When a Durable cross zip comes up it gets attention and they rarely come up as you said. Consider yourself fortunate to own a very nice, hard to find jacket.

As to Value; I think you did great. The way I look at a good value is how many people would pay the same price or more. It would not last long here at that money, at least I dont think so. It is not only Durable brand, but it is a quality jacket.

 

[Kalmer]

Thanks, yeah i am very happy with the results, i was worried about the folds all over the jacket, i was watching tutorials on how to make them disappear so i would be ready when jacket arrived, but nothing seemed convincing...
So i was not expecting some saddle soap and hot water to make them disappear so easily, it is not perfect but good enough imo
Here is a before/after on the sleeves :
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Also i'm not sure i will have the lining replaced, i don't like the idea, but i will have fixed for sure
The fit is okay, would be better if i was 5cm taller but can't do much about that :/

This is so impressive! Do you need to recondition it after the wash?

 

[Monitor]

Also do you have any idea of it's value?
I paid 640e for it, i don't think i overpaid considering how rare and mythical this jacket is but te be honest i don't know it's real value

Some good photos & you would expect to get 3x as much for one with a tag. Maybe more. Without a tag... Bit harder to sell but someone who's looking for that jacket is going to buy it for sure regardless of the price. What @tmitchell59 says, one doesn't have many options when it comes to Brando's jacket so...

 

[Mysteryo]

I'm the lucky owner of 2 of those jackets, one in 44, one in 46.
It's funny to notice that, also same jackets by same maker, they have variant hardware from a specimern to another. At sleeve for example:

and yours:

 

[RockSolid]

@RockSolid From that perspective (the sleeve) it looks like a rather new jacket. Again, very well done!

Hehe thanks

That's a heck of a nice job on the sleeves. If the lining is pretty much intact with few rips or holes, I'd suggest having it sewn up or leave it as-is. If the lining is trashed, that's another story.

Does it have snaps for a fur collar? My own inclination would be to leave it as it was originally built, but I'm a stickler for originality, especially with such an iconic jacket. But the choice is yours, of course.

It is in pretty good shape except for the neck and the bottom of the sleeves, i'm also more into original stuff, i'd rather keep the original lining and do some clean repairings than having it replaced, sure it would look clean but that's like "damaging" it in my eyes
And yes it has snaps for a collar

Better too long than too short!!

SO true

When a Durable cross zip comes up it gets attention and they rarely come up as you said. Consider yourself fortunate to own a very nice, hard to find jacket.

As to Value; I think you did great. The way I look at a good value is how many people would pay the same price or more. It would not last long here at that money, at least I dont think so. It is not only Durable brand, but it is a quality jacket.

Very good analysis, that's true it would probably sell very quickly for the price i paid
And yeah you are right, if you remove the mythical aspect from the picture it is still a desirable well built vintage jacket made of a nice thick leather

This is so impressive! Do you need to recondition it after the wash?

Yeah, on the before/after pic it has not been conditioned yet but i applied some pecard on the entire jacket after it's been dried

Some good photos & you would expect to get 3x as much for one with a tag. Maybe more. Without a tag... Bit harder to sell but someone who's looking for that jacket is going to buy it for sure regardless of the price. What @tmitchell59 says, one doesn't have many options when it comes to Brando's jacket so...

Indeed, i know that when i want something really hard i can go crazy sometimes :x, so i can imagine some people doing the same especially for this jacket

I'm the lucky owner of 2 of those jackets, one in 44, one in 46.
It's funny to notice that, also same jackets by same maker, they have variant hardware from a specimern to another. At sleeve for example:

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and yours:

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Ahah 3 jackets and 3 different zippers, your size 44 is just incredible, when i first seen this post i could not stop looking at it, so gorgeous :3

Btw i measured my jacket and i am not so sure it is a 42 anymore, maybe you can compare with your size 44 and tell me if it is similar or not ?

Full specs :
Shoulder/shoulder : 52cm
Pit/pit : 59cm
Waist : 47cm
Sleeves : 61cm
Lenght(no collar) : 58cm

Weight : 2.35kg

 

[dannyk]

Hehe thanks



It is in pretty good shape except for the neck and the bottom of the sleeves, i'm also more into original stuff, i'd rather keep the original lining and do some clean repairings than having it replaced, sure it would look clean but that's like "damaging" it in my eyes


SO true



Very good analysis, that's true it would probably sell very quickly for the price i paid
And yeah you are right, if you remove the mythical aspect from the picture it is still a desirable well built vintage jacket made of a nice thick leather



Yeah, on the before/after pic it has not been conditioned yet but i applied some pecard on the entire jacket after it's been dried



Indeed, i know that when i want something really hard i can go crazy sometimes :x, so i can imagine some people doing the same especially for this jacket



Ahah 3 jackets and 3 different zippers, your size 44 is just incredible, when i first seen this post i could not stop looking at it, so gorgeous :3

Btw i measured my jacket and i am not so sure it is a 42 anymore, maybe you can compare with your size 44 and tell me if it is similar or not ?

Full specs :
Shoulder/shoulder : 51/52cm
Pit/pit : 59.5cm
Waist : 47cm
Sleeves : 60cm
Lenght(no collar) : 58cm

Weight : 2.35kg

Can you post some more pictures of it now that it’s been cleaned and had some pecards applied? Or if you’re still working on that, when it’s all done and dried, mind posting some more? I’m super curious to see how it’s come out. Even just that cleaning seemed to be bringing it back to life.

 

[Mysteryo]

Hehe thanks



It is in pretty good shape except for the neck and the bottom of the sleeves, i'm also more into original stuff, i'd rather keep the original lining and do some clean repairings than having it replaced, sure it would look clean but that's like "damaging" it in my eyes
And yes it has snaps for a collar


SO true



Very good analysis, that's true it would probably sell very quickly for the price i paid
And yeah you are right, if you remove the mythical aspect from the picture it is still a desirable well built vintage jacket made of a nice thick leather



Yeah, on the before/after pic it has not been conditioned yet but i applied some pecard on the entire jacket after it's been dried



Indeed, i know that when i want something really hard i can go crazy sometimes :x, so i can imagine some people doing the same especially for this jacket



Ahah 3 jackets and 3 different zippers, your size 44 is just incredible, when i first seen this post i could not stop looking at it, so gorgeous :3

Btw i measured my jacket and i am not so sure it is a 42 anymore, maybe you can compare with your size 44 and tell me if it is similar or not ?

Full specs :
Shoulder/shoulder : 52cm
Pit/pit : 59cm
Waist : 47cm
Sleeves : 61cm
Lenght(no collar) : 58cm

Weight : 2.35kg

Yes, it matches the measures of a 44:

 

[jonbuilder]

@Rocksoild regardless of the resale value, you got a desirable and rare jacket congratulation.

 

[RockSolid]

Can you post some more pictures of it now that it’s been cleaned and had some pecards applied? Or if you’re still working on that, when it’s all done and dried, mind posting some more? I’m super curious to see how it’s come out. Even just that cleaning seemed to be bringing it back to life.

Just did some pictures with my recently acquired nikon d3500, i'm far from mastering this cool toy but i think the render is ok

Yes, it matches the measures of a 44:


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Thanks a lot, that's why it feels baggy on the shoulder area

@Rocksoild regardless of the resale value, you got a desirable and rare jacket congratulation.

Indeed ! Thanks you

 

[RockSolid]

Silver stars are only temporary

And the before after pic :

 

[Gamma68]

That lining looks fine as is. I particularly like the corduroy at the hem.

Honestly, yours is one of the sharpest Durables I've seen. It's a treasure. Wear it proudly.