WTB: 2017 - 2018 Schott x 3sixteen Perfecto Arabica Cowhide - Sz Small / Medium

[Geekrobot]

Hi,

I am looking to buy a Schott x 3Sixteen 519 Perfecto in the elusive Arabica Horween Cowhide, small or medium. Please let me know if you have one for sale (the brown one with brass hardware as pictured below -- I believe this came out in late 2017 / 2018).

Arabica Cowhide Perfecto.

Photos: Julian BermanBuilding upon the success of our first collaboration, we've partnered with Schott NYC to design a new double rider jacket for FW17. We're particularly excited for this jacket, as it features a brand new leather that Horween tanned exclusively for us. Earlier this year, we...

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[Geekrobot]

Also, if anyone knows how the horsehide 2020 one compares to the deep brown here, please chime in!

 

[mjunderw00d]

The Arabica one is a stunner. I don’t think I’ve ever seen one in person either, really rare.

I’ve got the 2020 one, and the 2023 20th anniversary one. 2020 is a dull black, almost gray black, and it teacores to brown in high wear spots. But certainly not the deep brown tones of the Arabica. Super dense leather, it’s a beast. Whereas the 20th anniversary one is way more shiny and proper black, and very supple with lots of grain texture.

I can take some photos of them side by side in the daylight tomorrow if that’s helpful at all.

 

[Geekrobot]

@mjunderw00d
That is awesome and super helpful, thanks!

I was wondering if the hh version was that deep reddish dark brown with some patina, but it seems like the Arabica is brown pigment milled on top of light brown cowhide. Whereas for the horsehide, it's matte black pigment milled over medium brown horsehide. Unfortunately not the same!

Does anyone know if Schott used that specific Horween Arabica cowhide on any other jacket models? It's such a nice hide, I'd actually potentially prefer it on another pattern, but honestly, the 519 with brass in it is also just killer.