Marv
Well-Known Member
ELC relaunch the Monarch A2 in new warhorse at £650
http://www.shopcreator.com/mall/eastman ... 311340.stm
http://www.shopcreator.com/mall/eastman ... 311340.stm
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ELC relaunch the Monarch A2
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I notice there has been quite a hike in the price. The new Italian HH certainly has character but looks thicker than that used on all the originals I have seen. The collar is a closer match to originals compared wiith the previous version. The pocket flap is now the correct size if not a little too rounded. Most originals have seen have curved flaps, but often with a slight point in the centre. The original Talon zip is a nice touch, but brown painted brass Talons were used on originals.
I have just noticed an innovation for ELC on this jacket. The pocket nipple snaps have for the first time on an Eastman A2 the indentation found on originals.
I will check out the Monarch at Duxford early in September. I wonder who will be the first to get one on the forum? Where is John Lever these days?
I will check out the Monarch at Duxford early in September. I wonder who will be the first to get one on the forum? Where is John Lever these days?
blethook
New Member
Ouch! The price is a killer...
Good thing I bought mine (with internal pockets) before the price increase.
Yes, I don't think mine has the grainy warhorse hide to start with. The hide on mine was really smooth (initially) & soft and the hide is rather thin (like their Werber).
It has now started to develop grains, though not as much as I would like it to have, primarily because of the warm weather we've been having. I am confident with hot water treatment it'll be easy to develop more grains, though I'm reluctant to do it.
I wonder if the fit is still oversized, or if they've now based the sizing on a different sample?
Good thing I bought mine (with internal pockets) before the price increase.
Yes, I don't think mine has the grainy warhorse hide to start with. The hide on mine was really smooth (initially) & soft and the hide is rather thin (like their Werber).
It has now started to develop grains, though not as much as I would like it to have, primarily because of the warm weather we've been having. I am confident with hot water treatment it'll be easy to develop more grains, though I'm reluctant to do it.
I wonder if the fit is still oversized, or if they've now based the sizing on a different sample?
John Lever
Moderator
I'm here Andrew.Roughwear said:I have just noticed an innovation for ELC on this jacket. The pocket nipple snaps have for the first time on an Eastman A2 the indentation found on originals.
I will check out the Monarch at Duxford early in September. I wonder who will be the first to get one on the forum? Where is John Lever these days?
Just looking for an Audi TT at the moment, so have lost ' the bug ' for a while.
jack aranda
Member
Cars OVER jackets! Are you mad?!
better duck
Well-Known Member
Roughwear said:
Hey, that's great Andrew, now you don't have to hammer them yourself anymore, with all the chances of mishap. Readymade indented nipples, what next??
better duck said:Roughwear said:
Hey, that's great Andrew, now you don't have to hammer them yourself anymore, with all the chances of mishap. Readymade indented nipples, what next??
Peter, making the indentations in the pocket snaps was all part of the fun of owning an ELC A2. :lol:
John Lever
Moderator
deeb7 said:
Good points David and I agree with all of them.
But that S- tronic gear box and the 3.2 fwd on the country roads where we live ....
I have lost the jacket bug at the moment, probably just the weather.
John Lever
Moderator
Only black will do.
John Lever
Moderator
Hmm....Roughwear said:Are we talking about Cars or Jackets now John? I thought this thread was about the new ELC Monarch?
John Lever
Moderator
Buy an original....Roughwear said:John Lever said:Hmm....Roughwear said:Are we talking about Cars or Jackets now John? I thought this thread was about the new ELC Monarch?
Quite! And Mr Lever's opinion on the new Monarch is............ :lol:
