Showing Eastman Some Love

[Micawber]

Shuffle sell ...?

Like a ferret down a rabbit burrow

I may thin out something by one means or or another but not that B-3 or Werber.

 

[Grant]

Still really dig my Eastman Monarch!
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[33-1729]

Mr Eastman was very helpful when I purchased my 33-1729. It was from an early run and I got the impression my 44" had the exact dimensions as his original 44" (the chest is truly 44"). The knits looked a bit thin when I got it, but have held up quite well over the past decade or so. The leather has a semi-aniline finish, like the originals, and while not as substantial as the newer McCoy, GW, Buzz Rickson, etc. I've seen it certainly looks the part.

 

[Chandler]

Mr Eastman was very helpful when I purchased my 33-1729. It was from an early run and I got the impression my 44" had the exact dimensions as his original 44" (the chest is truly 44"). The knits looked a bit thin when I got it, but have held up quite well over the past decade or so. The leather has a semi-aniline finish, like the originals, and while not as substantial as the newer McCoy, GW, Buzz Rickson, etc. I've seen it certainly looks the part.

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What year did you buy this one? That aniline finish wears the way I'd like to have a jacket patina.

A friend of mine had an ELC Monarch that wore and looked very similar.

 

[33-1729]

What year did you buy this one? That aniline finish wears the way I'd like to have a jacket patina.

A friend of mine had an ELC Monarch that wore and looked very similar.

I purchased it in early 2009. I thought if I was going to get an A-2 I'd get "the one", so I spent a huge amount of time checking out all the possible pre-war A-2 options. Good Wear was just starting out and didn't have a track record like Eastman back then. And Mr Eastman was so incredibly helpful it was an easy decision.

 

[Falcon_52]

I will follow that up with another 33-1729. I bought this one from HPA in 2007. It has made several trips to Japan with me and was my only A-2 for a really long time. The lining is starting to come apart especially around the collar but otherwise still has many miles left to go!

Noel

 

[mulceber]

The lining is starting to come apart especially around the collar

I mean, that’s just added authenticity!

 

[Chandler]

I mean, that’s just added authenticity!

My 1401 is wearing the same way.

I need to get some pics for this thread.

 

[tjoenn]

My travel-companion curled up in the hotel... Unlike most (at least it seems that way), I love the broken grain finish, every single crease

 

[Dumpster D]

What A-10 Gloves do you have there?

 

[tjoenn]

What A-10 Gloves do you have there?

Eastman

 

[Thomas Koehle]

Mr Eastman was very helpful when I purchased my 33-1729. It was from an early run and I got the impression my 44" had the exact dimensions as his original 44" (the chest is truly 44"). The knits looked a bit thin when I got it, but have held up quite well over the past decade or so. The leather has a semi-aniline finish, like the originals, and while not as substantial as the newer McCoy, GW, Buzz Rickson, etc. I've seen it certainly looks the part.

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Awesome!

I like the aging on this one ...

 

[Thomas Koehle]

I will follow that up with another 33-1729. I bought this one from HPA in 2007. It has made several trips to Japan with me and was my only A-2 for a really long time. The lining is starting to come apart especially around the collar but otherwise still has many miles left to go!

Noel

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On this one as well ...

Seems Eastman stuff ages in "dignity" ...

 

[Thomas Koehle]

My "50 CAL" B3 - got it 5 yrs ago when they still have been available in the 1.000,- Euro pricerange (even back then it was a heck of money ...)

I really love it but not that many occasions any more to wear such a heavy and warm jacket anyway ...

In general i really like the "EASTMAN-Concept" in constantly bringing up new stuff and broaden his portfolio. I like the way he presents his collection and the idea that an enthusiast managed to make money with his hobby (i'm jealous). With his "marketing concept" he is superior to AERO IMHO the only setback for me is the prices ...

 

[Greg Gale]

Still really dig my Eastman Monarch!
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So do we! Beautiful jacket that one

 

[Erwin]

This USMC shirt has not a good print for the Mitchell pattern, in comparison to a genuine Mitchel prints. Also, there was no contract for USMC shirts type P58 in this camo, means pure fantasy stuff. Only for devoted brand enthusiasts

 

[269sqnhudson]

Just to mention I bought a new ELC Dubow last week. Contrary to the ELC Star and Roughwear A2's I tried on at the 2018/19 pop-up shops in London this Dubow has plenty of room at the sleeve end/cuff for my hands to move through. Not sure this is a move recently made across their different models but I was very pleased to see it. Pics to come soon, I love my new Dubow, it's absolutely stunning! It's also 26 years since my first Eastman A2 purchase and they have come a long way for sure.

 

[CBI]

I own two ELC A-2's - love them and wear when I can. An excellent maker and option. Just too bad prices are so hight for all of the high end folks. Quality is expensive I get it, I understand but.................. just the way things are, $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

 

[Grant]

Just to mention I bought a new ELC Dubow last week. Contrary to the ELC Star and Roughwear A2's I tried on at the 2018/19 pop-up shops in London this Dubow has plenty of room at the sleeve end/cuff for my hands to move through. Not sure this is a move recently made across their different models but I was very pleased to see it. Pics to come soon, I love my new Dubow, it's absolutely stunning! It's also 26 years since my first Eastman A2 purchase and they have come a long way for sure.

Glad you like your new Dubow! Looking forward to seeing photos.

 

[bn1966]

Currently alternating my ELC A2’s (Monarch & 50 Cal) & on the rare occasion we see sunshine in the UK the A1 makes an appearance. Have enjoyed the Eastmans experience over the years with the exception of the price increases which now mean I can’t currently justify any more jacket purchases. If you get the opportunity their Devon showroom is well worth a visit..just leave your wallet at home.