Discuss Swaine Adeney Brigg cases

[ezreb]

Yes, it reacts just the way you'd expect.

 

[MoosicPa]



No, that's the point! I had it made, brand new from the factory. You are looking at the results of one week's light wear. I carried it maybe three days, between the office, the car and court. 

I don't know if you got a lemon, or SAB's standards have really fallen off, but that bag is wearing badly and the finish is crap. I have a number of SAB pieces, the oldest is 10+ years old, and none of them are showing wear any where close to the one you have. My most recent one, a Peel attaché case, I purchased earlier this year through Mr. Porter, is of the same high quality as my older ones, and still looks brand new even after being used a dozen of more times since it's purchase. I would consider returning it to the retailer as the product clearly does not meet up to SAB standards.

 

[montyharding]

Here's my largely unused luggage tag that I had sitting in a drawer that I test-fed today using SAB's feeder (not had any issues case-wise).

I'd say there's a major problem somewhere in your case. Sure you didn't mistakenly switch the feeding compound with something else you had sitting around?



Also, anyone have any answers re the shoulderstrap pad I posted in a while back?

 

[alugrp]

Is the Westminster Wrap SS suitable for business casual? I don't wear a suit often, so I am worried that it might be too much.

 

[montyharding]



Yes, it reacts just the way you'd expect. 

A year later my tag looks the same after two test feedings.

I'd say you got a fake

 

[MrLau8999]

For the SAB Chesterford and Gladstone bag, anyone have experience or own one? Pictures would be great.

I really like both, but the prices at full retail are astronomically ridiculous. A discount would persuade me (ideally 30-50% off or more)

Anyone know the times of the yearly sales online? I live in HK, so obtaining one online is only option. This disclosure would be much appreciated to all of us SAB lovers.

Additionally, SAB's quality is legendary, and I understand their high prices, as these cases are seen as investment pieces rather than quick throwaway seasonal items.

 

[christianch]

For the SAB Chesterford and Gladstone bag, anyone have experience or own one? Pictures would be great.

I really like both, but the prices at full retail are astronomically ridiculous. A discount would persuade me (ideally 30-50% off or more)

Anyone know the times of the yearly sales online? I live in HK, so obtaining one online is only option. This disclosure would be much appreciated to all of us SAB lovers.

Additionally, SAB's quality is legendary, and I understand their high prices, as these cases are seen as investment pieces rather than quick throwaway seasonal items.

This is a quality item and, AFAIK, there is no such a thing like 50% off or more.

 

[brax]



For the SAB Chesterford and Gladstone bag, anyone have experience or own one? Pictures would be great. I really like both, but the prices at full retail are astronomically ridiculous. A discount would persuade me (ideally 30-50% off or more) Anyone know the times of the yearly sales online? I live in HK, so obtaining one online is only option. This disclosure would be much appreciated to all of us SAB lovers. Additionally, SAB's quality is legendary, and I understand their high prices, as these cases are seen as investment pieces rather than quick throwaway seasonal items.

Here's a few shots of my SAB Gladstone;

 

[Joenobody0]



This is a quality item and, AFAIK, there is no such a thing like 50% off or more. 

Yep. The best bet was through BB when they carried SAB under their own label. I got mine for 40% during the last retail crash.

 

[HEPennypacker]

OP here. I guess it's been about six years since I first began my quest for an SAB case, and about 5.5 years since I acquired my Westminster Wrap SS in London Tan. The fact that this thread is still going years later is a testament to the timeless nature of SAB cases and bags. I still carry the case every day to work, rain or shine, and its character has changed quite a bit over the years. I think it is developing a nice patina, and I still get frequent compliments.

I will admit that I should feed it more often. So last weekend, I decided to do just that and to take some new pics. My original unboxing post appears not to show the pics anymore, so I will also post a few of those for the sake of comparison.

Some original unboxing photos from February 2011:

Pre-feeding last weekend:

Post-feeding last weekend:

The color in the last two is more accurate than the first.

 

[letsgofire]

OP here. I guess it's been about six years since I first began my quest for an SAB case, and about 5.5 years since I acquired my Westminster Wrap SS in London Tan. The fact that this thread is still going years later is a testament to the timeless nature of SAB cases and bags. I still carry the case every day to work, rain or shine, and its character has changed quite a bit over the years. I think it is developing a nice patina, and I still get frequent compliments.

I will admit that I should feed it more often. So last weekend, I decided to do just that and to take some new pics. My original unboxing post appears not to show the pics anymore, so I will also post a few of those for the sake of comparison.

Some original unboxing photos from February 2011:







Pre-feeding last weekend:





Post-feeding last weekend:





The color in the last two is more accurate than the first.

Looks really amazing

 

[SpeshD]

Hello,

Does anyone have the SAB Westminster 1? If so, do you have any pics of it? How do you find the size, is it big enough to carry a pad and some papers, and a phone, keys, pens, etc.?

Thanks in advance.

-Brian

 

[partenopean]

Are the Sterling & Burke wallets made by Swaine Adeney brigg?

I understand that SAB doesn't make wallets anymore. Is that correct?


How do SterlingBurke wallets compare to Peal and Co. for Brooks Brothers? http://www.brooksbrothers.com/Peal-Co.®-Wallet-with-Coin-Case/814F,default,pd.html


If anyone knows and can help me or direct me to the SAB experts in the forum, much appreciated!

 

[partenopean]

moving to top. anyone who can direct me to someone who knows, or anyone knows?

 

[madeinpoland]

Anyone visited the London & Cambridge stores? What are the prices for RTW cases?