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Recent content by chichow

  1. chichow

    The Definitive MANBAG Thread, Part II: 2014~

    Anyone know who made this bag? It's 15"x8"x9" No branding. Canvas. Purchased in the USA.
  2. chichow

    When to resole/recraft Allen Edmonds?

    If the cork bed is a bit worn , can you replace the corkbed?
  3. chichow

    Briefcase Appreciation thread

    I like the Valextra. I can't live with it since I need my hands free for fumbling for a phone / work pass / umbrella, but I like.... http://images.businessweek.com/slideshows/2013-03-28/eight-briefcases-for-the-stylish-worker
  4. chichow

    Briefcase Appreciation thread

    What's the anticipated weight for the custom piece? Simon Barker (SF handle casemaker)
  5. chichow

    Beaters vs. Overshoes

    Well I'm in Chicago and the first snow has started during the Monday morning commute. Any suggestions for where I can buy some Swims in the city? <-- Note that I originally typed City but didn't want to offend those from London I'm willing to try the Swims. I don't like the Tingleys...
  6. chichow

    Shoe Pictorial Index

    yes...the text is on the lower left... good? bad? gaudy? sexy?
  7. chichow

    Minimum number of shoes for 2 week trip?

    Too bad that thing doesn't have wheels and a handle. Do you strap it onto a cart or just lug it around? I went with the Sky Train. I use the Sky Train for personal travel. Everything goes in there. One thing is I don't find the Red Oxx Claw Strap to be a good strap. I highly recommend going...
  8. chichow

    Vintage watch experts: I need help!

    that's Vintage for you. Its a real crapshoot. Got a nice watch repair shop that you trust that can give you some evals?
  9. chichow

    Has Cedarville close for business?

    I ordered over Labor Day weekend. I just received the order last week. So yes it did take a while.
  10. chichow

    Road Warriors: How did I do? packing thread....

    So no working out on the road? I usually take one pair of dress shoes and then workout shoes. Of course I end up destroying my shoes. How else do you all do it? Wear one and pack two? At that point, I can't fit that much into the carryon.
  11. chichow

    Is This A Real Lange?

    Sort of. 1) Lange used to be famous for their pocket watches 2) A lot of their pocket watches have now been put into wrist watch cases 3) Pocket watch movements are NOT designed for the same amount of abuse that wrist watches normally take. You should be more careful/delicate when wearing a...
  12. chichow

    Buying a shoe tree (Beginner's question)

    Define a fit? So hypothetically, Nordstrom Rack may sell inexpensive Cedar Trees. I know its not C&J trees or Lobb, etc. but I picked up some vintage Florsheims...in a 10D. yet the medium is listed as 8 - 10M.< M for medium and the large is listed as 10 - 12. So which one do I use. I think...
  13. chichow

    Frayed collars on dress shirts

    Just the collar? What about cuffs?
  14. chichow

    The Watch Appreciation Thread (Reviews and Photos of Men's Timepieces by Rolex, Patek Philippe, Brei

    Stunning watch. Is that the white gold or the platinum version? Plat. The Lange guys refer to it as the "Stealth" They have nicks for different watches: "Anniversary" "RL" "Darth" etc.
  15. chichow

    alden captoe vs ae park ave

    What is this buy one get one half thing? How often? I'm not in a rush... Anyone know how often there are trunk shows at Hanig's. I generally didn't patronize them...

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