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Recent content by run23
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The Watch Appreciation Thread - Part two (Rolex, Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet, Jaeger LeCoultre,
You are defintiely right about that. I love the 5 digit subs partly because of the history, and I’m ashamed to admit partly because of watching old Bond movies as a kid and really digging Connery’s Sub. But the heart wants what it wants and buying a watch is more about emotion than practicality...- run23
- Post #8,226
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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Negotiating when buying a luxury watch
There is a shortage or Rolex stainless steel sports models now so unless your AD said they had one they are likely out (would be happy to be wrong). I've been looking for a 214270 in NYC and every dealer is out. Also I think the retail price is $7,500. In the past it has been possible to...- run23
- Post #2
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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My suit jacket vs new blazer for wearing with jeans, nice non-matching pants, etc.
I think GBR is overstating the point. Put on the suit jacket without the suit and see if it looks right: I have some suits where I can get away with this, especially if it's a solid color jacket on the unstructured side. Most of my suit jackets don't look right at all orphaned though. From the...- run23
- Post #5
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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The State of Black Tie: Your Observations
While I do find the no notch lapel rule a bit silly, I'll admit that based on casual observations at the too many black tie events I've been to this year that there is a correlation between notch lapel wearers and illl fitting tuxes, with inappropriate shoes etc. One of my tuxes has...- run23
- Post #122
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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The State of Black Tie: Your Observations
The "no notch lapel" rule always amused me. It's one of those rules that some obsessive self-appointed style maven made up at some point and then has been repeated ad-nauseum like it's some sort of black tie decree from god. I prefer peaks, but notches are fine in an otherwise well-put-together tux.- run23
- Post #118
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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THE CHEAP A$$ TIE THREAD: NWT Offerings From: David Hart, Gitman, Kiton, Etro, Dior, Armani, Zegna &
Got the Kiton tie. Absolutely fantastic. Thanks!- run23
- Post #17
- Forum: 2011-2017 Classic Menswear
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What do you think of these watches?
The PO is now pretty much a classic and perfectly acceptable with a suit or in a casual setting. I'd go so far as to say that Omega and Rolex dive watches have moved into the realm of being conservative and traditional suit wear.- run23
- Post #5
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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Please Recommend Shoes for Italy
Driving loafers. Probably from Tod's. +1 Also, for me the ultimate travel shoe is the Alden unlined suede chukka. Not sure if they are your style, but they are light, incredibly comfortable right away, and look great with just about everything you would want to wear while traveling (ie, no...- run23
- Post #4
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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Top 10 Signs You Have A Problem
...your wife walks into the study, sees what you're surfing (SF), and exclaims "Why aren't you looking at naked women, like normal men?". Ha -- definitely. I'm much more embarrassed to have my wife see me looking at style forums on the computer than good old fashioned Appreciation.- run23
- Post #144
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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How long does a dress shirt last?
The biggest and IMO most important variable is how the shirts are washed. The shirts I send to the cleaners every two or three weeks to be washed go for about 2-3 years before the cuffs and collars are frayed and the color is off (so about fifty outside cleaner washings seems right). The shirts...- run23
- Post #17
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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Greenfield on Gilt
I bought an MG 38s suit on Gilt. Fit was almost perfect and the fabric/workmanship was very good (especially given the $$ I spent). The jacket length is pretty short (on the shortest end of the acceptable range), but I like short cuts so it didn't bother me. My only complaint is that there is...- run23
- Post #132
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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Thoughts on David Yurman watches
43.5mm is fine -- watches don't trend back and forth like tie widths, so a slightly bigger watch will be fine for years (it's not like it's some 50mm+ tank or anything). As for the brand, it looks like a nice watch, but if you are in the market for a new watch I'd stick with a brand that...- run23
- Post #8
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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New slim fit suit, does it fit?
I think the length on the first jacket looks pretty good -- it is definitely a more modern "short" look that a lot of guys on this board hate (I don't), so if you want a less conservative style and like the short look with your body type (difficult to tell on you without full pics), go...- run23
- Post #31
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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Persol 649 Online?
I've bought two pairs of 649s from ebay (user name Louthbird or something like that). They were brand new for about $170 and legit. I think they run a store on ebay. They ship them from Isreal so it takes a couple of weeks.- run23
- Post #6
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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Filson Bag Thread: With Pictures
Damn you all . . . And thank you, I guess. I had no need for a bag before I saw this thread, and now I'm the proud owner of a tan 256 (Crane's was great by the way-- call for a good deal). The bag is actually bigger than I was expecting and is the perfect size for a laptop and a bunch of other...- run23
- Post #466
- Forum: Classic Menswear