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[tifosi]



Barbour Chelsea


That's because 'nice' watches cost a lot more than 'nice' shoes. I only have 1 really nice watch and a bunch of others that I like the look of but cost me less than a few hundred each.

Yup. I don't like that logic that everything you own has to be proportional in cost.

 

[Vicious49]

Yup. I don't like that logic that everything you own has to be proportional in cost.

Yeah, I buy what I think looks good or I find comfortable in a price range that does not put me in the poor house. If I had unlimited funds, would I buy an IWC over a Christoper Ward watch? Sure, but I don't so a $500 watch is more than good enough for me.


To be honest with you, that shirt in the last pic was $20 from Uniqlo and the corduroy blazer cost me $60 from Lands End but they fit me well so I'm happy with them.

 

[tifosi]



Yeah, I buy what I think looks good or I find comfortable in a price range that does not put me in the poor house. If I had unlimited funds, would I buy an IWC over a Christoper Ward watch? Sure, but I don't so a $500 watch is more than good enough for me.


To be honest with you, that shirt in the last pic was $20 from Uniqlo and the corduroy blazer cost me $60 from Lands End but they fit me well so I'm happy with them.

That's all that matters.

 

[thams]

Yeah, I buy what I think looks good or I find comfortable in a price range that does not put me in the poor house. If I had unlimited funds, would I buy an IWC over a Christoper Ward watch? Sure, but I don't so a $500 watch is more than good enough for me.


To be honest with you, that shirt in the last pic was $20 from Uniqlo and the corduroy blazer cost me $60 from Lands End but they fit me well so I'm happy with them.

Ain't nothin' wrong with that.

 

[mdubs]



nice surprise waiting today from LS thanks again to whomever posted the PSA earlier this week

Those look awesome. Were those plaza lasted? -Mike

 

[MrDV]



I will be the first to say that those look magnificent!

Thank you mike.

Wow! Some of the best looking shoes I've ever seen!

Thank you sir.

Mac worthy shine on those Ravello NST's MrDV 

Thank you donl

Truly magnificent!

Thanks beebs

How! How does that shell look so good??!! Sorry, I normally spoiler....

Thanks tifosi

 

[MrDV]



No, bought directly from LS last spring.

Was thinking of selling these. Glad I didn't

Them boots are average at best.
Get rid of them. NOW!
I'm keeping score. 1. #4 wt boots, 2. Jcrew ravello lwb w brass eyelets, 3. Ls alpine wt boots.
I heart your aldens

 

[kwhitelaw]

Them boots are average at best.
Get rid of them. NOW!
I'm keeping score. 1. #4 wt boots, 2. Jcrew ravello lwb w brass eyelets, 3. Ls alpine wt boots.
I heart your aldens

still bitter my pair got 'lost' in the mail

 

[Shawnc]



Sorry about wearing my waterlocked shoes in damp conditions and reporting the results.  Resumeth with oogling over NIB and photoshopped Alden pix.

No need to apologize. My guess is that there are many like me who prefer balance and like to hear experiences, both good and bad. Seems ridiculous to think that you were looking for a fight.

 

[kwhitelaw]

Those look awesome. Were those plaza lasted?

-Mike

yessir.. realizing that barrie/TB just doesn't really do it for me nowadays, plus the discounted price was a no brainer

 

[BootSpell]

Barbour Chelsea


That's because 'nice' watches cost a lot more than 'nice' shoes. I only have 1 really nice watch and a bunch of others that I like the look of but cost me less than a few hundred each.

Yup. I don't like that logic that everything you own has to be proportional in cost.

Yeah, I go even further. I don't wear a watch. Saves me a bunch.

 

[MrDV]



still bitter my pair got 'lost' in the mail

Crap. Sorry about that.
I didn't take advantage when I had the chance. I didn't need them then or now, but it hurts a little every time I see a picture.

 

[halfnhalfnhalf]

Quote: Yeah, I go even further. I don't wear a watch. Saves me a bunch.

My watch cost about the same as a decent pair of shell. If there's a watch out there that I would like as much as 10 or 5 or even 3 pairs of shell, I haven't seen it yet.

 

[cyc wid it]

I'd take one out of any number of Pateks, VC's, AP's, ALS or JLC watches over 50 pairs of MTO G&G's.

 

[sazon]



Looking great

Thank you!

Love these, Sazon.

Thanks!

Them boots are average at best.
Get rid of them. NOW!
I'm keeping score. 1. #4 wt boots, 2. Jcrew ravello lwb w brass eyelets, 3. Ls alpine wt boots.
I heart your aldens

Sir, Methinks your collection is enviable as well. You have some gems. Except for those garbage ravello NSTs you wore today. You need to recycle them at the leather recycling plant. Send them to me and I can deliver them to the plant, free of charge.