The official thrift/discount store bragging thread - Part II (May 2015 - Sept. 2018)

[SpooPoker]



So... update on the Rolex...

Took it to an AD (per @SpooPoker's recommendation), whose watchmaker and staff were extraordinarily nice. Honestly was blown away by the service, and will be going back whenever I'm ready for a new-to-me watch.

He looked over the entire watch, and all the external parts are legitimate, 100% real Rolex parts including the bracelet, case, dial, hands, crown, etc. Then he opened the case back, and found a replaced, 25 jewel Swiss, non-Rolex movement. We both figured either some other watchmaker swindled the original owner out of the movement, and replaced it with said 25 jewel (which the maker also said was quite a good quality movement), or getting the original fixed was too costly for the then-owner who opted for said Swiss movement instead. Pictures posted below as they're on my phone...

Yeah, I wish it was 100% correct too, but there's still some value there luckily. Now I need to decide what to do. Do I part it out, sell as is, or try to find a replacement movement?! Undecided at the moment, but open to suggestions haha.

Glad they treated you well. They are amazing there.

I wouldn't waste the time trying to find a movement, just part it out and profit and save towards a perfect one. It will take so much time and you would never get back anything on resale on a frankenwatch.

 

[SpooPoker]

Speaking of watches, found this little sucker today for $4. Very happy. They only sell for $50-$100 but Ive wanted an original one for a bit (this is from 1971).

 

[Cj52racers]

^Ingersoll? Awesome piece spoo.

bpk, glad at least a lot of it was real. Still gonna be some pretty solid coin! I agree with spoo, I'd part it out and put that money in the Rolex fund.

 

[COtoKS]

Technically it would be a Sam's Cola poured into a Coca Cola can.

 

[hirschlederne]



thrift funded e-thrift

That thing is even more crazy than my camouflage overcoat. Looks like I need to step up my game.

 

[SpooPoker]



^Ingersoll? Awesome piece spoo.

bpk, glad at least a lot of it was real. Still gonna be some pretty solid coin! I agree with spoo, I'd part it out and put that money in the Rolex fund.

Nope, 1971 Timex mechanical.

 

[SpooPoker]

another one thrift funded, either by my finds or yours

 

[Shanejosephxxx]

Received a bunch of messages about the Brioni tux so I figured I'd just post some measurements here. Jacket is a 40 and pants (pleated) are 34. Hope this helps everyone! Pit to pit laying flat - 20 inches Jacket length from BOC - 31 1/2 inches Sleeve length from shoulder seam - 25 1/2 inches Pants waist laying flat - 16 1/2 inches Pants length - 40 1/2 inches Leg opening - 9 inches

 

[TheNeedMachine]

Thrift shop:

Another Hartman belting leather & tweed suitcase:






Have a nice little collection going on:











Needs some collar attention...




New Saks Off Fifth opened in town. They had tons of Brioni and RLPL / RLBL. I only shopped the clearance rack and got:















From TJX on clearance:

BBGF tuxedo. Is this Martin Greenfield?

 

[hooker4186]



Is this Martin Greenfield?

Yerp.

 

[TheNeedMachine]



Yerp.

Darnka schoern!

 

[bpk1]

Couple of small finds:

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This one fits & is N/A - and those spots don't show up in person, which I thought was odd...

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Recent BBGF - Hoping the pants show up, NWOT..

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J.Crew Moon Tweed Vest

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[Fueco]

another one thrift funded, either by my finds or yours

Get that thing dirty...

 

[Fashionablemale]

Pop for me! Just for ***** and giggles went into the junkiest store in the worst part of town and found this coat for $1. I'm sure its an orphan and I looked everywhere for the pants with no luck, but I was so excited to see a brand that warrants showing on here I had to get it. It actually fits me perfectly, so I might break all rules and wear it myself.

 

[Shanejosephxxx]

A few things from today. Don't know why I grabbed the shears but they are kinda cool. Love the old box.