Giles and Alex hit Japan - May 2026

[jimcord]

I know this might sound kind of far-fetched, but do you ever think there’s the possibility that there could be a forum member trip to Japan where perhaps we would get to tour some of the mills and see how the denim is actually made in person and actually get to go to Iron Heart’s headquarters? I think that would be pretty special. I think it would be pretty fun and interesting.

[jimcord]

Giles, just curious have you looked at or added to your collection, the GS UFA watches?

[phoenixinflight]

@jimcord This would be a bit of a dream come true. I visit Japan regularly, so would be relatively easy for me but could be difficult for others I guess!

[phoenixinflight]

@Giles Appreciate that! Thank you. How very Japanese to be embarrassed over such a thing, haha. I'm looking forward to seeing him again in Hachioji in November. Keep the pictures coming

[Giles]

@jimcord said in Giles and Alex hit Japan - May 2026:

I know this might sound kind of far-fetched, but do you ever think there’s the possibility that there could be a forum member trip to Japan where perhaps we would get to tour some of the mills and see how the denim is actually made in person and actually get to go to Iron Heart’s headquarters? I think that would be pretty special. I think it would be pretty fun and interesting.

That, or a subset of that is not out of the question for 2027. Alex may possibly have a plan

[Giles]

Looked at the UFA’s. Ironically enough, apart from bragging rights, accuracy is not top of my list of priorities

[Giles]

[phoenixinflight]

@Giles This would undoubtedly influence my planned 2027 itineraries, so keep us posted please!

[phoenixinflight]

Nice phat bundle of wabby CPO's too! Still holding out for a chore jacket re-run before I invest in that fabric, though

[jimcord]

Wow, thank you for that info! I certainly hope that comes to fruition, I would definitely want to be part of that. And your comment begs the question so what are your priorities in a watch?

[Giles]

Fills a gap
Readability
Not going to have my hand chopped off whilst wearing it

[Giles]

End of roll slub

[Giles]

Let's talk about Arcs......

[Giles]

Post filming individual interviews wind down beers

[Chap]

@Giles said in Giles and Alex hit Japan - May 2026:

Post filming individual interviews wind down beers

Happy to see that as an Asahi shareholder

[Chap]

@Giles said in Giles and Alex hit Japan - May 2026:

Let's talk about Arcs......

I thought they where handsewn by retired Japanese Geisha’s!! I want my money back!

[Giles]

If we say that on the product pages , then of course we will….

[RobeOfTheMagi]

Are menthol Marlboros still legally available in Japan?

[Bridger]

@Giles said in Giles and Alex hit Japan - May 2026:

Someone has been testing the arc machine…..

This is your man.

(No animals were used in testing)