My first post in this thread to share my new arrival dungarees!

Thought we were likely saying goodbye to Gus a few weeks ago (feat. my 33). He’s fine, I’m poor and this is him chilling completely better.

25oz 555s in 30c on Holiday in France.

Gus likes cars, doesn’t like when we work on them, and is starting to sleep a lot more now he’s 9. Working Cocker Spaniel. They’re a lot!

Thanks to the gent that is @Kasi I am very happy to submit my entry for membership. These arrived today, at exactly the same time as the Birkenstocks. Which is a very happy coincidence, my wife bought me them without her knowing I had ordered these, and certainly not the connection.

I am going to put these both through their paces in an 18 hour drive through France in Thursday. My cream car seats might not thank me.

I am not a fan of the Rolex hype. I am a fan of green, and I am yet to find a watch that is as comfortable as a Submariner. Pélagos got close.

I love the invisible micro adjustment on the VC Overseas now. That’s on my list next. That or basically any Grand Seiko.

Please delete this or move or whatever. I found myself killing time in London yesterday and popped into Rivet and Hide and it was the genuine highlight of my day. The staff were amazing to a man. I felt welcomed and engaged. I even got to try on the n1 4 minutes after release. My best ever retail experience. You have a customer for life. Even though I didn’t actually buy anything.

I won’t name the other shops I visited here, but I was met with apathy and disinterest, and have been hugely put off buying from them.

The staff are a credit to Rivet and Hide, incredible brand advocates for Iron Heart. I have also left a google review.

We embrace the cold and winter. Fires and warm lights, warming drinks and beef wellington for Christmas dinner.

I have been handed down this. It was bought in Botswana or Zimbabwe sometime in the 1960’s when my grandparents were, err, civil servants. I think it is possibly Blesbok.

Oddly this is one of my most prized possessions.

This was mine, but is no longer mine.

2007 Land Rover Defender DCPU, had been messed about with by Twisted so it was nearly drivable day to day. 2.4L 4 cylinder diesel engine from a Ford Van. Suspension from a covered wagon, I wish it was as water tight as a covered wagon.

It was excellent in the mud, terrible in wet, and worse in the cold. Useful for British potholes, making friends with strangers and pay mechanics mortgages.

I loved it and hated it in equal measure. Not much over landing to be done in the UK, but did manage some of the further camping pitches at various damp campsites.

I put 20,000 miles on it and I sold it for more than I paid, but crucially not more than I spent.

I miss it. I had my fun. It cost more to run per year than a V8 Vantage.

Price drop to £215!

@cyclops blame The Bear! £99 RRP in the UK. They’re kinda cool shirts, but not £50 tees.

I was also disappointed by whitesville. They have great initial comfort, but not the longevity. I’ve tried a few times, but not for me.

The Red Tornado ones I got from AliExpress are my most worn T006 I think.

For comfort and fit the best I’ve ever owned is RRL. They seem to last for me, and when whitesville is £99 (UK prices) for two and RRL is £120 for two it’s not miles off.

Whitesville at £35 in Japan is different maths.

I should say I am open trades for 1955, 888s or 634 in size 34 21oz+, UHF westerns in large. Basically try me!

Are you wearing your UHFs in the height of summer? Do you find yourself putting two on if it gets a bit chilly? Well, then I have a solution for you!

As far as I can tell, this is the heaviest flannel ever made. Joint with only different seasonal releases from The Real McCoys.

Size 17, IH style measurements are as follows:
Shoulders. 19.5inches
Chest. 22.75 inches
Length. 27.5 inches
Sleeve. 25 inches

Boxy, work shirt fit. Beautifully soft flannel, loose knit, with incredible slubby texture.

Current season colourway is up for sale for £385.

£230 delivered in the UK, happy to ship internationally for cost.

@Jam_Shar thank you! I have ordered some this minute! Fingers crossed crossed they fit me!

@cyclops I have non stock, Bronson and Red Tornado tees. I rate them all as good value and nice cuts.

I will opt for non stock in future. They wash and dry well and I prefer their texture. Feel like the knit is more visible and has a softer hand whereas the other feel dry and sturdy.

@Jam_Shar how so cheap? I love these and have had some previously but felt a bit short for me.

@NickD for sure there is a value question. And there is some chunky profit for them.

Easy to pick stuff up on eBay or similar and some incredible deals to be had.

Whilst primarily made in the developing world, the quality has never disappointed me. It’s not stitch perfect like Freewheelers, and they aren’t as tough as Iron Heart, but I’d argue still very high quality.

I love the style for the same reasons I love Freewheelers more than The Real McCoys. It’s got a bit of sense of humour and drama to it. Plus, their use of high end materials delivers the heritage aesthetic, but with luxury feel.

@Brock https://www.theampalcreative.com/collections/ampal-x-grateful-dead