Rolex VS Louis Vuitton

[thomaspp]

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I like it.

[powerfunk]

I had a checkerboard-design LV wallet (about $250) that disintegrated in a year. I liked the look but, unimpressive quality.

Now I've had my Epi LV wallet for a few years. Totally worth the money, stands up to abuse/overstuffing, and gains nice patina over time. LV makes good stuff but IMHO you have to skip over the monogrammed/checkerboard stuff to get the worthwhile stuff.

[BomB#Frog]

Never had any LV stuff so I cant comment on them other than I know they have history and are good quality. I can comment on the "oriental" thing tho. My mom is full "oriental" and are many of her friends. I guess they are walking steroeotypes as they own nail salons and are draped in LV, they also drive terribly. LOL, I know it is better to comment in a PC nature about subjects but sometimes things just are what they are. Your mileage may vary.

[seanneok11]

I hate lv I had the leather wallet and recently bought a damier wallet... Guess what it sucks because I use them and pack my wallet. It's starting to tear I think it's over priced,

[ND10]

This is my Sub LV paired with the LV Sign It damier graphite bracelet my gf got me for my birthday

[francis]

Being Occidental myself I don't understand why Oriental is racist. I definitely think it is a dated word but......
Anyway have never given LV a thought. Just not into I guess

[wdin]

To those who regard LV as feminine or feels that LV is marketed towards them...
or have issues with their quality...

May I recommend Saddleback leather for you...


OP: I don't mean to hijack your thread or have any ill intent. Just sharing with those who can't have LV singing to them...
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[Old Expat Beast]

Originally Posted by francis

Being Occidental myself I don't understand why Oriental is racist. I definitely think it is a dated word but......
Anyway have never given LV a thought. Just not into I guess

Just to clear this up a bit, I think I can try to answer as an Occidental who has lived in the far east for more than a quarter century. Oriental as a word is fine (as in the Mandarin Oriental chain of fine hotels, or one of the more famous Rolex ADs, the Oriental Watch Co. Ltd, for example). However, referring to folks from this part of the world as "Orientals" tends to be perceived as demeaning, if not racist. I hope we can leave it at that, and let the thread continue.

[Wesley Crusher]

Originally Posted by powerfunk

I had a checkerboard-design LV wallet (about $250) that disintegrated in a year. I liked the look but, unimpressive quality.

Now I've had my Epi LV wallet for a few years. Totally worth the money, stands up to abuse/overstuffing, and gains nice patina over time. LV makes good stuff but IMHO you have to skip over the monogrammed/checkerboard stuff to get the worthwhile stuff.

The damier canvas, you mean? I've been using the same LV damier wallet for the past 7 or so years and it has held up really well. I wouldn't be surprised if I could get another 7 years out of it.

[Adam100]

Originally Posted by powerfunk

I had a checkerboard-design LV wallet (about $250) that disintegrated in a year. I liked the look but, unimpressive quality.

Now I've had my Epi LV wallet for a few years. Totally worth the money, stands up to abuse/overstuffing, and gains nice patina over time. LV makes good stuff but IMHO you have to skip over the monogrammed/checkerboard stuff to get the worthwhile stuff.

If your LV wallet doesn't keep top quality even after a year you should visit a LV-store and they will fix it, 100%. Unfortunately there is a lot of fakes spinning around out there so make shure that you buy your products at LV:s.

[Muzz]

The new LV Christopher and the SACO. I prefer monogram and my wife is an EPI kinda girl:)

[powerfunk]

Originally Posted by Wesley Crusher

The damier canvas, you mean? I've been using the same LV damier wallet for the past 7 or so years and it has held up really well. I wouldn't be surprised if I could get another 7 years out of it.

Yes; I tend to overstuff/abuse my wallets, though.

Originally Posted by Adam100

If your LV wallet doesn't keep top quality even after a year you should visit a LV-store and they will fix it, 100%. Unfortunately there is a lot of fakes spinning around out there so make shure that you buy your products at LV:s.

Well, I showed my ratty checkerboard wallet to the salesperson at an LV store and she told me it was common for those wallets to degrade when overstuffed. No offer to fix it or anything...she simply upsold me an all-black leather one that she said could handle abuse much better. And, to be honest, I'm 100% satisfied with this one.

Originally Posted by seanneok11

I use them and pack my wallet. It's starting to tear

That was exactly my experience with the "damier canvas" style. I have nothing but praise for my "Epi," though.

[CCI24]

Sorry to be the stick in the mud. But Goyard is more so my taste as it looks masculine even in bright colors ImageUploadedByTapatalk1415627812.870846.jpg

[Lol-x]

I've got an LV carry on in charcoal damier. Best thing is the personalised tag.

[Beef]

Originally Posted by AK797

And your membership here is not suspended.

Thanks, Neil! My wife WISHES my membership here was suspended!

[Ruud Van Driver]

Originally Posted by locutus49

The LV monogram items are generally for Orientals as a status symbol.

Totally agree. It's all over the place like pooh in a field out here.

I use Mulberry and Montblanc. Elegant, discreet and classy.

[Willygallardo]

Originally Posted by Muzz

The new LV Christopher and the SACO. I prefer monogram and my wife is an EPI kinda girl:)

Nice bag you wear that in Saigon?

[Malbolge]

i just doing get shots like that. they are a bit vain. its not about saying what goes together but just trying to show off - LV is hardly a brand to invest into ( as opposed to say hermes or chanel)...

but love the daytona - always.

[Steve36Efc]

On our recent holiday my wife bought her one and only LV bag $960. Personally I don't get it. But she doesn't get why I need more than one watch.

We both like quality items that's why we work.

[FiftyTwoEighty]

Originally Posted by Ruud Van Driver

Totally agree. It's all over the place like pooh in a field out here.

I use Mulberry and Montblanc. Elegant, discreet and classy.

As are Rolexes in SG.

I'm still trying to find "the Orient" on a map...I thought they made watches?? People that live in watches like LV?

This "Oriental" prefers LVc and Montblanc.

Guess which one has seen 20+ years of daily use?

[bdex75]

My wife is after her first LV bag. She had a closet full if Dooney and the good Coach stuff.
I about threw up in my mouth when I saw the prices at the LV store in Chicago. Guess I am glad my jeans and cowboy boots prompted the salespeople to not wait on us. I would be $2500 poorer.

I personally don't get it. As mentioned earlier Saddleback leather goods are as good as it gets for briefcases and belts if that is your style, which it is mine. I think that for men LV is a little feminine. But will admit I know very little if their line and only what I saw while my wife shopped for a purse.


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[Muzz]

Originally Posted by Willygallardo

Nice bag you wear that in Saigon?

Thanks Willy I use it in Saigon but generally not for long distances walking around outside. It is my handy flying bag for short trips to Singapore.

[1995akcoop]

nothin feminine about the mens line in LV. Seems like a lot of guys here dont get it. Which is understandable as some to get your affection of watches.... I, for one, get both.

[Ruud Van Driver]

Originally Posted by FiftyTwoEighty

As are Rolexes in SG.

I'm still trying to find "the Orient" on a map...I thought they made watches?? People that live in watches like LV?

This "Oriental" prefers LVc and Montblanc.

Guess which one has seen 20+ years of daily use?

Although I take everything on Wiki with a truck full of salt, this might help you find it :

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orient

Orient is also a London (not very good) football team; official name is Leyton Orient.

Love that LV

[Hairdude1]

Originally Posted by CCI24

Sorry to be the stick in the mud. But Goyard is more so my taste as it looks masculine even in bright colors Attachment 554029

[Willygallardo]

Originally Posted by Muzz

Thanks Willy I use it in Saigon but generally not for long distances walking around outside. It is my handy flying bag for short trips to Singapore.

[BLACKHORSE 6]

Originally Posted by wdin

To those who regard LV as feminine or feels that LV is marketed towards them...
or have issues with their quality...

May I recommend Saddleback leather for you...


OP: I don't mean to hijack your thread or have any ill intent. Just sharing with those who can't have LV singing to them...
(I'll delete the pics or this post should you find it inappropriate)

x2 for Saddleback Leather.

My sister has a LV purse that she's had for a year. It's held up really well, even though it gets heavy use as her purse and as a diaper bag/toy chest for her two small kids.

Saddleback leather has a totally different style, but the quality is second to none. They're a great company with great values and sell the best leather stuff around IMHO.

[perpetualman88]

My sub on top of my LV roadster duffle

[Silvio Mosiello]

Some Rolex and LV swag. Havent been wearing any of my LV. The only thing I do love is the pocket organizer wallet.


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[Silvio Mosiello]

Originally Posted by perpetualman88

My sub on top of my LV roadster duffle

Love the black and silver theme. Very fresh I must admit.


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