Luxury items that stand the test of time?

[Vaxe]

Most things when well cared for will hold up. Simple is timeless.

[Sperry]

Originally Posted by Charlie_pace

I haven't read this whole thread, but kind of surprised to see Redwing boots here.

If you buy Redwings to wear them a few times a year, it may be a bit of a luxury! Foot and ankle safety is priceless.

My Danner boots cost more than the Redwings, and seeing how I wear them just a few times a year, they are a bit of a luxury. Just like my Helly Hanson raincoat, sort of expensive for something I use 3-4 times a year, but it is really nice.

Surprisingly, my Aldens - 5 pairs - I consider more of an investment in durability and comfort. The primary pair of cordovan loafers, seven year old and recrafted twice, look new. Alden suede loafers, stretched and beaten, are super comfortable and hip.

What I've found? When shoes (jeans, belts) are finally your favorite, most comfortable shoe, they begin falling apart. That's when I began paying attention. The $500 suede loafers, now 7 years old, vs. buying a new $100 pair every year? Seems sensible, rather than luxurious.

[dddrees]

Originally Posted by Sperry

If you buy Redwings to wear them a few times a year, it may be a bit of a luxury! Foot and ankle safety is priceless.

My Danner boots cost more than the Redwings, and seeing how I wear them just a few times a year, they are a bit of a luxury. Just like my Helly Hanson raincoat, sort of expensive for something I use 3-4 times a year, but it is really nice.

Surprisingly, my Aldens - 5 pairs - I consider more of an investment in durability and comfort. The primary pair of cordovan loafers, seven year old and recrafted twice, look new. Alden suede loafers, stretched and beaten, are super comfortable and hip.

What I've found? When shoes (jeans, belts) are finally your favorite, most comfortable shoe, they begin falling apart. That's when I began paying attention. The $500 suede loafers, now 7 years old, vs. buying a new $100 pair every year? Seems sensible, rather than luxurious.

Yes and I agree with most of what you said, however I would take point with saying that Redwings are a luxury item. I also have a couple of Redwing boots and I think they are what Redwing might consider top of their line. Boots such as these from Redwing the last I looked will cost a little more than $300. They may very well be considered more expensive than many others which are not Goodyear Welted however they certainly are not as expensive when compared to many other Goodyear Welted shoes and boots. Although it is true they will last as long as any other pair of Goodyear Welted boots or shoes that you can buy whether they are from John Lobb, Gaziano and Girling, St Crispins, or even Edward Green. But the same can be said for any good pair of Goodyear Welted shoes or boots from any shoemaker. However when comparing shoes or boots although Redwing Boots are solid and sound shoes and boots there is a distinct difference at least when it comes to spending money for something that cost $300 or something that cost $1500 or more for one pair of shoes or boots. When comparing them this way I think most might agree differently and we're not even discussing how much it cost for a bespoke pair of shoes or boots.

[lapince]

Well I have a 16th century spanish commode, and a few other furniture in the 150-200 year range... Think it'll be hard to beat a 450-500 year old piece of furniture, it's very simple, only wood and bronze for the handles, no marble or other things, and it looks awesome...

[Gnomon]

Manufactured ca. 1958 (both lens and body) and both still at the top of their game.

[daveathall]

Items that are luxury for some on a certain income are just everyday items to others. For the most part, I fall into the first category but do not begrudge anyone that falls into the second.

As a family we do have some (to us) luxury items including LV, Goyard, Gucci, Prada, Mullberry, Canada Goose, Elie Bleu, Baccarat, Lalique (very small piece that I was given as a present), Brinkhaus, Frette and Mouseman furniture etc. To be honest, my Rolex Sub and Grand Seiko I also class (for me) as luxury and am well aware that to others they may be beaters.

As I mentioned before, to others, most of the above will be everyday. For me, I worked hard to be able to afford them and in a lot of cases had to save for not a little time and as such, love them.

[ShoreGuy]

Ashland cordovan wallet which survived an adventure in a washing machine .
Judicious treatment with a high quality leather dressing saved the day and the wallet is as good as new. Bills were fine as they really are not paper but are cloth. Some doctors appointment cards were totally obliterated and never found, fragments flushed out in the waste water.

[GB-man]

Originally Posted by lapince

Well I have a 16th century spanish commode, and a few other furniture in the 150-200 year range... Think it'll be hard to beat a 450-500 year old piece of furniture, it's very simple, only wood and bronze for the handles, no marble or other things, and it looks awesome...

Arnaud I nearly spit out my drink and let me tell you why. In America there is an odd euphemism from for toilet. That word is commode

At first I was like how in the hell does he have a 400 year old toilet And it's made of wood?! That must be unsanitary

Had to google that

[KarlS]

Originally Posted by lapince

Well I have a 16th century spanish commode, and a few other furniture in the 150-200 year range... Think it'll be hard to beat a 450-500 year old piece of furniture, it's very simple, only wood and bronze for the handles, no marble or other things, and it looks awesome...

You really should try IKEA and get some new stuff

[lapince]

Originally Posted by GB-man

Arnaud I nearly spit out my drink and let me tell you why. In America there is an odd euphemism from for toilet. That word is commode

At first I was like how in the hell does he have a 400 year old toilet And it's made of wood?! That must be unsanitary

Had to google that

Tom, I like to take care of my throne, french way to say toilet, but in this case no it's not a toilet

Originally Posted by KarlS

You really should try IKEA and get some new stuff

Yeah I know, I guess I am too sentimental, but really should throw that old thing in the chimney this winter and buy new things from IKEA

[droptopman]

I have a couple of old MB pens that have stood the test of time.

I collect vintage sunglasses. While not necessarily luxury, some of the old Ray Ban and Vuarnet glasses are very well made and IMHO better than glasses offered today. I have a pair of the original Revo blue lens glasses from the early 80's that are my favorites.

I smoked a first batch Opus X cigar this summer that was in my humidor for 20 years and it was tremendous!