Luxury items that stand the test of time?

[ReMember]

Originally Posted by brandrea

, I believe I know what you're referring too same here

Are you allowed to own these things in Canada?

[beer]

not allowed to talk about them here , not the ones that go bang , the other ones

also my hip flask and my wallet

[Abdullah71601]

Originally Posted by ReMember

You consider these luxury items? I have a "few" high-ends myself but I do not consider them as luxury items.

If they go bang more than once with a single initiating action they are probably a luxury item I had a bit of early 1940's German engineering that was definitely a durable luxury item.

[Bluside]

My Martin guitars...

1967 D-28
2011 OM-42
2004 OM-28V

[rr-nyc]

Originally Posted by J!m

I think there is a hard line and also a lot of overlap in the quality/luxury debate.

Land-Rover is quality (durability might be a better term)
Range Rover is luxury.

Canada Goose is quality
Barbour is quality

Both above also cater to the luxury market hence the blurred line.

Seiko divers are quality
AP divers are luxury

Seiko makes luxury pieces (grand Seiko for instance) but AP does not offer a sub-$1000.00 dive watch.

Fischer space pen is quality (reliability)
Mont Blanc is luxury

Red Wing is quality
Hand-made rare hide boots are luxury (don't know any specific makers here!)

I guess quality is something serviceable and durable- it stands the test of daily use and can be kept functioning as intended. Luxury is something unique, "special" that functions as another item of equal quality that can be acquired for less expense.

I appreciate both but tend toward quality over luxury.

In most instances, quality is luxury but not all luxury means quality.

LV started out as a quality manufacturer of steam trunks. Over time that brand has turned into a luxury brand. Now that it is one of the most valuable brands, quality has gone to crap.

Compare an LV bag made pre-1990's and one made today and it becomes clear as day.

[locutus49]

My LV wallet is of excellent quality - Epi leather.

[Ruud Van Driver]

My Montblanc pens, leather goods and cufflinks. Unfortunately, I can't say the same for my silver/SS bracelet.

Also, my Mulberry leather goods age beautifully

[daveathall]

Originally Posted by rr-nyc

In most instances, quality is luxury but not all luxury means quality.

I think this sums it up best for me.

[jmiicustomz]

Things that we do not discuss here, my Eddie Bauer coats, sterling flatware, fine china, wife's duo boots, great grandfather's masonic ring, brooks brothers golden fleece polos, vintage straight razors, badger shave brush, and really not a luxury to most but my grandfather's snap-on, mac, proto, cat, and Matco tools.

[jmiicustomz]

Originally Posted by wantonebad

Hate to turn every thread I post on boozy but whether you prefer Scotch, Irish or Bourbon hard to beat these for pure luxury...

Been trying to get my wife a bottle of pappy for quite some time now. Hoping 2016 will be the year. She likes her Middleton but not quite as much as the Jameson gold reserve.

[josephvman]

Vintage BMW boxers, Collings guitars, Schott motorcycle jackets, and Merkur razors.

[UNLVino]

Ferragamo - a bit embarrassed that I need to do some polishing - though the brown pair is 10 years old and one of the black pairs is 15 - resoled twice. Next to a watch and suit - shoes gotta have nice shoes.

[hunterp27]

- Hartmann all leather luggage
- Lucchese boots
- Ray Ban leather aviators
- Beretta over/under
- Colt 1911
- Alden shell cordovan dress shoes
- Gucci horse bit loafers
- Donovan cuff links
- Ghurka leather goods (mainly dopkit)
- Waskered wallets (check out the Pinnell)

[UNLVino]

Originally Posted by azguy

Works of art

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Nice SS

[pamartin504]

Gibson Hummingbird and a couple Les Pauls. Also have an Essex Piano made by Steinway that probably isn't "luxury" but it's still beautiful years later. Final entry is a nice modern version of an item originally designed in 1911 by Mr. Browning.

[maxbaris]

My Lacoste shirts.

[J!m]

Originally Posted by rr-nyc

In most instances, quality is luxury but not all luxury means quality.

I think you said that more succinctly than I did...

[J!m]

Originally Posted by josephvman

Schott motorcycle jackets

Oh, yeah. I went all-out on mine and it will out last me by a long shot. Unfortunately, I can't say the same for the zipper, which may need to be replaced pretty soon. The pull came off and I had to re-crimp the little zipper cover to keep it all together.

Mine was 'custom' because of sizing and I wanted horse hide to wear in traditionally. It's about ten years old now I think and just starting to get soft enough I can bend my arms...

[UNLVino]

Originally Posted by maxbaris

My Lacoste shirts.

LOL - I think

[maxbaris]

Originally Posted by UNLVino

LOL - I think

Not luxurious enough? Lol.

[dddrees]

Originally Posted by UNLVino

Ferragamo - a bit embarrassed that I need to do some polishing - though the brown pair is 10 years old and one of the black pairs is 15 - resoled twice. Next to a watch and suit - shoes gotta have nice shoes.

Shoes, did someone say shoes?

[swils8610]

I've got a pair of Wolverine 1000 mile boots that have stood the test of time.

[rolio]

I have a few things, but what stands out are MB pen, my GMT classic, my old leather moto jacket, and some nice old bottles of wine. Not much, but still things that last for a very long time. Endurance.

[Tony64]

Holland & Holland.

[aced75]

My knowledge lol

[SCBPX]

My George Cleverly Bespoke shoes

6 pairs to date : - they will last longer than I will , a cocaine habit would have been cheaper but a treat to wear every day.

I enjoy polishing them to: it requires some effort, some concentration and a little diligence but no great thought - it is relaxation therapy.
Steve

[Fredrik]

Apart from my 70s Rolexes:

My early 50s Mont Blanc 144.

My 80s RayBan sunglasses.

My 70s and 80s Roland synthesizers and drum machines.


However, a steel Rolex was not really a luxury item in the 70s, RayBans were not luxury in the 80s and the Roland stuff were just excellent quality.

So, only the Mont Blanc left then...

[jmiicustomz]

Originally Posted by Tony64

Holland & Holland.

Or Purdey, Dickson, McKay Brown, Boss, etc. I love them all!!!

[sea-dweller]

Montblanc pen, 69 Camaro, and Coach briefcases.

[Wcdhtwn]

Mont Blanc pens, shoes- mainly Allen Edmonds but John Lobb just opened a store here so that spells trouble. Saddleback Leather briefcase & wallet, Italian things that go bang, Benchmade knife, tailored/custom clothes.