White RAF Roll Neck Sweaters

Fading Fast said:

Hi buddy - always good to see you on FL.

I have this one ⇩ coming from Guideboat - bought on post Xmas sale (just checked, there as still some in stock). I already own the navy one. It's not as heavy as North Sea, which works for me as the NS ones can only come out in brutally cold weather; whereas, this Guideboat one can be worn in "normal" cold weather.

It also fits me well (hard to say it has a good fit as that's so personal) but for 119 bucks, it is good value as it is a substantial sweater even if not in NS's class. And the cuffs and waist band are tight which I like - I hate when they are "loose" and become floppy.

http://www.guideboat.com/men-s/tops/men-s-sweaters-sweatshirts/submariner-sweater.html

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DrMacabre said:

Thanks guys,

I'm 1m68 / 5'6 and approx. 55kg / 121 pounds but i have rather long arms which is why i can't roll the sleeve of the sweater.

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Fading Fast said:

I remembered, this morning, that Jimmy Stewart's character in the 1940 movie "The Mortal Storm" wore an off-white submariner toward the end of the movie. There's actually a scene where he puts it on (clothes in action) and you see the full sweater, but unfortunately, I could only find these pictures which just shows the turtleneck part. It's a neat example of the timeliness of the sweater.

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Gamma68 said:

This is exactly how I envision wearing a submariner sweater, under my peacoat or leather German police jacket (which is similar in styling to the wool coat Stewart wears in the top photo). This post pushed me over the edge -- Guideboat version purchased. Thanks for sharing your feedback on the sweater!

(And yes, my spouse also thinks guys like us obsessed with menswear are nuts.)

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DrMacabre said:

Indeed the perfect companion of a peacoat.
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Fading Fast said:

And look who showed up today. Since I already described it as best I could a few post back, I'll let these pictures - right out of the package - do the talking:

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And, just noticed this, the third pick is taken with a Guideboat blanket as the background.

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Gamma68 said:

Excellent. Looks like it will be just what I was seeking.

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DrMacabre said:

Indeed the perfect companion of a peacoat.
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Fading Fast said:

And look who showed up today. Since I already described it as best I could a few post back, I'll let these pictures - right out of the package - do the talking:

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And, just noticed this, the third pic is taken with a Guideboat blanket as the background.

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TODD R CASPELL said:

TRY Orvis http://www.orvis.com/p/royal-air-force-aircrew-sweater/7A7C
They have RAF turtles. RN submarine sweaters and USN pretty much every kine.

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Gamma68 said:

My Guideboat submariner sweater arrived late yesterday. I tried it on today and it's a great garment. The weight and texture is very reminiscent of my Guernsey sweater by Le Tricoteur. A high-quality knit that's just the ticket for typical winter weather in my region. I also enjoy the natural off-white color. The fit is very nice and it goes very well with my USN peacoat and German leather police jacket. An overall solid purchase that I look forward to wearing for years to come.

Now all I need is a watch cap like the one Jimmy Stewart wears in the photo above.

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Paulgo253 said:

I really like the look of the Guideboat sub. I see they're made in England too - does anyone know if they produced under the Kempton / Outdoor Knitwear house? I haven't found a UK outlet yet and curious who would make them over here.

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Ticklishchap said:

I don't think they're OKW/kemptpn - they have their own sub sweater; I've a feeling you own one of those yourself! I still wear my (very similar) Silverman's sub sweater, which I have had for many, many years.

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Paulgo253 said:

Thanks - I was just curious as it wasn't until I began looking into buying my own sub (ending up with one from ONW) that I discovered how many labels come from the same manufacturer (for instance Silvermans subs come from the same manufacturer as OKW - TW Kemptons - so are the same sweater)!

I've just acquired some vintage original Royal Navy issued submariner jerseys so will put up a post highlighting the diffferences I've found between high street and the 'real thing'!

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