Want to buy or sell something? Check the classifieds
  • The Fedora Lounge is supported in part by commission earning affiliate links sitewide. Please support us by using them. You may learn more here.

Schott CAF1 limited re-release!

Suburban Dad

New in Town
Messages
14
upload_2019-6-7_11-45-26.jpeg
Only 45 created. One thing different from the original CAF1: Talon front zipper. Nice touch. It says slim fit, but the first run was known to be big. I ordered two sizes. Free shipping. Free exchange shipping.

https://www.schottnyc.com/products/mens-vintaged-steerhide-black-leather.htm?
 
Last edited:

miglan30

Familiar Face
Messages
92
Nice to see this but I don't get Schott sometimes. I don't know why they will not offer the 641xx style for the US market. I couldn't even order one from them, said I had to buy from a Japanese store...which sucks if it doesn't fit right. Look forward to seeing how it turns out OP.
 

Suburban Dad

New in Town
Messages
14
It IS weird. I got a 641xx on eBay for $350, I think it’s now being offered for $800. I suspect, but can’t guarantee it’s the very same jacket.

I like the CAF1 more.
 
Messages
16,402
Did yours go @Monitor ?

I know it was in the classifieds for a while.

Aye, some time ago. It was a beautiful jacket but I just wasn't wearing it. I don't think I've had a jacket I wore less. Same story with every CR I ever had. I'd pick anything over it. Dunno why, really.
 

Seb Lucas

I'll Lock Up
Messages
7,562
Location
Australia
These look pretty good but they are a very thick and heavy steer so not for me, unfortunately.

I had a 641XX which I think I prefer but even in a size 44 it was too short. About 25.5 inch back. I need 27 inches in a cafe racer. I also don't understand why Schott won't offer a 641XX to Western buyers directly and offer long sizes. There is a significant market they seem to be missing out on.
 
Messages
17,105
Location
Chicago
I’m trying to figure out which original Schott jacket this reproduces? Beck triple 6? I’ve never seen a Schott styled like this as true vintage. The closest thing had cat eye chest zips. Is that the 50 year old model they are referring too?

I love Schott and one of my current faves is an old Schott suede but man, sometimes I think they really drive their marketing on make believe, dare I say, fake news. This is a nice jacket (not so much for the uncustomizable price) but I think the story behind it is false. Unless I missed an ultra rare at some point.
 
Last edited:

J Leather Investigater

One Too Many
Messages
1,657
Location
Wilmington n.c.
I’m trying to figure out which original Schott jacket this reproduces? Beck triple 6? I’ve never seen a Schott styled like this as true vintage. The closest thing had cat eye chest zips. Is that the 50 year old model they are referring too?

I love Schott and one of my current faves is an old Schott suede but man, sometimes I think they really drive their marketing on make believe, dare I say, fake news. This is a nice jacket (not so much for the uncustomizable price) but I think the story behind it is false. Unless I missed an ultra rare at some point.
I read it was the beck 666 rs

Sent from my SM-G960U using Tapatalk
 

Suburban Dad

New in Town
Messages
14
I read it was the beck 666 rs

Sent from my SM-G960U using Tapatalk
I think you're right on this. I suspect if you asked GAIL on the Schott forum, she'd have an answer.

I've handled the BECK 666-RS (Schott-made version) and it was pretty lightweight. But yes, similar is style to the CAF1. I think if I took a spill on my bike, I'd rather be wearing the heavy CAF1.

They also made something very similar with slanted chest pockets in the 60s and that closely resembles the 641xx.

Here's one on Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/listing/710303113/vintage-schott-jacket-schott-perfecto?frs=1
 

J Leather Investigater

One Too Many
Messages
1,657
Location
Wilmington n.c.
I think you're right on this. I suspect if you asked GAIL on the Schott forum, she'd have an answer.

I've handled the BECK 666-RS (Schott-made version) and it was pretty lightweight. But yes, similar is style to the CAF1. I think if I took a spill on my bike, I'd rather be wearing the heavy CAF1.

They also made something very similar with slanted chest pockets in the 60s and that closely resembles the 641xx.

Here's one on Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/listing/710303113/vintage-schott-jacket-schott-perfecto?frs=1
Here's one I owned , a few pics. This was/ is built like a tank. Diamond dave bought it. John c is making a pattern from it.
20181010_201121.jpg
59acdeaa35d41bd7081bd75f460d0258.jpg
1066e4997b75bdaa70b7f0c8ee4d61c5.jpg


Sent from my SM-G960U using Tapatalk
 

J Leather Investigater

One Too Many
Messages
1,657
Location
Wilmington n.c.
I sold it because it is a 48 and just to big, very frustrating it is an amazing jacket in amazing shape, in an email I recieved from j/c he said schott owned the beck name so he would have to use some other label

Sent from my SM-G960U using Tapatalk
 

Forum statistics

Threads
107,028
Messages
3,026,677
Members
52,533
Latest member
RacerJ
Top