Another Diamond Dave J-100

That is going to age really nicely. I like the leather zipper pulls. A nice touch. Mind if I ask why you specified steerhide? I've been in contact with DD myself for a J-100. I'm seriously leaning seal brown goatskin and I have several HH jackets and want something different. He has a nice veg tanned goatskin.

 

Your board racer partly inspired me choosing goatskin for my (possible) J-100. The only bad part is that there isn't a Buco label with a bad ass looking goat on it. I don't think Aero even has a goatskin label (like HH and steerhide).

 

Very nice, i hope it fits!

It's weird because there is no consistency/logic behind the way he attaches the sleeves to the body. My jacket and technovoxe's jacket have the back seam and sleeves seams aligned.
Your jacket and a few others i have seen from him have the sleeve seams an inch below the back seam.

I wonder what the deal is with this?

Here are mine and Technovox's to compare, clear difference:

http://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/diamond-clothing-buco-j100-review.83051/

http://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/new-diamond-dave-shinki-horsehide-buco-j-100.84656/

 

I hope mine turn out as beautiful as yours, Pawineguy! But I choose the Shinki since it's been awhile that I wanted a garment made in this leather.

@Carlos840 I have notice the same thing about the yoke and sleeves seams and ask Dave to make sure they aren't aligned when I place my order.

 

Don't think it's a size issue, as mine is also a size 44, well the tag under the label says 44, but the one in the pocket says size 42, so who know?
Either way the sizes are close enough that i don't think it's a pattern difference.

SpeedRcrX: Unfortunately i didn't even know both possibilities were a thing when i ordered. I kinda like having them aligned, but then i am also annoyed at it because it's not accurate compared to most originals...

 

It's because you raised this issue that I think to specifically ask to not have aligned seams.

I really wanted the most accurate J-100 possible.

Hope mine will turn out as beautifully as Pawineguy's Buco.

 

Nice looking jacket PG!
I look forward to this exchange in a year or two

 

Looks great pawnieguy! Hope it fits and you are happy with it...cant wait to see the fit pics.

I just checked mine and I have a small gap between the two seems, only about 1/2 inch. I'm not really bothered either way but probably prefer a small gap as people have mentioned, its probably closer to the originals.

Good to see Dave is pumping out some more great jackets lately.

 

Interesting that the black dye does not result in a completely black jacket from the outset. Rather, there remain hints of the original brown color in several places. I suspect the brown will show through very quickly in other places as well, and the brown tone will ultimately predominate. As such, the brown zipper tape was a good choice.

 

Looks awesome!! I've been told by other customers of his that his steerhide is absolutely fantastic! Horse is obviously extremely popular, but quite a few jacket makers seem bemused by this, as the steer is also incredible. Congrats Chris, that looks superb.

 

This is looking to be a stunning Buco- the heavier steerhide will drape differently than the horsehide, and along with the overdye black it should take on a very unique and authentic look. I'd love to see some fit pictures...especially after you wear it in a bit.

 

Sorry Dan, I've got first dibs on this one when PA tires of it. Not only am I closer in size to him than you, I also live closer as well, only separated by the Mason-Dixon line instead of the other end of the planet.