Perfect fitView attachment 638181 View attachment 638182 View attachment 638183 This Bates CR fits like a glove, is in excellent almost new condition and the quality is fantastic.
I have a vanson, a brooks and a HD around 40 to 42. If you’re interested DM me.Nothing yet, but I'm looking to add another vest to my closet and am eyeing a couple potential candidates on ebay.
View attachment 638181 View attachment 638182 View attachment 638183 This Bates CR fits like a glove, is in excellent almost new condition and the quality is fantastic.
cool piece.View attachment 638181 View attachment 638182 View attachment 638183 This Bates CR fits like a glove, is in excellent almost new condition and the quality is fantastic.
Hah good question. In a way I’m trying to replace my 618. I want to make the jacket in Badalassi with shorter arms and maybe no back seam if it can be done (gasp!). I like the 618 I have a lot but I think this C2 project can be better.Are you married to a Vanson at this point? You have others in your collection that look better on you IMO.
Popeye? Like his big ol forearms lol?Somehow this jacket looks a bit “popeye” to me. I dont know why…
How about a Bates Highwayman? It's slim and short but Langlitz prices. It's very hard to improve upon your existing 618 imo.Hah good question. In a way I’m trying to replace my 618. I want to make the jacket in Badalassi with shorter arms and maybe no back seam if it can be done (gasp!). I like the 618 I have a lot but I think this C2 project can be better.
This is intended as just the first in a series of projects with them. Also working with Cal and hope to work with a few others if they let me.
Really like the fit of the 38. I'd only ask for a tighter sleeveopening if the sleevezip is fully closed in the pic. A more "high-end" leather would be a bonus.Well that was quite the delay but here’s the 38 vs 40 comparison on the C2.
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The 38 is still roomy and yeah the arms are kinda big (I’m aiming to get them 1” shorter). But I don’t expect the 36 would be comfortable.
Interesting. But I thought Bates prices were really high? In any case I had a vintage one and loved much about it but hated the stiff kidney panel (and the one I had was a little small on me)How about a Bates Highwayman? It's slim and short but Langlitz prices. It's very hard to improve upon your existing 618 imo.
The right arm sleeve is mostly zipped but not quite all the way, left arm has several inches unzipped I was wearing my watchReally like the fit of the 38. I'd only ask for a tighter sleeveopening if the sleevezip is fully closed in the pic. A more "high-end" leather would be a bonus.
Really excellent Bates!View attachment 638181 View attachment 638182 View attachment 638183 This Bates CR fits like a glove, is in excellent almost new condition and the quality is fantastic.