Ha ha ha! Any time, brother! A display, eh? Would you all consider me crazy if I say that I don't have any kind of display? I use all the bits and pieces, if I can. May have to re-evaluate this for my latest acquisition! I use all my TF pieces. I wear my Barbour every day, as well as my Seamaster and Planet Ocean. I have Sunspel Rivieras, Charcoal Melanges and White Tees that get aired come sunshine, and so do my STA-Prests and 7's. I realise that this latest piece is much more valuable, both in real and perceived terms, but I don't want to hide it away. Too much....
Thanks, one and all, for your kind and generous words. Bond fans are the greatest on Earth, and ajb'ers are the cream on top! I feel truly blessed to be a small part of this happy clan!
Ha ha ha! Any time, brother! A display, eh? Would you all consider me crazy if I say that I don't have any kind of display? I use all the bits and pieces, if I can. May have to re-evaluate this for my latest acquisition! I use all my TF pieces. I wear my Barbour every day, as well as my Seamaster and Planet Ocean. I have Sunspel Rivieras, Charcoal Melanges and White Tees that get aired come sunshine, and so do my STA-Prests and 7's. I realise that this latest piece is much more valuable, both in real and perceived terms, but I don't want to hide it away. Too much....
Blair, make room for me when I come to visit...cause I will be sleeping in that thing! Seriously, so very very cool.....lets see it displayed soon!
I hear you Meesta! I wear all my stuff and only buy the items I like!!!! Rotation is the key to keep it in tip top condition for as long as poss and Skyfall has helped double my jackets so I never continually wear the same ones lol!!!!
Well here it is, and the best news is that, as far as I can ascertain, it's 100% genuine!
Here is a pic of the pocket, without the leather trim-
Here's a pic next to my brown, shop-bought harrington -
Here is a comparison of the inside detail -
And a comparison of the collars and labels -
And with a swatch from its brother -
Zip from the Blue one -
And from the Brown -
Hope that you like the pics. I'm still in a bit of a daze about all of this.
I wondered who got this I was speaking to the seller too and thought it could have been mantis but they said it went to London, congrats on your purchase and a great item
Awesome job and congratulations! Also, Thank you for sharing a plethora of detailed photos with us (so I can happily live vicariously through your new addition to your collection ) )
Fantastic Blair, I'm genuinely (unlike a few I suspect) thrilled for you in this capture!!!
I've had this happen to me many times and it brings the sort of satisfaction second only to taking it from underneath bondtots very nose.. 8-)
As to scoffa's "magical" collectors, trust me, I know at least a half a dozen that would be happy to pay the amount I mentioned if this is indeed made for the film.
Based upon the pics it indeed looks genuine....
Finally I stand by what I said, repeated here...
"Fantastic steal Blair.... What an idiot selling this on eBay in this manner.... He even knew they sold for £1000 as a normal jacket....
This guy must be a total halfwit!!!
You've got a real bargain Blair... I'd have guessed it would be worth about £8-10,000 at auction if no one turns up.... 2-3 times that if there are any serious collectors ...
But of course, the fact that he gave it away has me a little worried... I'd take a good look at the label when u get it.
But even if it's nothing to do with the film, you've got a rare jacket for "cost"
Who said bargains can't be had on eBay?"
I feel really sorry for the guy that gave this away, as I would if I saw anyone do such.
But give it away he did. I'm confident that it would have reached £6-7k if he'd let the auction run for say 8-10 days.
I certainly didn't see it otherwise I would have put up a serious fight.
And when I used those "diplomatic" terms idiot and halfwit I had thought, based upon the eBay page seeming to be in German, that one of two-tonics countrymen had been the seller, explaining a lot of the "method"....
It now seems he was based in uk, and is known to many here ( again, must be a source for frustration) so he no longer deserves the term halfwit which I try to reserve for two-tonics...
Btw I've stated here many times, that to me a price is just that, a price... The basis for an exchange between consenting adults...
So if the seller is ecstatic that he got what he wanted, then all's well....
But given the enormous difference between the "price" and the value of the jacket, it's sporting of you to offer him a bit more Blair..... Though knowing you, doesn't surprise me in the slightest.
Btw I'd suggest making use of mantis' excellent contacts at Tom Ford to obtain more details on the jackets purpose.
With regards to the sizing - I once had the non SA version of this jacket in the same size as Blairs (52). I am normally a 54 in TF however I found this jacket very small and tight, so much in fact that I questioned wether even 54 would fit me.
Fantastic Blair, I'm genuinely (unlike a few I suspect) thrilled for you in this capture!!!
I've had this happen to me many times and it brings the sort of satisfaction second only to taking it from underneath bondtots very nose.. 8-)
As to scoffa's "magical" collectors, trust me, I know at least a half a dozen that would be happy to pay the amount I mentioned if this is indeed made for the film.
Based upon the pics it indeed looks genuine....
Finally I stand by what I said, repeated here...
"Fantastic steal Blair.... What an idiot selling this on eBay in this manner.... He even knew they sold for £1000 as a normal jacket....
This guy must be a total halfwit!!!
You've got a real bargain Blair... I'd have guessed it would be worth about £8-10,000 at auction if no one turns up.... 2-3 times that if there are any serious collectors ...
But of course, the fact that he gave it away has me a little worried... I'd take a good look at the label when u get it.
But even if it's nothing to do with the film, you've got a rare jacket for "cost"
Who said bargains can't be had on eBay?"
I feel really sorry for the guy that gave this away, as I would if I saw anyone do such.
But give it away he did. I'm confident that it would have reached £6-7k if he'd let the auction run for say 8-10 days.
I certainly didn't see it otherwise I would have put up a serious fight.
And when I used those "diplomatic" terms idiot and halfwit I had thought, based upon the eBay page seeming to be in German, that one of two-tonics countrymen had been the seller, explaining a lot of the "method"....
It now seems he was based in uk, and is known to many here ( again, must be a source for frustration) so he no longer deserves the term halfwit which I try to reserve for two-tonics...
Btw I've stated here many times, that to me a price is just that, a price... The basis for an exchange between consenting adults...
So if the seller is ecstatic that he got what he wanted, then all's well....
But given the enormous difference between the "price" and the value of the jacket, it's sporting of you to offer him a bit more Blair..... Though knowing you, doesn't surprise me in the slightest.
Btw I'd suggest making use of mantis' excellent contacts at Tom Ford to obtain more details on the jackets purpose.
Blair, happy to see if we can find more info out from TF...amazing what manifestos say and the stories they tell! I did the same for my cream colored jacket and was pleasantly surprised to have a short but fun story around it. Also, as to value and what ke02eww notes, I have to agree...I am sure we all realize there are collectors that don't frequent this board that pay kings ransoms for these items and this jacket in particular is a coveted item...all the more special for Blair and a wonderful story of acquisition...though I suspect Blair will hold onto this grail for many a generation to come.
I'd really love to find out more about the back history of the jacket, if possible. And, yes, I'm going to hold on to it (crikey, I almost said "her"!)...
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I hear you Meesta! I wear all my stuff and only buy the items I like!!!! Rotation is the key to keep it in tip top condition for as long as poss and Skyfall has helped double my jackets so I never continually wear the same ones lol!!!!
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I wondered who got this I was speaking to the seller too and thought it could have been mantis but they said it went to London, congrats on your purchase and a great item
But nice to know it`s in good hands.
I've had this happen to me many times and it brings the sort of satisfaction second only to taking it from underneath bondtots very nose.. 8-)
As to scoffa's "magical" collectors, trust me, I know at least a half a dozen that would be happy to pay the amount I mentioned if this is indeed made for the film.
Based upon the pics it indeed looks genuine....
Finally I stand by what I said, repeated here...
"Fantastic steal Blair.... What an idiot selling this on eBay in this manner.... He even knew they sold for £1000 as a normal jacket....
This guy must be a total halfwit!!!
You've got a real bargain Blair... I'd have guessed it would be worth about £8-10,000 at auction if no one turns up.... 2-3 times that if there are any serious collectors ...
But of course, the fact that he gave it away has me a little worried... I'd take a good look at the label when u get it.
But even if it's nothing to do with the film, you've got a rare jacket for "cost"
Who said bargains can't be had on eBay?"
I feel really sorry for the guy that gave this away, as I would if I saw anyone do such.
But give it away he did. I'm confident that it would have reached £6-7k if he'd let the auction run for say 8-10 days.
I certainly didn't see it otherwise I would have put up a serious fight.
And when I used those "diplomatic" terms idiot and halfwit I had thought, based upon the eBay page seeming to be in German, that one of two-tonics countrymen had been the seller, explaining a lot of the "method"....
It now seems he was based in uk, and is known to many here ( again, must be a source for frustration) so he no longer deserves the term halfwit which I try to reserve for two-tonics...
Btw I've stated here many times, that to me a price is just that, a price... The basis for an exchange between consenting adults...
So if the seller is ecstatic that he got what he wanted, then all's well....
But given the enormous difference between the "price" and the value of the jacket, it's sporting of you to offer him a bit more Blair..... Though knowing you, doesn't surprise me in the slightest.
Btw I'd suggest making use of mantis' excellent contacts at Tom Ford to obtain more details on the jackets purpose.
Finally Congrats!!!!!
It would be unfortunate if it had ended up with an eBay flipper and not somebody who actually who sees it its value as a fan.
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And where was it altered? I'm assuming they took in the waist. Did they touch the shoulders or length?
Must go and hunt down my breakfast now
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I would be excited to get this jacket even if it had Bondtoys in the label
You would not be able to afford it then!
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Congrats on your what has to be the find & indeed purchase of the year?...so evilbay is useful for something?...dont' figure
it was then listed again here:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tom-Ford-James-Bond-22-Blue-Harrington-coat-EU-52-Collectors-item-Daniel-Craig-/370924414360?pt=UK_Men_s_Coats_Jackets&hash=item565cd16598&nma=true&si=dnBhVR%252Bp4Q8s0Xa7ajydjh7uvt4%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557
and finally the auction you won!
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I also saw it at £160 a while back (not quick enough to snap it up though)
Personally I wouldn't even think about the cost Meesta, you bought a Jacket that was:
1) not available for retail 2) under retail price of the ones TF did produce 3) the history of the jacket - production etc
Still a bargain and deal of a lifetime!!!
Great detective work, 007! -{
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