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Which J-100?

belopsky

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Eyeing a few different ones right now, doesn't appear like any are available in the US right now..
Real McCoy would be a custom order by Standard and Strange to get it in, $1900 USD
ELMC looks nice, haven't seen a US stockist..
 

Downunder G Man

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I have a Simmons Bilt J-100 in black goat. Stock off the rack 44". Fits like a bespoke/custom jacket. Bought new.
Some folks on the Lounge have said it is my best fitting jacket from my collection ( I have a fair few !)

This has a 2 way RIRI zipper , handy when sitting on a motorcycle and yer belly bulges haha..

Simmons Bilt J100 June 1.jpg


Simmons Bilt J100 August 15th.jpg
 

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I like the Board Racer quite a lot. But the crown jewel seems to be the RMC. However, I must admit my love (lust) for it has decreased over time.
 
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I like ELMC the most. It's got some tiny details of the earliest J-100, like the double piping around the sleeve & main zipper.
 

belopsky

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Thanks for the suggestions, the only downside is not sure what sort of return policy there would be for a J-100 from either HPA or Standard and Strange (Eastman, RMC, respectfully) as both would be a special order
 

sweetfights

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Depends on your body type really.
Off the rack could save a lot of money.
I do love the Simmons Bilt British cafe racer but if you are very slim the Aero Board Racer could be a winner. Otherwise the Aero cafe racer is amazing too.
My all time favourite is the Himel Kensington made to order. But very expensive, albeit well worth the money.
 

Downunder G Man

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Here is another shot of my Simmons Bilt J100 in black goat, taken at the coast this morning.

Unzipped and untucked T shirt (it was the "beach" after all) , but you'll get the idea.

Simmons Bilt are REALLY good to deal with. I also have a Nebraska in black goat (café racer with a shirt style collar)

I do ride regularly , and these both fit the bill "no worries" as they say in Australia.

Now at the time , in January this year , I got a real good deal on this , NOWHERE NEAR the kind of $USD numbers mentioned in this thread for other "bespoke" makers. I am not, and will never be , shopping at that level tho' I do "like" those variations that appear on the forum regularly.

DISCLAIMER photo already used in the "What jacket..." thread

Simmons Bilt J100 October 7th.jpg
 

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My all time favourite is the Himel Kensington made to order. But very expensive, albeit well worth the money.

^ This . . . x2. I previously owed a RMC J-100. Its a great jacket. However, the shoulders were too broad. I replaced it with two Kensingtons and have never regretted the decision.

That said, my absolute favorite J-100 is . . . . an original Buco.
 

Downunder G Man

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Now at the time , in January this year , I got a real good deal on this , NOWHERE NEAR the kind of $USD numbers mentioned in this thread for other "bespoke" makers. I am not, and will never be , shopping at that level tho' I do "like" those variations that appear on the forum regularly.

When I got this jacket it was "new" but had been specced by another ( a shop) , Proconsul in LA.
Black goat
Red cotton lining (loud !)
RIRI 2 way zipper
One inside "pistol" pocket
2 zippered chest pockets
2 zippered "hand warmer" pockets

Stock "off the rack" 44" dimensions

Starting from scratch I would probably not have ended up with this exact "combo" of options , but the price was right , it was BRAND NEW WITH TAGS , and I do like it mighty fine anyways, indeed it is/has become one of my "favourites". It does fit me rather well even if I say so myself !

I will be wearing it to the pub tonight for Wednesday $15 AUD "Steak night" (and a "coupla pints of refreshment" , no COVID lockdown here thankfully !).

Here's a few of the original sales photos from when I bought it.

Simmons J100 4.jpg


Simmons J100 3.jpg


Simmons J100 5.jpg
 
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sweetfights

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When I got this jacket it was "new" but had been specced by another ( a shop) , Proconsul in LA.
Black goat
Red cotton lining (loud !)
RIRI 2 way zipper
One inside "pistol" pocket
2 zippered chest pockets
2 zippered "hand warmer" pockets

Stock "off the rack" 44" dimensions

Starting from scratch I would probably not have ended up with this exact "combo" of options , but the price was right , it was BRAND NEW WITH TAGS , and I do like it mighty fine anyways, indeed it is/has become one of my "favourites". It does fit me rather well even if I say so myself !

I will be wearing it to the pub tonight for Wednesday $15 AUD "Steak night" (and a "coupla pints of refreshment" , no COVID lockdown here thankfully !).

Here's a few of the original sales photos from when I bought it.

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The best fit for me from the Cafe Racer's at Simmons Bilt.
Excellent.
 

belopsky

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Does anyone here have the Eastman J-100 that can get me measurements? No big rush, and Charles will get me them, but it'll take him some time
 

belopsky

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RE; sizing - Real Mccoy (London) thinks that a 40 is worth a try in the J-100. I measured my chest and it's 106cm over a tshirt. Per their guide, the jacket is 108cm and they say it'll stretch some too.

In general I have no plans to wear this over a thick shirt, either...a 42 has too wide of shoulders..

Of course RMC isn't my only option here, however that leather is calling me..
 

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