RMNZ B3

[CBI]

eBay listing, beautifully made jacket - wow

I would not be caught dead wearing it though, bright white - yuck - I know it looks awesome with wear but I couldn't go through the break-in phase.

But again, an awesome jacket

 

[Chandler]

When new
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Today
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Does still look pretty clean -- no pub use?

 

[D97x7]

No, I don't really frequent them these days.

 

[B-Man2]

Yeah Nicks coat actually looks better new and a little toned down in color than the brilliant white RMNZ one pictured above .

 

[MikeyB-17]

I think that’s a far better colour than the RM one-although that may also be a victim of harsh lighting and may not be as Persil white in the flesh. I reckon Nick’s has dirtied up a bit down around the cuffs.

 

[leper-colony]

Didn't Eastman offer two different unfinished shades?

 

[D97x7]

Not sure but I know this one is slightly different from the first offering.

 

[John Lever]

If this jacket had a Made in Japan label it would be 3 times the price but not as good.

 

[MikeyB-17]

And if it was made in Japan you could still get one, whereas you won’t be getting any more from RMNZ.

 

[JonnyCrow]

If this jacket had a Made in Japan label it would be 3 times the price but not as good.

The Japs go crazy for jackets or vintage, sold a few things to them back in the good days of fleabay

 

[ausreenactor]

Yeah Nicks coat actually looks better new and a little toned down in color than the brilliant white RMNZ one pictured above .

The fresh pics show Nick's B-3 in a different light. There are a great number of posts that show the patina differently.

The 'break in' Military doctrine 100%.....