Updates from (the) Real Simons

[Shanghai-Mayne]

Costumer’s review pics

First one, size 40

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Second one, size 46

 

[Shanghai-Mayne]

Coats thread , used on the A2 , cost more than 9 dollars for one roll

 

[B-Man2]

So .. how much are these jackets. The Simmons built Irvin is a tank of a jacket. Very warm and while not as accurate as an Eastman it is a quality made jacket.
So I’m wonder what the price is for an A2?

 

[Shanghai-Mayne]

So .. how much are these jackets. The Simmons built Irvin is a tank of a jacket. Very warm and while not as accurate as an Eastman it is a quality made jacket.
So I’m wonder what the price is for an A2?

Burt, size 46 cost 436 US dollars, smaller size cost less, ie. size 36 cost 398 US dollars .
When taobao is offering discounts, cost gonna be further cheaper.

 

[B-Man2]

Burt, size 46 cost 436 US dollars, smaller size cost less, ie. size 36 cost 398 US dollars .
When taobao is offering discounts, cost gonna be further cheaper.

Thanks for that info SM

 

[Micawber]

This is Simons, China not Simmons Bilt, Scotland…

Edited to correct iPhone induced spelling error. Curses, damned predictive text, we hates it, we hates it my precious!

 

[B-Man2]

This is Simmons, China not Simmons Bilt, Scotland…

Thanks for that … wasn’t aware that there were two .

 

[Smithy]

Doesn't look shabby at all.

Jeff makes a good point, if and when the Chinese decide to really make accurate repros it could be a real game changer.

This kind of thing could be just the start.

 

[Shanghai-Mayne]

Thanks for that info SM

thank you Burt.

Doesn't look shabby at all.

Jeff makes a good point, if and when the Chinese decide to really make accurate repros it could be a real game changer.

This kind of thing could be just the start.

Thank you Tim. The owner’s (of Real Simons) main aim, is keep retail price under 450 US dollar, maintain a reasonable profit, meanwhile use good quality materials, zip and collar hook from Waldes , full wool knits, etc.

 

[Skyhawk]

This is Simmons, China not Simmons Bilt, Scotland…

Wouldn't that be a slap in the face for Aero?

Replacing Aero with Simmons on the label. Hmmm...

 

[Smithy]

thank you Burt.


Thank you Tim. The owner’s (of Real Simons) main aim, is keep retail price under 450 US dollar, maintain a reasonable profit, meanwhile use good quality materials, zip and collar hook from Waldes , full wool knits, etc.

The problem with most budget, even mid-range A-2 jackets is the leather is often pretty characterless and not a patch on (nor look anything like) what you get from a top tier maker like ELC or GW.

Always difficult to tell only from photos but those pics of these new Real Simons' jackets seem to show really, really nice leather which looks much more expensive than what they're selling these jackets for. Really impressive.

 

[Micawber]

Wouldn't that be a slap in the face for Aero?

Replacing Aero with Simmons on the label. Hmmm...

Apologies, my predictive text error. Duly corrected.

 

[bseal]

If Headwind could make a Real Simmons for four fiddy….

 

[Shanghai-Mayne]

The problem with most budget, even mid-range A-2 jackets is the leather is often pretty characterless and not a patch on (nor look anything like) what you get from a top tier maker like ELC or GW.

Always difficult to tell only from photos but those pics of these new Real Simons' jackets seem to show really, really nice leather which looks much more expensive than what they're selling these jackets for. Really impressive.

Tim,
The owner claimed he imported high grade raw horse hide from Poland , then tanned the raw material in a certain process he studied with tanner. It’s costly, have a minimum amount of 20000 inches for one bath. As result, he may acquire relatively good quality HH for a relatively lower price (pre inch) . That’s the reason I decided to order one, see it myself.
So far I don’t have time check it inch by inch, but in general it is good, dont have heavily coating over the surface, the thickness is legit, between 1.2 mm to 1.4 mm.

 

[Shanghai-Mayne]

Front of the jacket:

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Back side:

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Real close up pic of material
Graduation on the left side , for size reference, it’s 1/8 inch.


leather :

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Liner , 100% cotton

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Knit, 100% wool

 

[Shanghai-Mayne]

Fit pics , with a C3 vest as layer

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Fit pics, with a tshirt as layer

 

[Shanghai-Mayne]

Looks like nice leather. Would love to see fit pics when possible...

Updated now.

 

[Micawber]

Thanks for that … wasn’t aware that there were two .

Apologies for the terse tone Burt, it was not intended.

 

[daw]

This looks like a well-made, well-fitting jacket. What are your thoughts having worn it?

 

[Ritchy]

Very nice jacket SM, congrats