Any idea when a restock is due?

@neph93:

@mikebarhoot:

I call it the “whacu talkin bout Willis” shot.

Levi’s are notoriously litigious with regards to their branding. When premium Japanese denim took off in the US around 2006/7 they went after IH, Sugar Cane and a bunch of others who deliberately referenced Levi’s branding on their jeans. Google “pre-lawsuit Iron Heart” and see what you get.

Here’s a NYT piece from back in the day that covers it and mentions IH. Kiya is interviewed too:

https://www.nytimes.com/2007/06/14/fashion/14tokyo.html

That's made for some interesting coffee break reading. Thanks for sharing!

Hmm. I'd suggest Bremont watches to your question @neph93  But don't feel its a perfect match.  I'd suggest a model- the Rolex explorer. (I am aware of other watch brands haha). Have a quick google of knox- Johnson's Explorer when he circumnavigated the world. It's aged wonderfully.

And such a good point regarding the respective supply. Rolex supply is utter bullshit for mass produced watches.

It is interesting that the vintage watch crowd aren't into denim. Both tribes are into patina.

Wow. Thanks all for your replies!

It is a double edged sword for  Rolex.  Tool, rugged, dependable, quality, iconic on one hand, flashy, ignorant amd embarrassing on the other. (I say this a Rolex owner!)  The result of many years plugging away at their craft. IH could be the same- if demin culture became mainstream. For instance, as Dave28 said, people could laugh at someone wearing a rolex, but what if you told told them you haven't washed your jeans for 6 months?

And come on guys. Almost 300 quid for a shirt? I know its not over 6k for a watch but average joe would definitely put that in prestige?

Obviously I am not knocking either or.  I love IH quality and how it fits and looks just so damn right. Much like a GMT master! 

Hello all,

For my first post I'm going to merge some of my favorite things into one. Horology and denim.

But I think Rolex is very similar to IH.

Now, I don't know what you guys think of Rolex, or the image it portrays but it is bloody hard to get hold of particular steel rolex watches. Just like IH stuff!

Todays release of the ace brown uhf sold out (in large at least) in an hour. Much like the hot rolex pieces. Ceramic Pepsi anyone?

Both brands are eye wateringly expensive, however justified because the quality is perfect. Always. And both brands may not be the most progressive but what they do they do incredibly well.

So.. I am not sure what to expect in response but I'd like to hear to of your thoughts!

Happy Friday.  Ed