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RevZMan123
路Dell, apparently ... house full of their junk right now. lol
What Non-Watch Brands Are You Intensely Loyal To?
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AEC
路Hmmm... Not sure I'm intensely loyal, but until there are better alternatives I tend to prefer Apple devices, Alden shoes, and BMW automobiles. Also, Lucchese boots, but only vintage originals made in San Antonio before 1984 馃榾
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Bruce235
路Yamaha stereo equipment and watercraft, Tannoy speakers, Evinrude outboards, Timberland
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YYTIN
路I realized I'm not really a brand loyal guy but I'm inclined to go for what I think is the best quality I can afford, as most of us I guess 馃槣.
In Fashion, that led me to buy some nice Crockett & jones shoes (& Carlos Santos for having the variety I can't afford in Crockett&Jones), the quite well represented here Barbour jackets, for T-Shirt I go by Merz B Schwanen 50s ones, I have a few Sunspel tops, I've become quite happy with 'Paris Yorker' for wool sweater, incotex for pants & Edwin for jeans, Paul Smith for jackets. But since the pandemic, and my increased time in home office I've not been buying much clothes/shoes, and even less formal ones. I realize the increased level of online shopping makes me more "loyal" to those brands which I know I can trust the quality.
Also I must list Lego & Playmobil for the kids. And for Hi Fi I've gone by Sonos but the thread on HiFi makes me understand I know nothing about that and for a future new home, I'll probably think it through again.
For Tea, I also put my vote for Daman Fr猫res...
And that's it.
Edit : well I forgot some outdoors brands that never disappoint me : Sea to Summit (Equipment) + MSR (tent) + Hardwear Mountain (clothes) + Mammut (clothes) + Ospreys (backpack) + Smartwool/Icebreaker (1st layers) + Scarpa (Shoes).
On another scope : love the Pelican brand for fountain pens.
In Fashion, that led me to buy some nice Crockett & jones shoes (& Carlos Santos for having the variety I can't afford in Crockett&Jones), the quite well represented here Barbour jackets, for T-Shirt I go by Merz B Schwanen 50s ones, I have a few Sunspel tops, I've become quite happy with 'Paris Yorker' for wool sweater, incotex for pants & Edwin for jeans, Paul Smith for jackets. But since the pandemic, and my increased time in home office I've not been buying much clothes/shoes, and even less formal ones. I realize the increased level of online shopping makes me more "loyal" to those brands which I know I can trust the quality.
Also I must list Lego & Playmobil for the kids. And for Hi Fi I've gone by Sonos but the thread on HiFi makes me understand I know nothing about that and for a future new home, I'll probably think it through again.
For Tea, I also put my vote for Daman Fr猫res...
And that's it.
Edit : well I forgot some outdoors brands that never disappoint me : Sea to Summit (Equipment) + MSR (tent) + Hardwear Mountain (clothes) + Mammut (clothes) + Ospreys (backpack) + Smartwool/Icebreaker (1st layers) + Scarpa (Shoes).
On another scope : love the Pelican brand for fountain pens.
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__ryan__
路I've been really pleased with Darn Tough socks.
Purchased ~8 pairs of their basic crew socks ~2 years ago -- and they're pretty much all that I wear for normal purposes. They've held up great (no holes or threadbare areas) and still feel like new socks. The price per pair is kind of steep, but they're a nice wool blend (so not too hot) with different options for cushioning, and they have a lifetime warranty. In my opinion, worth it to have socks that always feel like new.
Purchased ~8 pairs of their basic crew socks ~2 years ago -- and they're pretty much all that I wear for normal purposes. They've held up great (no holes or threadbare areas) and still feel like new socks. The price per pair is kind of steep, but they're a nice wool blend (so not too hot) with different options for cushioning, and they have a lifetime warranty. In my opinion, worth it to have socks that always feel like new.
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Alpha
路Rohan outdoor wear has never failed to impress with quality and service, a few years ago I encountered a slight problem with some winter bags which were approx. three years old and a simple telephone call to customer service resulted in a new pair with me the following day.
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SkunkPrince
路After receiving the HINT-6 integrated amplifier with DAC, I am totally using Parasound electronics forevery.
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SC1
路Sabian cymbals. I have never used anything else and never will lol
Which is to say Zildjian ~ because well, I assume you know. 馃槈
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SC1
路Me, wine.
Wine is a brand, sorta.
Wine is a brand, sorta.
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James66
路Patagonia, been buying their clothing for 35+ years. I sent my ageing synchilla jacket back because the zip was faulty, fitted a new one free.
Rohan, again 35+ years, ever since my late dad got me a pair of 'bags' I saw advertised in an American Express magazine.
RM Williams boots, belts and moleskins.
Timberland for their boots and boat shoes. I have a pair of original 6 inch boots that I've had for 20 years or more.
Spoke for their Casual trousers.
Kuhl.
Prada amber pour homme.
Serengeti for their drivers sunglasses, both my wife, children and I swear by these for driving.
Oakley, have a pair of 20 year old 'wires' mainly used for skiing.
Izipizi for everyday reading and sunglasses, excellent value and quality.
Chase gin and vodka made from their own potatoes (field to bottle) about 20miles from me.
Black Mountain Roast coffee, blended in Wales near where I live.
Apple
Had Jeep's for a long time until the last Grand Cherokee, the seats were terribly uncomfortable so no more.
Swanndri for their outdoor clothing and workwear.
Sonos.
Stanley flasks.
Victorinox Swiss Army knife.
Buck 110 knife.
Leatherman tool.
The nature of the work I used to do meant that I either wore overalls or, apart from my Swannies, purchased cheaper clothing for work as I didn't want to trash the good stuff although some of that good stuff eventually became workwear...
I have found that buying quality has disadvantages and advantages - the advantages to me are that, while being costly, quality products don't seem to wear out but the disadvantage seems to be that when companies create new products it is harder to buy new when I already have similar at home.
Rohan, again 35+ years, ever since my late dad got me a pair of 'bags' I saw advertised in an American Express magazine.
RM Williams boots, belts and moleskins.
Timberland for their boots and boat shoes. I have a pair of original 6 inch boots that I've had for 20 years or more.
Spoke for their Casual trousers.
Kuhl.
Prada amber pour homme.
Serengeti for their drivers sunglasses, both my wife, children and I swear by these for driving.
Oakley, have a pair of 20 year old 'wires' mainly used for skiing.
Izipizi for everyday reading and sunglasses, excellent value and quality.
Chase gin and vodka made from their own potatoes (field to bottle) about 20miles from me.
Black Mountain Roast coffee, blended in Wales near where I live.
Apple
Had Jeep's for a long time until the last Grand Cherokee, the seats were terribly uncomfortable so no more.
Swanndri for their outdoor clothing and workwear.
Sonos.
Stanley flasks.
Victorinox Swiss Army knife.
Buck 110 knife.
Leatherman tool.
The nature of the work I used to do meant that I either wore overalls or, apart from my Swannies, purchased cheaper clothing for work as I didn't want to trash the good stuff although some of that good stuff eventually became workwear...
I have found that buying quality has disadvantages and advantages - the advantages to me are that, while being costly, quality products don't seem to wear out but the disadvantage seems to be that when companies create new products it is harder to buy new when I already have similar at home.
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GuiltunderGlass
路Possibly a weird one, but Arm & Hammer. Their toothpaste, deodorant, and laundry detergent are all really great products.
APC for denim.
Dell for Computers.
APC for denim.
Dell for Computers.
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