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What Non-Watch Brands Are You Intensely Loyal To?

  1. sdre Jan 14, 2020

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    Under armor (not the current product line. But a few years ago)

    Seiko

    Birkenstock footwear

    Canterbury

    Caffeine and kilos (mostly for casual t shirts and socks )
     
  2. gop76 Jan 14, 2020

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    Pokemon cards
     
  3. NT931 Jan 14, 2020

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    For chocolate? Soma, Amano, Dandelion, Pralus, Original Beans, Fruition and Ritual.

    Just had Soma's Ucayali Peru which was just sublime.
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  4. STANDY schizophrenic pizza orderer and watch collector Jan 14, 2020

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    You have to try a pair of Otis, used to be a Maui Jim guy many years ago.
     
  5. Tet I prefer Dilmah do try it Jan 14, 2020

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    Had to give this one some thought. Something just dawned on me which I'd never realised until now, I haven't been without a pair of Timberland boots for probably 30 years so that sure qualifies. I do think they have gone downhill a bit in recent years from what they once were but they still always have some nice ones in their collection at the upper end.

    As far as phones, I've been with either Nokia and Blackberry almost exclusively for over 15 years, although again neither are really what they once were sadly.

    Tea I've always bought Tetley for teabags, although I have got back into loose tea the past couple years and prefer Miles for that so Tetley has been moved to work only duties.

    La Martina I really like for clothes and have been buying that brand ever since living in Argentina back in 2006.

    Can't think of any other brands I'm particularly loyal to off to the top of my head.
     
  6. Buck2466 Jan 14, 2020

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    Golf related:

    Equipment
    Mizuno irons
    Titleist Pro V1 balls
    Scotty Cameron putters

    Clothing
    Zero Restriction
    Sunice
    Mizuno
    Adidas

    Shoes
    Adidas
    Ecco

    Sunglasses
    Maui Jim

    On a side note, Hey Dude shoes. They are inexpensive and the most comfortable casual shoe I have ever worn.

    Oh....and Audi
     
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  7. Vercingetorix Spam Risk Jan 14, 2020

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  8. abrod520 Jan 14, 2020

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    I tend to agree for higher-performance cars, but there aren't a good size of anything but the PS2 for my S2000, and I've found that the Toyo Proxes T1-Rs that were on it when I bought it are pretty fun.... Decent in the wet too. So it's kind of blurred the lines there a bit
     
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  9. dsio Ash @ ΩF Staff Member Jan 14, 2020

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  10. JwRosenthal Jan 14, 2020

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    I am with you on the Pendleton, but alas much of their clothing is made in China now. I do however hunt down their older made in USA gear and have it tailored- as I do with my vintage Brooks Brothers (made in scotland, England, Ireland) woolens, my 50’s/60’s shadow plaid sport jackets...eBay ain’t just for watches.:thumbsup:
     
  11. BlackTalon This Space for Rent Jan 14, 2020

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    Man, this list really screams East Coast/ Mid-Atlantic to me :cool:
     
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  12. makaria indica Jan 14, 2020

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    The El Camino wrap around seem well priced... Ill keep em in mind
     
  13. STANDY schizophrenic pizza orderer and watch collector Jan 14, 2020

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    Found Maui Jim great for after service also but with the mineral glass lenses on OTIS I haven't needed any after service at all. I buy 2 pairs every year for tax purposes and last year's are like brand new. Polarised tint is better than the Maui Jim glasses I had as I had both pairs to compare.

    Took a shopping bag of 8+ pairs of old sunnies on a vessel I cleared a few months ago and gave them to the Philippines deck guys. They loved them and thought it was Christmas. Made sure they went to the workers after giving the best pair to the captain ( from Maui Jim, spotters and Costa brands it was about $1.5k of well worn sunnies ).
     
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  14. ExpiredWatchdog Jan 15, 2020

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    Lots of choices mentioned above.

    With cars, I've been most impressed with our Lexus RX300 though we haven't owned many in our life (curse of the mechanic).

    iPhones

    Rayban, with the exception of my Maui Jim prescription driving glasses

    Atomic Scuba regs.

    GoPro Hero (3+ to 7, at least one of each)

    Laphroaig

    Subaru Eyesight

    Snap-On tools

    Bergeon watch tools

    Bob's Red Mill Steel Cut Oatmeal

    Jarlsberg cheese

    Victorinox Luggage
     
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  15. oinkitt Jan 15, 2020

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    I'm not loyal to any brand. I have no interest in the brand name game.
     
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  16. mzinski Jan 15, 2020

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    Ha! This thread is a marketing/advertising wet dream!
    I’m with the people claiming no loyalty - I will buy what makes sense but I do have some recurring buying habits and respect for some companies:
    Red Wing
    MUJI
    Patagonia
    Festool
    DeWalt
    Pendleton
    LEGO
    Apple
    Dogfishhead
    Burton
    Havaianas
    Alvin
    Blackwing
    Seattle Coffee Works
     
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  17. Tony C. Ωf Jury member Jan 15, 2020

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    Do you also attend rock concerts and announce your dislike of loud music? :D
     
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  18. vbrad26 Jan 15, 2020

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    I like Apple and VW/Audi/Porsche.
    Also fond of Cole Haan shoes and J Crew shirts.
    Otherwise, nah.
     
  19. flw history nerd Jan 15, 2020

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    I don't live there anymore, but I'm a native of Maine, went to college in Virginia, and my wife is from Delaware ... so yeah, pretty much! :)
     
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  20. ExpiredWatchdog Jan 16, 2020

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    LEGO! That's priceless.