Hanto
3548 posts since 30/11/09
posted 12 Aug 2021 09:05, edited 12 Aug 2021 09:05

Glad to be of service.

I did look at the Tortoiseshell of them. I have a few pairs on order, which should be arriving over the next few weeks, including Vintage Tort Ascaris, so held off.
What other pair have you got coming?
swede
10530 posts since 21/3/09
12 Aug 2021 09:10
ismvil joining the big boys
ismvil
2091 posts since 16/9/11
posted 12 Aug 2021 09:26, edited 12 Aug 2021 09:26
Hanto you’re an animal. Got the Rodeo coming and also just won a pair of Torinos on the bay. All my existing pairs save the Moscot x CP collab going on sale imminently.
Hanto
3548 posts since 30/11/09
posted 12 Aug 2021 09:31, edited 12 Aug 2021 09:31
Rodeo is a great pair. They do a Buffalo leather one, which is around £1500! Torinos are nice too.
I have 7 pairs currently and 4 in the post. They are addictive. I had some OPs last year, as well as Eyevan, but none of them come close and all got returned in the end. If you are after Moscot types, try the Zephirin 47, Clark (maybe) or Nokona/Comanche.
As I said before, get in the SF JMM thread! Must be top 5 most active threads on the whole of Styleforum and people regualary post fit pics on there. There is one on Facebook too.
12 Aug 2021 09:54
Why the hype with the MMM frames? Not seen them irl but they don't look to be the same quality as the likes of dita?
Hanto
3548 posts since 30/11/09
posted 12 Aug 2021 10:27, edited 12 Aug 2021 10:27
Kadafi39 wrote: Why the hype with the MMM frames? Not seen them irl but they don't look to be the same quality as the likes of dita?
Can't say I have seen much Dita irl, but they are none for their acetate rather than titanium frames. Plus I find Dita's stuff quite bland/modern in styling whereas JMM tends to do retro/nostalgia type frames. Plus they know marketing and use the same limited quantity tactics as Visvim so try to create an aura of exclusivity and collectability. Same with Matsuda tbh as far as Dita is concerned and collectability, with the exception of the T2 Sarah Connor frames being pretty hyped. I would say Matsuda is closer to JMM in ethos, packaging, etc.
12 Aug 2021 10:31
Quality is much better than Dita.
12 Aug 2021 11:10
Hanto wrote: Kadafi39 wrote: Why the hype with the MMM frames? Not seen them irl but they don't look to be the same quality as the likes of dita?
Can't say I have seen much Dita irl, but they are none for their acetate rather than titanium frames. Plus I find Dita's stuff quite bland/modern in styling whereas JMM tends to do retro/nostalgia type frames. Plus they know marketing and use the same limited quantity tactics as Visvim so try to create an aura of exclusivity and collectability. Same with Matsuda tbh as far as Dita is concerned and collectability, with the exception of the T2 Sarah Connor frames being pretty hyped. I would say Matsuda is closer to JMM in ethos, packaging, etc.
Yeah Ditas designs tend to be quite safe and stick to the aviator style and yes not many of their frames are acetate only. I do like the design of some of the JMM frames, just never handled them.
I see, yes I did notice some of their frames were made in ridiculously low numbers like 150.
RickRude wrote: Quality is much better than Dita.
From looking at pics, imo, that doesn't seem to be the case. The thing I like about Dita's is the details and the over-engineering. You notice little details and touches months after and the use of materials does make them feel special. An acetate frame, for me, doesn't have the same luxurious feel.
12 Aug 2021 11:25
Owning both - I can say for me JMM are better. if you like the little details - then JMM overdo it on that exact thing. Plus are built like a brick shit house. Do a Swede and buy a pair and send them back.
swede
10530 posts since 21/3/09
12 Aug 2021 12:02
nice king
12 Aug 2021 12:02
RickRude wrote: Owning both - I can say for me JMM are better. if you like the little details - then JMM overdo it on that exact thing. Plus are built like a brick shit house. Do a Swede and buy a pair and send them back.
I will definitely check them out, if you have owned both and prefer the JMM's they must be nice.
lol id probably order about 5 pairs and keep one or two as not a huge amount of sunnies suit me.
12 Aug 2021 13:57
Think JMM needs its own thread?
Hanto
3548 posts since 30/11/09
posted 12 Aug 2021 14:53, edited 12 Aug 2021 14:53
discobobulated wrote: Think JMM needs its own thread?
I was waiting for something to happen to merit it tbh. I think now is the time!
Can't see the pic essex but nice work! Which colour did you go for?
12 Aug 2021 15:08
Black/green - always thought Pad’s look decent and the 15 points off tipped me over
Hanto
3548 posts since 30/11/09
12 Aug 2021 15:49
Good work. If people are looking for others let me know as I have been doing enough research recently that I may be able to find a discount code/good price somewhere!
swede
10530 posts since 21/3/09
12 Aug 2021 21:10
Hanto wrote: discobobulated wrote: Think JMM needs its own thread?
I was waiting for something to happen to merit it tbh. I think now is the time!
well overdue imo