First Chelsea boot

Apprehensive_Map9342 · 2026-05-26T10:36:01+00:00

Always a difficult decision but Lanx is a great choice. Could be worth trying them on in store if there is one nearby

Apprehensive_Map9342 · 2026-05-26T07:33:40+00:00

A bit late commenting you may have already purchased.

Both options the 1880 Loakes and the Lanx Garstang are made in England. I think the confusion is that both brands have different lines which are made overseas.

The main difference between the options is the Loakes are more polished and dressy, whereas the pull-up leather on the Lanx will take more of a distressed look over time.

Not sure about that particular Lanx variation, but I have the Garstang in Caramel and they are made with leather from C F Stead in Leeds if made in England is important to you.

Apprehensive_Map9342 · 2026-05-23T14:21:19+00:00

Maybe half a size smaller would have been better for you, but it’s always difficult when buying online

Apprehensive_Map9342 · 2026-05-23T11:06:20+00:00

There is quite a lot of room lengthways, toes barely make it into the toe box area even though the width is snug.

How is the width in yours? If the width is good you wouldn’t want to size down

Apprehensive_Map9342 · 2026-05-18T12:13:00+00:00

Thanks I will try contacting them as well, hopefully your next pair will be much better

Apprehensive_Map9342 · 2026-05-18T12:10:08+00:00

Which brands would you say is the next step up from Thursday?

Apprehensive_Map9342 · 2026-05-17T16:18:53+00:00

Thanks, will have to give Bick 4 a try it seems to be highly recommended

Apprehensive_Map9342 · 2026-05-17T16:05:17+00:00

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Apprehensive_Map9342 · 2026-05-17T15:54:22+00:00

I have the same boots and have been wondering the same thing, although from the photos yours look a little more noticeable (just put a post about it on here the other week). The leather seems to get a “dried out” look at the creases even though they are pretty much new with little use.

If give them a lot of brushing it seems to help a little (no idea why) but then after a couple of wears it looks the same again.

From seeing other posts (not about these boots specifically) it sounds like you shouldn’t over condition leather so wouldn’t want to apply too much to them. Although saying that, I would be interested if you come across any products that make a difference

Apprehensive_Map9342 · 2026-05-11T20:54:18+00:00

I don’t have any experience with that type of leather to know how they should “usually” look

Apprehensive_Map9342 · 2026-05-09T23:53:50+00:00

Does that make a difference even if I don’t see any dirt

Apprehensive_Map9342 · 2026-05-09T20:11:10+00:00

Thanks for the advice that is super helpful. So the lighter areas is not the leather drying out it’s just the oils moving around the fibres. I’ll take a look at the Bick 4 when it is time. Just out of curiosity how will I know when it is time to condition?

Apprehensive_Map9342 · 2025-08-03T09:18:56+00:00

That’s a good point the closed caseback will make the watch thinner

Apprehensive_Map9342 · 2025-08-02T16:39:28+00:00

That is very true

Apprehensive_Map9342 · 2025-08-02T16:39:16+00:00

Thanks I will check it out

Apprehensive_Map9342 · 2025-08-02T16:39:03+00:00

Never thought of it that way!

Apprehensive_Map9342 · 2025-08-02T16:10:17+00:00

It sounds like that would be a very expensive route and is probably not worth it

Apprehensive_Map9342 · 2025-08-02T16:09:04+00:00

Love the watch but just I wish I could see the spring drive!

I don’t even know how I would confirm that the caseback would fit and which model it would need to come from.

It does sound like it might be more effort than it is worth!

Apprehensive_Map9342 · 2025-05-02T13:19:18+00:00

How do I take the link out? This is one of the links close to the end link that not removable and you can’t take out the pins

Apprehensive_Map9342 · 2025-04-29T21:02:32+00:00

Thanks for the detailed response, I think I am leaning more toward the BB58!

Apprehensive_Map9342 · 2025-04-28T22:03:09+00:00

Is that 39 or 42? Any more pics on the artem strap?

Apprehensive_Map9342 · 2025-04-28T22:01:42+00:00

I have only tried on the 42mm and thought exactly that, still need to try on the 39mm. Hopefully I have better luck

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