Dr_Heech

Nice. My guess is a 213.

The reason l think they're a cinchback model is because firstly the arc looks stitched on but there's no diamond in the centre and secondly because the red tab is placed high up almost under the bar-tacking which is generally a feature of the 1937 501XX. Just a guess though - could've had the cinch strap completely removed as well as the other pair? Great sets of photos regardless.

That's some great stuff right there @reubensangwich - in that last photo they are definitely a pair of '1937' 501XX but have had the cinch strap completely removed as well as the rivets (a little dark hole being the tell tell sign). Also that same first shot, amazing shape of the arcuate where it hits (almost) the bottom of the vertical side of the back pocket. Also, that pair in the middle with the match strikes, they are 1937 model also imo.

Cool. I climbed Mt Agung back in 1996. Also climbed Rinjani (on Lombok). Never used porters, carried all the kit myself.

Who TF is Jesse Owens? Daley Thompson for me! 😁

I wasn't being facetious at all Martin, l genuinely thought a gecko wasn't a lizard (like a salamander) so my bad. Enjoy your break

@Maynard Friedman it's a gecko.

Feel free to object away! I always prefer the expression Texas tux as l associate double denim with the cowboy culture mostly. I always associate anything Canadian clothing wise with something needing to be a little warmer to keep out the cold but that's just me 😁

On your first point, my ideal (working outdoors) uk summer temperature l would say is between 12 and 20 degrees C. That's being active outside for 8 hours whilst in t-shirt and shorts. Anything over 25 degrees is now a struggle. Atm I'm sitting inside with a fan on in 29 degrees. Body temp seems to have had a major shift since getting into my 50's. Or is it global warming 🤔 😅 On your second point, my body often 'forgets' what it's like to wear jeans between April - October. So it is now August and starting to feel like l won't ever get to wear jeans again - it's like l'm losing my denim memory-map. Can't wait for the cooler months here so l can don my texas tux!

Reckon l'd need one of those hydration suits from Dune before l could go out in the sun in Texas! I'm melting if 25 degrees C or hotter as it is 😅

@reubensangwich Modern day Jacob Davis right there!

I did the same but he gave some of it back 😅 (I will hold onto it tho as l know he'll change his mind later on down the road)

Handsome jacket and a great fit on you @Facini

I know this thread is more about the repros of this particular era, but on the subject of hidden rivets and red tabs, it is important to establish the original and its' origins. I have seen quite a few images of '1937' salesman samples before and they all have a tab but also hidden rivets. This pair showcased by Marvin's has a red tab but no hidden rivets. Obviously this pair is a little smaller (not by much) but the back pockets look definitely designed with only the red tab in mind as the new addition, which could make these sample pair date from late 1936? I'm guessing as usual, but l believe these to be from the prototype era of the 1937 model (1935-37) Anyway definitely an early advert for the newly improved 501XX and worthy of sharing even if for the smaller gauge LS&Co buckle and the close ups of the warp/weft of the denim. Cute little arc too. @beautiful_FrEaK Maybe change the title of the thread to 1936 rather than 1937 if @indigoeagle doesn't mind?

New Ammonia-wash, you not heard of it? Pfft!