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Okay SEiKO and TOYOTA Fans, here is an EXTReMeLY RaRE AuToMoBiLe Promotional Piece for you!
In fact this is the ONLY SEiKO I've seen with both the SEiKO AND TOYOTA Logo on the watch (and I've seen a lot of Seikos!). This piece is 1970s Absolutely NeW OLD SToCK, UNUSED in PRiSTiNE Shape with both Inner and Outer SEiKO Boxes, Original Hang Tag AND ORiGiNaL Seiko Leather Signed Strap.
Destined to be an Expensive and Valued CoLLeCTiBLE, just as those HEUER 'Champion' Spark Plug watches of the 60s/70s (well, almost as valuable), this is not only a great Seiko, but will Turn on Those of Us who Collect Auto Promotional Art and Objects.
As simply a watch, this is INcredibly Elegant, Extremely Thin and Light with a Beautiful Roman Numeral White Dial, and Gold Tone Case (w/Steel Back). Styled Like a Cartier, at 32 millimeters this will be fine for a man or woman, and a Great Gift for a Collectible Lover since the Piece is 101% New without a mark on it, including the Original Burgundy Seiko-Signed Leather strap.
Also, Unlike Many Seikos made Today, this Piece was totally made in Japan and is marked so on the Dial. Comes with a New Battery, Original Hang Tag and Original inner and outer boxes. Don't count on finding another one! eMail Us to buy! Or pay with Paypal (top button for U.S. buyers and second button for International buyers)>>>

$ 175.00   

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YeS! THiS is a FaMOUS, EXTReMeLY PoPULAR COOPER A-2 Jacket, U.S. Government Contract ToTaLLY MiLSPEC A-2 Jacket, circa early to mid 1990s! The COOPER A-2 Jacket is one of the most revered Modern Day (post WW2 A-2 Jacket) A-2 Jackets, eVeN before Cooper stopped production of aLL their MiLiTARY Jackets several years back. This A-2 Jacket is Military Size 46, which means it will fit as a 44 in Civilian terms (more on sizing below).

This Cooper A-2 Jacket was contracted by the U.S. Air Force and produced according to the PRE-1996 U.S. Government A-2 Jacket MiLiTARY Specifications that REQUiRED the SaME A-2 Jacket Military Specifications as the Revered WW2 A-2 jacket! First of all, for the still learning among us, the TRUE A-2 jacket is not that ‘flier’ style ‘military’ jacket you will find with the name A-2 at L.L.Bean, Wilsons, the well-respected Schott, or even what at times National Geographic has been selling under the name A-2. These manufacturers are using the name A-2 as a style or type, when in fact the A-2 designation is a U.S. MiLiTARY designation for a flyers jacket with very specific characteristics that these ‘stylized’ fashion wear (even when using the term ‘replica’) simply do not have.

Those characteristics being in the most basic terms: 1. A One-Piece back, 2. Until the last several years, a latching throat hook at the top of the collar...many people still today do not consider a jacket true ‘MiLSPEC’ unless there is this throat hook, which goes back to the 1930-31 inception, and the WW2 A-2 jacket, 3. Like the throat hook, another feature of the MiLSPEC A-2 from WW2 up to 1996 was front patch pockets but NO side-entry HANDWARMER pockets. Civilian versions of the A-2 would throw in either conspicuous slash pockets on the front, next to or over, the patch pockets, or even ‘hidden’ side entry pockets...all VeRY NON-MiLiTARY (up until MiL Specs were relaxed in 1996)...purists still do NOT accept side-entry pockets as True MiL Spec, 4. Last, the fit of the Civilian ‘A-2' jackets has always been trimmer, sharper, and going down only to around one’s pant pockets...civilian A-2s are cut roomier, more like fashion jackets today...however, again, in the last couple of years the Military version has adopted these civilian features, though purists never will.

Whether one is a ‘purist’ or more conventional is up to them. However, even if you are the more conventional type, you StiLL may want a ‘purists’ MiLiTARY Specification A-2 in your wardrobe or collection just for the enjoyment of it.

However, you ABSOLuTeLY will want a COOPER A-2 Jacket in your collection. It is such a standard MiLSPeC Classic that virtually anyone collecting A-2s wants a Cooper A-2 Jacket in the collection. Often, the Cooper A-2 Jacket is the first A-2 one gets when deciding to get the real thing, not one of those L.L. Bean or whatever wannabees (as good as they are as jackets, just not Military Proper). As mentioned, Cooper stopped production several years ago, and most websites that carried them have a statement that Cooper will be starting up again...sometime in Fall 2007. Well, don’t hold your breath. And the market in these has not been holding it’s breath as the price on Coopers in Good shape (this one is in EXCELLENT shape) has gone uP an uP.

This Cooper A-2 jacket is a Military Size 46 regular, understanding that Military sizing is about one size smaller and trimmer than Civilian sizes. That means this Cooper A-2 jacket will fit you if you wear a civilian (dept. store) size 44, and perhaps a civilian size 42 if you like a little room in your jackets. If you want the true MiLSPEC fit, which is trim, then you should probably be a civilian size 44. For note, the dummy this Cooper A-2 jacket is shown on is a civilian size 44, military size 46, and you can see it fills the jacket out nicely as the U.S. Air Force likes it’s Pilots to be wardrobed. This A-2 will also look MaH-VeLouS on a smaLLer Guy and more room, it’s just what your style is. AnnnnnD, I did try this on my girlfriend, and it was better than those So-called Designer Leathers you might get at Neiman Marcus for a Grand, or at least $500. Hey, that’s what stores like that are charging for the wannabee A-2s in this quality...GeeeSH! Why not get the reaL thing, for you or the Girlfriend?

The inch count, for comparison and to match your exact size, is 25" from the bottom of the collar seam to the very end of the back (remember, the military wanted these to ride about top of pocket height for quick access to tools, and not to swim in whilst pilots were in the cockpit. Armpit to armpit (bottom of the seam where the jacket attaches to the sleeve at the armpit) is 24 ½", which translates to a 49" chest...however, in A-2 jackets the rule of thumb is to deduct 4" from the full chest measurement of the jacket, and that’s how the jacket truly fits...which means this is perfect for someone with a 45" chest...which, actually is ME. And, the jacket does fit fantastic, except at 6'1" I could wear this, but I like my jackets to go a bit below top of pocket. Depending on your tastes, decide accordingly. If you like looking like Bruce Willis in Mercury Rising, though his jacket was not exactly an A-2 jacket, than this will work for you... Bruce had his coming down perfectly MiL Proper to the top of the pockets front and back...whatttaguy!

Shoulder to shoulder this Cooper A-2 jacket is 21 ½" from seam to seam where the jacket meets the sleeve at the top of the shoulder. At 6'1" and taking a full 16 ½ size shirt for my shoulders, this A-2 jacket fits almost perfectly, leaving a tad extra room in the shoulders for me. Decide for yourself. But do note, please pay attention to the size information, and email any questions you might have, we are happy to answer. Due to the nature of Vintage Wear, we cannot make size refunds.

The conditon of this Cooper A-2 jacket is EXCELLeNT. Basically 95 percent. There is a little piling (equivalent of small dust bunnies) on the knit cuffs and maybe a bit of the knit waist, which is rather minor wear...most of it probably can be taken off with one of those Sharper Image clothing ‘shavers’. Of course, replacement of cuffs and waists on these jackets is not expensive at a leather maker, and replacement sets are sold on ebay and elsewhere, but the cuffs and waist on this A-2 have very minor wear.

The Goatskin Leather on this shows no wear I can find, and pretty much looks new. The inner liner has no damage whatsoever and looks extremely clean, virtually new. Really a prime piece condition-wise.

Whether starting out on you’re A-2 Jacket adventure, or a BiG TiME CoLLeCTOR who has finally gotten around to getting that Cooper A-2 Jacket you’ve always wanted, this is a truly fine looking piece at a price below what these are going for. Buy NoW or CRY later! eMail Us to buy! Or Use your Credit Card and pay with Paypal--even if not a member...(top button for U.S. buyers and second button for International buyers)>>>

$ 200.00   

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This is SuCH an AMAZiNG A-2 jacket I had to buy it TwiCE!

This is COCKPiTUSA’s Replica of AviREX’s 1987 MiLSPEC A-2! Why?

Well, the owner of AViREX in 1987, now the owner of COCKPiTUSA, worked with the U.S. Air Force in 1987 to design this particular A-2 jacket from WW2 A-2 jacket remnants and patterns that still existed. Jeff Clyman came up with a masterpiece in this A-2 jacket, the original “Reissue” A-2 jacket when the U.S. Air Force officially recommissioned (by act of Congress) the A-2 jacket, which had been discontinued as an official part of Military apparel for pilots in 1943.

For those wishing to know about this, and the legendary A-2 Jacket, Air Force Magazine has an article that will addict you to the A-2 jacket: http://www.afa.org/magazine/1993/0993jacket.asp).

This A-2 jacket is a CoMPLeTeLY MiLSPEC A-2 Jacket, which means it meets all A-2 jacket Military Specification requirements for this to be Miliary Issue. Note, if you want a "reaL deaL" Military Issue A-2 jacket, such as this one, there are differences between a REAL MiLiTARY Spec A-2 jacket and the ‘flier’ style ‘military’ jackets labeled A-2 at L.L.Bean, Wilson’s, the well-respected Schott’s (which did make a very few and rare Military Issue A-2s, but mostly civilian versions), or even under the National Geographic name. These sellers are using the name A-2 as a style or type, leaving out basic Military Spec requirements. The A-2 designation is a U.S. MiLiTARY designation with very specific characteristics (that these “military style” jackets, as good as they may be, do not have).

Actual MiLiTARY A-2 requirements in the most basic terms, are:
1. A One-Piece back.
2. A latching throat hook at the top of the collar...though in the last couple of years this has been dropped from the current military requirements, however, if the jacket is older than a couple of years and does not have the throat latch, it is not Milspec…and even today many purists do not consider a jacket without this throat latch to be truly military spec.
3. ONLY front top-snap "patch pockets". NO side-entry HANDWARMER pockets! Civilian versions of the A-2 would throw in either conspicuous slash pockets on the front, next to or over, the patch pockets. Or even ‘hidden’ side entry pockets...all VeRY NON-MiLiTARY. Again, while MiL Specifications were relaxed a couple of years ago)...purists still do NOT accept side-entry pockets as True MiL Spec
4. Last, the fit of the Civilian ‘A-2' jackets has always been trimmer, sharper; and lengthwise going down only to around one’s pant pockets...civilian A-2s are cut roomier, more like fashion jackets today. Again, in the last couple of years the Military version has adopted these civilian features, though purists never will.

Even if you are not a MiL Spec ‘purist’, you may want a ‘purists’ MiLiTARY Specification A-2 jacket in your wardrobe or collection, just for the enjoyment of it! In my opinion, this CockpitUsa replica A-2 jacket version of AViREX’s original A-2 jacket recommission has the most amazing and true MiLitary fit and look of all A-2 Milspec jackets made since 1987. It was, in fact, the one the Air Force worked on in conjunction with Avirex’s Jeff Clyman, now owner of CockpitUsa. It has thicker leather than the much-collected Cooper A-2 Milspec Jacket, which used variations of Clyman’s pattern. This A-2 jacket also comes closest to ACTuAL WW2 MiLiTARY Spec/Issue A-2 jackets, being recreated from the old patterns and remnants of WW2 A-2 jackets by Clyman and the Air Force. If compared directly to a WW2 A-2 jacket, this one has the same Military Fit, but slightly larger in the shoulders and chest, which all 80s and 90s A-2 jackets are because of the changes in pilot physiques since WW2.

This A-2 Jacket is a MiLiTARY Size 46 Regular, equivalent to a Civilian Size 44. Since it is Military Spec, the length comes down to about the pockets, shorter than Civilian jackets, including ‘civilian’ A-2 wannabe jackets. The condition is “as New”. I purchased it for myself, wore it several times, and decided to repurchase the jacket in a 46 Long since I am 6'1". While the 46 Regular fits me properly according to MilSpec sizing, I personally prefer a slightly longer jacket at 6'1".

To help with your sizing, again, this is a Military size 46, which is trimmer and tighter than a civilian size 46. It is about one size smaller in civilian terms. The inch measurements should help you compare to other A-2 jackets, or help you measure against your own measurements: Back, from bottom of collar seam at the neck to the end of the jacket including fabric 25 ½"; armpit to armpit measured right at the armpit seam between the body of the jacket and sleeve 25"; shoulder to shoulder seam measured from the top seam between the sleeve and shoulder, side to side, 22".

Also, do note the dummy is a rather husky Military size 46-48 (equal to a husky Civilian size 44 to 46). If you are smaller than the dummy size, the jacket will give a nice bit of room...just depends on the fit you like. I am a bit smaller than the dummy (and a lot smarter!) And I love the way this jacket hangs! Note, because of the nature of vintage leather clothing, and “new” jackets such as this, we cannot take refunds so please note the size information. Feel free to email us with any size questions, or any other questions, prior to purchase.

This is basically New, with no damage or wear to it, just worn carefully by Yours Truly three times. They go for $275 on the CockpitUsa.com website, plus shipping. Selling it in New condition here for $200 is a pretty nice deal! eMail Us to buy! Or Use your Credit Card and pay with Paypal--even if not a member...(top button for U.S. buyers and second button for International buyers)>>>

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For the Uninitiated this may seem a very CoOoL A-2 MiLiTaRY Leather Jacket, A-2 being the Original Army Air Force Flyers Jacket introduced by the U.S. MiLiTARY approximately 1930-31, discontinued officially in 1943, and recommissioned by the U.S. Air Force in 1987. (For those wishing to know about the legendary A-2 Jacket, to better appreciate THiS authentic A-2 jacket, Air Force Magazine has an article that will addict you: http://www.afa.org/magazine/1993/0993jacket.asp).

The iNiTiaTED, however, will know how RaRiFied this particular Spiewak and Sons A-2 jacket is.

Of all the Manufacturers that began producing A-2 MiLiTARY Jackets in 1983 when the U.S. Air Force recommissioned the A-2 jacket for MiLiTaRY use, only SPiEWAK and Sons and Cooper had made the A-2 jacket under U.S. MiLiTARY contract in WW2!

Not only a remarkable, unimpeachable A-2 jacket Pedigree, it speaks of the integrity of SPiEWAK and Sons as manufacturers of MiLiTARY ware, and the venerable A-2 jacket. Further, Spiewak and Sons no longer produce the A-2 jacket, THiS A-2 jacket being one of the Few examples out there to be found. Especially in this condition.

Note, if you want the "reaL deaL" Military Issue A-2 jacket such as this one, there are differences between a REAL MiLiTARY Spec A-2 jacket and the ‘flier’ style ‘military’ jackets labeled A-2 at L.L.Bean, Wilson’s, the well-respected Schott (which did make a very few and rare Military Issue A-2s, but mostly civilian versions), or even under the National Geographic name. These sellers are using the name A-2 as a style or type, and leave out basic Military Spec requirements. The A-2 designation is a U.S. MiLiTARY designation with very specific characteristics (that these “military style” jackets, as good as they may be, do not have).

Actual MiLiTARY A-2 requirements in the most basic terms, are:
1. A One-Piece back.
2. A latching throat hook at the top of the collar...though in the last couple of years this has been dropped from the current military requirements, however, if the jacket is older than a couple of years and does not have the throat latch, it is not Milspec…and even today many purists do not consider a jacket without this throat latch to be truly military spec.
3. ONLY front top-snap "patch pockets". NO side-entry HANDWARMER pockets! Civilian versions of the A-2 would throw in either conspicuous slash pockets on the front, next to or over, the patch pockets. Or even ‘hidden’ side entry pockets...all VeRY NON-MiLiTARY. Again, while MiL Specifications were relaxein 1996)...purists still do NOT accept side-entry pockets as True MiL Spec
4. Last, the fit of the Civilian ‘A-2' jackets has always been trimmer, sharper; and lengthwise going down only to around one’s pant pockets...civilian A-2s are cut roomier, more like fashion jackets today. Again, in the last couple of years the Military version has adopted these civilian features, though purists never will.

Even if you are not a MiL Spec ‘purist’, you may want a ‘purists’ MiLiTARY Specification A-2 jacket in your wardrobe or collection, just for the enjoyment of it. This Spiewak and Sons A-2 Jacket is completely MiLSpec A-2, made for military issue and use only!

SPiEWAK and Sons has always been known for quality and construction, evident in this A-2 with it’s thick Goatskin Leather that has held up beautifully after decades.

In excellent shape, there is only light wear, basically on the edges of the shoulders, with a few frayed threads at the back of the neck that have not allowed any leather to separate or be affected at all.

The cloth liner is original, looks relatively crisp. Need for cleaning of the liner is light, and there is only one small spot the size of a half-dime (shown in photos below) that may need some specific care when the liner is cleaned...though cleaning is not truly called for at this point.

As seen in the photos, the left collar point, "windflap side" collar point, is slightly larger, which is characteristic of Spiewak and Sons A-2s.

On Sizing, this is labeled a Military Size 46 but fits a half size smaller, or basically a Military Size 44. Military sizes are usually one size smaller than civilian sizes. In civilian sizes (your normal jacket size you see at the dept. store) this piece fits like a 40 to 42 depending on how snug you like you’re A-2.

The basic inch measurements are: Back, from the bottom of the collar seam to the very end of the jacket 25"; armpit to armpit seam measured from the front at the bottom of the pit 22 1/2"; shoulder seam to shoulder seam at the top of the shoulder where it meets the sleeve 20". These are the basic inch measurements that truly tell the size of a military jacket, and should help along with the Military and Civilian sizing listed here.

If you like you’re A-2 jacket to fit per Military fit, this will have that fit on someone who is a civilian size 42. If you are a civilian size 40 this will offer a little more room. Please refer to all sizing information, including the dimension measurements in inches, and feel free to contact us if you have any questions at all regarding size, or any other aspect, prior to purchase. Due to the nature of vintage clothing we are unable to refund due to sizing issues.

For further reference, this A-2 jacket is shown here on a dummy (no, NOT me!) that is a military size 46/civilian size 44, which is why the jacket may look a little tight. Again, I am the same size as the dummy (resemblance ends there) and felt the jacket a bit tight (I am 6'1", 32" inseam, 185 lbs.).

This Spiewak and Sons A-2 Military Goatskin Leather Jacket has many years left in it. It has very light Wear, as mentioned, and is broken in nicely. The leather is thick without being heavy, and nicely broken in for flexibility. I’d rate this at about 90 percent condition. Because of the esteemed nature of this particular manufacturer and the integrity of this jacket, I would put the value at about $300. In other words, at $200 this is not only the reaL deaL, it’s a DeaL! eMail Us to buy! Or Use your Credit Card and pay with Paypal--even if not a member...(top button for U.S. buyers and second button for International buyers)>>> U.S. Shipping

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Very HaRD to FiND Dial version of the SOViET-Era VOSTOCK MiLiTARY Watch...This is the RaRE SOViET PiLOTs Version of the VOSTOCK MiLiTARY series, made specifically for purchase ONLY in special SOViET Stores upon presentation of MiLiTARY Identification.

Per PiLOT Specs this is Certified “Antimagnetic” in Russian Cyrillic on the Dial, has both Markers at Quarter-Dial intervals AND Numbers between the markers. PiLOT Marker “Inverted Triangle” at “12.” Bi-directional Bezel, Screwdown Crown and Screwdown Back.

If you are a MiLiTARY Watch collector you know how RaRE this VOSTOCK Watch is! All Military Vostock watches made after the fall of the Soviet Union are marked as made in “Russia”. That means all those you see on the hundreds of Russian watch websites.

This piece was made in the Soviet Union and has the inscription on the dial "By order of the Ministry of Defense of the USSR." Again, of the MaNY VOSTOCK MiLiTARY Designs made, this is RaRELY seen, specifically a PiLOT’s Version. The condition on this piece is XLNT with Dial Markers and Printing in virtually MiNT shape; The Chrome plated Brass case is in Near Nu Condtion, and the piece even comes with it‘s Original Russian H20-Proof Band (has Russian Cyrillic mark on it, see photos).

I was surprised how ACCuRATE these 2409 and 2414 (with Date) Caliber 17-jewel Manual wind Rugged Commie Movements were (and still are as they are used in the current manual wind Vostocks) when one kept better time than my New ROLEX Datejust Chronometer (NO, I am NOT kidding! The Roli kept gaining a few minutes a week...the Russky watch was on the minute after 7 days).
If you are just looking for a pretty-dialed Russian Military Watch, please go to a Russian Watch Website and buy one for $40. But if you understand how Rare this CCCP marked actual Soviet Military timepiece is, then you will snap it uP.

The piece is in XLNT cosmetic and Mechanical Shape, running well, but I do not know when the last servicing was, so I do recommend one if you will be wearing rather than just collecting this Historical piece.

$ 235.00