My mechanical wrist watches both vintage and modern, 1930s rotary phone ( as long as the land line system is still in effect), my guitars, my vintage bottle opener which is probably from the 50s, spoons and forks, some of my drinking glasses are made of thick glass and handmade, my $400 jacket is very tough and will probably last and has a history of lasting and can be easy repaired. Tools like pliers, screw drivers etc... My vintage whiskey decanter from 1960 is bullet proof, my hand crafted tough leather boots made the old fashioned way- I just replace the heels from a shoe repair place. My swiss army knife should last a good while. I built a shelf which should last forever. I've seen furniture, rugs and clothing fabrics from the 1700 and 1800s that are in amazing "like new" condition. Good wood products can last many centuries.
I don't have a leather jacket but a few days ago, I met this guy wearing a leather jacket that was owned by his great grandfather and still in good condition. I'm thinking of getting a Zippo lighter which I've heard can last forever but I don't smoke so in that case it should really last forever. I can use it for candles, bbq grill, etc...I also know an elderly gentleman who owns a couple thick polyester type shirts in excellent condition that he bought in the 1950s, still in excellent condition. He still wears them. I've seen sweaters from the 50s also in great condition. And the same with 1950s Navy wool coats.
Edited by Spareribs - 12/12/11 at 6:53pm
