Splurge Style Battle: Jack Spade vs. Saddleback

The Mega Splurge – Jack Spade – $305.00iconicon ($395) vs. Saddleback Leather – $411.00

“HERETIC!”… That’s probably what all the Saddleback addicts are screaming right now.  And with good reason.  Saddleback is impressive.  A 100 year warranty, style straight out of Tombstone, and a long list of happy customers.

But it’s good to re-examine every once in awhile.  Here’s what the Jack Spadeiconicon has going for it:

  • Exterior is a more city ready “tropical weight cotton suiting” fabric
  • That grey plaid.  Damn.
  • The top handles are perfect
  • Corners don’t look slouchy
  • Great hardware
  • Much lighter & slimmer than the Saddleback
  • Built with cushioned laptop sleeves inside
  • Could save $90 on it through Bonobos if you pick up an $80 credit for $40 through Gilt City, then be a 1st time customer by clicking here and getting a $50 off coupon codeiconicon.

But even after you jump through the hoops, $305 is asking a lot for a Jack Spade imported brief.  And hang on now, check out the photos of a similar bag over here.  Those sharp corners don’t look as sharp.  They look more like my $50 Ben Sherman bag.

Saddlebacks are made in Mexico of U.S. leather… plus with that the 100 year Warranty…

Forget it.  The Saddleback wins in a walk.

Maybe.

Your thoughts?  Got a preference?  How much would you spend on the Jack spade?  Leave it all below…


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