Schott 531W vs 2408W. What am I missing besides the pebbled leather and made-in-USA factor?
Hi folks,
I stopped by the Schott NYC store yesterday and fell in love with the 531W in black pebbled cowhide. Beautiful jacket, very structured, and the pebbled leather gave it a rugged look I really liked. Price was $925.
I also looked at the 2408W, which is also cowhide but without the pebbled finish. That one was $425 and made abroad.
I did prefer the look and feel of the 531W, but the 2408W was still very nice. When I asked the sales rep about the price difference, he told me the pebbled leather adds a bit, but the main reason is labor: the cheaper one is imported from Pakistan, while the other is made in the USA.
So now I’m wondering: other than the pebbled texture, a bit more structure, and the made-in-USA factor, what am I actually giving up if I choose the 2408W? (Tried adding links below)
At less than half the price, the 2408W seems like a very compelling option, so I’m trying to figure out whether I’m missing something important.
https://www.schottnyc.com/products/531w-lightweight-cowhide-cafe-racer-jacket
https://www.schottnyc.com/products/2408w-women-s-cafe-racer-jacket