Schott 618 vs 519: Picking the Perfect Perfecto
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- čas přidán 29. 06. 2024
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Schott 618 vs 519 which is better?
It’s a tough choice between two great Perfecto biker jackets!
In this video I discuss what makes the 618 and 519 Perfectos different from each other. That way, you can make a better decision if you’re looking to buy one.
These are both jackets from my personal collection. But I think the comparison could be helpful considering these appear to be the two most popular Perfecto styles on the Schott site.
Included are my honest opinions along with a few affiliate links. I appreciate your support.
Wear What You Want
00:00 Introduction
00:20 Overall Style
01:31 Leather
04:11 Cut / Fit
06:02 Direct Fit Comparison
08:42 Other Differences
11:30 Does the Price Matter? - Jak na to + styl
I liked the style of 618. I believe that jacket will build more character over time! Looks fabulous on you!!!
Definitely true, it will change and have more character develop than the 519. Thanks Chandra!
Great videos Showing different styles to wear them thank you 🙏🏻
You got it man! 👊💥
Kudos on another great video with such superb editing from the comparison photos! The lightbulb sound effect was indeed a pleasant surprise!
I 100% agree with you: fit is king, for sure! I also find that I prefer the look of the 618 over the 519 from its inclusion of the upper collar snaps. It just feels like a more well rounded and complete look to my eyes.
Thanks Trent! Experimenting with adding more sounds and interesting effects. At some point i will need to find someone to do the editing for me, it’s so time consuming! And good point, aside from the fit, 618 is more “the real deal” if that’s what you’re looking for
Great review! I remember needing this video years ago when I couldn’t decide which perfecto to purchase… I ended up with the 618 for all the reasons you described in your video however I don’t ride a bike anymore as I am in my 50’s and scared of falling off lol. I do however wear my 618 and always will!
Oh dang falling off! That’s not the plan lol. Thanks Bob!
You definitely got it right with the 618. Very helpful review and comparison!!
Thanks man, trying to help from my experience between the two
Great comparison Del! The 519 just came up on Reddit yesterday and I was a bit stumped just how much it deviated from the standard perfecto pattern.
My two major takeaways here are the 519 is designed to be worn open and it probably won’t look well proportioned on someone shorter than about 6’
Yeah I feel that way about all of the modernized longer fits they do! But there must be people that like em because Schott keeps making em
I have the 518 which is not bad to start of with right now, I’ll be saving up for one I get my first bike and then I will get the 618 .
Nice!
I got the 618HH, I'm 5'10" long legs, but a shorter torso, the 618 is perfect, now for the break-in process😊
Very nice! Enjoy it
My 519 sleeve zippers have leather when unzipped. There is no see through which I like a lot better than the one you have.
Interesting, maybe a particular period where they made em like that?
Great video as always😊 Being 6’2 the 618 is way to short for me. The same with 613 and the standard 118 wich also is to bulky. 613s is an option as well, but i find the 519 as the best perfecto for me. The standard Schott biker jackets are really not made for taller guys. 519 is perfect, while i wish i could wear 618 as well. I also have Schott Per70 wich also fits great and are about the same fit as the 519. Im glad Schott making jackets for us taller guys as well 😅
Hah yeah, like I said to another comment there must be some folks buying these longer jackets because Schott keeps making em! But the long ones don’t work so well for me.
I have a Schott x 3Sixteen 1 of 100 collab jacket that is in the 519 cut and I absolutely love it. Although mine is in the broken in cow hide, but in horsehide so it's much stiffer. If I didn't pick up this jacket I would've for sure gotten the standard 519 model.
How tall are you? I love the look of the leather they’re using for some of those c collabs
@@DudsByDel I'm 5 7 at 135-140 pounds. The collab leather I got on mine is the 2020 model, so it's the horween black tea core leather. Fits great all around, super stiff but you can tell once it breaks in it's going to be beautiful. Only thing that bugs me is the way the zipper on wrists is. It's like the 519 in that regard
Between those two I’m totally in your camp Del. I think a simpler version of the 618 would appeal to me even more, losing the belt and epaulettes but retaining the short body length and longish arms.
Thanks for the comparison!
They do make a few “clean” perfecto styles but I think they may be longer, would have to go check
Yeah, from what I’ve seen the length is comprised as far as I’m concerned. Always looking though.@@DudsByDel
As I am comparatively tall, I would opt for the 519. The short cut of the 618 would just look too short on me and wouldn't look good.
In the end, I got a 118 in the longer version and I think it's perfect.
Oh wow, the long 118. That’s a long jacket!
618！
After all it's this way！
618で決まりっしょ👌
Yes indeed the 618 for me!
congratulations, nice video that you tried with 519, but you have to try at least with this 118 model and let me know
Yeah I would like to do a comparison of the top 4 or 5
I had a 519 that was stolen in March. It was too big for me and I couldn't sit with it zipped. I went for 518W since I'm a small dude and got in on sale for $450USD. It has blacked out hardware. It should fit me a bit better and arrives tomorrow.
Sucks about the stolen jacket…fingers crossed for the fit on the new one!
Thanks Del!
I’m taller at 6’2” but still think I would go for the 618. Just adding the length and changing the leather makes the 519 design look off to me. That being said, I haven’t had a chance to try either on. Maybe soon 🤞😁.
Yeah I kinda feel that way but just am not sure how it would work. Would like to see a comparison like this but on a taller person
@@DudsByDel hmmm, challenge accepted. 😁
What size is your 618? I have a similar build and have a 34, it fits perfectly on the sleeves but it’s too tight under my arms. Considering swapping for a 36
It’s a 40
Nice review, Del! What do you think about 118 model? I saw a video on youtube where a guy compares 618 and 118. It would be interesting to hear what you think about 118.
I remember trying on 618, 613 and 618 in horsehide 10 years ago) Man, those jackets are truly masterpieces. I was a poor student back then and I remember that the prices here in Kyiv, Ukraine were about 1000$. Can you imagine that? Taking to attention that the price on the oficial site of Schott was about 600$ back then)
I'm still waiting for my 618 perfecto from Japan) By the way, you recently compared matte and shiny jackets. And I can assure you that when I put on the 618 in horsehide it was so fricking shiny, the pics on the oficial site won't give you that impression, such a wonderful jacket. Also would like to hear from you about the 618 in HH)
Thanks for what you do Del! Peace!
Hey Dima, thanks! I like the leather on the 118, but its in the longer 26" category like the 519. So for me I think it will also end up being too long. For reference I had a 141 in the same naked cowhide, its a wonderful leather. I may try to do more Schott model comparisons if folks are intersted, including 618 vs 118 etc.
$1000 vs $600! Thats a tough pill to swallow lol.
And yes I've heard the Schott HH is extremely shiny. Would be curious to try it. The 613sh would be a tempting model....
@@DudsByDel I just realised that that 1 dollar cost 8 hrivnas (ukrainian currency) back then and the real price was 700$) Sorry for false info, but still it was big money for me back in the day) Yeah, and thank you for your riviews once again!)
Sorry to ask, but was it really a 519? The 519 in your vdeo has a "un-patterned" lining, a flat lining - like a 626VN - but the pictures on the Schott Website shows the 519 with the diamond-shaped-patted lining?
If you watch I reference this in the later part of the video. It’s a 519 they made for Nordstrom with the red lining instead of standard quilted one. Everything else the same
@@DudsByDel Thanks for your swift reply - shame on me - I missed it on the end ....
@@o.p.8461 no prob!
😍😍😍😍
Appreciate it Nomos
It's always so weird to me when the reviewer will just show pictures of them wearing the jackets they are reviewing, but not actually wear it in the video
well in this case, I only had one of them on hand. I mentioned in the video that I sold the 519 some time ago. I do like a "live demonstration" too
618 looks better to me.
That was my take too of course! I wonder how things would be different if I was a few inches taller? Would this 519 be better, or would I just be reaching for a sized up 618? Dunno
We don't need fashion jackets, we need real !
Honestly I like both! I think the term “fashion jacket” has a negative feeling about it…but you can have one of nice materials and fit that will age well.