Sometimes I will use something and realize I’ve owned it forever. It’s a nice change in our throwaway reality. I think my personal record is a bicycle multi-tool I got for one of my first bikes, ~25 years ago. Still have it, still use it. When it comes to electronic devices I have a Panasonic mini Hi-Fi from ~2005. Never felt like changing it.
What’s your record?
Wired Headphones 🔌🎧
Basically can’t live without them 🎵❤️
Probably my Leatherman Skeletool or Wenger Toolbox: I don’t remember when I got them but I’ve had them both for years and they never leave my side (unless I have to fly on a damn airplane or something…)
Sennheiser headphones that I bought for about $20 about 10 years ago. The cable is indestructible. I once had to resolder it to the speakers because it my cat pulled it out, but the cable itself has endured all kinds of abuse without breaking. And the sound is fantastic.
Same. My Sennheiser Momentum 2s over ears are god damn workhorses and I’m very abusive. And the sound is fantastic.
They weren’t cheap but I got my sennheiser Hd650s around 2004 and still use them daily.
I’ve replaced the ear pads and cord once each, otherwise they’re original.
I picked up a pair of Sennheisers from a thrift store a couple years back. They sound amazing and the cord is replaceable! I love them.
A proper leather belt. I’m not sure when I bought it, but before that I only had belts that came with pairs of jeans, and a fake leather belt. They all felt uncomfortable, and the fake leather would split.
I bought a genuine leather belt and it’s been fantastic ever since. The only signs of wear is the discolouration on the buckle, and the bend in the leather where I often buckle it.
I’ve been using the same belt since the late '90s. I recently lost a bit of weight so I’m in the market for a new one. It’s tough trying to find a replacement for something that’s been with you for more than half your life.
FYI - “genuine leather” just means the material contains some leather and generally indicates that it’s the lowest quality.
I don’t know if that’s accurate in the EU. But my belt has been great for quite a long time now.
Regarding your belt, maybe you could put a few new holes in it instead of buying a new one.
It’s so simple but yes, same here. Didn’t even cost much
My electric razor
I got it 16 years ago and it’s still going strong
Somehow the battery still holds a charge long enough to only need charged once a week or so
You got a rare immortal battery!
Every so often I encounter a device with a battery, rechargeable or not, that’s lasted an insane amount of time given its size and use
Bought my ridge wallet in 2015 and use it every day. Replaced parts on that sucker a few times bcz the straps wear out and screws come lose and fall out. Only nearly lost it once.
Second iitems are a safety razor handle and brush I got in 2008.
I bought my regular wallet in 2006 and I use it every day. No parts to replace, and it cost $12 not $150.
The Ridge is hella overpriced, but there are clones which cost $20-$30 and do pretty much the same.
Couldn’t go back to a regular-sized wallet now.
I hate wallets without coin pockets. My current one has the one that kind of ‘clamps’ and doesn’t have a button. It’s nice and thin but still way bigger than the Ridge. If one day I don’t carry coins any more I will switch
Mine has this coin basket thing. Card sizes, a bit thicker though of course. Works for like 6-7 coins, more than good enough for me
The coin tray thing? Which clone do you have?
Not sure it counts but I have an oak dining table my grandfather bought back in 1910 or there abouts… So 113 years-ish. Still used every day.
Got a picture ? I was wondering what kind of furniture would be timeless, as most consider old fancy furniture as tacky.
If it’s plain, i can imagine it without a pic :)
It’s a hay rake design by some guy called Barnsley… Arts & Crafts movement. Plain oak top, 7’x3’ ish, dovetail fit to oak hay rake frame which is wooden pinned together. The top has been abused over the years but being oak it just absorbs the abuse and turns it into character!
There is one in the same style in Cheltenham museum (UK) but mine is nicer. My cousin has its twin.
Thanks. I googled it and yea, just as i thought. Lately i was thinking about how one would make long lasting furniture and this fits perfectly.
https://images.custommade.com/0JTpEKXuUmXqNsev67_0b4AAhzs=/custommade-photosets/12588/12588.54813.jpg Pic for interested.
I was using a Bose Wave radio as my desktop speakers since 1997 until this summer. It sounded fantastic. One of the speakers started getting a little buzzy at higher volumes a few years ago, which was still fine for normal daily use, until I got back into playing music. Now it serves as our record player speakers but we don’t use that often.
I don’t use it every day, but today I used the pizza cutter that I bought for myself when I was maybe in my early 20s and I thought about how long I’ve had it. I had been pretty fed up with the cheap ones that my parents had around and decided to spend some money on a good one. I was pretty poor so it’s not like made of marble or anything, but it’s still sturdy and cuts pizza well after 20 years, so it was probably worth whatever I spent on it.
That here is one of the more sensible approach to buying expensive stuff, I guess.
Try the cheap shit until you know what to look for or it breaks. Then, if the opportunity arises (new household, new tools) get the best you can afford and what suits your requirements.
Buy the cheapest thing that’ll get the job done, then if/when that breaks, buy the best you can.
My Secrid wallet. Bought it around 2016, use it every day and it’s still in very good condition. I was very happy with it when i bought it and still am. It was a bit on the expensive side but i like to pay for quality.
French ID cards were bigger size than standard credit card for a long time and thus I have used the same wallet of that size for like over 12 years now. It’s time for me to replace it but as I don’t need it to be this big anymore I have no clue about what I want
Bought some walking boots in 1991 that I only got rid off last year (they finally broke). Except Antarctica they’ve been on every continent. Felt quite sad saying goodbye.
Which brand/model?
Trezeta, which is an Italian brand of hiking goods. Not sure of the model, it’s been so long ago.
https://x.com/BjornToftMadsen/status/1213442646594772992?s=20
Alright, it wasn’t quite last year, I realised :) Time moves fast in your 40s.
I got confused with x.com I was like what was this person wearing boots on a porno site?. And then it hit me, this is Twitter and not some shady port site
I know, it looks so weird. Just how twitter creates share-links now.
Old boot porno. Internet rule 34 in action.
The oldest thing I use almost daily must be my bread knife which I bought around 2006. It was pretty cheap, the coating of the handle is peeling off, it’s a bit too heavy and not balanced well, I would not buy it again. But it works.
I have the first hammer I bought 20 years ago.
Using it daily?
When all you have is a hammer, everything looks like a nail.
An ikea desk that I got shortly after graduating college. 13 years, over 3,000 miles, 5 apartments, and it’s definitely bowing a bit these days, but it’s still a desk, and it still works.
Been thinking of upgrading to a Secret Lab adjustable, but part of me just doesn’t want to say goodbye 🥲
I got a stealcase desk from a used office furniture place, it’s huge, rock solid, and only cost me $150. When I get tired of it, I’ll just replace the top. Legs are adjustable width so I could make it work anywhere.
You are going to need a credenza. A desk shaped credenza.
