[Way2Jimny]

Originally Posted by pandabear

Oneplus is totally useless. Would not put it in such a list. The software updates kill the phone slowly forcing the user to upgrade to a newer model. Very shady and the internet is full of such experiences. How did I know, well I faced it once myself when they killed the camera after upgrading.

I wouldn't call it totally useless. I like the build quality of one plus phones. They can take a lot of beating. Have been using it for more than 10 years and never faced any issue. Thankfully my phone is not affected by any software issues until now.
If OnePlus is not good anymore then I need to hunt for well built Android phones within 1L range. Please do share your suggestions of any.

[premsky]

Originally Posted by Way2Jimny

I wouldn't call it totally useless. I like the build quality of one plus phones. They can take a lot of beating. Have been using it for more than 10 years and never faced any issue. Thankfully my phone is not affected by any software issues until now.
If OnePlus is not good anymore then I need to hunt for well built Android phones within 1L range. Please do share your suggestions of any.

For a well-built Android phone, consider the Google Pixel series. They offer excellent build quality, top-notch cameras, and a pure Android experience.

[hema4saran]

Here are my purchases which I believe will last long.

2020 Toyota 4Runner TRD Offroad Premium - This with its 4.0 v6 will run easily for 500k miles. This is the most boring SUV in US market. My wife hates climbing up and down on this and she prefers her MDX all the time.

2023 BMW R1250 GS Trophy edition - Now this is my favorite bike something I really cherish. I have few buddies in my group who got more than 100k miles in their GS and I wish I can do that much in my life time with this bike.

My Thinkpad T450 which is 9 years old. It was my primary work laptop as well during covid times and I connected remote desktops, VMs in it. It is used by my wife these days as a primary work laptop to connect to her office VM. Still original battery. Very normal configuration Intel i5, 8GB Ram, 256 gigs SSD. I paid $900 for it in 2015 when I came to US.

Our 11 year old Panasonic Split AC which is running in India. My parents shifted 4 houses and it is still running in our hometown master bedroom and used daily by my father. No loss in gas, original compressor. Just replaced the capacitor once.

I have a 2016 iPad as well and I don't think it will ever go bad. It took lot of abuse from my kid in her toddler years during Covid lockdown.

Hoping to get E9# series M3 or Porsche Cayman with stick shift. I prefer to own Naturally Aspirated engine with manual transmission.

[Adam]

Definitely in watches I have few which definitely gonna last for a lifetime, a Casio G shock GBD200, Titan Automatic watch and a Timex Expedition watch with Titanium body.

My Dell laptop which I purchased more than a decade back sustained all the abuse of my college and early professional life still refuse to die, many came after him and ended up in garbage but this one just keep going and is now my permanent backup laptop.

Casio 991 MS and ES the only calculator you ever need.

Honorary mention: Though its not a product I brought, A Khaitan fan in my ancestral home, I have seen it since my birth and even my uncle saw it since its birth, I have no idea how old it is and its still running strong.

[gauravanekar]

Few things which comes to my mind.
1. My 10 year old Quechua rucksack is as good as new, It will last much longer.
2. Team-bhp T shirts are great, seems to hold up well in the last 4 years. I am repeat buying with new design and new colours this time.
3. I bought the top of the line spring mattresses from Duroflex. Although it is a little early to call, it seems like it is going to last a lot longer than our earlier coir+foam mattress from the same brand.
4. A Casio G shock which many have talked about

[RunGaDa]

Originally Posted by premsky

2. Citizen EcoDrive watches - Just reliable eco-friendly timekeeping

I was going to write this and read you have written.
I spent a lot on fancy watches. Then realised it’s hard to maintain them, change batteries etc.
So then I got Citizen Ecodrive - Titanium and Sapphire glass. Never spent a dime in last 15 years.
I am a big believer of buying things one time. For example home furniture (if you are not moving)
I would spend more on good quality wooden furniture, at the max I have to change the cushions and the covers. But sheesham and teak wood lasts for life.
In India the quality of product deteriorates in smaller / starter models. As the models get bigger with more capacity etc they use stronger materials. This goes for everything from washing machine, fridge, dryer, kitchen electricals and electronics.
When possible buy high end, you may not immediately use it to full capacity but it will last better and longer.

Automobiles are subjective to how they are driven, roads, uncontrollable factors of getting dents, accidents etc. Hence if you have a nice garage then buy something that will last and you also should be happy to drive the thing for 20 years for example.

Constructing house, as in independent bungalow we have lots of freedom to select best quality material. This helps in making sure the house lasts over more than one or two generations.
My grandfather had a solid sheesham bed. That lasted 4 generations and still going on.

[ellip5i5]

Originally Posted by fordday

Can you please quote some brands and their availability in India? Kitchen knives getting blunt are a perennial problem.

I find Victorinox knives to be very durable

[ellip5i5]

Originally Posted by premsky

For a well-built Android phone, consider the Google Pixel series. They offer excellent build quality, top-notch cameras, and a pure Android experience.

Given the weak battery life by design, they will be difficult to use after a few years with degradation

[ALTIMAed]

Originally Posted by GTO

Great thread idea!

3. Old wood & timber from the 70s. Our house has some of it. Our family business is wood & I can tell you, the kind of quality plywood & timber we got in the 60s & 70s was simply terrific. Today's wood is junk in comparison, made for the Ikea mentality of replacing in 5 - 6 years.

Point to Ponder

How would a particular industry survive if things are made to last forever!! I have been visiting my grand mother's house at Ajmer since 1974. The house was purchased in 1971. The electric switches made of Bakelite (A hard, infusible, and chemically resistant plastic, Bakelite was based on a chemical combination of phenol and formaldehyde (phenol-formaldehyde resin), two compounds that were derived from coal tar and wood alcohol (methanol), respectively, at that time - from Google) - usually black colour - some of us old timers, rather experienced and grey haired, would recall the black phones we used to use). During the 26th Jan 2024 weekend, I visited Ajmer and went to my granny's house. The house was sold in 2008, the buyer being the present occupants. I knocked the door and introduced myself. Having spent my childhood there, I have a lot of fond memories. He graciously welcomed me and told me to have a look around. Memories kept flooding. What struck me was he has retained the Bakelite electric switches for the room electric equipments (namely lights and fans) at exactly the same position. We I entered the room I used to occupy as a school going kid, I told him, this switch is for the fan - I switched it on, the next switch I told him - this is for the tube light, switched it on - a perfect click - ho and behold the tube light switched on - the owner was like awe struck!!

Now coming to the topic - if all things were made like this, one can just wonder how would the industry survive!! What if mobile phones or for that matter automobiles made to 'last', it would then be confined to 'just a one time purchase' - after that what!!

[Crank270]

Originally Posted by McLaren Rulez

Maybe it was just me but my experience with the Dyson vacuum cleaner hasn't been great. The battery life has deteriorated quickly (3 years old), some of the plastic pieces on the attachments have broken and the design has room for improvement too.

I'm getting a "normal" vacuum cleaner when it's time to replace this one.

Call Dyson on the breaking of its items. Mine dustbin rin got broken and they replaced the entire vaccum machine under warranty with no questions asked.

[Sheel]

I always buy things which I think will last me for few years, be it electronics or clothes. As a kid, I used to wonder if the TV we got (Sony) would see me through, but things have changed.

You can no longer get a wooden wardrobe or a TV (just a random example) which will last. (You may quote and reply me at a dedicated thread for this).

Recently got 2 bookshelf speakers, one from JBL Pro and one from Pioneer DJ, hoping it will last. With new house, renovated the garden / plus terrace, now, you don't get the clay flower pots, it's all fiber, am not sure how long shall they last, but I was ready to pay more (they would be breakable though).

Point is, I usually do not get bored with things that last, be it faucets or furniture or just anything (save for cars & clothes).

My wife for example insists on new crockery or new coffee mugs every 4 to 6 months and I am drinking my tea / coffee from the same thing since, I can't remember.

Originally Posted by arindambasu13

2. Good quality leather duffle bag from Craft and Glory, a new Indian startup producing some solidly built bags and footwear.

3. Pocket knife- I have a Spyderco and Kershaw, both purchased from the US.

4. Jacket: Flint and Tinder waxed trucker jacket. Expensive, but will last at least 10 years if not more, with regular wear.

5. Jeans: Iron Heart , Naked and Famous - .

That's a nice list there, sadly not much is available here, even your recommended Orient watches are NA for long

[pseudo_coder]

Originally Posted by arindambasu13

I am a big leather goods fan, and have moved away from the junk that passes off as "genuine" leather in our typical malls and online stores (shoe, wallets, jackets, bags etc). High quality full grain leather is a totally different beast, and matures and ages like fine wine, if one is OK with the initial higher investment.

Do you know any vegan leather brands that come close?

[Centauri]

My IFB washing machine from 2009 still working great with only the drain pipe and water softener attachment , being replaced till date.
Fossil Watch 2004 model, again working absolutely fine apart from few cell changes.

[Ltinsane]

Originally Posted by Way2Jimny

I wouldn't call it totally useless. I like the build quality of one plus phones. They can take a lot of beating. Have been using it for more than 10 years and never faced any issue. Thankfully my phone is not affected by any software issues until now.

I had used OnePlus for a while as well, in fact I have bought half a dozen OnePlus phones for myself and my family. But they are not good anymore, not since one of the co-founders left the company. I wouldn't suggest anyone to go for it.

Originally Posted by premsky

For a well-built Android phone, consider the Google Pixel series. They offer excellent build quality, top-notch cameras, and a pure Android experience.

I am currently using a Pixel, I could say that they are neither well build, nor a good software experience.

[harshaguduru]

My List:

Casio G-Shocks - have 4 of them . all will outlast me
Crocs - Extremely durable
Hydroflask insulated water bottle. - has survived multiple falls and still keeps water ice cold for 12 hours
Timbuk2 - messenger bag- looks average but built to last
Victorinox - pocket multi knife and tools
O-General window AC- planning to give up split acs for my next house. The aesthetics are not worth the service hassles
Caterpillar boots - 10 years old still as tough, been through everything