I am new on that excellent forum.
What I found out last days, unfortunately, levis 501 style can be different even in the same season.
I have 2 pairs of dark 501:
- Marlon, coded 501.0162 (rinsed dark indigo), 2010, size 32x34
- Med Dimension Dry, coded 501.0782 (dry, dark indigo), 2010, size 32x34
You can find both of them on eu.levi.com, bought in autorised Levi's store.
The different is in front pockets shapes and in coin pocket size (sic!).
Front pockets in 501.0782 are so tight and small for my big hands, where in 501.0162 are fine and comfortable.
Width of coin pocket in Med Dimensional Dry 501.0782 is 3,5 inch.
Width of coin pocket in Marlon 501.0162 is 4 inch.
To be honest with you, Levi's is unpredictible. They can not keep the same style, as they said they would do (both models based on 1947 edition).
I thought that every, each model is precisely described, specified in Levi's company in order to give specification for factories around the world.
PS. Sorry about my poor English...