New but reduced due to "the potential for discolouration on the fabric lining (membrane) caused by perspiration, body oils and similar contaminants. This discolouration is on the inside and does not inhibit the performance of the garment; it is only superficial."
Women's: https://www.mont.com.au/collections/clearance/products/super…
Men's: https://www.mont.com.au/collections/clearance/products/super…
The website claim of "save $490" appears to be inaccurate. You can get the full priced women's version for $650 and some men's size-colour combos for $519. Nevertheless, getting jackets like this for $259 is as good a price as I've seen.
I haven't got much experience with the waterproof membrane they're using, but the specs are good (i.e. 25,000mm water head), and the company is known for making high-end stuff. These jackets are on the heavy side (480g for M). It might not suit you if you're going ultralight, and even with these hardcore Alpine jackets the market trend seems to be to aim for lighter. But the trade-off is a bomber hard shell with lots of pockets, adjustability and reinforced fabric around high wear spots. I have a similar jacket (Montane Alpine Pro) and it has been amazing; the approx. 200g weight penalty relative to UL gear has been largely worth it.
Mont has a good reputation among the Aussie outdoor crowd. I have some of their other gear (sleeping bag, clothing, tent) and they've all been excellent. They're based in Canberra, which is useful in terms of after-sales service etc.
Some of their other clearance gear is worth a look too. I.e. the UL sleeping bags and the "Slynx" Fleece.
Will this bring me the office cred that patagucci will?