The Integra Perlarum has a mother-of-pearl dial.Farer
One of the freshest and most alluring new takes on the 1970s concept comes from Farer. The British watchmaker entered the increasingly crowded integrated bracelet market for the first time and went well beyond copying an established design.
Farer brilliantly named its new watch the Integra, Latin for “complete,” and the root for the word “integrated.” Following the linguistic format, all four references have Latin names related to each dial color.
The dark blue dial is called Tenebris, meaning “darkness,” the green dial is Viridis, Latin for “green,” and the copper dial is Cuprum, the Latin for the metal.
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The Duality II features a massive domed sapphire crystal that envelops the bezel, and it’s available with your choice of a 60-minute dive bezel or a 12-hour bezel for a lazy GMT. The movement inside is a Miyota Cal. 9015 automatic that’s regulated by Nodus to +/- 8 seconds a day. The 40mm case is water resistant to 300m.
The Contrail GMT also uses a Miyota movement, that darling of the microbrand world, the Cal. 9075. It’s an automatic GMT with an independently adjustable hour hand and is also regulated by Nodus to +/- 8 spd. The case measures 40.5mm across and the watch is water resistant to 200m.
It seems impossible that this watch costs only $825.Nodus
Both the Contrail GMT and Duality II are thin, with cases thinner than 12mm, both include bracelets featuring the Nodus Extension clasp and quick-release spring bars, and both feature blue-tinted anti-reflective coating on the undersides of their crystals. The blue AR coating is perhaps my favorite feature of Nodus watches, as it looks very premium and unique for this price point. (It reminds me of the coating used by IWC on its sapphire crystals.)
Speaking of the price point, the Contrail GMT Evergreen comes in at just $825, and the Duality II Drift Blue is even cheaper at $800. Both prices are the same as what you’ll pay for other colors of the same models.
Nodus
Nodus Contrail GMT Evergreen
Specs
Case Size
40.5mm
Movement
Miyota Cal. 9075 automatic GMT
Water Resistance
200m
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Durable, dependable and popular as ever, the best-selling Short Lined Cruiser Jacket was the go-to choice for Cole Hauser’s character Rip Wheeler in Yellowstone — although the rumor on the street is that the show’s costume department tailored his jacket to sit higher on his torso.
Rip Wheeler (portrayed by actor Cole Hauser) wore a Filson Short Lined Cruiser Jacket throughout Yellowstone‘s run. Paramount
Now the jacket is getting another alteration. And this time around, you can actually buy it.
Layer up
Like the original Short Cruiser, a new version headlining the brand’s fall and winter collection features a water-resistant exterior, which arrives here by way of 11-ounce waxed Shelter Cloth cotton.
The Insulated Short Cruiser Jacket features an 11-ounce waxed cotton exterior.Filson
But it also boasts a pair of upgrades that Hauser probably wishes were available when filming his winter scenes for the hit Paramount show.
The first of those is is internal insulation — a first-ever for the Short Cruiser — thanks to an additional layer of PrimaLoft Gold.
PrimaLoft Gold boasts one of the best warmth-to-weight ratios money can buy.FilsonDespite the added layer, the Short Lined Cruiser Jacket retains its streamlined look.Filson
That means it boasts one of the best warmth-to-weight ratios money can buy. Plus, it retains heat even when wet, unlike traditional down.
Filson also took a page out of Barbour’s playbook for the finer details: the jacket features corduroy lining on both the collar and cuff, bringing extra comfort to the wearer when it’s time to bundle up.
It comes in two colors, “Dark Brown” and “Harbor Blue,” and costs $399 — a $40 premium over the uninsulated version.
Filson
Filson Insulated Short Cruiser Jacket
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Oakley may never make another pair of sunglasses like the Overthetop, easily one of the brand’s most iconic designs over the last 50 years.
But they can still bring them back.
Releasing in collaboration with the Brazil-based brand P_Andrade, the Overthetop will return for only the second time since the pair debuted in 2000, coinciding with Paris Fashion Week.
Oakley teamed up with P_Andrade to rerelease the Overthetop sunglasses from the early 2000s.P_Andrade
Turning heads since 2000
As the name suggests, the radical design eschews earstems, instead attaching to wearer with a hingeless fame that wraps the upper cranium.
Even non-collectors may remember the sunglasses from several films around the turn of the millennium, including Spiderman, Blade 2 and Spy Kids 3.
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Each one is hand-forged and Tsuchime-hammered from layer upon layer of steel, granting it its distinctive texture. The sharpening process also brings out the equally unique hamon pattern of the edge (that wavy line that follows the edge itself).
To finish it off, each blade has the blacksmith’s Japanese kanji carved into it near the base of the spine. The hand hammering also does not interfere with the blade’s nail nick, maintaining its classic manual deployment.
This knife was made in collaboration with a Japanese master blacksmith.Opinel
Style meets substance
The knife’s stunning blade is mated to a curly maple handle, which provides some stylistic contrast with the blade while still elevating the whole knife.
You’ll find another Opinel mainstay between the blade and handle: the brand’s signature Virobloc safety ring. This one boasts a matte black finish, but still functions the same as ever: twist it and it locks the knife in position (either open or closed). Twist it back the other way to unlock it yet again.
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Few people have the space to fit a TV that’s over 100 inches. Even fewer are capable (or willing) to drop more than five figures on a TV. But those are the exact people Samsung is targeting with its latest TV.
Meet the Samsung Micro RGB TV. It’s a 115-inch TV that harnesses the brand’s proprietary Micro RGB Technology and costs a cool $30,000.
According to Samsung, it sets a “new standard” for the large-sized, ultra-premium TV market.
Samsung Micro RGB TV
The Samsung Micro RGB TV is a 115-inch TV with advanced tech that costs $30,000. Samsung
Breakthrough color
The Samsung Micro RGB TV is the first 115-inch TV to feature the brand’s proprietary Micro RGB technology. Essentially, it has a unique backlighting system — which utilizes red, green, and blue micro LED lights (each less than 100µm in size) — that allows it to deliver a brighter, more color-accurate picture than other TVs.
According to Samsung, “this breakthrough display delivers brilliant brightness and hyper-realistic hues, allowing you to indulge in color like never before.”
Samsung claims that its innovative backlighting system allows the TV to be more color accurate than big-screen TVs. Samsung
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Reminiscent of a number of auto companies, Kansept is essentially the higher-end half of a two-headed beast, with the Honda to its Acura, if you will, being a wallet-friendly knife brand called Tenable.
Of course there is cross-pollination, and sometimes even straight-up sharing, which is how the Fenrir, which I saluted for its value early this year, went from being an affordable Tenable knife to a jaw-dropping Kansept knife.
The offside of the blade proudly bears the name of the knife as well as the name and logo of the designer.Kansept Knives
The design (which I will get into below) is virtually identical, but the materials are vastly different.
That statement applies to all six editions of the Kansept-branded knife (heck the K1034VI model is not even the most expensive).
With this particular edition, the headline materials are a perfect blend of form and function. The blade is made of Damascus steel, prized for its rare blend of edge retention and toughness, not to mention its mesmerizingly rippling sheen.
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For all its outdoor friendliness, the bag also has a suite of features that give it an urban commuting and everyday carry edge.
It also has a side water bottle pocket, a breathable back panel and a sternum strap for extra stability and security when you need it. There are even lash points on the outside for additional gear attachment, including a bike light clip at the base of the bag.
Yet, for all its outdoor friendliness, the bag also has a suite of features that give it an urban commuting and everyday carry edge.
The bag, which has a handy sternum stability strap, comes in four unique colorways.Patagonia
Built for work and play
Per the brand, this bag was specifically designed for “work and play.” As such, it has numerous features to help you haul the kinds of gear you need daily — not just what you need for the trails.
One of the biggest boons to that end is in its removable 13-inch padded laptop sleeve, which has a zippered mesh pouch for additional storage. This handy addition allows you to haul your tech (and accompanying accessories) when you need it, but can be left behind when you don’t.
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The iconic audio maker has introduced a new guitar range, called the “American Ultra Luxe Vintage” series, that features five of the brand’s legendary Stratocasters and Telecasters from the 1950s and 1960s, but updated to meet modern playback standards.
According to the brand, the “new collection represents the pinnacle of Fender innovation and craftsmanship, setting the benchmark for premium electric instruments whilst showcasing the finest of the brand’s heritage – where timeless classics meet uncompromisingly modern technological refinement.”
Fender American Ultra Luxe Vintage
The 1960s Stratocaster in Surf Green. Fender
Reimagined Icons
The American Ultra Luxe Vintage range features five different classic guitars. There’s the ‘50s Stratocaster, ‘60s Stratocaster, ‘60s Stratocaster HSS, ‘50s Telecaster and ‘60s Custom Telecaster.
All five models have been faithfully produced to pay homage to their predecessors. Maybe most interestingly, is the fact that each has a meticulously aged Heirloom lacquer finish — it’s the first time Fender has offered these Heirloom finishes on a production line guitar.
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Ford has a rich history of building sedans and passenger cars that includes iconic nameplates like the Taurus, the Focus and the Crown Victoria.
Nevertheless, the Blue Oval has been increasingly moving away from the segment, focusing instead on bolstering its legacy Bronco SUV and Mustang subbrands because of their greater profit potential.
According to a recent interview, however, that could all be about to change.
The Focus ST is slated for discontinuation in Europe at the end of the year, which would leave a large hatch-sized hole in the Ford lineup.
Return to form
Speaking to Autocar, Henry Ford’s grandson Bill Ford Jr. acknowledged some of the company’s shortcomings in the segment, stating that, “On the passenger car side, we realize we’re not as robust as we need to be.”
After all, even compared to just a few years ago, the Blue Oval’s lineup is sorely lacking when it comes to models like sedans and hatchbacks. The United States lost the Taurus and the Focus, while Europe has seen the discontinuation of other longstanding nameplates such as the Fiesta and the Mondeo.
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It’s hard to think of an affordable watch brand that’s more innovative than Formex.
The small, family-owned Swiss brand has a distinct advantage over its competition in that much of its production is vertically integrated. That’s because the family that owns Formex also owns dial manufacture Cadranor and Dexel, a factory which produces cases, bracelets and clasps.
Both companies are based in Switzerland, and both produce key components for brands that are a whole lot more expensive than Formex, including Girard-Perregaux, IWC, Hublot and more. They also, of course, produce the cases, dials, bracelets and clasps for Formex, many of which feature patented tech like the brand’s trademark case suspension system, micro-adjustable deployant clasps and, released earlier this year, the world’s only fully ceramic micro-adjustable bracelet clasp.
Today, Formex launches a new model in its flagship Essence line. The sports watch debuts a new size of 41mm for the Essence, slotting in perfectly between the existing 39 and 43mm versions. But that’s not the only thing that’s new about it, and it definitely isn’t the most exciting thing.
Formex’s latest watch is exciting for a number of reasons.Formex
Space Ghost Coast to Coast
The new Formex Essence Space Ghost is sadly unrelated to the 1960s animated superhero-turned-subversive 1990s late-night talk show host … but that’s just about the only thing that’s disappointing about it.
The first 41mm Essence has the same general design and COSC-certified Sellita automatic movement as other Essence models, but it also introduces several new innovations to the line, as is the Formex way.
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It derives its engine and chassis not from the CB1000R but from the CB1000 Hornet, which means a Fireblade-based, liquid-cooled 999cc inline-four making 150 horsepower — plus a similar steel frame, shocks, brakes and wheels.
The retro body style is obviously a big departure — the Hornet is much more of a streetfighter — and a welcome one given the enduring popularity of this sort of silhouette, which Triumph has been dining out on for years with its various Bonnevilles.
Despite the SE’s overall retro styling, the large color display plants the bike squarely in modern times.Honda
Beyond that the biggest changes are a tweaked seat subframe, shifted rider and passenger footpegs and, glory hallelujah, a big, fat, silver throwback-looking exhaust pipe.
As for the SE version, it boasts a number of bonus features, mostly around the handlebars — that little cowl mounted to them, a modern-looking screen right in front of them and heated grips. There’s also reportedly a slightly modified seat.
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Polycarbonate is the same material used in bulletproof glass. Obviously, that means it can be made transparent. But it also means it’s incredibly durable and shock-resistant, which is highly useful in tactical- and outdoor-focused fixed-blade applications.
The semitransparent handle also shows off the full tang blade sandwiched between its scales and whatever is beyond it, which is a neat stylistic flair.
Style and substance? Yeah, this knife has both. But wait … there’s more!
The Sheepsfoot Cool Name has the longest edge and most aggressive styling of the trio.Ka-Bar
Robust blade
Okay, so the handle is incredibly cool — we can all agree on that, right? But a good tactical fixie knife, a handle alone does not make. No stress; Ka-Bar and Les George have the rest of it covered, too.
The blade is built from 1095 Cro-Van steel, a house-made high-carbon steel that balances edge retention, ease of sharpening and toughness. And since the steel has a black finish, it also has a bit more durability and corrosion resistance than a bare steel option would otherwise.
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It also maintains its 100-percent polyester ripstop fabric exterior with its DWR finish, so it’s still highly weatherproof and abrasion-resistant. Furthermore, it retains its signature quilted pattern to ensure the insulation doesn’t shift or bunch, maintaining warmth and breathability throughout.
Plus, it’s insulated with 100-percent recycled P.U.R.E. (Produced Using Reduced Emissions) tech 60-g PrimaLoft Gold Insulation.
The fabrics and insulation are also Bluesign certified, contain no intentionally added PFAS (forever chemicals) and the whole garment is Fair Trade Certified.
The changes to the fit make this jacket more comfortable and increase the wearer’s range of motion.Patagonia
Nano changes, mega impact
Sure, that seems like most of the jacket is completely the same as previous years, right? Well, yeah; it was already pretty damn great. But there are numerous changes that, while subtle, make a big impact.
For instance, while the quilted pattern remains, the jacket’s stitching has been improved to increase abrasion resistance, adding even more durability to every facet.
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Powering the watch and visible behind the sapphire caseback is the Mido/ETA Cal. 60, an automatic chronograph derivative of the legendary Valjoux 7750. It’s a nice movement for the price, with a 60-hour power reserve, an anti-magnetic Nivachron hairspring and lots of perlage and blued screws for decoration. It’s what the kids call a thicc boi, though, pushing the case thickness to a chunky 14.3mm, nearly 3mm thicker than the Big Date.
Still, that thickness could be worse, and some chunkiness is to be expected in an automatic chronograph in this sub-$3,000 price range. The case is also larger than the 39.2 x 40mm case of the Big Date, measuring 41.2 x 42mm. Those dimensions are extremely close to the Tissot PRX Chronograph, which uses the same movement and is, I would argue, this watch’s biggest competition.
At 14.3mm thick, no one will accuse Mido’s new chronograph of being thin, but it could be worse.Mido
One advantage the Mido has over the Tissot, however, is that it includes a strap and a bracelet, both with a built-in quick-change system to make swaps easy. There’s a blue dial with a woven blue nylon canvas strap with white stitching (which looks fantastic), an anthracite version with yellow accents and a matching canvas strap, and then a full DLC black model with orange accents and a pale orange leather strap.
Pricing and availability
Mido doesn’t have the Multifort TV Chronograph available for sale online, but that could change in the coming weeks, as I assume Mido will, at some point, officially roll out the watch — it’s too significant a release not to.
Pricing is affordable for an automatic chronograph, but honestly is a little higher than I expected. The two plain stainless steel models are each priced at $2,610, while the DLC version is more expensive at $2,820. Tissot, meanwhile, offers the PRX Chrono at $1,995, while Longines’ excellent Conquest Chronograph starts at $3,850.
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Counter to the more common, colorful approach to ADV aesthetics, this bike is almost entirely black, save for some branding, three red stripes on the seat and a gorgeous silver exhaust system capped off by an Akrapovič silencer.
BMW engines rarely leaving you wanting, and this 895cc parallel twin is no exception.BMW Motorcycles
Adding to the appeal is the Dynamic Pack, which includes Pro riding modes and the Shifter Pro quickshifter, making the 482-pound beast easier and more fun to ride.
As with any F 900 GS, the rider-friendly action is backed up by a roaring 895cc parallel twin engine making 105 horsepower and 68 pound-feet of torque, more than enough to tackle tarmac and trail.
American spirit
Through the end of September, those lucky French can snag this combo for €12,500 including VAT, a saving of €2,575 over the typical €15,075. Translation: ~$14,631, roughly $3,014.
That is a pretty sweet deal, but it’s worth noting that the paint job is not exclusive to France, nor is the Dynamic Pack.
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Watches are meant to be looked at. I know that seems painfully obvious, as their functionality requires you to gaze upon them. However, with many timepieces, there’s a bit more to it, culturally speaking.
While they are tools, first and foremost, they’re also fashion accessories and, in some cases, pieces of wearable art. If you’re going to wear one, it should be one you like to look at and, perhaps, show off.
To prove that, look no further than the Watch Ho & Co. x Selten Jui, a highly minimalist dress watch with an especially eye-catching dial.
The minimalist styling of the Jui lets the magnificent mother-of-pearl dial do the talking.Watch Ho & Co.
Mother, may I?
The Jui is almost entirely devoid of dial markings, beyond some simple dot indices around the edge — large ones to indicate hours and smaller ones for minutes.
There’s also a subtle Chinese numeral at the 2 o’clock position, marking Watch Ho & Co.’s second anniversary (the occasion for which this timepiece was designed). Furthermore, the watch’s sword-like hands are highly minimalist and skeletonized.
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Its sandblasted 41.5mm titanium case measures 12.3mm in height, one millimeter less than the steel ProDiver references despite having double the water resistance. This includes the protruding 3mm thick double-domed sapphire crystal with inner anti-reflective coating.
The coin-edge sandblasted titanium bezel, with 120-click unidirectional turning, holds a ceramic insert with a 60-minute dive scale made with infused Super-LumiNova.
The minute hand and dive bezel lume glow blue to assist with timing descents. Orange lume differentiates the hour hand, the seconds hand and the hour markers.
The dial and bezel features Super-LumiNova BGW09 markers.Unimatic
The U1S-T-PD6-B also mechanically outperforms its fellow ProDivers. It runs on the same Sellita caliber SW200-1a automatic movement that powered the original ProDiver and many other Unimatic watches.
While the SW200-1a matches the 41-hour power reserve of the Seiko caliber NH35A used in the other two references, it has a higher frequency at 28,800 beats per hour and two additional jewels, resulting in more consistent accuracy.
August 13, 2025 / Comments Off on The King of Minimalist Tool Watches Just Launched Its Most Serious Diver Ever
Some years ago, my now-wife and I decided to visit Iceland for our honeymoon. I knew I would need to pack a lot, but I also wanted a bag I could use as a daypack if needed.
To meet both of those requirements, I chose Piorama’s Adjustable Bag A10, a travel-ready duffel that could contract and expand from 31 to 62 liters. It was an excellent choice, but it wasn’t perfect.
Years later, I’m looking at other looming trips on the horizon. And wouldn’t you know it, the same brand blipped onto my radar again. Only this time, the brand’s latest venture, the Piorama Shift Delta backpack, looks like it might’ve solved all the issues I had with its predecessor.
The Shift Delta expands from 16L up to a whopping 42L.Piorama
Drop-top convertible
Like the A10 before it, the Shift Delta’s biggest strength is its ability to transform. Unlike the A10, its size is a little more reasonable for in-cabin air travel and, honestly, day trips and EDC, too.
The bag carries 16 liters of gear at its smallest (its roll-top configuration) and 42 liters at its largest. That’s a wide range. A median configuration also acts as a handy middle ground for when you need some space but not all the space.
August 13, 2025 / Comments Off on Could This Be the Most Adaptable EDC and Travel Backpack Ever?
But Blancpain wasn’t done yet. This year, the brand released a 38mm production version Fifty Fathoms in a parade of colors and materials. First came pink and rose gold versions with mother-of-pearl dials, and then a couple of days later, traditional black and blue divers in your choice of rose gold, titanium or steel.
Promising to be the most wearable take on the iconic diver, as well as the most affordable, the 38mm option in steel is a watch I simply had to investigate further. Because, at least on paper, it sure seems like it could be the best new dive watch of the year. To find out if it is, I spent the past week wearing one. Here’s what I think.
The size is perfect (for me)
On the wrist, the 38mm Fifty Fathoms is an absolute dream. At 38mm across, 12mm thick and just under 44mm lug-to-lug, it practically disappears on my 6.5-inch wrist — especially when compared to my usual diver, a 42mm Omega Seamaster Diver 300M.
The 38mm Fifty Fathoms wears like a dream and is one of the most comfortable divers I’ve ever worn.Photo by Johnny Brayson for Gear Patrol
The 45mm Fifty Fathoms wears comically large on me; it’s not something I would ever consider even if I had the budget. The 42 I’ve tried on and it’s totally wearable, but it has a very different feel compared to the 38. It feels like a robust, modern luxury tool watch in the vein of my Seamaster. In fact, it wears almost exactly the same as the Omega.
The 38, meanwhile, offers a completely different experience. As soon as I put it on for the first time, it felt like I was putting on a vintage watch. Not in terms of fit and finish — this is very much a contemporary luxury dive watch — but in its overall look and feel. It’s light, even in steel. It’s compact. It’s thin. I love the way it looks, the way it feels and the vibe it puts out. It is, in a word, special.
August 13, 2025 / Comments Off on Is This the Best New Dive Watch of 2025? I Found Out
