Makr Slash Pattern Media Case
Makr Carry Goods designs and crafts leather bags, wallets, and ipod sleeves. All of the company’s products are hand crafted by a small group of artisans and produced in limited quantities. This simple and stylish case is designed to hold digital cameras and other small electronic devices. Constructed of laser etched deerskin, Cordura, and ripstop nylon, the media case is available – while supplies last – for $120.
Eberhard & Co. Chrono Traversetolo Noir
Limited to just three hundred and thirty three pieces worldwide, the Chrono Traversetolo Noir is a special edition version of the standard Chrono Traversetolo chronograph from Eberhard, the Geneva-based Swiss watch maker.
Typical of the larger men’s watches offered by Eberhard, the Chrono Traversetolo Noir’s case measures 43mm in diameter and its masculine appearance is further emphasised by Eberhard’s special patented DLC-Dianor (Diamond Like Coating) black carbon coating. Tougher and more scratch-resistant than the more common PVD treatment this should mean that the Noir edition lives up to it’s name for many years to come. The sleek look is finished off with a black dial and contrasting red detailing and a black caoutchouc strap.
The Noir is fitted with the same Valjoux 7750 automatic chronograph movement as the standard Chrono Traversetolo and the mechanism is visible through a sapphire crystal glass on the back of the case. The rotor is decorated in 18ct. gold with the Côtes de Genèves and the old symbol of Eberhard watches, the letter “E” on a shield.
Play Cloths Travel Accessories
Acclaimed hip-hop duo Clipse’s fashion label, Play Cloths, introduce us to more pieces from their accessories collection, including a wallet, a passport holder, and a business card holder, all featuring their trademark logo. The accessories are all part of Play Cloths’ summer lineup, coming to retailers this May.
Shipley & Halmos Schiller Briefcase
Ex-Trovata founding members Jeff Shipley and Sam Halmos have successfully branched out on their own to create the hugely popular brand Shipley & Halmos. The NYC brand that carries their namesake has been an almost instant success since its incarnation in 2008. A new piece from the A/W 09 Collection is this stunning leather brief case. The Schiller brief is constructed out of brown cowhide, and the interior is fully lined with internal canvas pen holders and features a unique front flap leather tab closure.
The Schiller Brief Case is currently available at Blackbird.
Borsalino Helmets
When bespoke hatmaker Borsalino first went into business in 1857, they saw the hat as something that was both useful and ornamental. Luckily for us, these masters of the fedora have launched a terrific line of helmets. These brilliant pieces of headgear clearly speak to Borsalino’s Italian heritage, and while the designs themselves are extremely clever, the use of unique materials and classic colors should not be overlooked either.
Nautica NMX 300
Nautica is known for designing, manufacturing and marketing sportswear, outerwear, robes and other quality men’s activewear. However, with the recent boom in the world of watches, they apparently have decided to make a splash of their own. Drawing inspiration from vintage, early 1900’s deep sea diving helmets, Nautica has released a fresh collection of men’s watches with its NMX 300 series. Just like the classic diving helmet, the NMX 300 features a protective metal cage over the case of the watch as the signature element of this design. Two parallel cage bars frame the dial and extend beyond the case, becoming the lugs that integrate into the resin strap. The screw down crown displays a red indicator through a window on the stem when the crown is screwed down tight into position, adding a touch of authenticity. NMX 300 is available in both a Japanese chronograph movement and a striking three-hand date version. Each model features a steel case with titanium frame, luminous hands and markers, and 200M water resistance. Both styles are available in circular, hand-brushed steel or in black ionic plating over steel. Straps are available in black, red and blue polyurethane with a bold Nautica logo and a hidden comfort feature of cross-hatching design on the back portion of the band. A full green luminous dial is available in the date version. NMX 300 collection is now available, retailing between $300 – $400.
Hyunsuk’s Military Watch Gallery
Informative watch forums are hard to come by. Hyunsuk, an avid military watch collector, is here to help. Hyunsuk started his Gallery to present comprehensive records of the watches he’s compiled over the years. His reviews give plenty of details; ranging from the history of each watch, the soldiers, if any, who wore them, and the occasional field modifications performed to adapt the watches to their unique mission environments. If you are interested in having your military watch listed in his gallery, Hyunsuk is open for any donations. This Gallery is constantly updated so it may behoove all of you watch aficionados to bookmark this site.
One interesting watch Hyunsuk features in his Gallery is the Adanac Military Diver/Navigator’s Watch. According to Hyunsuk, in the late eighties, both the USAF and Canadian Armed Force had issued these tough looking Adanac watches to their service members. The one pictured in his review was issued by USAF in 1988. It’s a fascinating watch because it has “Adanac” written on the dial but the case is signed “Gallet”. In addition to that detail, the watch was actually produced under government contract by Marathon Watch Co. based in Ontario, Canada. The watch has an unusual 0-11 marked bidirectional bezel, a screw-down crown, fixed bars that takes a 20mm black nylon band, and is water resistant to 660 feet, which qualifies it as a military diver’s watch. Check out www.50717.com for the full review.
See some of the other watches in the collection after the jump.
Isetan Spring 2009 Catalog
Micheal of ACL, has shown us yet again another rare find from Japan. Isetan’s Spring 2009 Catalog features some great photography and amazingly sharp styling. Photographed at Jiyu Gakuen, which is a school in Tokyo designed by Frank Lloyd Wright adds some tremendous depth to the shoot. The clothing and shoes, although not readily available in the states, provide some sartorial inspiration for the styling of your suits and preppy spring attire.
Check out the images after the jump.
Kakadu Australia Canvas Bags
With more than thirty years in the work wear industry, Kakadu Australia has a tremendous line of rugged canvas bags. All of the bags are made in four earth tone colors, constructed out of 18oz canvas, and feature cow-hide accents and brass hardware. With 12 styles in the range, examples include a briefcase, duffel, backpack, satchel, and their best selling Carry Bag. The Carry bag is a cross between a classic tote bag and a hunting satchel, with a large top opening, but with four additional outside pockets for easy storage. Available now at Kakadu.
Check out more images from the line after the jump.
ACRONYM 3A-5TS Messenger Bag
German label ACRONYM has worked closely with renowned messenger bag manufacturer BAGJACK to design the most suitable storage for the dynamic urban environment for their 3RD ARM bag collection. One of their pieces is the 3A-5TS messenger bag, a resilient and durable bag in the ACRONYM mould. Constructed from LIMONTA poly-cotton exterior reinforced with 500-denier CORDURA fabric, the 1.1 kg 3A-5TS bag features a 50-50 mm 3-point shoulder strap, main compartment liner, internal pocket, and a logo tape. For more information check out ACRONYM.
