July 2023 Gear Recap
Gear News, Releases & Announcements
Bags
Alpaka Bravo Tote - This new 14L tote looks very sleek with tons of small pockets and compartments for essentials.
Bellroy Via Work Backpack - A smart-looking 18L hybrid tote backpack. Not too sure how the backpack straps stay tucked into the bag for tote mode.
Moment Everything Bag Collection - The new collection of different-sized daily backpacks and totes looks solid. These also have an optional tech organiser and different-sized camera inserts. This collection is designed to cover every single carry need from daypack to multiple-day trips.
Watches
Baltic HMS 003 and BICOMPAX 003 - Two new models from Baltic Watches coming in a 36.5mm case size. The HMS is a dressy three-hand watch and the Bicompax is a dressy chronograph. These two models come in three colourways, silver blue, salmon and blue gilt. The silver-blue Bicompax is stunning! 😍
Lorier Hydra - The updated Hydra has a crazy design. It’s a mix of a diver and a pilot's watch. It Features a Miyota 9075 GMT Movement with a 200m water resistance. This watch does it all while having a unique dial design. Although very busy dial, it looks minimal and well thought out. I love how grey accents on the dial and bezel separate the different elements on the dial.
Longines Flagship Heritage - Simple and elegant. Stunning dial design with a moon phase and date complication in a sub-dial. The slightly domed dial on the outer edges adds a touch of flair to the watch. The Flagship Heritage also comes in a 38.5mm case which is perfect for a dressy watch for most people 😍
Nomos Ahoi 38mm - A new 38mm version of the Nomos Ahoi Neomatik. I love the two soft summery colours. The Skyblue dial with matching date wheel and navy indices looks amazing. The Ahoi 38mm is very thin at 9.9mm and has 200m water resistance 🔥
Oris Big Crown Pointer Date Hank Aaron Limited Edition - I’m not a baseball fan but love the execution of the red, blue and white on the dial. It’s tastefully done and works well together. I love the Big Crown Pointer Date and this limited edition looks like a great alternative.
Oris Sixty-Five Cotton Candy Stainless Steel - Previously, Oris released a bronze collection and now they're back with a fun summer cotton candy collection. The new watches have a stainless steel case with three colourful dials. These watches are fun and the baby blue dial with the steel bezel is stunning!
Seiko SJE093 Limited Edition - Love this recreation of the original Seiko 6MAS released in 1965. Unfortunately, this is a limited edition release and only has 1965 pieces available 😢
Swatch Big Bold Irony - A new collection of huge colourful and playful watches. Much like the name, the case measures 47mm in diameter with a thickness of 13.3mm. It's got a stainless steel case with parts of the movement made from Swatch's BioCerarmic. The skeletonized display is pretty cool and the teal version looks fantastic!
Swatch What If - New fun square watches. Simple dial designs with muted colour options like black, grey, green and beige.
Things I’ve been working on recently
Best Desk Accessories to Level Up Your Setup and EDC
After several months of curating useful gear that improves your desk setup and EDC, I finally got around to finishing this video. It's got lots of unique gear you may have never heard of and my favourite is the $4 Condiment organiser from Daiso!
Top-Secret Project (RZE Watches)
My secret project for RZE is out now!
Check out the Instagram Reel version here→
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