A curated collection of artifacts from the worlds of watches, fashion, and gear
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Ichizawa Shinzaburo Hanpu No. 17C — a tool bag unchanged for a century, at $84
Photo: Ichizawa Shinzaburo HanpuA tool bag, unchanged for a century — thick cotton canvas, straight stitching, riveted handles, no logo.Verdict What it is Ichizawa Shinzaburo Hanpu No. 17C — the...
Ichizawa Shinzaburo Hanpu No. 17C — a tool bag unchanged for a century, at $84
Ichizawa Shinzaburo Hanpu No. 17C — a tool bag unchanged for a century, at $84
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Finds
Jules Borel Cocktail Kaleidoscope on ShopGoodwill — a kaleidoscope for a dial, at $99.99
Photo: ShopGoodwill listing (seller: Goodwill Industries of the Palm Beaches)A kaleidoscope for a dial — the Borel Cocktail tells time with turning patterned discs, no hands, no numerals.Verdict What it...
Jules Borel Cocktail Kaleidoscope on ShopGoodwill — a kaleidoscope for a dial, at $99.99
Jules Borel Cocktail Kaleidoscope on ShopGoodwill — a kaleidoscope for a dial, at $99.99
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Stories
MB&F HM10 Bulldog — the dog, on the wrist
Photo: Uncommon ArtifactGrade 5 titanium body, blue aluminium eyes for the time, and jaws that close as the power runs down: the HM10 Bulldog, photographed on its launch-spec blue strap.Verdict...
MB&F HM10 Bulldog — the dog, on the wrist
MB&F HM10 Bulldog — the dog, on the wrist
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The shadow of the giant
Why the "Mini Apocalypse Now" might be one the most underrated diver Seiko ever made.
In the pantheon of vintage Seiko, the Ref. 6105 is the undisputed king. It was strapped to the wrist of Captain Willard in Apocalypse Now, traveled through the jungles of Vietnam, and cemented itself as an icon of 20th-century cinema and horology.
But icons cast long shadows. And hiding in the shadow of the "Willard" is a watch that, pound for pound, might actually be the better machine.
Meet the Seiko 2205-0760 Professional.
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