Wishlist: What we want this week
From the perfect piece of outerwear to the perfect record player, here's everything we want this week
Seiko’s original Samurai debuted in 2004 but was discontinued a few years later. And now, the brand has relaunched the watch – with rave reviews. The fine details on this beauty are much the same as its original release, but it’s size has grown from 42mm to 43.8mm and its brilliant blue dial and bezel. The watch has metallic blue dials with silver-colored hour markers, yellow seconds hands and blue rotating bezels with a turquoise count-up scale. It’s is cased up in stainless steel and runs automatic movements with 41–hour power reserves.
As one of the most iconic cars to ever have been invented, the Range Rover Classic Reborn is the next launch in the series, taking the iconic three-door SUVs and returning them to 1970 specification. This particular 1978 model has a 3528cc, 132bhp V8 engine, four-speed transmission, and has been selected as the first of ten initial examples, each of which will be handled with the same care as the Series I.
This incredible gadget should be on top of every gentleman’s wish list this year, with brand-new features that throw everything else out of the water. The Hero 5 is waterproof, it has voice control and its video stabilisation is guaranteed to make your year in video the best yet.
We be speaking too soon, but the weather seems to have taken a slightly milder turn. And even if a cold wave does continue to head our way, it’s worth getting ahead with your spring wardrobe now by investing in one of the best pieces of the season – the suede bomber. A piece that can be worn for both work and for play, this is a strong piece of outerwear that’ll do every gentleman’s wardrobe a world of good.
Last year, vinyl had its biggest sale spike in years. And every gentleman interested in reinventing old classics should appreciate the beauty of owning a piece of furniture such as a record player. This iteration from Orbit Plus is a modern update on a classic, is made in America and will fit perfectly into any home in the world. Don’t miss out on the trend, gentlemen. This one’s here to stay.
In equal measures, it pays to have an amazing set of speakers for wherever the night – or day – takes you. Functionality is of course as important as style, but making sure both of these are ticked off is of the utmost importance. This speaker by Naim is small and slick; it’s wireless and pumps out some of the most incredible sound we’ve heard in a speaker so far. Don’t miss out, gentlemen.
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