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Persol 649 Series Sunglasses

Ben Branch February 22, 2017
  • Gear
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  • Sunglasses

Persol’s 649 series sunglasses were originally designed in 1957 for use by the tram drivers of Turin, it wasn’t long before iconic Italian actor…

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Aero Leather Northeaster Jacket

Ben Branch February 15, 2017
  • British
  • Clothing
  • Gear
  • Jackets
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The Northeaster Jacket is made by Aero Leather, a Scottish company renowned for their classically-styled gear that’s been worn in countless Hollywood films over…

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Belstaff Classic Tourist Trophy Jacket

Ben Branch February 13, 2017
  • British
  • Gear
  • Jackets
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The Belstaff Classic Tourist Trophy Jacket is a timeless British design that’s been updated for the 21st century, with new CE EN 1621-12:2012 armour…

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Montblanc Timewalker Rally Timer 100

Ben Branch February 6, 2017
  • Accessories
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  • Watches

The new Montblanc Timewalker Rally Timer 100 is essentially two timepieces in one. It can be clicked into a strap and be used as…

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Vintage Heuer Camaro

Ben Branch February 2, 2017
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The Heuer Camaro was first offered for sale in 1968, and it disappeared from catalogues in 1972 – giving it a relatively short production…

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The Wythe Motorcycle Jacket

Ben Branch January 24, 2017
  • American
  • Clothing
  • Design
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The new Wythe Motorcycle Jacket is the result of a collaboration between Jane Motorcycles and Cardinal Motors – two iconic New York motorcycle garages…

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Belstaff Raleigh Jacket

Ben Branch January 9, 2017
  • British
  • Clothing
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The Belstaff Raleigh Jacket has been designed to carry forward the heritage of the company that was first founded in England in 1924, to…

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Omega Speedmaster Professional “Moonwatch”

Ben Branch December 26, 2016
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The Omega Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch is a modern re-issue of the Omega 1861 calibre manual-winding chronograph movement that was worn on the Moon by…

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Land Rover HUE 166 Cuff Links

Ben Branch November 29, 2016
  • Accessories
  • British
  • Gear
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HUE 166 was the license plate number of the world’s oldest Land Rover – the first one that was made and the ancestor of…

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1972 Volvo P1800E

Ben Branch October 15, 2016
  • Cars
  • Design
  • Retro
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There aren’t many who’ll disagree with me when I say that the Volvo P1800 is one of the most beautiful cars of all time….

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Schott Perfecto Irving Jacket

Ben Branch September 27, 2016
  • American
  • Clothing
  • Gear
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The original Schott Perfecto Jacket was introduced in the 1940s, it was initially known as the One Star, and it shot to fame when…

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Autodromo Stradale Automatic

Ben Branch August 10, 2016
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The Autodromo Stradale Automatic is one of the original signature timepieces from Autodromo – and it’s one of the designs that launched them into…

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