“Watches, Stories, and Gear” is a roundup of our favorite content, watch or otherwise, from around the internet. Here, we support other creators, explore interesting content that inspires us, and put a spotlight on causes we believe in. Oh, and any gear we happen to be digging on this week. We love gear.
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We haven’t been shy about sharing our excitement for the highly-anticipated sci-fi, intergalactic RPG, Starfield. Earlier this year, we got a glimpse of Bethesda’s gem during the Xbox Showcase where they displayed the stunning gameplay visuals allowing the player to explore over 1,000 planets spread across 100 star systems. The vast amount of player-interaction is mind-boggling and the game already promises a dynamic gamer experience charged with planetary exploration and exhilarating spaceship dogfighting. There’s no shortage in details and every aspect of the game seems well-thought out. Especially the protagonist’s bespoke digital watch, dubbed the Chronomark, which we also covered here on WSG a couple years back – yes, we’ve been anxiously awaiting that long.
With the launch date on the horizon, Bethesda Software has released a full-on live action trailer that encompasses everything we’ve been animated about. With breathtaking views, an inspiring orchestral soundscape and cinematic cuts that spark the curiosity in us all, Starfield has all the makings of a classic video game, and potentially a hit in the theaters if they ever go the movie route. Check out the trailer above, which also includes a couple of scenes with the Chronomark front and center. Starfield is slated to finally release next week, September 6th. Starfield
HOKA has been running around the block since 2009 and they’ve come a very long way since then. Between expanding their line of running shoes and dabbling into the worlds of hiking, training and orthopedic footwear, it seems that everywhere you look, someone’s got a pair of HOKAs on. Now with the brand new HOKA One One Restore TC, which released last month, the California-based brand (originally founded in Annecy, France) is looking to tread into lifestyle waters with their hybrid slip-on sneaker.
The HOKA One One Restore TC has all the design hallmarks as its signature running shoe – a thick rubber bottom that is HOKA’s hubble sole unit, brightly colored silhouettes and the brand name in all caps for everyone to see. But somehow, by removing the lace component of the shoe and adding several neutral colorways, the Restore TC seems like an appealng piece of footwear that won’t look out of place whether you’re running errands around town, strolling through an airport, chatting fireside or shuffling about at home. In short, it’s a happy medium between a lightweight training shoe and your favorite slide-on footwear, except this seems to be much cooler and easier on the dogs. The HOKA One One Restore TC retails for $110 and is currently available on HOKA.
The James Brand is known for manufacturing well-considered knives and accessories without sacrificing functionality, design and thoughtfulness. Being that they already have a wide-ranging selection of knives, it’s kind of surprising that they haven’t created their own version of the “flipper” knife. That ended as of this week when The James Brand revealed the Wells, the brand’s first-ever true flipper design equipped with a button locking mechanism.
Here’s a quick spec run-down of the Wells: 2.875” Wharncliffe Magnacut blade, stainless steel caged ball bearings, 6061 aluminum scales on the handle exterior and a bent 420 steel wire clip, all of which is neatly packaged into a tidy profile and made in the USA.
The James Brand promises that the Wells will hit all the tactile notes for all the fidgeters out there. The flipper tab offers seamless one-handed deployment and the button-lock mechanism does the same when stowing away the blade. The Wells comes in two different finishes: anodized aluminum with a stone washed blade or a blacked out variant with a DLC-coated blade. The Wells retails for $425. For more information on the Wells and the rest of their catalog, head on over to The James Brand, here.
You read that title correctly. An inexpensive Leica that not too many people know about does exist. Thanks to a recent feature on Valet Mag written by Cory Ohlendorf, the Leica Mini II is getting some shine in the internet spotlight. The Leica Mini II was released back in 1991 at the height of the film hobby. Its compact plastic body featuring an auto exposure, auto focus and built-in flash made it an attractive option for beginners looking for a point-and-shoot. There happens to be an increasing amount of interest in point-and-shoot cameras recently because of its ease of use and the welcomed imperfections that come with shooting film. Sure you can go with the Contax T2 or the Yashica T4, but if you’ve always been Leica curious, this might be the way in.
Apparently it hasn’t been all sunshine, rainbows and red-colored stallions for the iconic Italian automotive manufacturer. In the trailer for the biopic entitled Ferrari, we’re transported to the summer of 1957 where Enzo Ferrari’s life is in turmoil. Between the financial issues threatening to close his factory and his family relationships in shambles, the ex-racer struggles to find balance as the Mille Miglia approaches.
It’s a star studded affair, both in front and behind the camera. Adam Driver, Penélope Cruz and Patrick Dempsey are among the talented cast who are directed by none other than Michael Mann. The trailer alone already feels like we’re going to get a signature Mann film. There’s no doubt that we’re going to get our high speed fix, but it seems that Ferrari’s dark moments both on and off the track will be the true story that will unfold on screen. Ferrari is set to release this Christmas.
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