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“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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Amida Launches the Digitrend’s Permanent Collection
The Amida Digitrend is one of our favorite releases of the year for the way it rethinks what a vintage reissue can be, and of course for its funky and unusual display. Following the launch of the “Take-Off Edition” earlier this year, Amida is back with a trio of Digitrend’s that are not limited and will be part of the brand’s permanent collection. In addition to a steel reference on a matching bracelet, we get gold and black PVD versions as well (also on bracelets). Other subtle refinements include a new display caseback and a redesigned minute aperture and typography. The new collection will be available next year. More information here.
Roll that Beautiful Bean (Watch) Footage
We love a novelty watch here at Worn & Wound, and as these things go, this bean watch is a pretty good one. Bush’s Beans is one of those iconic brands that transcends the actual space they’re in. Even if you don’t like beans the brand’s advertising has probably seeped into your brain over years of pop culture pervasiveness. So when we see this simple digital watch with a baked bean strap and that familiar tag line on the dial, it immediately conjures something. For $35, this is an easy stocking stuffer for any watch fan.
Rescuing Lost Rye
From Vice this week, a fun story for whiskey lovers. In 1878, a ship carrying a now extinct variety of rye sank to the bottom of Lake Huron. Now, over a century later, that rye has been revived, Jurassic Park style, by some intrepid scientists, divers, and distillers. Thanks to the work of folks at Mammoth Distilling and their partners, the rare rye has been literally resurfaced, a whiskey is in the works (two to three years away, at least).
Tame Impala Frontman Invents New Instrument
It’s not everyday an entirely new musical instrument is invented, so this story in Pitchfork this week naturally caught our eye. Kevin Parker, the creative vision behind Tame Impala, has unveiled the Orchid, an instrument that’s been in the works for ten years. Developed by Telepathic Instruments, the Orchid is described as an “advanced chord generating hardware synthesizer” and was designed to be used by experts and novices alike. It makes use of 8 keys for chord selection and modification, as well as a a single-octave keyboard where users can choose a root note and trigger the chord. Priced at $549, this could be a next-gen synthesizer that inspires a new crop of new psych-rock experimentalists like Parker himself.
When to Toss the Leftovers
It’s Thanksgiving weekend, which means you might be in the midst of preparing a leftover turkey sandwich at this very moment. But if you’re catching up with WSG late, say on Monday or Tuesday, you might want to take a closer look at what’s been sitting in the fridge. As the New York Times reminds us, leftovers from that enormous Thanksgiving feast won’t last forever, and some might past their prime just days after the meal. Helpful advice as we head into the holiday season.
