Latest Review
“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.
Share your story ideas or interesting finds with us by emailing [email protected].
A Big Sale for the Members of Pink Floyd
It’s become quite common in recent years for major recording acts to sell the rights to their music and songwriting to giant corporations, generating enormous paydays for the creatives involved, even if it means losing some or all of the control of the content itself. British rock band Pink Floyd is the latest in a growing line of Boomer bands to take an enormous check for their catalog. As the Guardian and others have reported, the deal is worth an estimated $400 million, and gives new owner Sony the rights to the band’s vast catalog, as well as their names and likenesses. The deal comes after years of infighting between members that reportedly slowed down negotiations, and controversial comments from Roger Waters about, well, a whole bunch of things that you can choose to Google if you’d like. What comes next for Pink Floyd and what does the deal mean? Hard to say. They retain the rights to their songwriting, but the deal should allow Sony and others to use their music for any number of commercial purposes. And Sony owns a movie studio…
The Stella Watch Company Breslin in Indigo Purple
The Stella Breslin in Indigo Purple is a striking addition to the core Stella line of linen dials. Its deep, vibrant color offers a bold departure from traditional watch tones, showcasing a unique color that elevates any wrist. The linen-textured dial enhances its sophisticated look, adding depth and subtle elegance. Perfect for collectors looking for something distinct, this piece stands out as a novel addition to your collection. Combining timeless design with modern flair, the Stella Breslin in Indigo Purple makes a powerful statement, blending beauty and function in perfect harmony.
The SUPER73 Oracle Red Bull Racing R Adventure Series
SUPER73 is a maker of electric bikes, and they’ve partnered with Red Bull on their latest, the Oracle Red bull Racing R Adventure Series. The bike is loaded with Red Bull Racing themed accents, including custom paint and graphics, a custom number plate, and a numbered LE stem cap. The bike itself is has plenty of great SUPER73 features including a smart display and a removable rechargeable battery. The bike is a limited run of 500, and sells for $4,995. Get more info here.
The Endless Netflix Library
We’ve probably all had the experience of mindlessly scrolling through Netflix looking for exactly the right thing to watch. Has it ever occurred to you just how many original movies and shows now populate the service? It’s a number that’s literally in the thousands, and the sheer vastness of that library has fundamentally changed the way we watch, and the business of content production itself. This story in the New York Times takes us through how it all came to be, while recalling some Netflix originals that will have you wondering if they’re just making it all up.
The Nintendo Alarm Clock is Almost Here
Via the Verge, we get word of Nintendo’s next piece of hardware. No, it’s not a new console. It’s an alarm clock. Yes, an alarm clock. You know, the thing that used to sit next to your bedside until it was completely replaced by your cell phone? It probably had a radio and a heavily patinated “snooze” bar from too frequent use. While the old fashioned alarm clock might be somewhat obsolete, this new clock from Nintendo is surprisingly forward thinking. As you’d expect, it’s capable of waking you up to sounds from your favorite Nintendo games, but it also has support for control by gestures, meaning you can snooze it with hand movements, or stop it by getting out of bed. It’s called “Alarmo” (a pretty funny name, honestly) and it will sell for $99.99 when it goes on sale early next year.
