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8 things that stuck with me from this past week.
1. Tudor Ranger in 36mm.
Tudor finally listened to the cries of watch enthusiasts and made a 36mm Ranger. This is the correct size for almost any watch, but especially a time-only '“daily driver” like this. I’m partial to the beige face myself and could see it making a nice stable mate to my 16710 GMT Master II.
2. 3sixteen Summit Fleece
There’s plenty to like in the latest batch of activewear from 3sixteen, but the Summit Fleece is particularly great. I’m a sucker for Ecru fleece in just about any form, especially when paired with navy contrast elements. It’s like they made this jacket for me, which is really nice of them.
3. 2027 KIA Telluride
Continuing an unmitigated win streak that stretches back at least 5 years, KIA unveiled the 2027 Telluride at the LA Auto Show this past week. I’m not in the market for a new 3 row SUV, but if I was, this would be it. Inside and out the Telluride goes well beyond in-segment competitors in both quality of design and available creature comforts, making a compelling case to be considered a luxury vehicle.
4. Leica Q3 Monochrom
In the world of “wants vs. needs” a Leica already ranks quite high. However, for those of us that prefer to shoot in black and white most of the time, it’s not such a wild idea to have a camera that does exactly that, and does it really, really well. With a 60mp sensor that’s unencumbered by color filters and the fastest lens ever integrated into a compact full-frame camera, the Q3 Monochrom fits the bill and then some.
5. One & Only Moonlight Basin
I used to sleep in cars and pack into motel rooms with a bunch of friends in order to ride the best mountains. Now I’m aiming to visit One & Only’s first location in North America later this winter. Trading over-the-top après scenes for an iconic spa and Akira Back’s modern Japanese dining sounds pretty good to me.
6. Terra Kaffe Demi
I’ve been wanting to replace our Nespresso machine for quite some time now, but haven’t been able to decide between the convenience of another instant coffee machine and the satisfaction of a proper espresso machine. The Terra Kaffe Demi splits the difference, starting with fresh whole beans instead of pods, while handling pour size, temperature and style of brew with the push of a button. With it being $200-off normal price right now, now’s probably the time to bring it home.
7. Buck Mason x Anatomica Beach Cloth Jacket
Another day, another great collaboration capsule from Buck Mason. This time they’ve linked up with Japanese heavy hitter Anatomica to deliver pieces that feel 100% authentic to both brands. While it’s all great, the Beach Cloth Jacket is the one as far as I’m concerned. The beach cloth fabric was painstakingly recreated through trial-and-error by founders Pierre Fournier and Kinji Teramoto, with the result yielding a jacket that is faithful to the American workwear staple on which it is based.
8. Burton Counterbalance snowboard
When it comes to snowboards, I’ll admit I have a bit of a problem. These days you don’t really need more than one, especially with boards like the Counterbalance which is touted as a “quiver-killer”, meaning it’s a true all-mountain and conditions solution. I think I currently have 4-5 “quiver-killers” in my quiver of 15+ boards. Maybe this will be the one…maybe.
A lot to like here. We love a proper 36mm watch. The Kia Telluride is a bit of an eye catcher (if I’m honest). I’m also considering a Nespresso replacement.