The Gear Journal

Agent Smartwatch

Ryan — Thu, 23 May 2013 13:16:18 +0000

I’ve coveted a “secret agent” watch since I was a little boy… The people at Agent are trying to make my dreams come true.

Check it out.

Smoking Deal

Ryan — Fri, 17 May 2013 16:12:31 +0000

I don’t typically cover deals on the Gear Journal, but damn man… This one was too smoking. When the GX1 was released, it was the highest resolution Micro 4/3rds camera on the market and had a price tag to prove it. You can read a full review here. In any case, Amazon is burning them out to make room for the next generation and you can now pick up what was once a $700 camera for just $250. Get yours here. Add a tasty lense and you are set for a few years in the camera department.

The Cole-Bar

Ryan — Fri, 10 May 2013 15:17:20 +0000

Another day, another Kick Starter Campaign… How about a multi-tool hammer? Not sure this was a problem needing a solution, but I love the creative thinking.

Details here.

Braun ET66

Ryan — Fri, 03 May 2013 14:14:32 +0000

Probably the most important piece of industrial design in the modern era was that of the Braun ET66. It’s the most obvious example of less actually can equal more. Of course, if you wanted one you had to get on eBay and drop a few hundred… until now… Braun has just announced that they will be rereleasing the famous calculator later this year. RAD.

The Music Machine

Ryan — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 15:41:21 +0000

MB&F took a break from making watches and made a music machine. It’s completely worthless and beautiful all at the same time.

See Hodinkee for more details.

The Latest Ricoh GR

Ryan — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 02:47:54 +0000

The Ricoh GR has been the pocket camera of choice for street photographers for years… More recently, they have become a hipster accessory, but that doesn’t mean Ricoh wasn’t taking it seriously when they decided to create the latest version. In fact, this little APS-C powered monster looks to be great on paper.

Details here.

The Watches Of Mad Men

Ryan — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 21:45:40 +0000

I love Mad Men… And it goes beyond the “retro cool” of it all. That being said, this is damned cool in itself.

Check it out.

Furni

Ryan — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 19:17:32 +0000

This only rules because it’s so god damned beautiful… It’s a bluetooth speaker – nothing more, nothing less.

Check it out.

Bahaus Titanium Carabine

Ryan — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 16:20:28 +0000

For hipsters and functionalist alike! I love using carabiners on my keychains… and this one looks damned impressive.

Check it all out here.

Shit Or Shinola

Ryan — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 21:00:49 +0000

Shinola is one of those freshly bred companies coming out of Detroit with an eye on rejuvenation. Together with Ronda (swiss movement manufacturer) they have trained a number of new watch makers and have moved into a 30,000 square foot shop in D-Town with the plan to being the art form back to the states.

I love this idea… and I love this watch. $550 is a hell of a deal too.

Details.