Montblanc’s New Scent Combines 3 Top Ingredients from Around the Globe

Montblanc launched its latest fragrance in February with quite a bit of fanfare and for good reason. The scent is crisp and bright at the top with leather and wood undertones, making it a pretty fresh go-to for everyday use. To top it off, the elongated bottle is wrapped with a black sheath and marked with Montblanc’s signature emblem for a simple, streamlined design that, unlike many other bottles, will fit seamlessly on a dresser top or bathroom vanity.

To create the scent, Montblanc enlisted three of the globe’s top perfumers, Jordi Fernandez, Antoine Maisondieu and Olivier Pescheux — all from the renowned fragrance company Givaudan. Each of them brought expertise on a single ingredient from around the globe: bergamot from Italy, vetiver from Haiti and patchouli from Indonesia.

When smelling Explorer, Bergamot is the top note and it’s been sourced from Calabria in Southern Italy, no simple task. Acquiring the oil from this sour citrus fruit is a labor of love: It takes each bergamot tree four to five years to bear fruit and it takes the fruit of two trees to produce a single kilogram of essential oil.

Following bergamot, Haitian vetiver is at the heart of this fragrance. The masculine notes of the plant have been used for men’s fragrance since the 18th Century. While you can find the plant in Indonesia, India, Brazil and Madagascar, the Haitian variety is the most balanced and multi-faceted. The root oil brings calming earthy and woodsy notes to the layers of Montblanc’s Explorer.

Finally, at the base is Indonesian patchouli. The fragrant, bushy plant has also been used for centuries in perfumery. Like many other ingredients, it’s not easy to obtain: for a single kilo of essential oil, 200 times that amount in fresh leaves is collected in the fields. After air drying for several days, the leaves are distilled for a minimum of eight hours. However cumbersome, the process is worth it for the result, an oil that’s rich with warm and earthy notes.

Combined with French sage and pink pepper, the efforts of marrying these hard-won essential oils shines in Montblanc’s Explorer. Reminiscent of the edges of the globe that they hail from, this fresh and earthy scent is well-suited for all daily pursuits, far-flung or otherwise.

Gear to Unplug and Reconnect in the Outdoors

Your attention is in high demand these days. Going from task to task and responding to every notification in six different programs on three different devices can cause burnout and result in a serious separation from the natural world. So much of our lives these days is tethered to a digital interface. Unplugging and making time for analog adventures is critical to overall happiness and well being.

A trip to somewhere remote can act as a reboot, combat burnout and help you get focused on the things that really matter. To make the most of your time off the beaten path, you’ll want to pack a few items to foster creativity — things like a pen, pad, a good book and maybe even a monocular to take in the sights. And don’t forget the ultimate analog piece of gear: a rugged watch built to withstand the rigors of life in the outdoors.

Montblanc 1858 Geosphere Limited Edition

Few watches draw inspiration from the outdoors like those in the Montblanc 1858 collection, which is dedicated to the legendary spirit of mountain expeditions. The 1858 Geosphere Limited Edition is the ultimate representation of that spirit, as its design details honor the Seven Summits mountaineering challenge.

Only 1,858 examples of this stunning automatic timepiece were made. The world time movement features two turning hemisphere globes for a different take on recognizing time zones. The 42mm satin-finished bronze case pairs impeccably well with the khaki-green dial that emits a further sense of connection to the outdoors. The bi-directional rotating bezel includes a navigational green ceramic insert to offer even more utility, while the case back leans more design-forward with an intricate engraving dedicated to the Seven Summits challenge. It’s all tied together on a high-quality woven khaki-green NATO strap that matches the dial’s color. Throw in a water-resistance rating down to 10 bar (100m), and the 1858 Geosphere Limited Edition is a superior travel watch that offers just as much utility as it does style.

Non-Digital Essentials

Our National Parks by John Muir $23
Truarc 15 Luminous by Brunton $70
Free P2 by Leatherman $120
Flieger Mk. I Titanium by Muyshondt $595
Fine Stationery Notebook #148 Indigo by Montblanc $46
Classic Legendary Bottle 20oz. by Stanley $30
The Night Sky: A Folding Pocket Guide by James Kavanagh $6+
Titan Stormproof Match Kit by UCO $10
Monovide 8 x 20 by Leica $469
StarWalker Ultra Black Ballpoint Pen by Montblanc $450
Marine Band Harmonica by Hohner $35
Standard Index Playing Cards by Bicycle $6

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Win: The Sennheiser Soundbar That’s Changing Home Audio

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Sennheiser’s very first soundbar, the AMBEO Soundbar, offers completely immersive surround sound all on its own. That’s thanks to 13 speakers (yes, 13) all contained in a package that’s no bigger than any standard soundbar. The Sennheiser AMBEO Soundbar (now available for pre-order) boasts six woofers, negating any need for an additional subwoofer to capitalize on the 5.1.4 platonic ideal of in-home audio, and its advanced room calibration feature allows the unit to self-adjust and customize output for the room it’s in. This puts it in a different realm than other soundbar systems that rely on complicated EQ interfaces or only allow for a few predetermined output settings.

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Today’s Best Deals: $10 Off Your First Order from Holiday CBD, 43% Off Vans Sneakers & Much More

Welcome to Deals of Note, where Gear Patrol captures all the best deals of the day. You can also follow all our deal posts in the Deals section. Comments or concerns? We’d love to hear from you at deals@gearpatrol.com.

The recent market flood of CBD-infused products can create an overwhelming sense of analysis paralysis when you decide to sample what’s on offer. That’s kind of ironic, though, since CBD is intended to help you relax. Holiday understands this and believes vacation is a state of mind, and its CBD-infused Gummies can get you there. The brand’s premium CBD Gummies contain 10mg of hemp CBD per piece, as well as a small amount of MCT oil, a form of saturated fatty acid typically derived from coconuts. These gummies are guaranteed and lab-tested to be free of THC for a 100 percent non-psychoactive experience — all chill, no high, with three delicious flavors to choose from. Take $10 off your first order from Holiday when you use the discount code GP10 and find your own vacation state of mind.

Bulova Accu-Swiss Murren Automatic Watch
Save 74%: Among historic brand Bulova‘s various notable collections, Accu-Swiss-branded watches contain Swiss mechanical movements and often have a retro styling. This currently deeply discounted Murren is a great example, and it is particularly handsome with that bracelet which recalls the brand’s past. It contains a Swiss automatic movement — probably a Sellita SW 200 with 38 hours of power reserve. With an easy-wearing 40mm-wide, 11mm thick steel case topped with sapphire crystal, this is a great deal for just $375, or 74% off its retail price of $1,450. — Zen Love


Vans Sneakers
Save 43%:If you’re in need of some new sneakers for the warm-weather months, head over to Zappos today. Right now, you can save up to 40 percent on a bunch of iconic styles from Vans. Choose from slip-on and lace-up styles in a range of colors — prices start at just $36. — John Zientek


Hario V60 Pour-Over Coffee Brew Set
Save 20%: Baristas will argue to the moon and back over pour-over coffee — the best grind size, the best water temperature, the best pouring pattern and other brewing dark arts. But the most consistent argument of them all is that of the brew device itself, a discussion dominated by the Kalita Wave, Chemex and Hario V60. The latter is most-prized by coffee professionals and is very, very cheap today.

The V60 is a cone-shaped brewer with a single hole in the base and grooves running down the inside. It specializes in bringing out the lighter, more floral notes you see on bags of coffee, but there is a small learning curve. Because the water you pour over it runs straight through the bed of beans and into a mug or carafe, any water that lands on the side of the brewer can run right under the filter without touching the grounds, making for a very watery cup. Specialty roaster Intelligentsia has a concise, definitive guide on the subject of V60 brewing. Plus, the V60 is also small enough to fit in a carry-on, unlike its rival Chemex brewer.

Today on Drop, the glass V60 brewer, a carafe to brew into, a scoop and 100 filters is just $16. If you want to try pour-over coffee, this is about as low an investment as you could hope for. — Will Price

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The 60-liter version is arguably the most versatile size; it’s big enough to pack everything you’ll need for a weekend or a week, and it still fits into the overhead bins on planes. We’ve put this bag through its paces on all kinds of adventures, from a ski weekend in Vermont to a month-long trip to Ecuador. It’s one of the best rugged duffel bags available, and right now it’s also 30 percent off at Backcountry. — Tanner Bowden

Kryptonite Bike Lock Sale
Save $30:The Kryptonite New York Fahgettaboudit Mini heavy Duty Bicycle lock is under $100 today. Originally $114, you can pick up this steel shackle u-lock for $82 on Amazon. Biking around a city makes life easier, but it’s infinitely more complicated when your bike gets stolen. A hardcore bike lock is a necessity if you ride your bike and leave it outside while you run errands, grab a bite or log hours at the office. This max performance lock has a double deadbolt with a protective vinyl coating and comes with three keys. The hardened steel eliminates bolt cutters as a threat, and the small size helps to keep pros with levers away. Keep one at home, another at the office and the third on your person at all times. Pro tip: Register your five-pound lock as soon as you get it and get a secondary cable to protect your wheels.
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Save $40: Last year, I splurged on a Philips Sonicare Diamond Clean toothbrush. It was the best thing I bought all year.

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Beyond that, it’s the electric toothbrush that made me realize the value of electric toothbrushes. Morning and night, every brushing ends in that indescribably smooth post-dentist gum and teeth feel — a feeling nigh impossible to achieve with a manual brush.

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The 10 Best Multi-Tools of 2019

Last updated May 2019: We’ve updated this guide for 2019 with new multi-tools, including a new Editor’s Pick. Links and prices have also been updated.

Editor’s Pick Best Multi-Tool: Gerber Center-Drive

For 2019, Leatherman debuted it’s most significant tech overhaul to its well-known line of multi-tools in years. The new collection is called Free, and its innovation is invisible — a magnetic architecture that lets users wield its tools easily with one hand. It’s an upgrade that highlights a multi-tool reality we all refuse to accept: yes it’s nice to have a lot of tools in one unit, but they’re all kind of annoying to use.

The Free P2 changes that, which is why we’ve positioned it as a replacement for the Leatherman Wave Plus on this list, and why it immediately earns the top spot as Editor’s Choice. Our previous choice here, the Gerber Center Drive, initially one out for the same argument — easy use with one hand — but the Free P2 does so in a lighter, slimmer package with more tools.

For more on the Leatherman Free P2, continue reading below.

Weight: 7.6 ounces
Material: 420 high carbon stainless steel
Number of Tools: 19

Introduction

At the core of every DIYer is a psychological inclination for over-preparedness. If there’s the slightest chance that a task will arise, a toolbox is supplied with the appropriate implement to restore working order. As more specialized chores reveal themselves, the toolbox becomes overstuffed, expanding into a shed or even a garage. The local contractor is never contacted.

The DIY spirit exists even in those of us who aren’t inclined to solve every problem on our own, and one thing we and the all-doers can agree on is the practicality of the multi-tool. In the multi-tool, an entire collection of tools is shrunk into a go-everywhere sidekick. But a multi-tool shouldn’t replace the toolbox; it should complement it. Stash one in a kitchen drawer or a glovebox, and you’ll be sure that the occasional unanticipated job never goes without a response.

Types of Multi-Tools

A multi-tool is a multi-tool… right? A picture drawn in the mind’s eye likely renders a chrome-silver tool with twin handles that fold open to reveal pliers, and has a variety of cutters, drivers and openers that fold out of either side. (It may even have the name Leatherman etched into its side, but that brand is by no means the only multi-tool maker to hold in high regard.)

That image is the classic multi-tool, but the category has grown to be more general and all-encompassing. Practically speaking, any tool with multiple functions is a multi-tool. In this guide, we’ve broken the category down into three groupings.

The first, full-size multi-tools, is like the example above. These are full-featured tools designed for any task. This is a toolbox-worthy tool that often comes with a leather holster that can attach to a belt.

The second, mini multi-tools, is a pared-down and more portable version of this. The highly-specialized tools have typically been stripped away to leave only small versions of the essentials. These tools are small enough to go unnoticed in a pocket or attached to a keychain.

Our third category is keychain multi-tools. These tools are highly minimal and aren’t designed to replace anything else you might carry. Instead, they tend to serve as keychains with some additional functionality supplied by a bottle opener.

What Makes a Good Multi-Tool?

The answer to this question is entirely subjective. Today, there are so many types of multi-tools available that one can easily find an option with a toolset to serve the needs and tasks that you encounter most often. Those who want the most function possible should opt for a full-size tool. Others will achieve optimum practicality with just a bottle opener and a small knife.

There are, however, some qualities that we look for in deciding which of these tools are best. A multi-tool’s main features, such as pliers and knives, should be robust enough for use in almost any situation. All tools should lock, and scissors and pliers should, ideally, be spring-loaded. Generally speaking, if a tool is present, it should be useful.

Buying Guide

The Best Full-Size Multi-Tools of 2018

Gerber Center-Drive

The fundamental idea behind a multi-tool — to pack as many individual tools into the smallest, pocketable form — presents a dangerous flaw. Quantity can become a detriment to function. Think about it — how many of the dozen-plus claimed “tools” are you leveraging in a pinch?

Gerber asked that exact question to the contractors, mechanics, outdoorsmen and members of the armed forces who use its tools. Then, it culled the common denominators and set out to make the ultimate master-of-a-few, failure-at-none multi-tool and came up with the Center-Drive.

The Center-Drive rids itself of unnecessary features and improves the primary tools that users find the most use for. Its pliers slide up out of the knife and are spring loaded so that they can be operated with one hand. Its plain edge knife blade is bigger than any other multi-tool we’ve come across. The screwdriver gets the biggest upgrade though; it’s full-size and angled inwards so that it can be rotated on a center axis and comes with standard, replaceable bits. It’s one of those ideas that works so well; it makes us wonder why nobody took the screwdriver more seriously before.

Weight: 9.5 ounces
Material: 420 high carbon stainless steel
Number of Tools: 13

Leatherman Free P2

Leatherman, like Kleenex and Band-Aid, is one of those brand names that has come to stand for the category of products it produces: multi-tools. When you think “Leatherman,” you likely conjure up the Wave, a long-time best-seller among the company’s 50-plus tool arsenal and a favorite of ours until the recent release of the Free P2.

Like the Wave, the Free P2 features all the tools one might imagine should be present in a multi-tool: pliers, scissors, a bottle and can opener, wire cutters, a screwdriver, a ruler, a file. But there’s a fundamental difference in that it, and every other tool in the broader Free collection, has an innovative magnetic construction that makes using those tools much more manageable. The upgrade is twofold: you can now flip open the pliers, balisong style, with one hand, and every smaller implement is also positioned for one-handed use with small nubs that you roll your thumb over to deploy. No more annoying nail nicks and no more opening the pliers just to get to the bottle opener.

We’ve been using the Free P2 for a few months now and can attest that the magnetic system, while it might sound like a gimmick, genuinely brings the multi-tool to a higher level of functionality, particularly for tasks that require two hands. It’s more expensive as a result, but the utility combined with the lifespan on these products make it worth that; it’s everything that makes Leatherman’s other multi-tools great, but better.

For those in need of more tools than what’s in the Free P2, the Free P4 also has a saw and an additional serrated knife blade.

Weight: 7.6 ounces
Material: 420 high carbon stainless steel
Number of Tools: 19

Victorinox SwissTool Spirit X

Victorinox’s famous Swiss Army knives are multi-tools in their own right, so it’s not a surprise that the company can pull off a full-sized butterfly-style tool too. In many ways, the Spirit X is a predictable multi-tool, but that’s precisely why it succeeds.

It has a long, frame-lock plain edge knife as well as separate saws for wood and metal. Its needle-nose pliers aren’t spring-loaded, but are functionally long, with different-sized teeth and built-in wire cutters. Its scissors are spring-loaded, but are small (this is the case for many multi-tools, and it’s okay because big cutting jobs will probably call for a full-sized pair anyway).

The Spirit X has the other mandatory tools: a can opener, bottle opener, a Phillips head and two flathead screwdrivers, but it also comes with some extras, like a multifunctional reamer and a crate opener. It also has a unique handle shape that appears almost bent. In use though, that shape provides a more ergonomic grip when operating either fold-out tools or pliers. It’s that handle shape that makes the Spirit X a notable standby.

Weight: 8.7 ounces
Material: Stainless steel
Number of Tools: 22

SOG Baton Q3

SOG’s recent Baton series reimagines the multi-tool from the outside in. It’s often that the more functionality a tool receives, usually in the form of added features, the more unwieldy it becomes in a pocket or attached to a belt. The Baton is long and slim, so it’s more manageable and more comfortable in hand.

Of SOG’s four Baton multi-tools, we prefer the Q3. It has all the essentials a multi-tool should, including pliers that are deployed by pulling the tool apart. There’s also a plain edge knife, medium and small screwdrivers, spring-loaded scissors, a can opener and a bottle opener, and a tiny driver for adjusting watches and jewelry.

All of these tools lock, and because they fold out of the ends of the Baton, the entire length of the handle is left for use, which we found provides more comfort and depending on the tool you’re using, more torque.

Weight: 6 ounces
Material: Stainless steel, aluminum handle
Number of Tools: 13

The Best Mini Multi-Tools of 2018

Gerber Dime

The Dime measures in at a mere 2.75 inches fully closed, which means you can attach it to your keychain or throw it in your pocket without worry. For something this small and light, it boasts an array of tools that includes real spring-loaded pliers, spring-loaded scissors, screwdrivers and a nifty blade that’s designed to slice open plastic clamshell packaging. Best of all is the bottle opener that’s at the ready without opening the tool at all. In this price range, there is bound to be a few drawbacks; the Dime’s tools don’t open as smoothly as other multi-tools, meaning you have to dig your fingernails to open them. But the positives outweigh the negatives.

Weight: 2.2 ounces
Material: Stainless steel
Number of Tools: 11

Leatherman Micra

Leatherman’s expertise in packing a bunch of tools into one practical package extends beyond full-size multi-tools, and the Micra is arguably Leatherman’s greatest mini multi-tool. It’s no bigger than a disposable lighter, yet functions (and looks) much like Leatherman’s larger multi-tools. The opening action is clean and satisfying; the scissors are sharp and spring-loaded; the nine other tools are useful for most people’s’ everyday needs. If we were to pick one standout feature, though, it’s the Micra’s simple shape. Perfect rectangles are meant for keychains. And they’ll never go out of style.

Weight: 1.8 ounces
Material: Stainless steel
Number of Tools: 10

Victorinox MiniChamp

The classic Swiss Army Knife seems like it exists in a category of its own, but technically speaking it is a multi-tool. Victorinox makes the Swiss Army in a number of sizes with varying toolsets, but the MiniChamp is a standout. It expertly packs a handful of tools that you’ll actually use — like a nail cuticle pusher and a ballpoint pen — into a tiny package. It also has the requisite knife and bottle opener, but it’s the little flashlight that gives the MiniChamp an extra leg over the rest of the Swiss Army models.

Weight: 1.6 ounces
Material: Stainless steel, ABS/Cellidor handle
Number of Tools: 18

The Best Keychain Multi-Tools of 2018

James Brand Halifax

The James Brand is more well-known for its thoughtful and stylish pocket knives. Ryan Coulter, the brand’s founder and designer, is on a mission to own the pocket, and the Halifax fills an essential role in doing that. The small, solid-state tool is designed to provide a home for your keys, but it’s also equipped with the ever-important bottle opener and a flat edge that acts as a screwdriver in a pinch. For most of us, that’s all we need.

Material: Titanium
Number of Tools: 3

Leatherman 10

Leatherman’s most basic multi-tool has no hinges or moving parts and is small enough to fit on a keychain. The 10 is built for basic everyday tasks like opening boxes and bottles. The tool also comes with a screwdriver tip that functions as both flathead and Phillips head as well as a multi-size hex wrench. Leatherman made the 10 with 420 stainless steel, and it weighs half an ounce, which is light enough to go unnoticed on a keychain.

Weight: 0.5 ounces
Material: 420 stainless steel
Number of Tools: 4

Quiet Carry Shorty

On a surface level, the Shorty is an EDC tool designed to keep keys organized in your pocket. Quiet Carry designed the tool with extra functionality though, which is transmitted through a fold-out multi-tool (the Shorty can also be ordered with a knife blade, or a blade with a bottle opener built-in). The multi-tool combines a bottle opener, screwdriver, and hex wrench, and employs a frame-lock for sturdy use. The great thing about the Shorty is that it houses the tool and your keys in a minimalist rectangle, freeing you from the clutter created when carrying multiple items.

Weight: 1.6 ounces
Material: 416 stainless steel
Number of Tools: 4

How to Buy a Pre-Owned Watch on StockX

The Brand Devoted to Making You a Better-Fitting Custom T-Shirt

T-shirts are the most mass-produced and probably most versatile item of clothing out there. A high-quality, well-fitted tee is a wardrobe essential. But fit is just not universal. This was the mindset that spurred the birth of Danish company Son of a Tailor in 2014.

“We founded Son of a Tailor because we felt the garment that we wore the most was also the one that was most neglected,” says co-founder Andreas Langhorn.

Son of a Tailor started by overhauling every facet of t-shirt manufacturing to offer custom-fitting shirts for every individual. Eventually, other items followed (a long sleeve t-shirt, a wool t-shirt, a polo and more) but Son of a Tailor hangs its hat on having perfected the t-shirt for any and every man by focusing on fit, quality and sustainability.

“When a customer orders a t-shirt from us we make it especially for him,” Langhorn says. “From a sustainability point of view, this is huge and we truly believe this is the way all clothing should and will be made in the future.”

From the fabric to the construction and the sewing, the Son of a Tailor custom t-shirt is distinctly made for the individual and every detail is customizable — this includes fabric, color, neck style, pockets, sleeves and even monogramming. All of the cotton is high-grade, 100 percent extra-long staple sourced from California — a crucial detail as it’s exceptionally soft, pills less and can keep its shape and color after washes.

The t-shirt patterns are made using the brand’s Ideal Size algorithm along with the customer’s weight, height, age and shoe size to create the perfect fit for that customer’s unique body profile. The patterns are then precisely cut with a laser to optimize the position of every piece and to minimize waste. Unlike most mass-produced t-shirts, each component of a Son of a Tailor shirt is assembled by one person. In total, the process from ordering online to having a finished t-shirt can take two weeks and starts at $48.

While Son of a Tailor has made over 150,000 shirts to date, no two are alike. To offer an alternative and more straightforward ordering process to the custom route, the brand has utilized the data points that it has compiled over the years through its Ideal Size algorithm to launch Son of a Tailor NOW. This takes Son of a Tailor’s medium weight, Supima cotton t-shirt with a classic crew neck and puts it in seven optimized sizes and three lengths to cater to the vast majority of body types and preferences for a seamless, more traditional online buying experience. The NOW program speeds up the customer ordering process to free two-day shipping while still adhering to Son of a Tailor’s guiding sentiment of sustainability and combating mass production.

“We make our NOW t-shirts in very small batches at our facilities in a way that no t-shirts will go unsold,” Langhorn says.

The small batch approach with its ready-to-order NOW t-shirts ensures Son of a Tailor is giving guys a better fit immediately while also cutting down on mass production. Everyone should have a t-shirt (or two) that fits them well. And whether you go entirely custom or with its NOW program, Son of a Tailor is ready to make you the t-shirt you’ve been looking for.

4 Pre-Owned Luxury Watches You Can Cop Right Now from StockX

Making a luxury watch purchase is a serious investment. It takes time and research, and that process can be confusing if you aren’t an expert. Thankfully, StockX has its finger on the pulse and offers the assurance of a thorough authentication process, offering only the highest quality pre-owned luxury timepieces. Combine this with an outstanding variety from the world’s best watchmakers and it’s a pretty easy decision to rely on StockX for any pre-owned purchase.

We’ve perused what StockX currently has up for bidding and picked four standouts that you’d be smart to check out if you’re in the market for a pre-owned luxury watch.

Patek Philippe Minute Repeater Perpetual Calendar

The holy grail to top all holy grails, Patek Philippe’s Minute Repeater Perpetual Calendar is high-level watchmaking at its finest. The Patek Philippe 5074R has plenty of distinct mechanisms: a perpetual calendar, a minute repeater that produces stunning sounds and an intricate tourbillon escapement to regulate everything. This is the rare type of watch worth saving for your ultimate lifetime milestone. Very few of these were made, so finding one for sale is something that does not happen often.

Rolex Daytona

The Rolex Daytona is arguably the watch that has brought mass-attention to the pre-owned collecting world. And it’s easily the watch to own right now. The Daytona’s 40mm case is encircled by its trademark tachymetric bezel that highlights its lineage to auto racing. Considering the Daytona comes in plenty of references with distinct colorways and details, there’s a Daytona for every watch enthusiast out there.

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Chronograph

It is not a secret: When it comes to high-end watchmaking, look to the Swiss. For over a century the storied watchmaker Audemars Piguet has challenged horological techniques to blaze new trails with more demanding mechanisms. With its signature octagonal bezel and decorative grand tapisserie pattern dial, there isn’t a more emblematic AP timepiece than the Royal Oak Chronograph. The latest Royal Oak Chronograph has a 38mm case and this 39mm is no longer in production, making this version even more of a gem.

A. Lange & Söhne 1815

While the Swiss are the echelon of watchmaking, Germany’s Glashütte houses a few watchmakers who can rival Swiss precision — A. Lange & Söhne is one of those stalwarts. The 1815 references its founder Ferdinand Adolph Lange’s birth year and features classic German watchmaking with blued hands, Arabic numerals and the railway-track minute scale. The 38.5mm case is fashioned from rose gold and the dial is crafted from solid silver, highlighting the precious materials A. Lange & Söhne consistently uses.

5 of the Best CBD Products for Athletes, According to the Experts

Cannabidiol, or CBD, can be found in just about everything as of late. It is most notably known for properties that can reduce inflammation, pain and anxiety. Attributes like these make it an astute addition to sports recovery supplements and products. And CBD can, in theory, enhance performance by improving your ability to train — pain relief and improved rest and recovery means better training.

With so many CBD products on the market, it’s always a good idea to lean on the experts. In the case of CBD recovery products, that’s The Feed. The Feed was founded and is run by athletes (including the president of a highly-successful Tour de France team, a pro runner for Nike who runs a 3:56 mile and Lindsey Vonn’s personal coach) and they test every single product before selling it. Having curated over 100 top CBD brands, The Feed has an offering of just about anything you could want to aid recovery. Here are five of our favorites from The Feed’s vast CBD selection.

Get 15 percent off all purchases from The Feed using the code GearPatrol15 at checkout.

Floyd’s Arnica + CBD Balm

Floyd’s of Leadville makes some of the best CBD products available. This balm, which combines the healing properties of both Arnica and CBD, is perfect to combat some of the minor aches and pains associated with rigorous training. It can be applied to the skin for pain and swelling from bruises, aches and sprains and is available in both cooling and warming versions.

VitalFit In the Clear CBD

VitalFit is already well-known for its Tart Cherry extract, highly trusted to reduce inflammation. So naturally, VitalFit’s standards for anti-inflammatory products are higher than most. Its In The Clear 600mg CBD tincture offers a modest dosage and tasty flavor, perfect for first-time CBD users.

Luce Farm Hemp-Infused CBD Honey

Luce Farms grows its hemp and makes its honey all on the same farm in Vermont. Doing everything in small batches ensures the highest-quality products possible. Each teaspoon of honey contains 10mg of CBD so this CBD-Infused Honey is an easy way to add CBD to nighttime tea for better sleep, for example. It’s also tasty enough to eat right off the spoon for any time use as well.

Cordial Organics Restore Stick

A portable wellness product can be key for those moments on the go when you want to relief from aches and pains. A roll-on restoration stick is a simple item that can quickly do wonders anywhere anytime. The Cordial Organics Restore Stick contains 200mg of CBD and gets right where you need it to soothe and relax sore muscles. It can even help a stiff neck from working at the computer for too long.

Plant People Stay Sharp CBD Capsules

A daily CBD capsule is a smart routine to gain consistent benefits. Plant People’s Stay Sharp CBD Capsules includes the addition of L-Theanine, bacopa monnierri and ginkgo biloba for help staying focused. This powerful blend of herbs and CBD can deliver results when taking one-to-three capsules per day.

Here’s a Mesh Sneaker That Can Go from the Beach to the Office

While the mesh sneaker — dressed up or down — may be a standard for warm weather, not all mesh shoes are created equal. Many are insufficient over the long haul, lacking the support or durability required to perform in a multitude of situations. Simply put, a mesh sneaker has to keep up with your active lifestyle.

The island-minded brand OluKai understands the need for versatile footwear better than most, looking to the Hawaiian word Alapa Li (ah-lah-pah lee) for the inspiration of its new namesake shoe. Roughly translating to active, OluKai’s dedication to products that honor the Island lifestyle is ever-present in the stylish, lightweight Alapa Li: It’s waterproof, supportive and versatile.

An upper made of breathable air mesh and waterproof, full-grain leather accents ensure the Alapa Li can excel wet or dry. So, if you’re caught in a rainstorm or find yourself heading to the beach, you won’t have to switch kicks. And you’ll look good throughout it all with the natural two-tone or solid colored mesh styling. Plus, the anti-microbial, moisture-wicking lining will keep your feet feeling at ease in pretty much any circumstance.

The footbed also helps your feet stay cool and dry with a soft, moisture-wicking textile cover. And the insole provides next level comfort — like all of OluKai’s anatomically contoured footbeds, which are molded after the supple sensation of bare feet in wet sand. Made from a lightweight and resilient single-density poured polyurethane, the Alapa Li’s footbed is designed to keep you feeling stable while on any terrain whether it’s sand, rocks or asphalt.

That superior cushioning is further supplemented by a compression molded EVA midsole. The outsole then offers a non-marking, wet grip rubber with siping for added traction on wet surfaces. Of course, the Alapa Li is made even more versatile with OluKai’s patented Drop-In Heel design. This allows for both shoe and slide functionality, depending on what the occasion calls for. To top it off, elastic laces further provide the ability to go anywhere at a moment’s notice.

While the Alapa Li might not transport you to the Hawaiian islands, it is more than capable in any place or situation you find yourself in need of a casual pair of shoes. Whether that’s on a tropical vacation or just running errands after work, the Alapa Li can do it all and keep you looking good and on your feet in the warmer months ahead.

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A Performance Suit Is the Only Suit You Need

Ted Baker first introduced its pioneering Endurance Collection in 1999. In this latest generation, the line of suits ticks every box for the modern man on the move. The entire collection is built to withstand stains, creases and water. And as expected with Ted Baker’s brand DNA, there is no lack of attention to detail: the jackets are equipped with breathable mesh panels inside and rubber tabs on the inner pockets, as well as printed linings and branded lapel pins. While the Super 100 fabric is technical enough to get you through a modern day on the go, the cut is a classic, slim fit so any item from this tailored collection will last through the seasons.

Water Repellence

It rains over 150 days per year on average in the UK, which is just one reason why London-based Ted Baker can be trusted to integrate water repellency into its suiting fabrics. Droplets of water bead off in a flash, whether you’ve spilled some or you’ve gotten unexpectedly caught in the rain. It’s also quick-drying and unlike many other weatherproofed materials, the fabric is naturally breathable to keep you feeling comfortable throughout both even-keeled and humid days.

Crease Recovery

There are numerous reasons why crease recovery is something you want in a suit fabric. Maybe you have to run around all day to client meetings. Perhaps, you have to constantly live out of a suitcase. You might cycle to work. Or, like many of us, you are in and out of a chair for most of the day at the office. Whatever your lifestyle is, wrinkles are not a good look. The Endurance Collection’s use of Super 100 natural stretch yarns ensures that with every stretch and pull the suit fabric will always bounce back into shape and look as sharp as it did in the AM.

Stain Resistance

Of course, you want to avoid spills and stains at all costs any day of the week and with suiting, that desire is even greater. Despite it all, things happen. Thankfully, to that end, Ted Baker uses a special treatment on its unique, merino wool fabric for the Endurance Collection making these suits highly resistant to stains. There’s no need to lose your manners, but it is one less thing to worry about while in transit with your morning coffee or during a client lunch.

PERFORJ Endurance Performance wool suit jacket by Ted Baker $499
PERFORT Endurance Performance wool suit trousers by Ted Baker $239
OTTA Satin effect cotton stretch shirt by Ted Baker $155
DRAWER Floral silk tie by Ted Baker $99
THAWNE Burnished leather sneakers by Ted Baker $210
JACK Contrast trim cotton socks by Ted Baker $16
JOSEF Lizard reversible leather belt by Ted Baker $95

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