Until now.

On October 5, Global James Bond Day, Omega has unveiled six new Seamaster Diver 300m references tied to the world of 007 … with half of them reserved for Bond’s eternal enemy, the nefarious terrorist organization known as Spectre.

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There are officially six references, but it’s really four watches. The two of interest to most people are the non-limited editions in steel. The other four are available only in a pair of highly limited box sets, with half of them being the same as the non-limited steel versions just with limited-edition number plates added.

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First, let’s go over the non-limited steel versions: The James Bond Edition and the Spectre Edition.

The James Bond Edition is largely familiar, bringing in elements from previous Seamaster Diver 300m models, Bond versions and non-Bond versions alike, and remixing them into something new.

The dial is blue aluminum with a ’90s-inspired laser-engraved wave pattern borrowed directly from the James Bond 007 60th Anniversary Edition. The steel mesh bracelet is also borrowed from the same previous 007 edition, though the style originated in titanium on the Seamaster “No Time to Die” (NTTD).

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The watch’s rhodium-plated hands and indices are all filled with white Super-LumiNova that glows blue, save for the minute hand which glows green to match the bezel pip; same as other Seamaster Divers. The 12:00 index features the Bond family coat of arms, a detail previously seen on the On Her Majesty’s Secret Service 50th Anniversary Edition (OHMSS) Seamaster from 2019.

The bezel insert is not made of aluminum like on the Bond 60, but Grade 5 titanium with a grained finish and laser-ablated markings in relief. It’s a bezel we’ve seen before on other Seamaster Divers, namely the now-discontinued Nekton Edition and the current “Silver Surfer,” but never on a 007 Edition.

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Finally, there’s the sapphire caseback, through wich you can see a special rotor featuring a gun barrel motif and the 007 logo. We’ve seen other gun barrel casebacks before, but with different designs than this.

The James Bond Edition is quite good-looking, but I think the more interesting release is its dark sibling, the Spectre Edition.

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In place of the Seamaster’s famous wave dial, we get a grain-textured dial in rich black. The texture appears to be the same seen on the “No Time to Die” (NTTD), Bronze Gold and Orange Seamaster Divers, but it looks especially striking here paired with the stark white lume on the hands and indices. The lume signature is the same as on the James Bond Edition, with the obvious omission of the three dots in the 12 index for Bond’s family crest.

The bezel is where things get really interesting, as I don’t believe we’ve seen this specific bezel from Omega before. It’s made of black ceramic, but its finish matches the titanium one on the Bond Edition. It’s grained to match the dial, with its dive scale in polished relief. It looks very cool and quite badass; fitting for a villain’s watch.

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The 42mm steel case and mesh bracelet are the same as its sibling, while the rotor gets a black Spectre octopus logo visible through the sapphire caseback, which gives the watch a spooky vibe … this thing is cool.

Both watches are powered by the Omega Calibre 8806 movement, a METAS Certified Master Chronometer automatic with a co-axial escapement and a 55-hour power reserve. It’s the same movement used in all current no-date Seamaster Diver 300m models, including the NTTD.

Omega

Moving on to the limited-edition box sets, there are two: one for Bond, and one for Spectre. Each contains the respective steel model described above, but with a limited-edition number plate on the side of the case at 9:00. Each also contains a platinum-gold Seamaster that is only available as part of the set.

Both of these ultra-exclusive models feature 42mm platinum-gold cases with glossy ceramic bezels, blue for Bond and Black for Spectre, with their dive scales in platinum. Both are also paired with leather straps: again, blue for the Bond Edition and Black for Spectre.

Both models also feature the same rotor designs as their steel siblings, but churched up with color and precious metals. The James Bond Edition has blue PVD decoration combined with 18K Moonshine gold accents, while the Spectre Edition gets a blackened rotor topped with an octopus in 18K Moonshine gold. Both also use the same Cal. 8806 movement as the steel models.

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Most interesting about these platinum watches is their dials. They’re made of 18K white gold and feature hypnotic PVD treatments that give them an insane amount of depth. The Bond version’s dial is blue with a swirling gun barrel pattern, while the Spectre gets a dark gray dial with a sprawling tentacle design. Both look great, but I have to again give the nod to the bad guys here.

Availability and pricing

All watches are available now from Omega boutiques and ADs. The non-limited steel James Bond Edition (Ref. 210.30.42.20.03.004) and Spectre Edition (Ref. 210.30.42.20.01.023) are both priced at $8,600 and come in special boxes.

The two box sets are limited to 77 examples each and include an array of accessories, including an extra NATO strap, Bond- or Spectre-themed cufflinks and bracelet, a leather travel pouch and more; in addition to the two watches included in each box. These box sets are each priced at $89,800, meaning they’re pretty much reserved for mega Bond fans with 007-like expense accounts.

Omega

Omega Seamaster Diver 300m James Bond Edition

Specs

Case Size	42mm
Movement	Omega Cal. 8806 automatic
Water Resistance	300m

• $8,600 at Omega

With the exception of one rad-looking Ducati ADV, every fully gas-powered moto we covered has an engine size of 649cc or less, including four bikes packing 420cc or less. 

As more new riders saddle up and petrol prices continue to rise, these smaller wonders are more appealing than ever, and some of this week’s big-name releases are particularly compelling.

The most noteworthy is BMW’s brand-new F 450 R, a highly approachable, affordable naked street bike sure to make rivals sweat. 

However, we are also intrigued by Triumph’s updated TF 250-X, a lightweight off-roading champ that just keeps getting better, and Kawasaki’s latest Ninja 650, which boasts a number of new rider-friendly tweaks. 

Catch up on everything you might have missed below.

Together, they show an industry that never stops ticking — and, centuries later, can still find the time to surprise you.

Seiko

Seiko Prospex Speedtimer HBJ008

Seiko adds to its hit affordable chronograph lineup with this European-only special edition of the Prospex Solar Speedtimer. Inspired by classic European sports cars, the watch combines a steel tachymeter bezel with a “Riviera Blue” dial, black subdials and orange accents, and it comes with both a steel bracelet and a perforated brown leather rallye strap.

• $990 at Seiko

Norqain

Norqain Wild One Skeleton Titanium

Norqain expands its flagship Wild One Skeleton sports watch with this titanium version that swaps out the Norteq carbon composite top plate for one in Grade 5 titanium and upgrades the Sellita automatic movement to a Norqin manufacture calibre.

• $7,250 at Norqain

Watches of Switzerland

Porsche Design Chronograph 1 Utility Limited Edition for Hodinkee

Four years in the making, this 41mm titanium chronograph revives the central minute architecture of the legendary Lemania 5100 through an all-new Werk 01.340 automatic movement. The 41mm bead-blasted titanium case wears uncoated for a muted gray finish, while the black dial features a period-correct typeface, a 12-hour chapter ring and a dual English/German day display disc. It ships with both a tapered titanium H-link bracelet and a leather bund strap modeled after original military references.

• $9,650 at Watches of Switzerland

End Clothing

Timex x Looney Tunes Bugs Bunny M79 Automatic Watch

Bugs Bunny has appeared on plenty of watches, but rarely one worth a second look. This collaboration changes that. Timex built the collab around its M79, a retro automatic with horological credibility, then handed Bugs the dial in a way that feels more vintage cartoon cel than gift-shop novelty. It’s a legitimate dress-casual automatic that happens to star one of animation’s most groundbreaking icons, and it wears that identity with exactly the right amount of swagger.

• $405 at End Clothing

This past week, Technics and Nothing both launched new flagship noise-canceling headphones, Yamaha revamped a decade-old stereo receiver, and Bose introduced wired earbuds with ANC (which almost instantly sold out). But that’s just scratching the surface.

Below, we’ve rounded up all the most interesting new releases and announcements you might have missed from the past week. 

Yamaha

Yamaha R200A Stereo Receiver

The Yamaha R200A is a two-channel stereo receiver that replaces the decade-old R-S202 in the company’s lineup. It can output 100 watts (into 8 ohms per channel), allowing it to drive a wide variety of bookshelf and floorstanding loudspeakers. The R200A has a whole list of improvements over its predecessor, but most notably adds a direct phono input and a dedicated subwoofer output, making it easier to connect a turntable or add bass to the system.

• $300 at Yamaha

Twelve South

Twelve South AirFly Drive

Twelve South’s AirFly line has been the go-to Bluetooth transmitter for people flying with AirPods; it lets them easily pair with an in-flight entertainment system. Now, with the AirFly Drive, it does something similar but with your car. Normally, cars that support CarPlay still require you to connect your iPhone via a wired connection. But the AirFly Drive makes that connection easier and wireless. It’s a little Bluetooth transmitter that plugs into your car’s USB port and automatically connects to your iPhone when you turn on your car. This way, you can leave your iPhone in your pocket and still get quick access to apps like Maps, Music, Messages and Phone. It’s designed to make the CarPlay experience a little bit better.

• $40 at Amazon

Technics

Technics EAH-A1000

The Technics EAH-A1000 is the Japanese audio maker’s new flagship pair of wireless noise-canceling headphones for 2026. At $450, they’re positioned at the top end of the space, rivaling flagship models by Apple, Sony, Bose, Sonos and others. To set itself apart from the pack, Technics gave its new flagship cans newly developed 40mm magnetic fluid drivers that, according to the brand, “help suppress unwanted vibration and distortion that can occur in large-diameter drivers, enabling high-precision music reproduction.”

• $450 at Technics

Amazon

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K (2026)

Amazon has introduced a new flagship streaming stick: the Fire TV Stick 4K. Like its predecessors, it plugs into your TV and gives you access to your favorite streaming apps and services. However, the new model is thinner and faster than previous models. It can also draw power directly from the TV (via its USB port), so you don’t have to worry about a separate power cable. And it ships with a redesigned Fire TV Remote that features a weighted bottom and more tactile buttons.

• $60 at Amazon

Following in the footsteps of its max-cushioned running shoes, the recovery slip-on was instead built to give your feet a break after hard mileage.

But that brief translates cleanly to the great outdoors, too, making the Ora Primo an easy choice after a long day hike in ankle boots.

Hoka

With a roomy slip-on construction, the Ora Primo goes on and off quickly, meaning there’s no reason to track dirt inside your tent.

And unlike your typical hotel slipper or athletic slide, it rides on a rugged outsole built to handle unpaved terrain.

Hoka

Most of all, the shoe’s insulated upper makes it functional in cold-morning conditions when temperatures drop overnight.

Hoka

Early Ora Primo releases leaned into bold, expressive finishes that signaled the shoe’s chunky recovery-aesthetic loudly. (See the “Yellow Gold” colorway Hoka dropped in early 2026.)

“Archival Taupe,” a new addition to the Ora Primo lineup, does the opposite.

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The neutral, earthy tone helps to balance out the silhouette’s considerably chunky dimensions.

For a shoe so unapologetically functional, the main barrier to wider adoption was always the look. This colorway removes it.

Availability and pricing

The Hoka Ora Primo “Archival Taupe” is available now for $120.

For wearers who appreciate a bolder look, the brand also dropped it in blue “Tidal Blue.”

That wouldn’t be its final evolution.

Nike

Pick up the trail

The Nike Vomero 5 Cordura sees the now-iconic sneaker trade its streetwise sensibilities for a decidedly more outdoorsy disposition.

One of the reasons the Vomero 5 gets lumped in with turn-of-the-century runners (despite coming out a full decade later) is the interplay of breathable mesh and synthetic overlays for the upper.

Nike

Nike

The Nike Vomero 5 Cordura, meanwhile, swaps out both for Cordura Re/cor and suede, two materials aligned with rugged trail footwear and even military-grade gear.

Cordura, of course, refers to a family of different textiles, all prized for their high level of abrasion resistance.

This specific variant, Re/cor, uses post-industrial recycled nylon for a more sustainable spin on everyday durability. Today, brands use it for everything from adventure bags to watch straps.

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The Nike Vomero 5 Cordura features more subtle changes, too.

While the tongue preserves the webbing lace loop of the original Vomero 5, the laces themselves go from athletic flat lays to round rope laces like those found on retro hikers.

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Paired with the material swaps and even an earthy color palette, the result is one of the most novel renditions of the Vomero 5 to date.

Nike

Availability and pricing

Already available in select overseas markets, the Vomero 5 Cordura is expected to arrive stateside in the coming weeks.

It launches with two colorways, “College Grey” and “Camo Green,” and a price tag of $170.

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However, every once and while, the company’s top-shelf boots can be scored for a fraction of the MSRP.

And thanks to Backcountry’s current sale on full-price merchandise, this is one of those rare occasions to score regular Red Wing styles at a steep discount.

Backcountry

Down to work

Through October 5, shoppers can shave 20 percent off the sticker price of Red Wing Heritage’s most iconic silhouettes. To be clear, these aren’t the factory seconds that routinely make their way to retailers such as Sierra Trading Company.

Available styles range from the Iron Ranger to the Moc Toe, available in both the traditional 6-inch and low-top cuts.

What’s more, the boots come in some of Red Wing’s most popular leather finishes.

Backcountry

All Red Wing leather comes from the company’s own Minnesota tannery, S.B. Foot Tanning Company. According to the brand, the hides are the natural by-product of American food industry, and some finishes are as famous as the boots themselves.

The Classic 6-inch Moc Boot, for example, is on sale in both Oro Legacy and Copper Rough & Tough, along with half a dozen other options.

Backcountry

If there’s a minor caveat to the Backcountry sale, it’s that you need a Summit Club Membership to take advantage of the discount, which applies automatically upon checkout.

The good news: it’s completely free to sign up with a valid email.

See below for some of the highlights or head over to Backcountry to browse the Red Wing Heritage offerings in full.

From Spyderco’s eye-catching Magpie to Orioner’s function-forward fidget knife and everything in-between, the past seven days featured a lot to love.

Catch up on the latest pointy-ended and utility-focused releases below.

Spyderco Magpie Black Blade

Spyderco Para Military 2 Lightweight Salt CPM MagnaCut

Tsuchioto Works Blackjaw 11-in-1 EDC Multi-Tool

Especially in recent years, the Japanese footwear brand has become most strongly associated with running shoes and turning its retro trainers into lifestyle sneakers. However, Asics (including its predecessor, Onitsuka Tiger) has been making outdoor-focused footwear for decades.

With its latest release, the company aims to remind everyone of its lineage, Frankensteining several of its ‘90s trail and walking shoes into one brand-new silhouette.

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Mashup masterpiece

It should be noted that the latest hiking-inspired lifestyle shoe is not a reissue but an homage to the brand’s retro catalog. 

Arriving in black, brown and mint green, the Gel-Transcend FJ mashes-up three distinct models. While Asics has remained frustratingly vague about the shoe’s one-to-one breakdown, the brand has broadly revealed that the ‘90s-era Transcend series, Gel-Odyssey and Gel-Radius all contributed to the design of the upper.

Asics

Asics

The perforated upper uses natural leather mixed with synthetics, giving it much more of a traditional hiking shoe aesthetic than the mesh-heavy runners Asics is famous for. Instead of layering its Tiger Stripes, the slightly raised logo is integrated in the material and emphasized with stitching. There is a small strip of mesh that flows over the top of the shell in either gray or black.

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Three distinct looks

Each of the three colorways is notable in its own way. The minty “Ash Green” is one of the more unique shoes you’ll see on the market. Meanwhile, the brown goes the traditional route, almost evoking modern trail shoes like the Merrell Moab Speed 2 LTR or Hoka Tor Ultra Lo. However, the overall silhouette still looks unlike anything else on the market.

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Underfoot, the shoe’s most important technical tooling is the jagged midsole borrowed from the FujiTrabuco 7 (hence the “FJ” suffix), Asics’s 2019 trail runner. This gives the Transcend FJ legitimate trail-shoe architecture that allows it to actually be used as a hiker instead of being relegated to mere gorpcore territory.

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You also get Flyfoam cushioning in the midsole and a high-traction AsicsGrip outsole that works well on various terrain.

Price and availability

The Gel-Transcend FJ is available now from Asics’s website in all three colorways. It’s priced at $150.

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Asics Gel-Transcend FJ

• $150 at Asics

Discounts vary by colorway and size, so the savings depend on what you pick. However, the deals are real and worth moving on quickly before stock thins.

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The Rapha Pro Team long-sleeve jersey is one of the stronger finds in the sale. The long-sleeve cut makes it an easy pick for fall and early winter riding, while the updated hem and collar design promise a comfortable fit for the transition into cooler conditions.

Beyond that top, the broader sale includes evertthing from gloves, bibs, and shorts to jackets and gilets. If you’ve had Rapha gear on your radar, this is a great opportunity to load up on gear at a much lower entry point than usual.

Backcountry

Rapha Trail Finale Gloves

• $46 at Backcountry
  $65 (29% off)

This week’s list runs the gamut from footwear to travel gear to everyday carry, but a few standouts are worth calling out up front. The Hoka Clifton 10 — one of the most consistently praised daily trainers in its category — is down to $109 at Zappos, a solid drop on a shoe that’s earned its reputation over a decade of updates. Peak Design’s Travel 45L Backpack, a carry-on-compliant one-bag solution built from recycled nylon with weatherproof UltraZip closures, is down to $240 at Backcountry. And for anyone who travels light and hates hunting for cables, the Belkin BoostCharge Plus 10K Power Bank with integrated USB-C and Lightning cables is sitting at $38 on Amazon — well below its regular $55.

Scroll through the full list below for everything our team flagged this week, including apparel, knives, boots and more.

Today’s Deals of Note

Huckberry

Proof Airweave Tank

Built for high heat and hard efforts, Proof’s Airweave Tank uses perforated construction to keep airflow moving when intensity climbs. The design targets serious training sessions where a standard jersey would feel suffocating — making it a smart pick for gym regulars and outdoor athletes alike. Proof built its reputation on versatile, performance-focused basics, and this tank fits squarely in that lineage.

• $42 at Huckberry
  $78 (46% off)

Amazon

Uni-ball One Retractable Gel Pens, Medium Point (0.7mm), Black, 12-Pack

Uni-ball’s One gel pens put vivid, water-resistant black ink on top of paper fibers rather than letting it absorb in — the result is darker, crisper lines than a standard gel pen delivers. The 0.7mm medium point suits everyday writing and journaling alike, and practical details like a wire pocket clip and a color-indicator top make the 12-pack easy to manage at a desk or in a bag. A rubber grip and smooth retractable barrel round out the package for anyone who writes a lot.

• $10 at Amazon
  $17 (41% off)

Other Great Deals

Amazon

Timex Expedition Scout 40mm Watch

The Expedition Scout keeps things honest: a 40mm brass case, natural dial with full Arabic numerals and a brown leather strap give it a no-nonsense field-watch look that works as well off-trail as it does at a desk. Indiglo backlight illuminates the dial at a button press, mineral glass handles daily abuse and 50m water resistance means a little rain — or a dunked wrist — won’t stop it. It’s a straightforward, affordable tool watch built for everyday wear.

• $54 at Amazon
  $75 (28% off)

Amazon

Timex Expedition Scout 40mm Watch

The Timex Expedition Scout is a no-frills field watch built for everyday wear. Its 40mm brass case pairs a cream Arabic-numeral dial — complete with a date window at 3 o’clock — with a slip-thru nylon strap that swaps tool-free in seconds. Indiglo backlighting and luminous hands keep it legible in the dark, while 50m water resistance handles rain and splashes without complaint. It’s a straightforward, honest watch for anyone who just needs the time.

• $60 at Amazon
  $75 (20% off)

Amazon

Timex Expedition Scout 40mm Watch

The Expedition Scout is Timex’s archetypal field watch — a 40mm brass case, full Arabic-numeral cream dial and Indiglo backlight wrapped in a tool-free slip-thru nylon strap that swaps in seconds without a spring-bar tool. Mineral glass keeps weight low, a date window sits at 3 o’clock and 50m water resistance covers recreational swimming, though not diving or snorkeling. It’s a no-fuss daily wearer built for people who want a legible, reliable watch and nothing more.

• $53 at Amazon
  $75 (29% off)

Amazon

Timex Expedition Scout 40 Nylon Slip-Thru Strap Watch

The Expedition Scout 40 is Timex’s no-fuss field watch built for everyday wear and weekend adventures alike. Its 40mm brass case pairs with a tool-free slip-thru silicone strap — no spring bars, no hardware — making strap swaps a matter of seconds. Indiglo backlight illumination, a legible black dial and a 50m water resistance rating round out a watch that punches well above its modest footprint.

• $51 at Amazon
  $79 (35% off)

Amazon

Timex Expedition Scout 40mm Watch

The Expedition Scout is Timex’s enduring field-watch staple, and this colorway pairs a gunmetal case with a blue dial and brown two-piece leather strap for a look that works as well in the office as it does outdoors. The 40mm case keeps things versatile, while a mineral glass crystal and 50m of water resistance give it enough toughness for everyday wear. Quartz movement and luminous hands round out a no-fuss package built for those who want a reliable, classic-styled watch without the fuss.

• $62 at Amazon
  $79 (22% off)

Even narrowing the field to seasonally appropriate fall jackets leaves an abundance of options. The key seasonal criteria are the flexibility to handle unpredictable transitional weather and layering.

This list includes denim jackets, barn coats, a leather moto jacket and plenty of waxed cotton. And it’s filled with familiar names like Carhartt and Uniqlo, as well as smaller brands like Japan’s OrSlow and New York City’s Randy’s Garments.

No matter your style preferences or regional climate, you should find at least a couple of go-to fall jackets below. Here are the 50 best options released so far in 2026.

Buck Mason

Buck Mason Bird-Dog Hunting Jacket

• $398 at Buck Mason

Poc

POC Loft Jacket

• $510 at POC (Men's)
• $510 at POC (Women's)

And not insignificant ones at that. They usually require a vehicle with decent hauling capacity, and they’re hardly, erm, inconspicuous when not in use.

Aliner

But that’s precisely what’s so exciting about Aliner’s latest development. The American camper brand has announced it’s bringing its Alite A-frame trailer back after nearly a decade, an option that makes those concerns a thing of the past.

Lightweight and space-efficient

For starters, the Alite is incredibly compact. According to Aliner, the trailer measures just 11 feet in length, and it also collapses flat.

Aliner

Together with the camper’s lightweight construction (Aliner claims a 672-pound dry weight), these qualities make it highly approachable and towable by pretty much anything with a hitch. Aliner says it’s the smallest and lightest model in its range.

Even so, when deployed, it offers an 80-inch peak height thanks to its A-frame design, and it features a 58-inch x 76-inch sleeping area.

Aliner

It’s modular in nature, so it allows for both bench and full-size sleeping arrangements. Otherwise, however, it’s pretty spartan.

Still, it does pack a few choice additions. In addition to interior storage, it features a nose box, a spare tire and compatibility with shore power, along with power outlets.

Aliner

While the Alite’s space-saving form means it obviously doesn’t come with room for, say, a portable bathroom, it does have the benefit of being super convenient for pitching and breaking camp. Aliner claims a setup time of just 30 seconds, which should keep even the most impatient adventurers in your life happy.

With a GVWR of 1,100 pounds, it touts over 400 pounds of payload for you to bring along with camping equipment, water and other essentials. It offers just enough for the ideal weekend getaway for first-timers, then.

Aliner

Availability and pricing

Aliner has not announced pricing for the Alite. However, retailers like Beckley’s RV have it listed at $17,650. If you’re interested, you can head to the company’s website to learn more or inquire.

Aliner

2027 Aliner Alite

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That same design language shaped a far more obscure chronograph commissioned from Porsche Design for military use. Hodinkee teamed up with the design firm to resurrect this long-lost military commission, including its unique mechanical movement, with a faithful look bolstered by modernized specs.

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The Chronograph 1 Military looks remarkably similar to Porsche Design’s first watch, but a close examination of the dial reveals a few critical performance adjustments.

The military commission required the Chronograph 1 to provide greater durability, improved legibility and a way to track military time. In the late 1970s, when the watch was in the works, there was only one mechanical chronograph movement that fit the bill: the Lemania 5100.

Hodinkee/Watches of Switzerland

That same singular satisfaction became an issue when the Lemania 5100 went out of production and became locked behind a patent until 2022.

As soon as the plans became publicly available, Porsche Design’s Swiss engineers got to work reproducing the unique chronograph movement with a few modern enhancements. The result is the Werk 01.340 automatic movement, featuring an enhanced 60-hour power reserve.

Instrument panel

Two critical features set the Chronograph 1 Utility (a name chosen to represent the design’s transition to civilian use) apart from most mechanical chronographs.

The first is a central chronograph minutes hand, which progresses one minute for every rotation of the central chronograph seconds hand. This unusual feature allows for instant recognition of elapsed minutes.

Hodinkee/Watches of Switzerland

The hand is differentiated by a black arm tipped with the same neon orange coating as the full chronograph seconds hand and 12-hour totalizer hand at 6:00.

A small seconds dial remains at 9:00, while a 24-hour subdial, synchronized with the running time, replaces the 30-minute totalizer at 12:00, made redundant by the central minutes hand.

Hodinkee/Watches of Switzerland

Another update made to the Chronograph 1 Utility is a bilingual track on the day disc, offering both English and German settings.

The titanium symbol replaces the Porsche Design logo, typically found at 2:00. “Porsche Design for Hodinkee” underlines the day-date windows.

Hodinkee/Watches of Switzerland

Finally, a 12-hour track replaces the rehaut tachymeter scale.

The hour markers, hour hand, minute hand and chronograph seconds hand are enhanced with green-emitting Super-LumiNova.

Full titanium

The Chronograph 1 Utility borrows its bead-blasted titanium case from the 2025 Chronograph 1 1975 Limited Edition. It measures 41mm wide by 15.5mm tall, and features partially sunken pushers and a screw-down crown.

Hodinkee/Watches of Switzerland

The case offers 100m water resistance, and the H-link titanium bracelet swaps out quickly with the push of a button. An additional black calfskin bund strap with a pin buckle is also provided.

Availability and price

The Porsche Design Chronograph 1 Utility Limited Edition for Hodinkee is available now for $9,650.

The first 100 pieces of the numbered 350-piece release are available exclusively from Hodinkee’s parent company, Watches of Switzerland.

With a sub-$1,000 price tag, solid specs that include a sapphire crystal and solar-powered chronograph movement, and a highly agreeable Rolex Daytona-esque design, there’s a lot to like about the “Seitona.”

While most references of the model resemble modern Daytonas, Seiko introduced a “Motoring” edition last year that was exclusive to the European market. It featured a plain steel tachymeter bezel and a retro color scheme inspired by “European classic cars.”

Seiko

Now, Seiko is at it again with another European-exclusive Speedtimer that again draws inspiration from that same broad and fertile category, and it looks like it teleported straight from the 1960s.

The Prospex Speedtimer ref. HBJ008 features a colorful panda dial with three black registers against a “Midnight Riviera Blue” sunray backdrop. This is accented by the use of bright orange for the central chronograph seconds hand and all subdial hands, as well as lume index outlines at the four cardinal points.

Seiko

As usual, the 39mm watch comes on a three-row Oyster-style steel bracelet. But it also comes with a brown leather rallye strap to really drive home the ’60s motorsports vibes. Altogether, it almost comes across as a mix of a vintage Dayona, Heuer Monaco and a touch of Universal Genève Compax. In other words, it looks pretty damn good.

Other specs remain unchanged, which include an AR-coated sapphire crystal, 100m of water resistance, Lumibrite on the hands and indices and the Seiko Cal. V192 solar quartz movement, which has a power reserve of six months when fully charged and an accuracy rating of ±15 seconds per month.

Seiko

Availability and pricing

The Seiko HBJ008 is available now exclusively in Europe and is limited to 4,000 pieces. It’s priced at €880, which currently converts to around $990.

That’s $240 more than a standard “Seitona,” which is quite the premium, even when factoring in the extra strap.

Seiko

Seiko Prospex Speedtimer HBJ008

Specs

Case Size	39mm
Movement	Seiko Caliber V192 solar quartz chronograph
Water Resistance	100m

• $990 at Seiko

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The shoe’s story actually starts with the original Ultrafly from 2023. That was the first time Nike paired its ultra-bouncy ZoomX foam with a carbon-fiber Flyplate on a trail runner, while also marking the beginning of the brand’s partnership with Vibram. It was essentially a wilderness super shoe. 

Nike

But aside from being expensive, the Flyplate was extremely stiff. It did fine on smoother trails, but that rigidity made it harder to control once rocks, roots and uneven footing entered the equation. Nike knew it was time to go back to the drawing board.

Nike

For 2026, the Ultrafly was folded into Nike’s revitalized All Conditions Gear family and got a fairly comprehensive overhaul. Nike’s most extensively tested trail shoe to date, the ACG Ultrafly logged more than 30,000 miles of athlete testing during prototyping and development. The results were used to refine the fit, plate flexibility, cushioning and overall trail handling.

Nike

Nike

The new ACG Ultrafly still combines ZoomX cushioning, a carbon plate and a Vibram Megagrip/Litebase outsole. However, Nike softened the plate for more flexibility on uneven ground, revised the ZoomX formulation for trail durability and opened up the forefoot with a new trail-specific last. A breathable, quick-draining mesh upper replaced the original’s Vaporweave construction as well. 

Nike

The result weighs around 10.1 ounces (men’s size 10), with a 37mm heel, 28.5mm forefoot and 8.5mm drop. Its relatively shallow 3mm lugs (down just slightly from the previous shoe’s 3.5mm lugs) also allow for faster, more runnable trails.

The sale

The ACG Ultrafly Trail is a premium trail runner. And as such, it’s not cheap. However, Nike’s current sale has the shoe marked down 40 percent in its Volt Tint/Sea Glass colorway. Normally priced at $260, the sneaker is currently just $156. There are still lots of sizes available.

Nike

Nike ACG Ultrafly Trail

• $156 at Nike
  $260 (40% off)

Among them, the most compelling and wallet-friendly EDC option is the Magpie, which the Colorado-based brand introduces into its Byrd family.

Spyderco

While its black-and-white scheme does reflect the crow-like bird’s coloring, the handle has a much closer parallel in the animal kingdom: the zebra.

Nomenclature aside, it’s one of the most head-turning handles you’ll see on a sub-$100 knife, courtesy of scales that are black, peel-ply-textured G-10 with sinuous inlays of white G-10.  

As striking as these stripes are, let’s not lose sight of the fact this 3.4-ouncer is a pretty cool knife in its own right. 

Spyderco

The stylish silhouette takes major design cues from a proven winner, the Harrier 2, as Byrd knives are wont to do. 

Measuring 3.28 inches, the black oxide-coated full-flat-ground drop-point blade is made of reliable yet budget-friendly 9Cr18MoV stainless steel, notable primarily for its edge retention and corrosion resistance.

Spyderco

Available in both PlainEdge and partially serrated CombinationEdge varieties, it can be deployed with one hand thanks to the comet-shaped thumb slot and held in place via nested stainless steel liners and a sturdy back-lock mechanism. 

The clip, meanwhile, is not just reversible: the handle offers four attachment points, enabling whatever configuration you desire. 

Availability and pricing

The Para Military 2 Lightweight Salt is priced at $93. It’s not available yet, but you can sign up on the product page to be notified the moment it drops.

Spyderco

Spyderco Magpie Black Blade

• $93 at Spyderco

One key feature of the Wild One Skeleton has always been its Norteq case. The proprietary carbon composite from Norqain is exceptionally lightweight while also providing resistance to shocks and scratches, and its use in the watch has helped the Wild One Skeleton stand out.

But what if you swapped out some of the case’s Norteq for another advanced performance-oriented material? Say, Grade 5 titanium? Well, then you end up with the all-new Wild One Skeleton Titanium.

Norqain

The new Wild One doesn’t throw out the baby with the bath water. The complex multipart case is mostly the same, with its titanium movement holder, rubber shock absorber and outer cage. The bottom half of the cage remains Norteq, but the top half is now made of Grade 5 titanium.

The titanium is nicely finished, with satin brushing on the top of the bezel and lugs and mirror-polished chamfers on the sides of both. The result is a watch that looks blingier than before, without sacrificing much in the way of performance.

Norqain

Grade 5 titanium is about 45 percent lighter than steel, while Norteq is six times lighter. So although Norqain doesn’t reveal the weight of the new titanium Wild One, I assume it is slightly heavier than its Norteq siblings, which clock in at 78 grams in 42mm and just 64 grams in 39mm, but still quite light.

The titanium top plate isn’t the only change here, though. Nor is it the most significant. That would be the movement, which has been upgraded from a skeletonized Sellita SW200-1 to an in-house Norqain 4K automatic movement.

Norqain

The movement is the same one used in the brand’s Wild One Skeleton X-Lite halo watch that debuted earlier this year, just without the black coating. It’s a COSC-certified chronometer beating at 4Hz with skeletonization that shows off unique mountain-shaped bridges. Most notably, it has a power reserve of 65 hours, nearly double that of the Sellita.

Lastly, there are some slight aesthetic updates on the dial. The Norqain logo has been moved from the underside of the sapphire crystal to the chapter ring, replacing “60” on the minute track, while “Chronometer” stands in for the “30” marker. This design again mimics the X-Lite and was done to better showcase the more premium movement, though I admit I miss the “floating” logo of the original Wild One Skeleton.

Norqain

Availability and pricing

Norqain has launched two versions of the Wild One Skeleton Titanium, one in 42mm and the other in 39mm. The former is the more eye-catching of the two, with mint green used for its rubber case elements, strap and lume. It’s now part of the brand’s permanent collection.

The 39mm model is limited to 400 examples and features gray rubber elements and pale yellow lume. There’s also a non-skeletonized version in 42mm with a meteorite dial and gray rubber. That one is powered by a Kenissi-made Norqain Cal. NN20/1 automatic and is a special edition without a set limited number.

Both versions of the Wild One Skeleton Titanium are priced starting at $7,250, while the Wild One Meteorite Titanium is listed at $7,750. All are available now directly from Norqain.

Norqain

Norqain Wild One Skeleton Titanium

Specs

Case Size	42mm
Movement	Norqain Caliber NK26/1 automatic
Water Resistance	200m

• $7,250 at Norqain

First, the Gozel concept was approved for production. Then, Australia got a new Rhino version with ruggedized touches.

Now, as if to twist the knife even deeper, Suzuki has revived one of its coolest versions of the Jimny in the Heritage.

Suzuki

Suzuki’s revived Jimny Heritage

If the name sounds familiar, that’s because this isn’t the first time Heritage treatment has tempted from afar.

It revisits a Jimny look that my colleague Johnny Brayson covered when Suzuki spun off an XL version, and that rig was also itself a revival (of the first three-door).

In any event, I share his sentiments, and the brand has good cause to give the Heritage an encore. When the model first went on sale back in 2023, the 300-unit run supposedly sold out in just five hours.

Suzuki

Suzuki’s new three-door Heritage differs from its predecessor in two key regards. In addition to (obviously) sporting different individualized numbers (301-600 vs 1-300), Suzuki will offer all of them exclusively with automatic transmissions.

That’s a big departure from previous Heritage treatments. Before, Suzuki only offered its retro-styled Jimny with a stick shift, regardless of three- or five-door configuration.

Suzuki

While that means the new Heritage promises to be an easier drive than its predecessors, the move doesn’t compromise the retro charm. The rest of the treatment carries over, making it no less compelling in its visuals.

As such, Jimny wears unique old-school stripes, a vintage-style badge, red mud flaps and various other callbacks to the SJ-series Jimnys of the 1980s and 1990s. It also gets an “exclusive Jimny Heritage pack.”

Suzuki

Availability and pricing

The 2027 Jimny Heritage is available in Australia only, solely with an automatic transmission paired to a 1.5-liter inline 4-cylinder rated for 101 horsepower and 96 lb-ft of torque.

Priced at AUD $42,490, that works out to roughly $29,500. That makes it all the more tempting, though I wouldn’t expect to find one waiting around when it’s eventually import-eligible one day; allocation is limited to 300 units.

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As the brand’s entry-level Expedition watch, the Scout is already incredibly wallet-friendly, with most versions costing less than $100.

Timex

To make things even more tempting, the brand’s Amazon shop is celebrating Prime Day early, with six different variants discounted by as much as 35 percent, leaving prices that barely top 50 bucks.

Timex

Check them out below, and if you aren’t instantly smitten, relax: a few other versions are on sale at Timex’s own site.

Amazon

Timex Expedition Scout 40mm Watch

• $53 at Amazon
  $75 (29% off)

Amazon

Timex Expedition Scout 40mm Watch

• $62 at Amazon
  $79 (22% off)

Amazon

Timex Expedition Scout 40mm Watch

• $54 at Amazon
  $75 (28% off)

Amazon

Timex Expedition Scout 40 Nylon Slip-Thru Strap Watch

• $51 at Amazon
  $79 (35% off)

Starting as a lifestyle shoe, the Suede eventually became an icon in the worlds of basketball, hip-hop, skateboarding and even streetwear.

Today, it’s seen just about every iteration imaginable. That’s why every time Puma drops a stunning new variant, we become impressed with just how versatile a simple suede shoe can be.

Puma

A brief history

The Suede’s lineage can be traced back to 1968, when the brand introduced its first lifestyle model, the Puma Crack (“Crack” referring to someone who’s mastered a specific trade). It used a suede upper because the fabric absorbed color particularly well. Since the newly developed rubber sole was suitable for basketball and track, the Crack took off, literally, on everyone from Olympic sprinters to NBA all-stars.

Knicks legend Walt Frazier loved the Crack so much that he requested Puma modify the shoe to be more lightweight for moving on the court. The basketball player-turned-style icon also wanted there to be a plethora of color options. The result was the “Clyde,” the first signature shoe in NBA history. 

Puma

Puma

After the deal ended with the hall-of-famer, the shoe was renamed the Puma Suede.

Then, in the ‘70s and ‘80s, New York b-boys adopted the Suede for its flexibility, durability and wide color range. That association made it one of the sneakers most closely linked with the formative years of hip-hop culture.

Despite the name, the Suede has donned several non-suede uppers throughout the years. However, its signature material is still the best. Now, the shoe lands in three striking colorways for Puma’s fall-ready “Never Not Suede” series.

Puma

Sweet Suede 

For the latest drop, Puma gives its iconic sneaker a trio of options. 

Based on the new Suede Forever variant, the shoe has been dressed up in a deep-blue Midnight Petrol, a bone-white Silver Fog and a latte-shaded Kona Brown. All three versions sit atop a retro tan-colored gum sole.

Puma

Puma

The differences between the standard Suede and the Suede Forever are subtle. The latter remains largely unchanged but uses a more worn-in-looking brushed suede with gold branding. Also, the debossed Formstrip, in suede as well, now gets pressed directly into the upper for a monochromatic look (and with matching laces).

Of the three new options, the Midnight Petrol probably stands out the strongest as the most unique colorway. However, the Silver Fog and Kona Brown lean into the classy aesthetic and are decidedly more versatile choices this autumn.

Puma

Availability and pricing

Luckily, Puma keeps the prices of its iconic sneakers fairly low. You can pick up all three of these Suede Forever variants right now, priced at just $90 each.

Puma

Puma Suede Forever Fall 2026

• $90 at Puma

This includes the cozy, lined mule, which equally prioritizes comfort and simplicity. While the most famous name in lined, cozy slip-ons is Ugg, Vans just debuted a worthy challenger for three quarters of the price.

Vans

The Mule Platform Light may even look like an Ugg release upon first glance, but closer inspection reveals this is all Vans, all the way.

The suede upper offers a classic look with easy on and off, while the extra-thick, fluffy lining provides toasty comfort. Vans isn’t specific on what the lining is made from, but as it doesn’t specify animal-based material, one can assume synthetic.

The platform underfoot offers elevated style while providing protection from puddles. Stretchy gore paneling on the upper offers flexibility for each step and on/off.

The rubber outsole features just enough traction for daily wear, running errands or even cozying up inside.

The Mule Platform Light comes in two animal kingdom-themed colorways: Chipmunk Brown and Turtledove White.

It should also be noted that while $95 is on the higher end of Vans pricing, Ugg’s prices only go that low during sales. (For reference, the Tasman II is $130 full price.)

If you’re a fan of Ugg’s cozy vibe, these similarly-styled slip-ons are a wallet-friendly deal that doesn’t skimp on style. 

Vans

The latest take on the enduring design dresses the 992 in a wash of tonal blue shades, applying a calming yet colorful update.

New Balance

The 992 may be most recognizable in quintessential New Balance grey, but its true-blue update makes a case for the tranquil shade.

The upper is a mix of royal blue mesh, paired with navy and light eggshell blue overlays, both genuine suede and synthetic.

The royal blue is extended to the Abzorb SBS in the forefoot and under the heel; the lining, laces and outsole are black, grounding and contrasting with the not-quite-neutral style.

The combination ENCAP and C-CAP midsole, reflective accents, NDurance rubber outsole and modern, technical design lines remain, offering the same reliable comfort while freshening up the 992’s aesthetic approach.

The unisex 992 in Light Arctic Grey with Black and Blue Gemstone is available now on New Balance’s website, retailing for $200.

New Balance

New Balance

New Balance

While they don’t always result in practical improvements to off-road capability, they can occasionally surprise with more than a simple color change and fancy badge.

Toyota

Just take the Woodland Edition treatment Toyota is giving the 2027 Grand Highlander, for instance.

Trail looks and practical changes

Around the outside, the new Grand Highlander Hybrid Woodland Edition takes a similar approach to many other rugged automotive rethinks.

Rolling on a set of matte wheels wrapped in all-terrain tires, it wears black badges, roof rails and mirror caps, plus a tow hitch and mud guards to complement its AWD hybrid powertrain.

Toyota

However, it’s not just a visual treatment. Toyota says that it also rides on slightly taller springs; together with the chunkier rubber, that’s a change that results in half an inch of extra ground clearance.

Granted, it won’t turn the Grand Highlander into a true trail rig. But with a projected 8.5 inches total, the SUV does manage to edge out both the Honda Pilot TrailSport and the Hyundai Palisade XRT Pro.

Toyota

In any case, Toyota has given the Grand Highlander Hybrid Woodland Edition a few other practical touches that I think promise to be choice additions.

Along with LED fog lamps, it brings enhanced lighting in the rear cargo area. There’s also a Woodland-branded tray with pop-up dividers to keep gear organized.

Toyota

In that same spirit, Toyota’s Grand Highlander Hybrid Woodland Edition package bundles a removable cooler into the console of the second-row seats. It brings special branding as well, and it fits up to six 12-ounce cans.

Rounded out by other equipment like all-weather floor mats, a standard heated steering wheel and an additional 120V/1500W power outlet in the second row, the Woodland Edition is exclusively available with black leather upholstery.

Toyota

Availability and pricing

Toyota says the 2027 Grand Highlander Hybrid Woodland Edition is scheduled to go on sale in the US, though the brand has not announced pricing for the trim just yet.

For perspective, MSRP is set to start at $42,560 for the LE grade FWD models and at $45,910 for LE grade hybrid models.

Toyota

2027 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid Woodland Edition

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Sitting near the top of the McQueen-endorsed list, alongside Persol’s 714 sunglasses and Barbour’s International jacket, is the Hanhart 417 ES Flyback chronograph. Now, for the first time, an official McQueen signature model of the German pilot’s chronograph is available with a special dial and a faithfully reproduced strap.

Hanhart

Hanhart has long celebrated the 417’s iconic legacy, offering a regular-production 417 ES Heritage Flyback that is nearly identical to McQueen’s, along with historical reproductions and a range of variations.

The bicompax chronograph is immediately recognizable for its fluted bezel, syringe hands and red accents on the bezel and reset pusher.

McQueen wore an original generation 417 ES from the 1950s, featuring a matte-black dial with bold numeral hour markers and Hanhart’s vintage logo printed below 12:00.

Hanhart

On the dial, opposite Hanhart’s vintage 1950s logo, is a reproduction of McQueen’s signature from his 1964 racing license, discreetly printed above the 6:00 hour marker.

The only other visual difference from the regular production 417 ES Heritage Flyback is the yellow-tinted Super-LumiNova Light Old Radium on the hour markers and hands.

Off the cuff

McQueen famously wore his 417 ES on an aftermarket leather cuff strap, which helped keep the watch steady on his wrist during races.

Hanhart

Hanhart faithfully reproduced this personal touch in luxurious, tough-as-nails veg-tanned shell cordovan leather from the Italian tannery Comipel.

McFlyback

Just like McQueen’s personal watch, this signature 417 ES is a flyback chronograph, meaning the stopwatch complication resets and starts over with a single press of the 4:00 pusher.

Hanhart

The watch is powered by a Sellita Caliber AMT5100 M hand-wound movement, which beats at 4Hz and provides a 58-hour power reserve.

It is visible through a sapphire exhibition caseback with a stainless steel screw-on ring etched with “Steve McQueen,” “King of Cool” and each watch’s number in the 300-piece limited-edition set.

Availability and price

The 417 ES Heritage Flyback Steve McQueen Limited Edition No. 1 comes in a decorative box set, which also includes a card modeled after McQueen’s 1964 international FIM racing license and a bottle of red nail polish.

According to legend, Hanhart’s signature red pusher and bezel marker dates back to a pilot’s wife painting his watch with red nail polish.

Hanhart

Hanhart’s official Steve McQueen signature 417 ES Heritage Flyback chronograph is available now for $3,570. In the US, WatchBuys sells it exclusively as Hanhart’s North American distributor.

Hanhart

Hanhart 417 ES Heritage Flyback Steve McQueen LE No. 1

Specs

Case Size	39mm
Movement	Sellita Caliber AMT5100 M hand-wound
Water Resistance	100m

• $4,260 at Hanhart

Just six years after the British watchmaker’s founding, CW was very much still an insider microbrand, and a far cry from the top-50 Swiss-made brand it is today with its own TV advertisements and Premier League sponsorship.

But young CW still had the same spirit of disruption and democratization that drives the brand’s success today, as evidenced by the C9 Harrison Jumping Hour from 2011. That watch debuted the brand’s in-house JJ01 jump-hour module, which would directly lead to the 2022 creation of the Bel Canto, the watch that changed everything for Christopher Ward.

Now, 15 years later, CW has recreated its original jump-hour watch, but with modern CW’s flair for superior design and quality.

Christopher Ward

The C1 Jump Hour XV Limited Edition is more of a reimagining than a reissue of the C9 Harrison. Its steel case has been sized down to 39mm from 43mm (hey, it was 2011) and now sports the brand’s trademark “Light-catcher” design boasting an intricate mix of brushed and polished finishes.

The dial retains the same basic design with a single minute hand, a 12:00 jump-hour window and a minute track encircling a guillochéd center, but everything has been elevated.

The hand changes from a flat, black leaf design to a faceted alpha hand with blue PVD coating. The “spider web” guilloché pattern is deeper and finer, with a rhodium-silver color in place of flat white. The brand’s logo plate has also been jettisoned from the center of the dial for a cleaner look.

Christopher Ward

The very plain Roman numeral markings on the hour disc have been updated with a custom serif font, and the disc itself is crisp white, contrasting against the silver dial instead of tonally matching. The minute track has been shrunken and streamlined, and the sapphire crystal is now box-shaped with an anti-reflective coating.

Inside, the watch still features the JJ01 jump-hour module, but it’s now mated to a Sellita SW200-1 automatic in place of the original’s ETA 2824-2, as CW transitioned from ETA to Sellita as its main Swiss movement supplier many years ago. According to the brand, the current JJ01 module is more reliable and precise than the one from 2011.

Christopher Ward

Availability and pricing

The C1 Jump Hour XV is a limited edition from Christopher Ward, with just 300 examples produced. The watch is available to preorder now from the brand’s website, with shipping to commence in late November.

At $2,495 on a leather strap or $2,695 on CW’s five-link Consort bracelet, the new watch costs about a grand more than the $1,585 C9 Harrison did in 2011. That sounds like a steep increase, but when adjusted for inflation, that $1,585 in 2011 is actually worth $2,340 today.

So considering the upgrades on display, the C1 Jump Hour XV still feels like a bargain.

The last two years have seen an unusual preponderance of Snoopy watches for the American brand. Peanuts celebrated its 75th anniversary last year, and Timex has kept the celebration going into 2026 with a slew of notable new references.

However, for its latest playful timepiece, the American watchmaker has called on an older, more groundbreaking animated icon to help it tick.

Timex

Some bunny’s got the time

Bugs Bunny has graced the face of many a watch. But often, you’d find those timepieces on a swivel rack in Walmart. 

The watch you see here, however, is no slouch. For the task, Timex tapped its retro M79. Debuting in 2020, this is effectively the automatic version of the brand’s Q Timex 1979 Reissue. The 40mm stainless steel case houses a Miyota 8205 movement with a 40-hour power reserve. Here, it’s shown through an exhibition caseback with Looney Tunes and Timex co-branding over the top.

End Clothing

As far as looks, the M79 takes a lot of inspiration from the Rolex Submariner, although this is not a dive watch. Water resistance is kept at 50m, but it certainly has a sporty charm. The clean dial features round, triangle and baton hour markers, which are lumed along with the hands. You also get a day-date window at the 3:00 position.

Timex

What’s up, clock?

For this Bugs Bunny edition, the titular Looney Tunes star lounges at the bottom of the black dial, eating a carrot. Below him is his signature and the year he was created (1940). Meanwhile, a larger carrot serves as the seconds hand.

The 60-minute rotating bezel matches the dial in black. Atop the dial sits a ‘70s-inspired domed acrylic crystal, as usual. 

End Clothing

While most of the watch’s specs remain the same, the stainless steel bracelet gets a slight revamp. Keeping a lower profile with single, flat links, it flows into the angular case much more smoothly than previous versions.

Price and availability

Currently, the Timex x Looney Tunes M79 Bugs Bunny is only available from Timex on its international sites. However, retailers like End Clothing have the watch listed for sale already in the US, with pricing set at $405.

End Clothing

Timex x Looney Tunes Bugs Bunny M79 Automatic Watch

• $405 at End Clothing

Leading the latter category is the Colorado-based brand’s latest makeover of its flagship tactical EDC knife, which makes a top-notch option even better.

Spyderco

The new Para Military 2 Lightweight Salt adopts a highly coveted super steel, MagnaCut, prized for its hitherto unbeatable blend of toughness, corrosion resistance, edge retention and ease of sharpening.

Available with either a PlainEdge or a serrated SpyderEdge, the 3.47-inch premium drop-point blade adds yet another layer of appeal to a knife that got both lighter and more affordable early this year.

Spyderco

The relevant update at that time was the introduction of injection-molded fiberglass-reinforced-nylon scales that make it 25 percent lighter than its G-10-handled predecessor.

The yellow hue boosts visibility, while Spyderco’s tried-and-true Bi-Directional Texture pattern ensures a confident grip.

Spyderco

The blade steel swap does not affect the weight, enabling this knife to remain ultralight at just 2.8 ounces.

It also retains the brand’s coveted Compression Lock, one of the best in the business, as well as the trademark thumb hole for smooth one-handed deployment, a reversible deep-carry pocket clip and convenient lanyard hole.   

Spyderco

Like every Salt knife, this PM2 also boasts corrosion-resistant, marine-grade handle components and hardware, which serve it well should you choose to use it for its intended purpose, as a water knife.

Availability and pricing

The Spyderco Para Military 2 Lightweight Salt is priced at $253, $51 more than the non-Salt version.

The PlainEdge version can be purchased now, and you can sign up to be notified when the SpyderEdge variant is available.

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If you’re already a fan of On’s footwear and looking to upgrade your kit, the last season’s Cloudboom Max is currently 41 percent off, bringing the price down to an appealing $135. 

On

On positions the Cloudboom Max as a responsive, ultra-cushioned sneaker designed for training and marathon race day.

The build supports that claim: the CloudTec cushioning system is optimized for fast runs, the double layer of Helion HF hyper foam offers high energy return and the glass fiber-infused Speedboard offers stability and support.

The upper is lightweight and breathable, so long runs stay comfortable, and the padded heel design gives extra cushion as you rack up the miles.

The 8mm drop and 10.4-ounce weight offer balanced, middle-ground weight and support.

The Cloudboom Max is available in four enticing colorways, Honeydew/Lilac, White/Pearl, Lime/Raspberry and White Black.

Right now, all that tech and style can be yours for $95 off the typical sticker price.

On

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Nocs Provisions

Nocs Provisions Portal AFN7 Adventure Camera

Nocs Provisions built its reputation on fun and affordable binoculars, and the Portal AFN7 extends its adventurous philosophy into a new category. The screenless adventure camera strips away the friction of fussing with a display and instead asks you to trust your instincts and stay present. Its IP56-rated, weather-sealed body combats rain, dust and the general abuse of life outside, making it a natural companion wherever you go on your next wilderness trip.

• $180 at Nocs Provisions

Topo Designs

Topo Designs x Toyota Utility Jacket

Part of the limited-edition Topo Designs x Toyota Trailhunter collection, this canvas utility jacket blends workwear roots with sustainability credentials. Its shell is 98% organic cotton and 2% spandex — enzyme-washed for a broken-in feel right out of the box — and dyed using GreenScreen-certified processes that cut water use by over 90%. A relaxed, layer-friendly fit, two-way entry hand pockets, interior and exterior chest pockets, and custom EcoMetal hardware round out a jacket built for the camp site or the corner coffee shop.

• $179 at Topo Designs

Parmigiani Fleurier

Parmigiani Fleurier Toric Petite Seconde Platinum Morning Blue

Parmigiani makes its gorgeous Toric Petite Seconde dress watch even more elegant with the combination of a calming “Morning Blue” dial and a platinum case. The hand-grained dial is made of 18K white gold, while the in-house PF780 manually wound movement features bridges made of 18K rose gold.

• $68,200 at Parmigiani Fleurier

Buck Mason

Buck Mason Bird-Dog Hunting Jacket

Buck Mason’s Bird-Dog Hunting Jacket draws its silhouette straight from 1940s field wear. It’s cut from 100-percent cotton beaded canvas, a tightly woven fabric with a durable, textured feel that resists snags and holds its shape over time. Features include three stitch-through front pockets, two game pockets, button cuffs and a corduroy-lined collar.

• $398 at Buck Mason

Unlike the carefully coordinated releases of Indiana Jones’s Boulton and Interstellar’s Murph, Hamilton’s latest cinematic watch comes more than three years after the film’s release, and only in response to popular demand.

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According to Hamilton, the new Classic Cushion Collection was developed in response to unexpected demand for a watch worn in the 2023 film Oppenheimer.

While portraying Robert Oppenheimer, Cillian Murphy wore a restored vintage Cushion B from the 1930s. Hamilton’s Cushion case dates back to 1919, making it a contemporary of the Cartier Tank and other Jazz Age dress watches.

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Rather than make a purely faithful reproduction of the Cushion B, Hamilton tactfully refined the design for a modern audience. The cushion shape is unchanged, offered in 30mm by 30mm and 34mm by 34mm, but a more defined bezel creates a sharper silhouette.

The dial is now TV-shaped, matching the contours of the case. A printed railroad track, boxy Art Deco numerals and cathedral hands remain, joined by a new small seconds dial.

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Four of the six debut references present the same basic design, with the numerals and hand inlays coated in a green-tinted lume. The 34mm case comes in PVD-gold with a white dial and steel with a black dial, while the 30mm presents the same white dial with a PVD-gold case or a steel case.

At a press event, Hamilton explained that it took over three years to bring the Cushion collection back to life because there was no mechanical movement in production that could fit inside the case. So the brand developed the new Caliber H-42 hand-wound movement, which provides an impressive 57-hour power reserve.

Etched in

By far, the most ornate variation comes in the 34mm size. An etched Art Deco leaf motif covers the entire stainless steel case.

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The silver dial features sunburst brushing emanating from the small seconds, and the hour numerals differ with an italicized lean. It comes on a black leather pin buckle strap.

Roman holiday

When I had the pleasure of previewing the entire American Classic Cushion collection, the one that jumped out to me featured a 30mm case with a white dial and a printed black Roman numeral hour track.

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Thanks to Cartier, I prefer Roman numerals on an Art Deco-inspired rectangular or cushion case. At $995, this 30mm beauty makes an excellent Cartier alternative for a fraction of the price.

Availability and price

Hamilton lists the American Classic Cushion collection as “Available Soon” on its American website, but it is already available in Australia and the UK, so the wait shouldn’t be long. All four steel cases, even the etched one, cost $995, and the PVD-gold duo costs $1,095.

Hamilton Watch

Hamilton American Classic Cushion Mechanical

Specs

Case Size	34mm x 34mm
Movement	Hamilton Caliber H-42 hand-wound
Water Resistance	50m

• $995 at Hamilton Watch

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Thankfully, Backcountry is currently selling several Dakine pickup pad options on the low, with several priced well under half off.

While truck bed pads serve a straightforward purpose (they protect your tailgate from scratches and dings while cushioning whatever you’re loading), the good ones don’t take a one-size-fits-all approach. As such, it’s important to shop around.

For instance, the brand’s DLX Curve follows the same concept as its standard DLX pad but is shaped for contours. Depending on your tailgate, that’s a detail worth checking before buying.

Furthermore, Backcountry also has the standard Pickup Pad and the Halfside Pickup Pad discounted in the same sale. Regardless of which you choose, they should all prove to be better solutions than, say, a moving blanket.

While the changes were far from extensive, at least the brand isn’t wasting time rounding out the lineup.

Ducati

That’s because the model is now being joined by a refreshed sibling in the V4 S Grand Tour. If your interests lie more with long days than they do with hill climbs, it’s a bike that’s sure to resonate.

More prominent graphics

Now, it’s worth noting that, as was the case with the Pikes Peak, Ducati’s updates for the 2027 Multistrada V4 S Grand Tour appear to be strictly livery-related.

Ducati

Even then, it takes a discerning eye to spot the differences. The bike wears a similar mix of gray, black and red, and the most prominent changes take shape through the size and placement of the V4 S graphics on the side fairings.

Comparisons aside, I am a fan of the new look. I think the bolder text and revised color distribution better suit the bike’s lines. It’s not only more assertive in its presence but also simpler and more cohesive.

Ducati

To that end, I think the livery now shows improved front-to-back symmetry. The red of the trellis and the red of the forward S take opposing shapes and stances.

Still a well-equipped steed

Regardless of how you feel about this particular Multistrada’s new look, the good news is that Ducati hasn’t messed with the underlying formula. The Grand Tour’s case has always rested on its standard specification, and that remains true.

Ducati

As such, it comes standard with a radar system featuring Adaptive Cruise Control, Blind Spot Detection and Forward Collision Warning, all functions intended to make long-distance trips safer.

What’s more, the V4 S Grand Tour brings a dash-read TPMS to keep an eye on tire pressure, as well as auxiliary LEDs, dynamic turn signals and a rear fog light for visibility. It helps both seeing and being seen.

And that’s still just some of what’s included.

For hauling gear and ease of maneuvering, Ducati equips the Multistrada V4 S Grand Tour with a set of polymer side cases and a center stand. Capacity comes to 16 gallons, and the added stability helps with loading and unloading.

Ducati

Rounded out by a set of standard heated grips and heated seats for both rider and passenger, the bike is made still more touring-ready thanks to features like its hands-free fuel cap.

Underneath, power still comes from a 170-horsepower, 1,158cc V4, so it’s hardly lacking when it comes to giddyup.

Availability and pricing

Ducati’s 2027 Multistrada V4 S Grand Tour will be available starting February 2027 from $30,995.

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Ducati Multistrada V4 S Grand Tour

• Starts at $30,995

It was during that adolescence 25 years ago that the now-iconic Sidewinder made its debut. Arc’teryx’s first freeride shell was defined by its relaxed fit, premium materials and, of course, its signature, industry-first offset zipper.

Now the Sidewinder is back for 2026 with a redesigned fit, innovative materials and its same classic zipper.

Arc’teryx

For the first time in eight years, the jacket is part of the snow sports lineup and, Arc’teryx says, better than ever.

The same industry-first, 3D-molded zipper remains, but the fabric, fit and features have been updated to reflect the latest innovations in ski and snowboard technology.

Upgrades include the use of strategically mapped Gore-Tex ePe fabric, which is made without intentionally-added PFAS while retaining the same performance of earlier fabrications.

The jacket also combines durable 100-denier face fabrics with tonal ripstop reinforcements in high abrasion areas for extra durability, breathability, waterproofing and windproofing that the backcountry demands.

Offset pockets reflect the intentional asymmetry of the jacket while improving storage while a roomy, relaxed fit pays homage to the original Sidewinder design.

A cinchable waist allows athletes to fine-tune fit without compromising protection and precision.

The FW26 Sidewinder will launch globally on October 9th for $850, on Arc’teryx’s website and in stores, as well as at select retailers.

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The brand is often just making room for new colorways, but you can be the real winner by picking up excellent garments at a fraction of the original price.

Patagonia

The latest example is a versatile men’s heritage-style piece called the Nomader Hoody Jacket, which is deeply discounted in two colorways and every size right now. 

Patagonia

Specifically, the $209 jacket is 50 percent off in Weathered Stone, dropping the price to $104, and 40 percent off in Black, landing at $125.

Patagonia

(If you’re not the hoodie type, you should know that its sibling, the Nomader Jacket, is also 50 percent off, in three colorways and all sizes, dropping its price from $199 to just $99.) 

Patagonia

So what stands out with the Hoody? Made from an organic cotton/recycled nylon/spandex plain weave blend, the garment is comfy, quick to dry and easy to wash. 

Patagonia

The hood and hem are adjustable, the sleeves are elasticized and there are both side pockets for your hands and and drop-in pockets with snaps for toting your essentials.

Patagonia

Relatively lightweight at 15.2 ounces, the garment nonetheless provides some protection against wind and cold.

As for its heritage bona fides, one only needs to look at vintage ’70s mountain parkas to see the aesthetic this garment is referencing … and looking great in the process.

Parent company Amer Sports reported the brand generated more than $2 billion in sales in 2025, up 35 percent year over year.

That’s an astounding figure, especially for a brand that, before 2019, was relatively unknown in the mainstream and instead sought after mainly in niche outdoor circles.

Its success is due, in no small part, to its style-forward and capable footwear. From the viral XT-6 to the trail-ready Ultra Glide 4, to collabs with MM6, Pas Normal Studios and more, Salomon has been on a sprint this year, and it shows no signs of slackening its pace anytime soon.

Here are the releases that have caught our editors’ attention thus far.

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Everyone from IWC to Sinn to Porsche Design has dabbled in the glow-in-the-dark aesthetic. However, when it comes to nighttime visibility, the digital watch space has perfected the formula. Just take a look at Casio’s EL Backlight and Super Illuminator, or even Timex’s iconic Indiglo. All of these require zero charging throughout the day and are activated with the push of a button.

But what happens if you don’t have a free hand? 

For its latest Pro Trek model, Casio has leveled up its analog-digital model with a tactical upgrade that goes full “Splinter Cell” mode.

Casio

Let it glow

Much like it did a few years ago with its PRW-61LD, Casio has now added a fully lumed dial to its outdoor-focused PRW-51. 

The base 51 is a more versatile option than the 61, with full Arabic numeral hour markers instead of indices. The result leans more into casual hiking compared to the latter’s tactical tool watch aesthetic.

Casio

Casio

For its latest treatment, the brand’s Neobrite lume is put on the analog portion of the dial so that it glows green in low light. Meanwhile, all three hands glow blue. This feature is useful for checking the time hands-free, say, at the campsite when you’re carrying too much gear to activate a backlight.

If you want to read the watch’s digital display at night, you can also activate the push-button LED light at the bottom of the dial.

Casio

The full feature suite

Just like its standard version, the 51LD is housed in a 47.4mm bio-resin case with black IP stainless steel world-time bezel featuring 29 global cities around the outside. 

When you toggle the digital display to World Time mode, it will read your home time while the analog hands point to your selected secondary time zone. For clarity, the second hand will point to the city being featured.

Casio

Other useful features include Triple Sensor (altimeter, barometer and compass) with altitude logging, a full auto calendar, a stopwatch, a countdown timer and five daily alarms. You also get Tough Solar charging, Multi Band 6 timekeeping accuracy and a urethane strap. Water resistance is a solid 100m.

Price and accuracy

Currently, the PRW-51LD is only showing up on Casio’s international sites for ¥61,600 (~$389). US availability and pricing have not yet been confirmed.

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Casio Pro Trek PRW-51LD

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The collaboration between TNF Red Box and British Millerain is crafted from waxed cotton, a quintessential material in Barbour’s designs that lends the heritage outdoor silhouette a distinctive patina and refined character.

The North Face

The popular outdoor brand quietly added the British Millerain capsule to its Red Box Collection, which takes inspiration from the brand’s 1990s Red Box identity, mixing those archival references with more contemporary silhouettes and technical materials.

While distinct, Barbour and British Millerain operate in the same long legacy of British waxed cotton outerwear, which makes a comparison of the legacy brand and TNF’s Red Box collaboration with British Millerain feel so natural.

The modern reinterpretation is built with heavyweight, 40-denier 100-percent cotton, which gives the fabric a smooth, lighter touch compared with traditional canvas.

It’s treated with Ultra Dry Wax Finish for water resistance; that treatment is designed to develop a worn-in patina over time.

Alongside its refined material, the TNF Red Box British Millerain ’76 Mountain Parka features archival details across the board: the center front placket is designed with antique silver snaps, the drawcords utilize leather cord stoppers and plenty of pockets offer ample storage.

The TNF embroidered logo on front left hand pocket and British Millerain branding on the left sleeve offer subtle nods to the collaboration.

All of these legacy revisions add up to quite an impressive price tag: at $450, the TNF Red Box British Millerain ’76 Mountain Parka can’t be described as affordable, but it is a well-made investment designed to last for years.

The North Face

G-Shock’s newly unveiled MRGD5000 is the brand’s most premium watch to date. And no, it’s not particularly close.

G-Shock

The new timepiece is the latest to join G-Shock’s luxury division, MR-G. So naturally, a high price tag is to be expected.

MR-G watches start north of $3,000, with the top-end models pushing five figures.

The MRGD5000 crosses that threshold with some velocity. Then it does it seven more times …

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The most expensive G-Shock ever

With an $80,000 price tag, the model is G-Shock’s most expensive watch to date. It costs roughly eight times that of a no-date Rolex Submariner and even outpaces many luxury cars.

G-Shock

The reason for that is its stunning blue case, manufactured entirely out of sapphire crystal.

Impressively, though, the watch upholds G-Shock’s reputation for shock resistance, thanks to its “Multi-Guard Structure.” This basically means that the case comprises multiple interlocking pieces, which fit together like a 3D puzzle.

G-Shock

According to the brand, traditional timber-frame houses in Japan served as inspiration for the technique, which eliminates the need for screws or nails.

Blue sapphire isn’t the only precious material in use here. The face features classic G-Shock lettering, albeit in 24-carat gold.

G-Shock

G-Shock

Availability and pricing

Allegedly, only 20 examples of the MRGD5000 exist, and G-Shock says just six are reserved for the US market.

The good news for collectors is that it’s part of a three-watch collection framed around blue sapphire.

The MRGB5000SA and GMWB5000SB cost $6,600 and $770, respectively, and they go on sale in November in higher numbers.

The former features two facet-cut blue sapphire crystals on the top and bottom of the case, while the latter utilizes sapphire stones at four points on the bezel.

G-Shock

Casio G-Shock MR-G MRGD5000

• $80,000 at Casio

From keychain multi-tools like the Micra to pinnacle products like the Arc, the brand runs the gamut on both pricing and capability.

Tsuchioto Works

That’s what makes Leatherman so tough to beat, but it sure doesn’t stop challengers from trying.

The latest to enter the ring is Tokyo-based Tsuchioto Works, whose new Blackjaw is a contender but not really the way it thinks.

Starring in a new Kickstarter campaign, the aluminum and stainless steel multi-tool boasts a blacked-out finish and 10 key functions (we don’t count the carabiner, as it adds convenience but is not in itself a traditional implement). 

Tsuchioto Works

Those EDC essentials include long-nose and standard pliers, wire cutter, knife, wire-stripping blade, double-side saw, Philips head, flat screwdriver, can opener and bottle opener. 

That said, Tsuchioto Works seems a bit too excited about the fact all the Blackjaw’s implements are secured to the chassis, with no swappable tools, interchangeable bits or other accessories to potentially lose. 

Tsuchioto Works

That has its benefits, obviously, but it does mean sacrificing versatility, as if you encounter a Philips head or flathead the Blackjaw can’t handle, you are SOL.

There’s also the fact that for prices in the same ballpark, you can score a Leatherman Sidekick or Skeletool, which offer comparable feature sets, backed by the brand’s sterling reputation and its robust warranty. 

Tsuchioto Works

So why would you want to opt for the Blackjaw instead? If I were making the case, it would rest on less … concrete factors.

First and foremost, it is focused, able to handle probably 95 percent of the everyday tasks you encounter, lending streamlined certitude.

Tsuchioto Works

It is rebellious, standing up in the face of Leatherman’s seemingly monolithic control of the space.

It also boasts Japanese design, which is generally quite coveted in the knife and EDC space.

Finally, that blacked-out finish (even without a clear functional benefit such as Cerakote) is simply a banger, ensuring your multi-tool performs just as well as it looks.

Tsuchioto Works

If such elements score high in your book, this $80 option just might be the ticket.

Though if I were you, I’d probably take a long, lingering look at Leatherman’s Skeletool first.

Availability and pricing

The Tsuchioto Works Blackjaw is available now at the Super Early Bird price of $80 while supplies last. Estimated delivery is March 2027.

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Tsuchioto Works Blackjaw 11-in-1 EDC Multi-Tool

• $80 at Kickstarter

Between its reclining rear seats, optional sliding doors and boxy ornate aesthetic (among a host of creature comforts), it made for a meaningful addition to the ultra-luxury nameplate, and it previewed Toyota’s eventual development of Century into its own standalone brand.

Toyota

Now the SUV could be signaling even bigger ambitions.

Toyota shows off its Century

That’s because Toyota recently showed off the Century SUV to American audiences.

At his induction into the Automotive Hall of Fame in Detroit last week, company Chairman Akio Toyoda made a splash by arriving in a GRMN version of the stately SUV.

Toyota

When asked about the vehicle, Chief Technology Officer Hiroki Nakajima told Bloomberg that “It’s a global model, so we’re interested in getting feedback from auto industry officials in Detroit.”

Surprising as that might seem given the existence of the Lexus brand (more on that later), it does track with other expansions of the Century label.

Toyota

After all, in addition to introducing the SUV and transitioning the marque to a standalone brand, Toyota recently displayed a new coupe concept. It has also created a dedicated English-language website.

A luxury on another level

These efforts aren’t without good reason. Toyota’s Century vehicles target a completely different kind of buyer from its Lexus brand.

Toyota

For starters, they stand to be a lot pricier. The Century SUV went on sale in Japan for ¥25 million in 2023; that’s roughly $170,000 at today’s exchange rate, and exports would likely hike MSRP higher still.

They’re also incredibly exclusive propositions because they’re still largely finished by hand. Toyota projected Century SUV production at about 30 cars a month upon launch, and Bloomberg estimates put deliveries at around 500 units in total last year.

Toyota

Beyond mere scarcity, Toyota positions Century as the most dignified transport on the road for discerning executives.

From painstaking mirror polishing of the paint and carefully optimized door ingress angles to a heated ottoman and a GPS-correcting analog clock, it’s an exercise in meticulous craftsmanship.

Toyota

How Toyota’s preview went over with Detroit’s finest, only time will tell, but a global Century SUV stands to be yet another way the car market grows more homogeneous. Remember, Toyota also sells Tundras in Japan now.

A fetching new color scheme proves that the Aquanaut stands on its own merits as a coveted luxury sports watch. The base time-and-date model dons Patek Philippe’s recurring tonal blue dial with red and white accents, complete with the customary textured, fitted composite strap.

Patek Philippe

Patek Philippe unveiled the new Aquanaut reference 5167A-014 at its Watch Art Grand Exhibition Milan 2026, alongside six other limited-edition watches. It is the most straightforward release of the exhibition collection, lacking any exceptional complications or ornate detailing.

The Aquanaut is a pure sports watch, on par with the more celebrated sibling. It features a 40.8mm case topped with a rounded octagonal bezel inspired by the Nautilus.

Patek Philippe

However, there are a few notable differences. The Aquanaut has a more traditional case shape, with no protrusion opposite the crown, a smaller crown guard and traditional lugs.

On grid

While the Nautilus dial is known for its horizontal “garage door” texture, the Aquanaut offers its own signature grid texture, warped to conform to the dial’s shape.

Patek Philippe

This limited edition features a radiant blue sunburst dial plate with applied Arabic numeral hour markers and a red transfer-printed minute track along the outer edge. The applied Arabic numerals and baton hands are white gold set with white lume inlays, and the seconds hand is coated with red varnish.

Its a steel

This Aquanaut offers one thing the Nautilus currently does not: a stainless steel case. It is a sleek 8.1mm tall and finished with contrasting brushed and polished surfaces.

Patek Philippe

It is equipped with a signed screw-down crown and offers a modest 30m of water resistance.

Around back

Patek Philippe commemorates the occasion on the exhibition caseback. A transfer of the Milano 2026 exhibition logo decorates the sapphire crystal.

Patek Philippe

As with previous time-and-date references, this Aquanaut runs on the in-house caliber 26-330 S C automatic movement. The exhibition logo only partially obscures a dazzling display of movement finishing, including an etched and brushed 21-karat gold rotor.

Availability and price

Despite the steel case, this Patek Philippe watch isn’t any more accessible than the Nautilus. The Aquanaut reference 5167A-014 is a limited edition of just 250 pieces, making it one of the rarest Aquanaut releases.

It comes with a sticker price of $43,761 and can only be purchased through a Patek Philippe authorized dealer.