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I often forget and overlook how amazing Jaeger LeCoultre watches are, especially the vintage ones.

JLC is always recognized and known for their Reverso watch, but their other models are slept on too often.

I recently stumbled upon this beautiful Ref 141.119.5. Triple Date Moonphase.

This watch has the amazing caliber 888, that was originally introduced in 1967.

The movement in this watch is often used by Vacheron Constantin (Ref 47050) and by Audemars Piguet (Royal Oak Cal. 2125).

It’s crazy as this phenomenal movement has continued to define ultra-thin complicated movements, all while maintaining a price point well below their peers.

So start digging…and get yourself one of these. Price points are usually …

You know you have them…maybe they’re regrets wishing you said “Hey” to that girl, or clothes you bought that when you left the store you wanted to bang your head against the wall.

This is a tale of the latter.

I’ve heard so much about retaW, you know that cool Japanese brand that makes those “fragrance tablets”. Well me, like an idiot who was suckered into this cool, sweet smelling, minimalist lifestyle went out and bought those “fragrance tablets”. I was so happy and excited, the tablets were in their cool vacuum packed plastic packing and they had Japanese words on them that made me feel hip.

I think those words in Japanese translated to “You are a massive …

It’s finally starting to get a bit chilly around here.

Hopefully, most of you are preparing to crack open your penny banks and stimulate the economy.

There’s certainly some fancy things, and while I know everyone is trying to get sprezzy right now, there’s always good stuff coming out of Paris.

Here’s some good picks from inexpensive to bawler status.…

Everything is turning Italian.

It might not all be Italian made but folks are really on the Italian kick. Soft shouldered sport coats, spread collars, it’s nice.

If it’s a trend that’s fine because it’s a damn good one and hopefully will stick around for a long long time.

I recently stumbled upon Andrea Pompilio and like Ian Valerdi, I can’t seem to get enough.

Imagine re-designing Brioni sportswear, while listening to a ton Portishead, mixed with a bit of a 1960′s british mod…

BOOM!

Out pops Andrea Pompilio!

After cutting his teeth at Prada, Calvin Klein, and YSL the designer made his debut at Pitti’s F/W 2011 show. He even won the “Who’s On Next” award for …

Watches don’t have a sense of humor right?

I mean, it’s not like time speeds up or slows down does it? Let’s be serious here.

Hermes recently announced the Hermes Cape Cod Grandes Heures.

What’s so cool about this watch?

Well, other than the fact it comes from the Luxury House of Luxury Houses.

It’s designed to allow you to take time to sort your priorities.

It works like a normal watch but (depending on the face you choose) the hours speed up and slow down.

There are 3 different dials/versions you can choose from

This mechanical self-winding movement, equipped with a sophisticated mechanism of toothed oval wheels, drives a variable-speed hour hand and a 42-hour power reserve.

Your watch will always show …

Yessir folks, the King of Cashmere finally went e-commerce.

Loads of slim fitting cargos, ticket pockets galore and cashmere!

Oh, the cashmere.

While I’ve always been a huge fan of Brunello, his prices are getting ridiculously high.

It’s machine made folks, it’s not Kiton.

I’m not here to bash it but, the e-commerce experience is also absolutely horrible. There is a lot of room for improvement.

Flash?! We still using this? Carousel displays? Mama pajama.

Shop at your own risk but I’ll let you be the judge.

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While I’ve never been the main supporter for the popover shirt (3 button collared pullover). Sid Mashburn’s latest arrivals have really got me questioning my stance.

Now that they have an online store, I’m tempted daily with their newest gear.

Popovers,Dress Shirts,they got it all…Once they get their tailored clothing on there I’m bankrupt.

Check it out

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Hey Folks

Sorry, I’ve been blogging over at Esquire.

More goodness coming HERE next week.

Until then, check this most recent post about my purdy Elgin!

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