
This Divisive Full-Metal Take on an Iconic Japanese Watch Is Over 40 Years in the Making
The brand has employed controversial tech to develop a unique spin on one of the most iconic watches ever made.

Sean Tirman is an associate editor at Gear Patrol who specializes in EDC, cannabis and outdoor gear.

The brand has employed controversial tech to develop a unique spin on one of the most iconic watches ever made.
By Sean Tirman

This striking timepiece comes with a somewhat unconventional but useful coastal-inspired bezel and some iconic styling.
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Aer's award-winning City Pack Pro 2 took a spot on last year's GP100 list for being "almost perfect." Now, it's even better.
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This ultralight, compact, purpose-driven device, sadly, rarely gets the spotlight. But this reissue warrants a bit more attention.
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While these athletic shoes are loaded with technical innovations, it's their painstakingly crafted uppers that are the real eye-catchers.
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Keep time with watchmaking’s most exciting new watches.
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From tactical reinterpretations to retro-gaming-inspired new materials, this week's launches are extremely varied in style and purpose.
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Crafted with input from the brave instructors at SERE East, this robust blade reflects the real-world demands of survival professionals.
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Two of the brand's most iconic blades get a gaming-inspired throwback treatment built on a super-cool new proprietary material.
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Inspired by ocean waves, this watch's unique dial, while sure to be divisive, utilizes some interesting and unique tech.
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Originally launched under the State & Union banner, this reissued blade finds new life and a far cheaper price point.
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The brand best known for EDC folders and tough outdoor fixed blades turns its attention to even more ubiquitous cutting tool styles.
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Billed as a running bag, this sleek backpack works way better for everyday carry thanks to a surprisingly well-rounded feature set.
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The keychain-sized Micra is a staple of the brand's catalog and an EDC mainstay, but this refresh makes it feel brand-new again.
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Even among its top-notch peers, this folding blade's unique expression is special.
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This could be among the most significant updates in the shoe's 50-year lifespan.
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Keep time with watchmaking’s most exciting new watches.
By Johnny Brayson, Brad Lanphear, Sean Tirman, and Jack Seemer

Attention-grabbing releases from Civivi, CRKT, Kizer, Opinel and Tacray highlight a week packed with variety.
By Steve Mazzucchi, Sean Tirman, and Hayley Helms

The Trailgrip is a longtime staple of Moncler's catalog and a fan-favorite shoe, but this featherweight version is a series highlight.
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This isn't the first blade the brand has built that converts into a different style, but it does have one major user-friendly improvement.
By Sean Tirman