Is This Affordable Racing Watch the Summer’s Coolest Budget Chronograph?

A specialist in ’70s racing watches drops its latest stunner. Plus, new Nicks boots, Ray-Ban’s reimagined shades and more.

Depancel watchDepancel

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a green dial chronograph watchDepancel

Depancel Allure Mono Eye Mint Green

French boutique brand Depancel specializes in 1970s racing watches, and the Allure chronograph is a unique design faithful to the spirit of that era. The new meca-quartz movement comes at a quarter of the price of the original automatic version. It retains the “mono eye” running seconds dial but inverts it from the original orientation. Interestingly, the 39mm stainless steel case has a case back attached with six screws. It comes on a perforated leather racing strap with quick-release pins and a tricolor thread flourish.
Onn 4K PlusWalmart

Onn 4K Plus

Walmart has begun selling the Onn 4K Plus, a Google TV streaming box designed for 4K TVs — it’s effectively designed as a replacement for your old Chromecast. Compared to the more entry-level Onn 4K model, the “Plus” model features a faster processor, support for Dolby Vision HDR, and uses USB-C as a power source (instead of micro-USB). Additionally, it comes with a voice remote. It also costs just $30, which is $10 more than the Onn 4K.
Nicks x Heat Straps UpperDucker Boot on wood box in front of canvasNicks Handmade Boots

Nicks x Heat Straps UpperDucker

Nicks Handmade Boots, famous for its exceptionally high-quality leather boots, has teamed up once again with Heat Straps, experts in waxed canvas, to combine their two mediums in a stunning footwear collaboration. Based on the classic 64 Tan Roughout Overlander silhouette, the upper incorporates Heat Straps 20oz Duck Canvas in Brush Brown to create a more unique eight-inch boot. As always, these boots can be customized in myriad ways (for an upcharge).
nocs zero tube 10x25 monocularNocs Provisions

Nocs Zero Tube 10×25 Waterproof Monocular

Having established its one-eyed bona fides with the Zoom Tube and Field Tube, Nocs sets out to kill all your excuses for not taking up birdwatching with its smallest monocular yet. Boasting the backing of legendary adventure photographer Chris Burkhard — who tested it while navigating the rugged southern coast of Iceland — the Zero Tube features the highest-quality Bak4 prisms and ED fully multi-coated lenses for incomparable clarity. The grippy, impact-resistant housing, IPX7 waterproof rating and fogproof treatment ensure reliable performance in harsh conditions, while the minimal size (4.3” x 1.6”) and built-in carry clip make it easy to stash in a pocket or attach to a pack till you need it.
Ray-Ban Wayfarer Puffer SunglassesRay-Ban

Ray-Ban Wayfarer Puffer

The latest in A$AP Rocky’s stint as Ray-Ban’s creative director, these shades reimagine the brand’s most iconic sunglasses ever. While they retain the same general iconic shape and silhouette, they’re a bit more … swollen. They’re still made to the same high standards, boasting polished nylon frames, Ultra Black lenses and gold detailing. While they’re available in the classic black colorway, they also come in six other colors.