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From an affordable racing watch to expert-crafted boots, these are today’s most exciting new drops from Depancel, Nicks and more.
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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 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
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 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.