One of the Best Values in Swiss Watchmaking Just Got a Seriously Sporty Makeover

Mido’s Chronometer 1 is one of the best values in Swiss watchmaking, as it boasts a decorated 80-hour automatic movement equipped with an amagnetic silicon balance spring for well under $2,000. Here, the watch has received an unexpected motorsports makeover with the Chronometer 1 Racer. It features a black PVD stainless steel case and the line’s signature Geneva-striped dial, but it adds loads of visual interest with four contrasting rings around the dial’s edge in black, white, light blue and orange. This striking combo is then paired with a light blue leather strap featuring a pair of orange racing stripes. While Mido doesn’t make any concrete connection, the colorway is almost certainly inspired by the iconic blue-and-orange Gulf racing livery. And for those times when you want something a touch more demure, the watch also comes with a black leather rallye strap with white stitching.

The Levi’s x Barbour collaboration features ten products, including five jackets, but the definitive item may be Type II Waxed Trucker Jacket because it blends the best of both brands. The body is made of Barbour’s 8-ounce olive waxed canvas, built to the blueprint of Levi’s original Type II jacket, introduced in 1953. The corduroy-lined collar and signature zipper are taken directly from English classics like the Bedale and Ashby. It is also available in a washed-out denim version with a corduroy-lined collar.

Anker’s latest foray into off-grid power, the 2,400W Solix C2000 features lightning-quick charging times (around 80 percent capacity after just 45 minutes), with expandability up to 4kWh. It weighs 41.7 pounds, making it portable enough for DIY projects and tent camping. However, the TT-30 port will make it feel right at home paired with an RV. It’s also compatible with Anker’s Solix BP2000 Expansion Battery and PS400 Solar Panel.

The second chapter of the collaborative effort between The North Face and Cecilie Bahnsen includes a reimagined the alpine boot featuring a new, romantic take on high-alititude performance. The Sarit Verto SA Gore-Tex Boot may look sweet with its embroidered floral detailing, sculptural lines and delicate craftsmanship (even the BOA dial gets the flower power treatment,) but it’s highly capable thanks to its IBQ Dyneema ultra-high tenacity ripstop upper, waterproof zipper, the PFAS-free Gore-Tex 3L waterproof membrane, PU midsole and Vibram Mont rubber outsole. Much like the rest of the FW25 collaboration collection, this boot explores the increasingly-popular intersection of fashion-inspired designs and high-performance outdoor apparel and gear.

Although not quite the revival for the beloved Mazda6 sedan we were hoping for, Mazda revealed another rotary-powered four-door sports coupe concept. Called the VISION X-Coupe, it’s the automaker’s latest pitch at a rotary sports coupe revival. Despite having four doors, it harks back to the spirit of Mazda’s last rotary sports car, the RX-8, which also had a fastback-like body style and an unconventional four doors. This time, two rotary engines help power a plug-in hybrid powertrain, which churns out around 500 horsepower.

Best known for its premium outdoor flasks, High Camp aims to elevate your home bartending game with this smart system. The big 1-liter shaker lets you batch 6 to 8 cocktails at once, while the included UpScale Jigger’s intuitive markings make mixing up multiple servings a snap. An electrogloss interior finish ensures the integrity and flavor of spirits, while vacuum insulation keeps drinks cold for hours and 18/8 stainless steel construction means it’s tough enough for camp use, too.