I haven’t written about watches in a long time, but recently the TSOVET watch collection impressed me enough to re-kindle my interest.  According to a short article I saw on Askmen.com:

TSOVET is a California-bred watch brand for the young and stylish. Inspired by vintage aviation gauges from the 1940s and ’50s, these uber-size fashion watches have some of the most distinguished looks of any watch in this particular price range.

The looks of this TSOVET are its greatest asset. Even the similarly shaped (but considerably more expensive) Bell & Ross watches don’t have the eye-catching color schemes and industrial design attributes of the SVT-AT76. Also, these watches are an enormous 48 mm; they simply cannot go unnoticed on even the manliest of wrists. Another unique characteristic of this TSOVET is that the crown is actually on the left of the watch, making this an ideal choice for southpaws (but righties are welcome too).

Each model features aerospace-grade 316L stainless steel, knurled crowns, Swiss Quartz movements, and premium Italian Calf leather straps.  The hands and markers are covered in a luminescent compound so they glow brightly at night, and features a small, just-visible date aperture between 4 and 5 o’clock.  The watch pictured above is the TSOVET SVT-CS79 model CS350312.  Buy it here, direct from TSOVET.

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The Tokyoflash Shinshoku is the first watch in months to catch my attention. The strap is a continuous stainless steel band that wraps around your wrist with a matrix of punched out holes. Beneath the surface are 29 super bright LED’s which illuminate to indicate the time. There are 4 models available: black band with multicolored, red, or green lights, and a translucent band version. Only available at Tokyoflash!

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Wow! It’s been a while since I’ve posted, but it’s also been a while since I’ve seen a pair of shoes or a watch that made me want to blog… so heren it is, my slump buster: In4mation’s custom Casio Databank. It’s not out for sale right now, but when it drops, if it’s under $300 then I will be rocking it!

The LIP “Fridge” is a new design from a French watchmaker whose roots go back to the turn of the century. However, as usual I’m less interested in the distant past as I am the funky designs of the 1970’s. LIP’s new revival seventies series has several interesting designs, but none as eye-catching as the Fridge. It’s available as pictured, with a brown strap and brass case, and also in black with a black strap and face.

There’s something totally cool and funky about its 1950’s refrigerator look. I love how thick and chunky the watch is, especially how the underside of the case is rounded to comfortably fit your wrist. That’s the sort of sculptural detail that really wins me over. The band is simple and understated as well, balancing the design without being to large. Definately a fresh new design that’s a whimsical departure from the usual “minimalist”look.

If I wanted to talk about my new Vestal, I would do it right here homie.