The Obtainer - 9/11/24, Wednesday

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The Obtainer

Wednesday,
September 11th Edition

Cory Ohlendorf

Do you wear a watch? Everyday? Do you switch it up? If the answer to any or all of those is “yes”, then we’ve got some great ones to consider.

- Cory Ohlendorf, Editor in Chief ⋯ @coryohlendorf

 

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Field Watches

A field watch is one of those timepieces that seems to work for any guy. Maybe because of the long-standing military origins. These are watches built to withstand battle, which translates to top-notch quality and functionality for everyday use. There's a rugged, honest appeal to them, too. They omit the standard leather or bracelet bands for hard-wearing and washable nylon. They've got easy-to-read faces and the timeless design means that you will likely have this watch for years—decades even. Which means it might be worth investing in. As for how much you'd like to spend, that's entirely up to you. We've rated three solid buys, in a range of price points, to help you out.

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Good 

The Everyman’s Watch

+ Durable 40mm brass case with a gunmetal finish and mineral glass crystal

+ Indiglo lamp uniformly lights the surface of the dials; plus it has luminous hands

+ Quartz movement has a two-year battery life

+ Made in the Philippines

Expedition Scout field watch, $65 / $45.50 by Timex

 
 
Better 

The Rugged Upgrade

+ Patented solid titanium 42mm unibody case and hardened sapphire crystal

+ Inspired by classic American military watches with a durable screw down crown

+ All-metal quartz movement has a eight-year lithium ion battery life

+ Made in Switzerland

A-2T Vintage field watch, $235 by Bertucci

 
 
Best 

The Heirloom-Quality Timepiece

+ Brushed matte-finish 37mm stainless steel case with an anti-reflection sapphire crystal

+ Screw-down crown and a black sandblasted dial

+ Automatic, self-winding movement

+ Made in Switzerland

Khaki Field Expedition watch, $945 by Hamilton

 
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Did you hear that The Bear jacket is back? You know the one … the textural, cropped zip-up jacket that Carmy was wearing throughout the hit show’s first season. The menswear sleuths online discovered it was made by the label NN07 and it quickly sold out. Then it was restocked twice, and with each drop, sold out within minutes. Well, just in time for fall, NN07 has it stocked in its New York and London stores as well as online. Unfortunately, it sold out there, but MR PORTER just put it out on their digital racks, so if you’re smart, you’ll snap one up before they’re all gone, too. Of course, there’s always this $97 dupe, but no promises on the quality of that jacket.

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Smart Buys

The sales and discounts our team is currently watching.

 

These easy-to-wear pants are cut from a smooth twill fabric in a relaxed, loose fit through the leg, for a wider silhouette. They're perfect for fall and come in three colorways.

$80 / $54.99
by Abercrombie & Fitch

 

From running city errands to full day hikes, these Terrex hikers offer support and comfort across a range of terrain. And now, during the brand's fall sale, they're even more affordable.

$75 / $60
by adidas

 

Inspired by '60s surplus garments originally designed for the U.S. military, RRL's overshirt is an easy layer for transitional weather. Plus, now you can save $138 on it.

$345 / $207
by RRL

 

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