With the holidays upon us, it’s time to start considering the watch lovers in your life. Sure, you might not fancy dropping $10K on a fancy new diver for your best buddy from high school, but there’s plenty of other horologically-inspired gear that’s eminently more affordable — and just as much fun. (Well, almost as much fun.)
Consider the excellent straps and watch storage solutions from vintage watch specialists Analog:Shift, or the small accessories from strap specialists Crown & Buckle; indeed, products from these brands make excellent stocking stuffers. And what about the true watch nerds who like to read?(Remember reading — that thing we all did before Instagram?) How about a history of the Rolex Submariner, or a copy of the modern classic A Man & His Watch? While we’ve thrown in a couple of actual watches for good measure, the truth is that there are so many good watch-related gifts out there that you don’t remotely need to gift someone an actual timepiece this winter…
Weber Ranch 1902 Vodka likes to say its liquid is “Born in Jalisco, Crafted in Texas.” The spirits brand, which just picked up a Double Gold medal in the 2024 New York World Spirits Competition, takes inspiration from both locales. Their vodka is distilled from 100% Blue Weber Agave, resulting in a unique bottle that represents the best of two worlds — it can elevate a Martini and also provide a new and delicious perspective on traditional agave spirits cocktails, such as a Paloma.
Somewhere along the way, we forgot why we travel. It wasn’t that long ago when a vacation meant disconnecting, immersing yourself in a new culture and embracing the unknown. Now, often, it’s just another photo shoot. Our social media feeds, especially Instagram, are filled with sun-kissed influencers perched precariously on cliff edges or lounging on pristine beaches, seeking the perfect shot to rack up likes.
