The Roundup
A Watch That Smiles Back, A Diver That Will Have You Spinning, A Sheepishly Neat Knife, and More
Blake Malin
Windup Watch Shop | July 21, 2024
The Roundup is the Windup Watch Shop's weekly rundown of the latest and greatest watches, accessories, EDC, and other gear. We’ve curated a selection to fit everyone’s style and budget. Hit the links below to learn more and pick something up. As always, the Windup Watch Team is available via consultation to answer any questions you have. In addition, all of these products are eligible for free domestic shipping across the US.
As a watch enthusiast, how frequently do you gaze at your watch and smile? What if your timepiece could return the gesture? From the renowned interior architect Alain Silberstein, in collaboration with Louis Erard, comes the Smile-Day, a watch that quite literally smiles back. Instead of showing the days of the week, this unique piece depicts various smiley faces along with the date. In keeping with the joyful theme, the time is displayed using extremely colorful and distinctly shaped oversized hands on a flat grey dial with a vibrant chapter ring. The whimsy does not end there, as the titanium case forgoes traditional lugs in favor of a unique tubular hinge system to attach the silver nylon strap. Through the transparent case back, you can observe a Swiss-made Sellita SW200-1, featuring a custom rotor, operating at 28,800 beats per hour, bringing vitality behind the smiles. Finally, here's a watch that values you as much as you value it!
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Spinnaker is one of the most prolific microbrands, producing high-quality, value-packed dive watches. Our next pick is the Spence 300, their latest iteration of a classically styled diver. With a depth rating of 300 meters, this contemporary-sized timepiece, with its vintage-inspired flair, is as stylish as it is functional. It sports a sapphire crystal coated for anti-reflection, and ticking away inside is an upmarket Miyota 9-series 4HZ movement with a power reserve of 42 hours. Four dial colors are available in the shop: black, blue, green, and red. Not only do the bezels match the dial colors, but the more prominent hash marks glow along with the pip. They all come with a 3-link stainless steel bracelet with a push-button clasp, a leather strap, and a bracelet-changing tool. With these accessories, you can effortlessly switch from a bracelet to a strap and back again. Don't spin your wheels—get one today!
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What do you get the watch enthusiast who has everything? Drink coasters that are made to resemble watch dials, of course! Make no mistake, these are not your parents' boring cork coasters. Haveston, makers of unique pass-through watch straps, has designed two sets of purpose-driven 3D beermats made of molded silicone that look just like giant vintage military watch dials from yesteryear. Now you can physically feel all the details, such as markers, numerals, indices, and text, which were previously only visible through a tiny lens on your wrist. From the Dirty Dozen to the classic Flieger B-Uhr, to the Mark X, wouldn’t these look amazing on your bar?
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Gerber knives are known for their practicality as everyday carry tools designed to last a lifetime. Did you know they also produce gentleman's utility knives suitable for urban environments? With a blade length of 2.9” and a slip joint opening mechanism, these Straightlace knives comply with even the strictest knife-carrying laws. The fully polished 7CR stainless steel blade features a nail nick for opening and is a Sheepsfoot design. So-called because the shape of the point resembles a sheep's hoof. Made for cutting and slicing where a pointed tip is not wanted or needed. The blade's strength and the absence of a sharpened spine enable excellent control. The aluminum handle has a left or right tip-up pocket clip. The colors available at Windup Shop are blue and green. We believe everyone should have a discreet pocketknife, and you certainly are gentleperson enough to own one!
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Who doesn’t love a large, transparent, high-tech analog-digital watch with incredible wrist presence and good looks? What if we told you that said watch could be had at an irresistible price? Piqued your curiosity, have we? Good! This is the G-Shock GA700, a large 53.5mm wide, 57.5mm long, and 18.4mm thick watch that can endure a significant amount of abuse. In fact, if you ever manage to damage it while worn, chances are that a broken watch would be the least of your problems. The clear case and resin strap cleverly conceal its bulk, while also creating a rugged appearance. This model, like all good G-Shocks, is packed with useful functions that can be displayed on its negative LCD screens while keeping time with traditional analog hands. Would you believe it is even water-resistant to 200 meters? Perfect for all your summer activities, and it can be yours because the price is right!
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