We've had many belts over the years and have noticed one common trend: The leather quickly fatigues and the holes stretch around the buckle. Mission Belt Co. solves this problem and creates a gorgeous accessory that performs exceptionally in both form and function. Mission Belt Co. sent us one of their hole-less Mission belts from their new "browns collection." The steel 40 mm … [Read more...] about Review: Mission Belts always fit and help fight world poverty
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Review: Saddleback Leather’s ‘Thin Front Pocket Briefcase’ will last generations
"They'll fight over it when you're dead." That's Saddleback Leather's motto for their products. Saddleback Leather sent us a review unit of their Thin Front Pocket Briefcase, and after a month of man-handling it in person we can confidently tell you that Saddleback Leather's motto isn't just a boast; It's the truth. As if the company's tagline wasn't assurance enough though, … [Read more...] about Review: Saddleback Leather’s ‘Thin Front Pocket Briefcase’ will last generations
Review of the SwitchWood ‘Georgetowner’ wooden bow tie box set
Wedding season is upon us, it's time to look your best. SwitchWood is a new company offering unique interchangeable wooden bow ties which will make you stand out from the crowd in both formal settings and in everyday life. SwitchWood was kind enough to send Examiner a review unit of the company's new "Georgetowner" wooden bow tie box set. It features three brand new designs … [Read more...] about Review of the SwitchWood ‘Georgetowner’ wooden bow tie box set
Review of the Jorg Gray JG6500 automatic watch
Jorg Gray is best known for being the brand of watches which President Obama was wearing when he took office. The JG6500 watch Obama has been known for wearing, which is also worn by the Secret Service, wasn't actually an automatic but a quartz. When creating its new line of watches, Jorg Gray felt that the most powerful person in the world should have the option of wearing an … [Read more...] about Review of the Jorg Gray JG6500 automatic watch
Review of the WeWood ‘Jupiter Black Gold TL’ wooden watch
Wooden Watches are not only fashionable, they're also environmentally friendly. WeWood, a producer of stylish wooden watches, plants a tree for each watch they sell. Over the past six years the company has planted almost half a million trees, helping to curtail deforestation. WeWood recently sent Examiner its new Jupiter Black Gold TL wooden watch, and after a month of wearing … [Read more...] about Review of the WeWood ‘Jupiter Black Gold TL’ wooden watch
Caddy Bay Collection ‘Carbon 10’ watch box displays your timepieces in style
Caddy Bay Collection 'Carbon 10' watch box [/caption]Cases that come with many watches are typically adequate for storage when not in use but they can often be bulky and you won't see the watch. For someone who's acquired several timepieces it can become a bit cumbersome to have multiple large single-watch boxes on their bureau or nightstand. That's especially true if you own … [Read more...] about Caddy Bay Collection ‘Carbon 10’ watch box displays your timepieces in style
Review: The Brillier Americana ‘Native Watch’ is a gorgeous work of art
Watchmaking is best associated with two countries: Switzerland and Japan. That wasn't always the case though. Before the Great Depression hit, America had played a much more prominent role in watch manufacturing than it does today. Brillier Watches wants to revitalize American watch production, by bringing manufacturing back to the United States with their new Brillier … [Read more...] about Review: The Brillier Americana ‘Native Watch’ is a gorgeous work of art
Review: Tense ‘Summit Multifunction Watch’ in dark sandalwood impresses
Tense Watches has been making stylish high-quality wooden watches by hand in Vancouver, British Columbia since 1971. Wooden cased watches have several benefits over metal ones, the most notable two of which are that they're extremely lightweight and made from renewable resources. Tense Watches further differentiates itself from other wooden watch manufacturers by creating their … [Read more...] about Review: Tense ‘Summit Multifunction Watch’ in dark sandalwood impresses
Review: Slim Timber Rosewood and Walnut card wallets are hip
Leather wallets have a way of becoming huge bulky objects when they're filled with cash, cards, and other objects. Sometimes less is more. Slim Timber has a solution: Their wooden card wallets, available in both Roosewood and in Walnut for just $35. Both the Slim Timber Rosewood card wallet and Slim Timber Walnut card wallet feature a small leather strip that wraps around … [Read more...] about Review: Slim Timber Rosewood and Walnut card wallets are hip
Review of Lunowear ‘Shoots,’ ‘Pine,’ and ‘Orca’ wooden watches
Wooden watches have been gaining popularity recently not only because they look great but because they're also environmentally friendly. Lunowear is a new company that's producing stylish wooden watches for both men and women. Lunowear recently raised $360,715 on Indiegogo to produce their first line of wooden watches. Lunowear sent us three different samples from their men's … [Read more...] about Review of Lunowear ‘Shoots,’ ‘Pine,’ and ‘Orca’ wooden watches