We recently joined the Zulu Time Podcast to chat about Bremont's new Longitude/ENG movement launch event (which Dan attended) and review exciting watch pickups over the course of the year. And no December podcast would be complete without a holiday gift guide! So here's a roundup of our suggestions for that watch loving bon vivant in your life. We did a round robin of three recommendations each, listed in order of how they were presented. Happy gift giving!
Wingback Hip Flask
Machined stainless steel hip flask - 100ml / 3.4 fl.oz. capacity
Seamless body and dual contact seal eliminate risk of leaks
Wide mouth and removable base for easy filling, drinking and cleaning
£120.00 available at https://wingback.co.uk/products/100ml-hip
Depth Charge by Jason Heaton
Dear friend of the pod and decorated member of the watch community Jason Heaton entertains us with his first novel. Depth Charge is an old school thriller in the tradition of Fleming, Maclean, and Cussler, with an eye for detail, cunning villains, and narrow escapes.
Signed copy available for 14.99 at https://www.depthchargenovel.com/shop
Killing Rommell by Steven Pressfield
A thrilling WWII tale based on the real-life exploits of the Long Range Desert Group, an elite British special forces unit that took on the German Afrika Korps and its legendary commander, Field Marshal Erwin Rommel, "the Desert Fox."
Available at Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Killing-Rommel-Novel-Steven-Pressfield/dp/0767926161
Victorinox Climber
Swiss made pocket knife with 14 functions
Includes scissors and a multipurpose hook
Carry law complicit in many places
$39.99 at https://www.swissarmy.com/us/en/Products/Swiss-Army-Knives/Medium-Pocket-Knives/Climber/p/1.3703
Hovig's Supply House Vegetable Tanned Calfskin Straps
These premium vegetable tanned (often simply called veg tan) straps are exclusive to Hovigs, and handmade in France to their specifications. Available in 18mm, 19mm, 20mm - Tapers to 16mm Buckle.
$59 available at https://hovigs.com/collections/attachments-bands-bracelets/products/vegtan-calf-hovigs-strap?variant=42039558602939
Bergeon Set of 5 Screwdrivers
Tips in Steel with references
6899-M-…, Ø 0.80, 1.00, 1.20, 1.40, 1.60 mm
Ergonomic Screwdriver of stainless steel with head of synthetic self-lubricating POM material and flat tips of hardened stainless steel 54/56HRC Ø 0.80 / 1.00 / 1.20 / 1.40 / 1.60 mm diameters.
$53 available at https://hovigs.com/collections/tools-supplies/products/bergeon-30081-p05-set-of-5-philips-watchmaking-screwdrivers
UV Torch
Time to test your watch's luminescence and step up those photography lume shots!
Essential Cocktail Set by Cocktail Kingdom
Everything you need to sling cocktails!
• Seamless Mixing Glass, 550ml - (decorative engraving may vary) • Hoffman® Barspoon 33.5cm or similar, Stainless Steel • Japanese Style Jigger 1oz/2oz (30ml/60ml), Stainless Steel • Set of Koriko® Weighted Shaking Tins or similar, Stainless Steel • Koriko® Hawthorne Strainer or similar, Stainless Steel
$103.99 available at https://www.cocktailkingdom.com/essential-cocktail-set-steel
Hydro Flask by Elliot Brown
Keeps cool drinks icy cold all day or serve up a piping hot drink after hours on a trail, bike or board. Guaranteed for life and beautifully made to last, they're our go-to flask for good reason. With the EB logo beautifully engraved into the cool grey coating.
£32 available at https://elliotbrownwatches.com/collections/coffee/products/eb-hydroflask-16oz-bottle-wide-mouth-flex-sip-lid-stone-grey
Patreon/Podcast/Journalism Subscription
Support your favorite writers and or podcasters by gifting somebody exclusive access to their content for a year. Whether is be local journalism, independent news sources or original content creators, it brings new audiences to these stellar outlets and supports their efforts. A few that were mentioned include:
The Fighter Pilot Podcast https://www.patreon.com/ftrpltpdcst
The Grey Nato https://thegreynato.substack.com/
