Watches, Stories, and Gear: Peak Design x Sitka, Spinnaker’s Nessie, Polyagonal Turning, and a Cool New F1 Merchandise

Rereleased: The Peak Design x Sitka Optifade Marsh™ Slide Lite

Peak Design has once again collaborated with Sitka, hunting and outdoor experts, on a limited edition Slide Lite camera strap. Crafted in Sitka’s Optifade Marsh™ pattern, this strap blends comfort, versatility, and Peak Designs quick-connection system with the unique aesthetics and outdoors benefits of Sitka’s legendary concealment know-how. Wether you’re trying to blend in, or stand out, this camera strap might just be the perfect accessory for you.  Full specifications of the strap and details on how this collaboration came to be are available on Peak Design’s website.

Spinnaker and Scottish Watches release the Nessie Pear Diver

Spinnaker Watches has announced its newest rendition of the Fleuss Automatic Nessie Pearl Diver Limited Edition, created in collaboration with Scottish Watches. This timepiece plunges into the depths of Loch Ness, drawing inspiration from Scotland’s legendary waters and its most mysterious inhabitant. Powered by a Miyota 8245, this collaborative piece features a mother of pearl dial, and Nessie illustrations on the small seconds dial and rotor. Limited to 650 pieces, the Nessie Pearl Diver was released on September 65, and retails for $425. For more details on the release, check out the official release page here.

Tactile Turn Polyagonal Collection

While Tactile Turn might be known for their cylindrical, machine finished writing devices, they’re unlocking a new machining method and stepping outside of the cylinder. Developed in the late 1970, polyagonal turning allows for “non round” shapes to be created on a lathe by using a multi-toothed cutter spins alongside the spinning workpiece. By varying the speeds at which each piece turns, various different shapes can be produced. With this new method ready to go, the team at Tactile has produced the “Cryptex”, a bolt action brass pen with a multi-faceted finish inspired by the infamous De Vinci Code Puzzle. Releasing for the first time on September 30th, this initial launch will feature two distinct finishes, light and dark”, and will retail for $150 each.   For more photos, and an animated demonstration of polyagonal turning, check out the official Cryptex product page.

Partners In Performance: Yeti & Oracle Red Bull Racing

Continuing the theme of cross brand collaboration, Yeti has unveiled an entirely new collection of F1 themed merchandise, in partnership with Oracle Red Bull Racing. In total, the collection consists of 8 new engraving designs and several pieces of merchandise, including an awesome looking Yeti Crossroads 27L backpack. Whether you’re a big fan of unique Yeti gear,  an F1 fanatic, or some mix of each, this collection is definitely worth checking out!