Watches, Stories, and Gear: Seasonal Releases, Rolex in Brooklyn, and the Leica SL3 Reporter

“Watches, Stories, and Gear” is a roundup of our favorite content, watch or otherwise, from around the internet. Here, we support other creators, explore interesting content that inspires us, and put a spotlight on causes we believe in. Oh, and any gear we happen to be digging on this week. We love gear.

Tactile Turn Unveils Their Newest Seasonal Edition

While EDC is a very serious subject, Tactile Turn likes to have some fun with their season pen releases. While past themes have ranged from baseball to pirates, their newest release takes the collection to new depths. Aptly named “Deep Sea”, the current seasonal release sports a mix of blue tones while a top layer of “typhoon” cerakote adds a subtle teal shimmer. Built on the iconic Switch platform, both the standard and short model feature a Navy Mark V dive helmet on the clip and a bronze switch to round out the nautical touch. Releasing on November 11th, this collection will be available to purchase until December 31st when it sinks for good.

Coming Soon: Rolex in Williamsburg, Brooklyn

In a recent Brooklyn Magazine article, it was announced that Rolex will soon be joining the ranks of Williamsburg’s high-end storefronts. Originally discovered by The Commercial Observer and publicly shared by BK MAG, Rolex has signed a 15 year lease for 86 North 6th Street, directly across the street from Glossier and Nike. This boutique will be Rolex’s second stand alone store in the city, and it’s first in Brooklyn, although a number of other retailers carry their watches (new and pre-owned). An official date for the store’s opening has yet to be announced at this time.

Leica Announces the SL3 “Reporter” edition

It’s no secret that Leica is known for producing some fantastic cameras and some amazing special editions. One of those unique editions is the “Reporter” variant, easily recognizable by its olive green body. Beginning with the Leica 250 Reporter in 1934, a camera designed to hold 10 meters of film at a time (or 250 exposures), the designation was revived for modern cameras designed for challenging environments and photojournalists. In addition to the iconic olive body, the new SL3 Reporter features an aramid fabric cover, a material similar to kevlar. Check Digital Photography Review’s recent article for more information.