Bernhardt Instruments “Medograph”
From WristWatchReview.com - Great for medical students. I haven’t seen these in years.
This 42mm chronograph is run by a Swiss ETA quartz movement. The case and back are made with 316-L stainless steel. This baby comes with a supple rubber strap that is easy to size. This chrono with pulsimeter is delivered in a wooden display box with two year warranty. Price: $279.
New from Bernhardt Instruments [WatchUSeek]
From WristWatchReview.com - Omega paid $350,000 for JFK’s famed Omega watch at auction yesterday.
The watch, from 1960, was a gift to then Senator John F. Kennedy from his friend Grant Stockdale before the election. With a bit of humor and perhaps some premonition, Mr. Stockdale had the back of the watch engraved with the following message: “President of the United States John F. Kennedy from his friend Grant.”
Also available at the auction were a thank you letter written by Jacqueline Kennedy to Mr. Stockdale who lauds the Omega as “nicer than the watch I gave him” and an image from LIFE Magazine of the 35th President wearing the watch on his inauguration day.
Cigar Review: Quo Vadimus “Islander” Churchill
Just finished off a Quo Vadimus “Islander” from Quo Vadimus cigars. The stogie, wrapped by QV’s Grade-9 Cuban roller, was a welcome departure from the sticks I’ve been used to thus far. The cigar lit up right away and burned uniformly throughout, offering a fine finish of rich, smooth smoke. The tobacco, which gives a nice even scent of vanilla down its length, was an excellent blend. The wrapper was tight and tasty and consistent through the burn.
I lost the ash at about the halfway point and the final few inches of this 7-incher had a great draw and some excellent smoke. Best of all? Not much of a cigar mouth after I finished this one. I’ve smoked some Cubans that I’ve tasted for a few weeks, post-light up. This one came, was a pleasure to smoke, and went.
The Islander is a special blend, only available to QV friends, family, and business associates. It was quite a thrill to get one on the packet they sent over and can’t wait to try the Reserve, which is what they sell online… mmmm… smoke.
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ScottEVest Milan - Smooth as Butta
Just got to look at the SeV Milan, a leather jacket that puts the sexy back into sexy geek. The entire thing is full of pockets for all your crazy gadgetry and the style screams “James Bond on shore leave.” Plus there’s free shipping until Monday.
The jacket offers European styling in rich, chocolate brown leather. There is no exterior branding, other than subtle SeVs on the antique brass zipper pulls. The Milan showcases the 4.0 Line features, such as the Detachable Cargo Cache Plus (DCC+), change pockets, magnetic cuffs, magnetic pocket closures and battery holders, in an incredibly chic jacket. This lightweight jacket is very versatile–works in all but hot weather.
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Researchers are discovering the secrets of a good beer by breaking down each bock into its constituent parts. The process, which started decades ago, is become more and more refined, leading to the age old secret of what makes a beer taste good after you pour out a little for your homies.
Studying the chemical constituents of beer is “like looking at the night sky,” he says. “The closer you look, the more stars you can see.”
A Skunk Walks into a Bar . . . [Science News]
Keep Walking - Just Leave the Booze
Johnnie Walker is now offering custom labels for the holidays on their Red, Black, Green, Gold, or Blue products. No word on if their plaid label products gets the same treatment. Essentially, you go to the website and pick out your message. If you order by December 12th, you’ll get your labels by the 23rd, just in time to get your XMas drunk on.
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Review: Seiko SKX781K3 aka Orange Monster
From WristWatchReview.com - No sub $200 watch holds so much cachet and rapt attention as the Orange Monster. New watch collectors take note: the Orange Monster is the best way to catch the collecting bug - it is hefty, colorful, beefy, and cool. It is extremely solid, extremely reliable, and water resistant to 200 meters. Why is the Orange Monster so popular? It’s inexpensive, it’s fun, and it’s a Seiko. It’s a beater, but it’s a beater that will get you compliments.
Do what you want with your money, but I’m thinking $29,000 is a bit much to pay for a “Rare Mustard $5 Casino Chip.” This thing better have been bitten by Diamond Jim’s mistress or I don’t want it.
From WristWatchReview.com - Got some shots of the new Nooka line including the limited edition Zot. The new pieces have clear acrylic in the dots to prevent the dreaded “shadow/reflection” problem that plagued some of the earlier models. All of them look great.
Special Offer for TSL Readers: Quo Vadimus
Just got in touch with Mark over at Quo Vadimus cigars and he wanted to pass along to some cigar savings to the readers of the Sporting Life. Each of these things is hand rolled and is an excellent smoke, well worth the initial investment.
For readers of TheSportingLife.Net, Quo Vadimus will provide:
Free Priority Mail Shipping with every order.
10% discount on all full bundles
10% discount on all single sticks.
In addition, we do a 2-for-1 plan. For each single stick
you buy we give a free “Lil Jp” which is a 5″ x 34 stick.
When they place the order, all they need to do is refer to
TheSportingLife.Net and that will get them the discounts.
Read on for more info or check them out here.
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