Unless it’s adding a bottle opener to a piece of our clothing the world utilitarian isn’t one that’s thrown around on a regular basis here at Cool Material. Most of the time, utilitarian is synonymous more
In the world of headphones, you’re probably familiar with names like Sennheiser, Shure, Sony, and maybe even Beyerdynamic. Headphile is a name you’ve probably never heard but one you definitely need to know if you more
Black on white may be fun every once in a while, but in the age of the Internet it’s as appealing as paying for porn – and this applies to watches too. Black on black more
It’s no secret that we have a sordid love affair with watches, especially hot black-on-black diddies like the ones from Vestal, Burberry, Nixon, and Welder. Now more
The need for absolute accuracy in a watch is eclipsed by our desire for something unique. The Special Edition Black Mr. Jones Cyclops has been described as the indie film noir of watches in a more
When it comes to classic maritime vessels, nothing has a more tumultuous history than the U-boat. Something about being encased in metal, crushing depths, and the occasional mermaid just tickles our fancy. So any company more
Much like the tech product wars that we hear so much about (iPad killer anyone?), big designers go through similar product wars, they’re just much more subversive about it. Not content to let more
Sure, the hands-only minimal look has been done with plain watches, but a chronograph? Typically chronographs have intricate faces heavy on dials, numbers and markings… but there’s nothing typical about the Vestal Sabbath zR3 Chronograph. more
Uniform Wares keeps it simple with a collection of modern, minimalist wrist watches that come in a 8 mono-chromatic hues. The style stays understated from the numberless face to the tonal straps that match the more
While pretentious luxury watch makers adamantly declare that Swiss Movement is the only movement, Christian Bedat pushes the limits of what we define as a luxury watch. Red8 watches, designed by a European with Japanese more
A car company just isn’t a luxury car company until it has its own watch. Just ask Ferrari. That’s why Abarth teamed up with BRM to create a Scorpion styled motorsport watch featuring the more
Being bullheaded isn’t always a bad thing… it’s a sign of strength and determination, and when it comes to watches it just means that the chronograph crown and pushers are on top and don’t poke more
The Lexon LM102 Watch takes on a understated style with a completely black steel face and a black leather strap. The hands and hour markers stand out against the black with subtle orange or white more
The Vestal Surveyor Watch displays a powerful dark matte black design that practically absorbs light. The hydraulically stamped dial and handsome leather strap complement its sleek black stainless steel case. This men’s more
The LEXON Max Chrono Quartz analog chronograph features VD 53 Seiko movement and 3ATM water resistance. It has a steel case, chrome matt, rubber strap with leather lining are detailed with an orange second hand more
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