Dreamed up by two Ventura Watch Company alums (founder Pierre Nobs and award-winning designer Simon Husslein), the Bólido Watch is a timepiece of Swiss integrity, build quality and performance without the price tag normally associated with Swiss Made. The uniquely asymmetrical design that was a bit of a Venture hallmark back in the day sees the upper edge of the case at 12 o’clock jutting away from your wrist more than at 6 o’clock near the bottom, which allows for the larger crown, makes it easier to read while driving and just plain looks cool. The clean and minimal design is absolutely intentional but is due, in part, to the construction. The surgical grade stainless case is machine lathed from a single block of steel before becoming the monocoque for the Swiss mechanical automatic movement, the natural rubber strap and the sapphire crystal. It’s nice to have a Swiss made alternative to the expensive watches that typically come out of that area that’s as clean, beautiful and well-built as the competitors for a fraction of the price.
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Huckberry’s Essential Holiday Gift Guide
Unzip your coat and have some mulled wine on the house—you’ve arrived at your final gifting destination: The Holiday Gift Guide. It’s like your friendly neighborhood one-stop holiday shop, except instead of balsa wood ornaments, ours is packed with thoughtful gifts for everyone on your list. Future heirlooms, small-but-significant stocking stuffers, and gear for getting out there (or staying in)—are all right here. There’s no music playing in the background though, so you’ll just have to hum Bing Crosby while you click around instead.
