Obsessions du Mois: February

What are we spending way too much time thinking about this month?

Apple’s  iPad! ($499): Because it’s going to change the way we commute, or at least change the way we entertain ourselves while we are forced to commute.  10″ Linen Pocket Round by Alexander Olch ($45): Like a pocket square, but less square.  Nixon

Style 101: Statement Sneakers

Break out of your usual weekend shoe routine by mixing in a pair of bold statement sneaks every so often.  It’s easier to pull off than you might think.  Rule 1:  Chose the shoes wisely.  Nothing you might actually run a marathon in.  Rule 2:  Keep everything else understated and conservative.  Keep the jeans trim [...]

Editors’ Pick: Tag Heuer Monaco

Here at SNF we love iconic pieces with a good pedigree.  The Heuer Monaco was originally introduced in 1969 as the world’s first square cased, automatic chronograph.  It was worn by Steve McQueen in the 1970 film Le Mans, and has been a cornerstone of the Heuer brand ever since.  Although several iterations and redesigns [...]

Dress for the Job You Want:
Pilot for Hire: The Watch

The watch: It’s not always safe to assume that the cockpit altimeter and air speed indicator will survive the Sea Duck II’s frequent gun battles and duct tape repairs, so more complicated and functional wrist wear is probably appropriate. The Breitling Navitimer World (1- $5,560) and Hamilton Aviation QNE (2 – $745) have legitimate aviation pedigrees, but make sure you know how to use the Navitimer’s slide rule and the QNE’s altimeter. MTM has been making watches for US Special Forces since 1980, and the Black Hawk (3 – $595) is a rugged watch with external and internal light modes.