The 2008 Hammarhead Triumph T100 Scrambler designated ‘Jack Pine’ is customised by Hammarhead Industries. The company’s mission, as laid out by founder James Hammarhead,  is to build “simple yet modern motorcycles”. Judging by the Jack Pine, they’ve succeeded spectacularly. With the going price of $16, 500 it’s not even an impossibility. Just impossibly good looking.

Image courtesy of  BIKEEXIF.

Next up is the Audi R8 V10 ‘Valkyrie’ is compiled by SR Auto Group, who do not do their own builds but use other manufacturers’ parts. Even so, they more than make up in impeccable taste. By far the meanest looking Audi there is handles just as viciously as it looks. If they ever make a fourth Transporter film (and please, make it better than the third – which should be easy) this should be the car driven by Frank Martin.

Image courtesy of Motor Ward.

Lastly, the ICON CJ3B Willy Jeep replica works particularly well now that the summer heat is on. Stack in your surfboards, kite surfing equipment, beach volleyballs and pull on your flip flops. This is the perfect summer car.

Image courtesy of Cool Material. Delve into the specs through ICON.

The sun’s shining again and life’s good. Busy, but good. Somebody said that if you’re busy all the time you’re doing something wrong, but I’m pretty sure that person has not walked a day in my shoes. But hey each their own, I actually get kicks out of doing several things at once. Multitasking is fun but multitasking just like many other things are all about time management, which leads to another watch or “things to wear” edition.

I have referred to my Pimpin aint easy SS on several occasions but one thing I forgot is that some of you might not be familiar with the watch. So here’s a little something on that special watch on my wrist.

The watch is actually an adaptation of a Tokyoflash classic called Pimp Trip the Light Fantastic.

The Pimpin aint easy SS is one of the most well known and popular LED watches from Tokyoflash Japan and features 72 bright blue LEDs with stainless steel casing. The watch was redesigned from its predecessor and supposedly had a better fit in addition to the modern look. For me it was love at first sight after I got an email about “crazy” Japanese watches from my wife. I actually ordered the watch directly after seeing the picture. It’s simple but I can tell you, still gathers looks like it did over four years ago. One of the reasons I got the watch was that it was actually pretty clear in comparison to many others. The first line showing the hours and the rest representing individual minutes. Clear right? Another thing is that it shows “pimp time” every two minutes after 6 pm until 1 am with the whole screen flashing in bright blue color (it’s all about the details). I have been wearing the watch on daily basis ever since I got it and I will do so until I for some reason get another watch or this one fails on me (touch wood).

The thing I most like about these watches is the limited production and once they are gone, they are gone. You can of course still admire the watches in the Tokyoflash Watch Museum but getting them gets more expensive and difficult. I actually regret not getting few of the watches no longer available, but then again I got a nice watch I wear daily, why would I get another one? But the same applies to all the gadgets, kicks and jeans I stock up and perhaps never even wear. Everyone needs a hobby right? Actually I have been watch browsing more than I have in years. Not just Tokyoflash ones but more “grown up” watches as well. A hint to my wife reading this, wink wink.

Another pick of the week is the new comer from the same direction. The Kisai changing lanes is one of the more interesting new arrivals from the label.

I like the style but I would imagine this takes a minute to learn how to read the time. But it’s the same with every Tokyoflash watch. Ah, where are the good old clock hands? Nah, evolution is the key to survival and progress. Although I really appreciate the vintage styles and flashy Swiss watches, I would argue that these fresh and flashy time pieces create even more impression. They also work as a great ice breaker. I still remember few meetings where I met corporate executives whose first question was about the watch. It’s very easy to carry the conversation from there on.

No matter what’s on your wrist, it’s all good as long as you stay on time.  That’s all for now. Check the video posted by Tim on the Soap Box. Hilarious, probably not responsible but hilarious nonetheless. Be easy everyone, I’m off, peace!

Back in the day it was likely that you would have found a time piece in your pocket instead of your wrist.

A pocket watch is an accessory that had its run during the more formal days as I might call them. Still this beloved accessory has never really disappeared and I somewhat foresaw its return few years ago and even got an old vintage pocket watch back into working condition. Still the whole concept has yet to really reappear in the mainstream “fashion scene”. I wonder how did the pocket watch advocates feel when someone introduced the all so familiar wrist watch to the public? Needless to say people love their wrist watches.

However I was recently happy to find out that the forerunners in the watch game are thinking back and putting a modern twist into an age old classic. A nice little follow up on the Kisai Broke post I wrote last week. This week’s watch edition goes to Kisai Round Trip pocket watch.

According to Tokyoflash we’re talking about  “an exciting innovation on the traditional pocket watch, featuring an irresistible dark lens, bright digital tubes and an intuitive new way to view time. Are you ready for the ride?” (Tokyoflash.com)

Pictures courtesy of Tokyoflash.com

The pocket watch would definitely look good on a key chain or worn with a chain in your pocket like pocket watches usually are. Stainless steel case, dark lens and flashing, colorful LED lights will without a doubt keep you in time. The different colors represent hours, groups of 3 minutes and single minutes. It might look confusing but after few minutes you can check the time the same way you would from your typical analog watch.

Can we sense the re-emergence of a pocket watch or is this just a fad? If you ask me, it’s all good as long as you stay in time. It’s kind of nice to see people thinking outside the box or their wrists and bringing something “new” to the game. Since people like to dress smart but mix fresh looks to older styles a pocket watch should be a must accessory to anyone in the know.

That said, I will leave you with a question, what’s in your pocket?

Stay safe everyone. I’m out, peace!

A lighter post for the beginning of the week. Been multitasking the whole day and although it’s 8pm there are still a few things to do before catching some shuteye. With days like these you really need to stay on time with everything you do. After all, I would argue that timing is a key to effective multitasking. Phones, notebooks and mp3 players help in keeping the track of time, but for this there’s nothing better than a classic wrist watch.

Now with classic I mean a wrist watch, a watch that you wear on your wrist. The way of reading time has evolved in steps from analog watches to digital ones and beyond. Today I present you with my recent favorite find. Kisai Broke USB Chargin LED watch from Tokyoflash.

The watch is nice mix of style, colors and a hint of crazy in it. This gives a whole new meaning to shattered time.

Pictures courtesy of Tokyoflash.

I have been a fan of Tokyoflash watches for over half a decade and my Pimpin Ain’t Easy SS is still getting attention as if I bought it yesterday. But enough of my watch, let’s focus on the new Kisai Broke. The watch offers a new way to read time that’s still quite close to a regular clock. Like Tokyoflash put it, “features that will make you want to break away from dictated fashion trends.” I like that. Don’t follow fashion trends, create them. The fragmented mineral crystal lens and colored LEDs make sure that you can check the time no matter how dark it is. Typical to these eccentric watches, the new Kisai also has a light up function which you can set up to light up every 15 minutes between 6pm and 12am. You can also set this function off to save battery.

What I really like about the watch is not just the brushed aluminum look of the watch but also the USB recharging capability. Just plug the watch to your com and charge the battery. How nice is that?

While I have been in search of a “more traditional” watch this one has got me thinking. I really like the design and I’m sure the watch would look good on my wrist. The price tag is not bad either, “only” 124 €. Just like with every Tokyoflash design, you need to act fast if you want to get one of these babies as they’re all limited edition pieces available for limited time only. Sooner or later the design is wither on your wrist or in the Watch Museum.

I have a lot more to write about this week. Bunch of hopefully nice articles that will lighten up your day.

I’m off for now, take care of you and yours. Peace.

It’s Monday but it feels like Sunday since we’re still on holiday here in cold old Finland. I did not post anything yesterday since I wanted to “take a day off”. I spent the whole day reading comics and watching movies. Only went out for a quick stroll and to get some fresh air as the weather has been horrid, cold and gloomy. But what’s nicer than spending quality time with your wife watching good movies. Well although I am still planning to continue our movie marathon I wanted to share a little something with you and yours.

I just have to share my initial experiences with the Marvel App. I love it. I mean I am still waiting for my iPad, but I am getting a preview to the program through my iPhone. I now understand why some referred to the iPad as the print killer. I read the New Avengers #1 from 2004 and I have to say the reading experience was even better than the one I get reading comics from my notebook. With the iPad, I am sure it’s going to be even better. Marvel is making pioneering moves by going digital. And by going digital I really mean going digital. I am sure others will follow close behind but I can definitely see myself reading more comics as I can really do that everywhere I go. Although I encountered few bugs and crashes, the reading experience was really nice. I recommend trying it out yourself. Just tap, pinch and swipe from box to box and page to page. Preview and download the comics straight to the App or buy the comics in Print. Simply awesome.

Now, to continue with today’s Stuff to wear edition which is actually tied up to the world of social media.

I have been rocking a Tokyoflash Pimp watch for years already and I really love my Pimpin ain’t easy SS chrome/blue watch. However I do keep my eye on the Tokyoflash updates and their recent concepts have gotten me really anxious. Their latest addition “Instant Trend” does not just present time in a cool and unusual way, but also keeps you posted with what’s going on in your social media circuit.

The watch enables you to get your Twitter and Facebook updates to your wrist with the integrated Bluetooth which you can pair with your smartphone. Cool or what? I mean I mainly use Twitter to keep myself updated with what’s going on and the watch helps you keep up with what’s going with your friends and news all over the world. According to Tokyoflash, you can scan through recent notifications by pressing the buttons and read the the time, just by adding the blocks; 12 blocks for hours, 5 blocks for groups of 10 minutes and single minutes 1-9.

Pictures courtesy of Tokyoflash.

I love the black concept design but would also love to see this in chrome and maybe including different screen colors. Nevertheless, this is a very nice idea and hopefully the concept sees the daylight soon. During these times one needs to look ahead into the future instead of staying in the past or the present. The world is always in need of pioneers and we sure retain a future state of mind. Respect the old ways but keep your mind open for innovations.

That said, my regards from the future, all the best and see you tomorrow!

I’m continuing on something remy kicked off some time back. Our new weekly edition for the new year “Stuff to wear…” This week I’ introducing to you something special, a duffel bag. But not just any duffel bag, a Finnish vintage duffel bag. Genuine leather travel gear from few decades back. The bag is indeed made in Finland few decades back (I think it was made in the 70′s)  but is still in what I would call prime condition.

The bag does not only look badass, it’s also very handy when traveling. Just the right size for traveling, in my opinion at least. It also has story to it. If you look at the side of the bag (below pic) you can see a hand print on it. This hand print actually belongs to a Mexican taxi driver, who had apparently just finished mechanic work or something because as soon as he had thrown the bag to the trunk of the car the hand print was stuck there and that was 30 years ago. Ain’t that something.

Well obviously these are stories I heard from the bag’s previous owner (my parents), since back then I was nothing but an idea. But somehow I really find this story amusing to say the least. I adopted the bag a year ago and since then it has traveled with me to here and there, still toughing it out and not complaining. Like a good bag should. A nice vintage bag goes well with other vintage gear like jeans, shirts and shoes. As you can see below, heh.

The pic was taken last summer (ah the summer), and although it’s just something like 6 months back it feels as if it was ages ago. My Vintage Label Momotaro Jeans which are actually stored inside the bag at the moment were a true travel companion to my bag last year and thus I feel that since I am more or less wearing the Copper Label Momotaro Jeans on daily basis, I should keep the jeans I love in a bag I appreciate almost as much as my jeans. Also it saves me a minute when packing for a trip, should I feel a need to pack an extra pair of jeans along to the journey. Next stop for the bag is Copenhagen, Denmark where we’re heading in two week’s time. But more on that later.

That’s all for this edition of Stuff to wear… Stay tuned for more and have a prosperous week ahead everyone. One love y’all, I’m out… Peace.

Image courtesy of The Awesomer.

As promised, the first “stuff to wear…” post is here. The other topics will surface later on, but let’s concentrate on this particular item for now.

Got to admit, Saxon had it right: denim and leather really are together. First of all, and I can not express this strongly enough. I love leather jackets. Nay, I love (just imagine a lot of emphasis on that ok?) leather jackets. Even Indiana Jones wore one. So they can not be anything but cool. And they do go well with denim. Let’s leave the colour coding to you guys as I have no doubt that you would be anything less than perfectly proficient with it.

Now that we’ve got our personal 30 Days of Night here up North we’ve had to dig out our parkas, beanies and woollen underwear. Even though the promise of spring is still but a dream, this is the perfect time to do just that – dream, and get ready for those less than ohmygodithinkijustfrozemybootstotheground days. For those days this AR-65 leather jacket by SWAGGER is more than appropriate. Drawing its styling from the military M-65 jacket as well as biker jackets, it features Thinsulate lining, making it kinda great for the first days of spring. Pair it with our spanking new Lil’ Brooklyn’s and we’ve got a winner.

Image courtesy of Streetlevel.

As a bonus we’ve got a short story for you tonight.

‘Twas a cold, cold winter’s night, and our hero was a-shiver. He said: “Please Lord, let me not go home alone tonight, for I will freeze my butt off.” He cussed the weather, cursed and said a lot of nasty stuff. And then, the Big Man delivered.

She was amazing! All legs and hips and sway. Our hero, he jumped at the opportunity. With a great show of masculinity and swagger (or stagger, for he had had a few – which was nothing new), he stopped her: “Oh you beautiful mistress of the winter! This night with me will you stay? (or bleeeeeerrg – for he had downed many a Carlsberg).”

She laughed a brilliant laugh, but as cold as icicles dancing in the wind she was. And alas, our hero had to walk home alone that fateful night, after giving his dreamgirl such a fright. One step, another, another, he dragged, swayed like a wounded willow ‘fore reaching home, laying his curls on his soft, comfy condom pillow.

Good night!

Image courtesy of Streetlevel.

Remember to check back from time to time to see how Tony’s new project goes.