Ten things that come out of the owner's pockets at the end of the day, shot on the same desk mat. Click a number for what he paid, what it costs now, and the honest pros and cons.
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| Category | Product |
|---|---|
| Pen | Scriveiner Pocket Copper Rollerball · Pocket / EDC Copper Rollerball, brass body, copper finish Details · Amazon.ca |
| Audio | Apple AirPods Pro 3 · AirPods Pro 3, personalised engraving Details · Amazon.ca |
| Light | Olight ArkPro Ultra · ArkPro Ultra, Onyx Black, cool white Details · Amazon.ca |
| Multi-tool | Leatherman Signal · Signal, black/silver, with nylon sheath Details · Amazon.ca |
| Knife | Knafs Lander 2, Jeremy Siers edition · Lander 2, black Micarta, acid-wash S35VN, Clutch Lock (KNAFS-00484) Details · Knafs (USD) |
| Watch | Casio Vintage A158WEGV-9A · A158WEGV-9A, gold bracelet, green/gold face Details · Amazon.ca |
pre-owned market vs US$74.95
Watch Black Bay 58, black dial, steel bracelet (reference, likely 79030N, to confirm)
The one watch for everything
+ 39 x 11.9 mm, ~47 mm lug-to-lug: wears like a vintage Submariner
− Discontinued 2026; pre-owned or NOS only
Watch A158WEGV-9A, gold bracelet, green/gold face
The beater; the one that goes on when the Tudor should not
+ Gold ion-plated multi-row bracelet with adjustable clasp
− Three times the price of the plain A158
Light ArkPro Ultra, Onyx Black, cool white
Flat pocket light with flood, spot, UV and a green laser; evening dog walks and finding things in the car and the boat
+ Four sources (1,700 lm flood, 800 lm/205 m spot, 365 nm UV, green laser) in a 16 mm flat body
− Built-in battery cannot be replaced
Multi-tool Signal, black/silver, with nylon sheath
Pliers, saw, bit driver; the carabiner clip rides on a bag
+ Outdoor tools nobody else bundles: ferro rod, whistle, hammer, sharpener
− Pricey for 19 tools
Knife Lander 2, black Micarta, acid-wash S35VN, Clutch Lock (KNAFS-00484)
Boxes, tape, the everyday stuff
+ Clutch Lock with smooth, near-assisted deployment; fingers stay clear when closing
− US$60 premium over a standard Clutch Lock Lander 2
Wallet Model to confirm
Front-pocket cards, a few bills, no bulk
Pen Pocket / EDC Copper Rollerball, brass body, copper finish
The pen that lives in the wood tray; the one he signs things with
+ Solid brass with hand-brushed copper plating; 51 g feels substantial
− Plated finish will show wear and fingerprints
Eyewear RB3016 black/gold, G-15 polarized (size and colour code to confirm)
Daily sunglasses that work with a blazer or a t-shirt
+ Iconic browline that suits most faces
− Heavy and front-heavy vs modern frames
Audio AirPods Pro 3, personalised engraving
Calls on the move and dog walks; the Max stays at the desk
+ Class-leading ANC and transparency
− Case battery dropped to 24 h on Pro 3
Pen Likely Tactile Turn Slim Bolt Action, titanium (unconfirmed)
The pen in the bag; capless, survives being dropped
Shot in daylight on the desk mat. No staging beyond lining things up.
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