This Week In The Shop Six Shop Picks We Love That Aren’t Watches

Last week, we saw a few new arrivals from G-SHOCK including a black and red MR-G Frogman and the brand's latest take on its aviation-inspired Gravitymaster series. Unveiled at the beginning of this year, we now have stock of Zenith's new green-hued Chronomaster Sport. 

On the Pre-Owned side of the shop, this Rolex Sea-Dweller Deepsea can be dropped to the bottom of the Mariana Trench and live to tell the tale. For OMEGA De Ville fans, this Prestige Co-Axial Chronometer offers impressive stylistic versatility at a more than competitive price. 

While this column is typically reserved for highlighting a specific theme of watches in the shop every week, this week, your humble writer is in the mood to shake things up. Since this is This Week In The Shop after all, I have decided to explore the road less traveled a la a selection of items that are not watches for today's episode. Yes, many of them are still watch-related, but watches in and of themselves they are not. Additionally, I've tried my best to pick things on both the low-ticket and high-end ends of the price spectrum for added variety. Without further ado, let's get on with it, shall we?

Smooth, sleek, and made of buttery soft brown leather, this watch case is sturdy enough to store your more precious watch cargo on any upcoming summer travel you might have planned. The rectangular shape features two pieces that slide together for a snug fit, and allow both watches to lay flat side by side so you don't have to worry about any accidental bumping or scratching. Oh, and did I mention it's handmade in Tuscany? Ooh la la. And, as a quick aside, if you are looking for something a little more compact to store your watches in a suitcase, I will point you in the direction of this leather case. Smooth, sleek, and made of supple brown leather, this watch case is sturdy enough to store your more precious watch cargo on any upcoming summer travel you might have planned.

Given that we're entering summer, a book with a slightly nautical theme seems fitting. Told by the famed collector, Rolex expert, and watch industry titan John Goldberger, A Journey Into The Deep is a meticulous exploration of Rolex's intertwined history with the world of underwater exploration. 

Over its 132 glossy pages, you'll find over 400 photographs that accompany stories that encompass the complete chronology of Rolex's storied relationship with dive-ready tool watches, complete with esoteric references and granular development details that speak to the watch nerd in all of us.

While our selection of NATO straps might have been the more obvious choice given the warmer weather, I think there's something to be said about pairing dress watches with a lighter-colored leather strap during spring and summer. As its name suggests, this strap is made of soft calfskin leather that gets even more supple as it's worn in, and works well with just about any piece you pair it with. Sometimes, it's nice to treat yourself to a new strap staple. If your current strap rotation is looking a little worn out, now's the time…

Here, my friend, we've arrived at the priciest pick on the list in the form of a meticulously crafted rangefinder camera from Leica. Its compact build and easy-focussing rangefinder system make the brand's M series a great option for expert and amateur photographers alike, and its overall discreetness is great for just about any situation, whether you're looking to flex your street photography skills or just document your life with something a bit more elevated than the camera on your smartphone. The M11 is equipped with a remarkably more robust battery life than its predecessor, up to 60-megapixel resolution, a shutter speed of up to 1/16,000th of a second, and features an aluminum top plate with a scratch-resistant finish. It's also available in all-black if that's more your speed. 

For under $30, this handy dandy Swiss Army Knife might be the most affordable on the list, but it's also the most multi-functional. In one compact case, this tool has the typical arrangement of folding blades, screwdrivers, and scissors to be expected from a classic Swiss Army Knife, and has a spring bar tool for changing watch straps on the go. Easily hook it onto your keys to keep it with you wherever you go. Just don't forget it in your carry-on luggage if you're traveling – you might run into a problem with a TSA agent.

Closing out this roundup with another green-hued pick, this bright emerald watch box is made to make traveling with a selection of your watch collection simple and is elegant enough to store on your dresser or nightstand at home. Hexagonal in shape, this box is constructed with a wooden interior structure covered with vibrant green-grained leather with a cream-colored suede lining. Inspired by London's vibrant Notting Hill neighborhood, this cheerful watch box keeps up to three watches safe and secure and features a push-button opening that elegantly displays your pieces.