Editor’s Picks: BBQ Tools, Coffee Machine and Electric Roadster
From the latest wristwatch from Jaeger-LeCoultre to a pair of sleek driving loafers from Scarosso, this is what we want this week…
Words: Jonathan Wells
Who’s ready for the sun-soaked days of May? This week, we’re setting ourselves up for summer — looking through the latest launches and product reveals to brighten our warm weeks to come.
We’ve turned up the volume on Marshall’s new wireless speaker, popped the cork on a bottle of crisp Mirabeau rosé and sharpened Blenheim Forge’s latest BBQ knife set. Elsewhere, we’re feeling the wind in our hair with a vintage-tinged drop-top roadster and getting into the saddle of Belgium’s best eBike. Discover this and more below…
Time will tell: Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Control Calendar Blue
The latest from the luxury Swiss watchmaker, this new Master Control Calendar features a deep navy-blue sunray-brushed dial with a lighter blue-hued halo. Pair that with the shine of Super-Luminova and silvered Dauphine hands — and you’ve got the brightest, boldest new Jaeger of the year.
Lead the charge: Wiesmann Project Thunderball Electric Roadster
It’s as impressive as it looks. Long of bonnet and swift of speed, this German roadster is an electrified slice of the drop-top future. A carbon-fibre body affords the thing a 0-60 mph time of 2.9 seconds, and its charge range is an equally imposing 311 miles.
Scrub up: Heath ‘The Face Set’
If your skin’s been caught between the dry spell of winter and the harmful heat of summer, we’ve got a one-stop skincare shop to solve every exfoliating, cleansing conundrum from your hairline’s edge to the bottom of your beard; Heath’s inimitable ‘The Face Set’, complete with face wash and anti-pollution moisturiser.
Wake up: Joy Resolve ‘Barisieur Grande’ Coffee Machine
If you’ve not already picked up Joy Resolve’s classic ‘Barisieur’ from Gentleman’s Journal Shop, this freshly brewed model might be the bedside purchase for you. Combining coffee machine and alarm clock, this updated design can brew two much-needed cups at a time.
Turn it up: Marshall ‘Willen’ Portable Speaker
The latest launch from audio aficionados Marshall is the brand’s most versatile speaker yet. With a rubber strap, rock-solid Bluetooth 5.1 and front-mounted, multi-directional controls, the ‘Willen’ is also eco-friendly; with around 60% of the speaker constructed from recycled materials.
In the pink: Mirabeau Pure 2021 Rosé Wine
If you’re looking for a wine perfectly suited to al fresco drinking, look no further. Powdery pink and incredibly expressive, this clean rosé from Mirabeau is packed with summery flavours of peach, lychee and passion fruit.
On your bike: Cowboy 4 Electric Bicycle
Taking connected electric bikes to new heights, the quirkily-named Cowboy brand has smoothed out any bumps in the tech — literally. A simple push of the pedal, and the intuitive motor will sense your force and the speed you need, pushing that carbon belt into motion. Smart.
Pedal to the metal: Scarosso ‘Michael’ Driving Shoes
Handcrafted in Italy, these supple driving shoes have sleek, chic allure stitched into their rubber-studded soles. Distinguished by their classic vamp, this timeless design brings together two iconic loafers styles; the penny and the driving loafer.
Fire up: Blenheim Forge Barbecue Set
Tighten those apron strings and ready your spatulas; Blenheim Forge has re-staked its charcoal-dusted claim to barbecuing supremacy. Among the new tools offered by the brand are a meat cleaver, stiff boning knife and — perhaps most theatrically — an oversized ‘scimitar’.
Button it: Apnée Swimwear Linen Shirt
Chiefly known for its handsome, intricately-designed swimwear, Apnée’s equally covetable shirts are a must-have for the summer months. In ‘Bordeaux’, this rich red linen option is the perfect lightweight piece to complement any vibrant summer look.
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