James Bond's Rolex 5513: in case of emergencies

This is the Rolex watch used by 007 himself in Live and Let Die when he sawed himself out of a sticky situation using the buzz-saw on the crown. It also had a high-intensity magnetic bullet shield apparently, which would put any other sub in the shade as far as technical wizardry goes if it was actual life.

But it wasn't so these things won't work. But you do get a watch Bond, or Roger Moore had on his wrist before he traded it in for a Casio. And he signed the back, bless him.

Personally I preferred it on Sean Connery, with a Nato strap nonetheless, but I'm funny like that.

Expect to pay between $230,000 and $450,000 for the privilege of owning it.

Up for grabs: half the wardrobe

I had an epiphany the other day and made the somewhat rash decision to sell an awful lot of my jackets in order to fund the purchase of one, which I have been going on about here.

So without further ado, I bring to you the sale of the century, all up on Ebay now and all stunning aditions to anyone's wardrobe. In fact when I look at these pictures I do actually wonder what the hell I am doing, but just wait till you see what I got.

Moncler V Wasi Jacket £460

 Mackintosh Black Watch Denny coat £220

 

Woolrich Woolen Mills hooded vest £110

 Visvim long sleeved green top L £50

Visvim 18L E-Cat messenger bag £130

Supreme London: stocking up

Leopard trenchcoat

I've been like a kid in a candy store since Supreme opened in London.

This brand is ideal for me. Limited production runs, a street style ethos, and just inside what I would define as affordable. What's more, there's always a little surprise when you purchase stuff. Such as with the Club Jacket, which turned out to be manufactured from British Millerain waxed cotton.

Here's a few shots of the jackets I've picked up.

Club jacket

Ten-C: out of reach

 

There is a limit to the amount of money I am prepared to spend on a particular garment. This is often dictated by the price I expect to achieve for items I might sell in order to pay for it. 

If a garment falls above this price bracket, it doesn't mean I will dismiss a purchase. In fact it actually means I will move heaven and earth to find the money to pay for it. 

Although in the case of Ten-C, I would say the movement of heaven and earth would still not cover the cost. Because buying the jacket is just a part of it. In order to get the full Ten-C experience, you need the whole caboodle. That means the jacket, the liner, and the sheerling hood liner. 

But at least I would know that I have a jacket 'for life', according to the designers, who you might not be surprised to learn, cut their teeth at Stone Island and CP Company. This I guess must be a little bit like wearinga puppy.

As for getting one of these, I'm waiting for the end of season sales. I hope they make it.

Grils Friday: Caroline Winberg