Rolex Oyster Perpetual Collection

I'm thinking about rewarding myself sometime in the next few years by buying myself a Rolex as a toast to reaching my 40s without screwing things up too much. What more does a guy like me need, save for that bit of bling that will give me some serious street, er, office cred among my peer set?  Despite being a global status symbol, I've always thought of the classic "gold" Rolex as a bit too stuffy and outdated; something an old geezer in a pin-striped power suit would be wearing en route to the court house, clutching a hand-stitched leather briefcase.  I prefer something a bit more casual and down to earth. Rolex has three watch lines: Oyster Perpetual, Professional and Cellini.  The Oyster Perpetual is Rolex's less-dressy and more rugged line of watches.  Over the years, print ads for the Oyster Perpetual featured tough guys deep sea diving, climbing mountains and performing other activities that require a decent amount of brute strength and a pair of large onions, if you know what I mean.  Outside of the outwardly marketing of the Oyster, international badasses such as Paul Newman, Lloyd Bridges, Diego Maradona & Che Geuvara (pictured here) have been spotted sporting the Oyster.  Forget the Porsche gentlemen, this is how you announced you've arrived.

[web + shoes] sneakerset.com

Sneakerset was "created to bring up to date information on luxury limited edition sneakers from around the globe." As someone who is a sucker for the lunch special at any restaurant, I am fascinated by, and can understand the fanaticism behind the limited edition shoe. The idea that you are one among a few that get to experience something that is being offered at limited quantities...well, that's just pretty damn cool.

Thomas Sabo Collection

I realize I'm a bit out of my comfort zone here since the only piece of jewlery I own is my $95 titanium wedding ring. But Thomas Sabo's collection is so bad ass that I had to share. Wifey and I came across Sabo's work whilst browsing the Takashimaya department store on Singapore's famed Orchard Road. A quick history of Thomas Sabo - back in 1984, the jewellery enthusiast set up his own jewellery company in the town of Lauf an der Pegnitz in Bavaria. Then in the early 90s, Sabo was able to secure the services of designer Susanne Kölbli as the company’s Creative Director. It was through this collaboration that the Thomas Sabo company and brand was formally established; now with retail outlets throughout Europe, Asia and America. The Thomas Sabo line features sterling silver pieces that can be best described as "rebel at heart" (which is actually the name of one of Sabo's collections). It's a throwback to the days of rock 'n roll and rebellion against the Man. Kinda makes you wanna punch someone in the face with your sterling silver skull ring.