The Choosy Beggar

Waiting to make partner at the firm before investing in a vintage watch? No need. Over at Debonair Magazine, Hodinkee recommends five “high-grade, rare, and collectable” timepieces, each for less than $2,000. We’re torn between the Hamilton Fontainebleau (pictured) and the Breitling Top Time. Alas, you have to track ’em down yourself. EBay is a fine place to start your search, so long as you follow these 11 tips.

Saturday through Wednesday, 2/20-2/24, get to the Soiffer Haskin showroom for a Bally sample sale featuring up to 75% off footwear, along with a “selection” of clothing and accessories. Credit Cards Only.

Bally sample sale – Soiffer Haskin – 317 W 33rd between 8th & 9th – 9am-6:30pm daily – Map

• Beyond The Rack – Lacoste watches, Tommy Hilfiger sunglasses
• Editors’ Closet – X
• Gilt Man – New Balance, Loomstate, Ted Baker, Seavees (pictured), Ermenegildo Zegna, Lanvin sunglasses, Columbia “Titanium” sportswear, Billy Reid, Generra, Y-3, Titan luggage
• Haute Look – Swiss Army watches
• Ideeli – X
• Reverse (pass: Reverse) – X
• Row Nine – X
• Rue La La – Diesel, Sorel boots
• The Top Secret – X

Frankly, Hickoree’s Hard Goods struck us as one of those stores that would resist markdowns at all costs. Thankfully, we were wrong. Right now, find this gorgous gray melton wool pea-coat from Folk down from $700 to $400; this alpaca “people” cardigan down from $370 to $220; this “Raglan” limited edition flannel down from $295 to $175; …

Jake Davis Test Shots: The Impossible Cool from Jake Davis on Vimeo.

As you might have noticed, we’re finding some of these “Test Shots” from director-cum-blogger Jake Davis too beautiful not to post. Remarkable stuff, and worth 1,001 words each. Bravo!