“Fab is a marketplace for discovering everyday design.” Ah. So it’s a flash-sale site, but their angle is that they’re a bit of a MoMA/Urban Outfitters/Etsy blend. Kinda. From Art, to bowls carved from Chinese Fir trees, to bicycle riding T-rex t-shirts, Fab certainly projects a feeling of eclecticism. And these watches just popped up.
The brand TRIWA is allegedly an abbreviation for “Transforming the Industry of Watches.” Some of them are awfully bright and look a lot like the brand Toy Watch. Others, like their Nevil Chrono, look like a really well executed combination of style between a larger +40mm chrono and a NATO strap equipped field watch:
Some are really going to like the style, the movements seem to be either Citizen or Seiko, and the organic leather straps look real nice. But there are a few strikes against these things:
Wait for it… waiiiiit for it…..
$282 on Fab w/ $25 shipping and it’s final sale. $285 through Triwa direct with $25 shipping. Are we missing something here? Other than the $3 difference? Plus, $300 seems awfully steep for a watch with this movement, this water resistance, and a non stainless steel case… right? Feel free to vote & leave your take on Fab and Triwa below.
From Target clearance t-shirts, to 43% off Brooks Brothers 1818 line Italian suits.
Linen-wool sportcoats, UK made dirty buck chukkas, and longingly looking (very) forward to fall.
In person with BR's flagship suit separates.
Significant savings. While they last. Which usually isn't very long.
One of the best affordable watch releases in recent memory. Yours to win. Perhaps.
Nordstrom Rack extra 25% off clearance, Billy Reid Summer Sale, Allen Edmonds, etc.