Thursday, December 30, 2010
Samourai Soundtrack
Interesting tidbit: This song contains a sample from the soundtrack from Goldfinger.
Rolex and "I Spy"
My all-time favorite American TV spy show is by far "I Spy." It had great locations, believable espionage stories, and--most important of all--the chemistry and wit of stars Bill Cosby and the late Robert Culp. And one minor bonus: Cosby and Culp wore really cool Rolex Pepsi GMTs.
The enthusiasts over at watchsrolex.com wrote a nice piece in memory of Robert Culp, who passed away in 2010. You can read it here.
Wednesday, December 29, 2010
A Great, Humane Bag
I'm not in the market for any new luggage, but if I was, the sustainably leather-free bags at Matt & Nat would quite tempting. I particularly like this plaid number. Stylish, humane, and practical... what a concept!
Saab... Le Samourai's Car of Choice
I'm not ashamed to admit it. Despite their image as bland cars for tweedy college professors, I love Saabs. I've loved them ever since reading the first few John Gardner James Bond novels back in the '80s. Now on my third Saab, my love for the quirky Swedish auto has not abated. I look forward to wonderful new things for the company under its new owners, Spyker. Apparently, I'm not the only 007 fan who is also a Saab fan:
A recent poll conducted by CommanderBond.net asked James Bond fans, “Which car from the James Bond novels is your favorite?” From a selection that included an Aston Martin DBIII, a Jaguar XK8, a Porsche Gambella, and four different Bentleys, the surprise winner was a fuel-efficient, mid-priced, Swedish-made “everyday” car, the Saab 900 Turbo.
Read more here.
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