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Berlin-based Atheist Shoes makes Bauhaus-inspired leather and suede footwear that are quickly becoming known not just for their minimalist look but for their very comfortable calfskin lining as well.

The wearable version of Biegert & Funk’s verbal timepiece is finally for sale. It can display the time, date or seconds on its grid of 110 letters. Available in black, polished steel and brushed steel.

The Awesomer favorite Herman Yung of Doobybrain found this fun take on the trendy 5-panel cap hidden amid the accessories at Urban Outfitters. It’s a good hat and a conversation piece in one.

The multi-hued niobium dial, luminous markers and see-through back on this black stainless steel watch make it really stand out from the crowd. Handmade by Toronto watchmaker Scott Wilk.

Running shoes made with distressed materials and classic styles and colors to create worn-in or retro looks, paired with cutting edge Lunarlon cushioning. Available from Kith NYC and Nike.

You’ll have to find a way to order them from Japan, but RGB Laboratory’s bold rings based on the chunky sound effect characters from manga are well worth the effort.

Chop Shop offers a nudge and a wink to Monty Python’s Flying Circus with this print loaded with dozens of references to the classic British comedy show. Also available as a t-shirt. Hi-res image here.

Take on those pesky Jedi when you win one of three Dark-Sided Star Wars jackets or hoodies by Marc Ecko Cut & Sew. Choose from Boba Fett, AT-AT, or Stormtrooper styles. (Contest Ends 12/23).

Similar to the Folding Aviator, Ray-Ban’s Folding Wayfarer upgrades the classic sunglasses with durable metal alloy hinges to make them easier to store. Available in a variety of designs.

David Creighton-Pester turned the characters and creatures of Star Wars into sports team logos. The designs are available as prints, gadget skins and cases, t-shirts, hoodies and more.

The Disco Tuxedo Jacket is just as flashy but (a bit) more formal than the Disco Hoodie. Pair it with the Disco Pants and Disco Vest for maximum shininess. It’s not reversible though.

This pendant is the bomb. RogueDZN’s DaisyCutter is a mechanical marvel. Inside its shell is a set of four titanium micro turbines, spinning at up over 10,000rpm. Coming in 2013, limited to 20 pieces.

This versatile piece “combines the style and function of a traditional field jacket with the luxurious comfort of a bathrobe.” At that price, it might as well be called the Rich Lebowski. Video here.

Invented by CritSuccess, Dice Rings emulate traditional dice via a free spinning outer ring with randomly arranged numbers. Other designs include pips, yes/no and playing card suits/ranks.

The outer black bars of the ZIIIRO Saturn’s backlit display indicates the hour, while the inner bars indicate the minutes. It has a stainless steel case and strap with PVD Black and Gunmetal variants.

You don’t have to be a scout of any kind to earn the right to rock these badges from Demerit Wear. The patches have an adhesive backing that stick not just on fabric but on other surfaces as well.

These are not your daddy’s corduroys. Cordarounds are corduroy pants with horizontal wales, making them more flexible and providing the illusion of width. Available in different colors and linings.

Japanese company Hit-Air makes motorcycle jackets and vests with reusable airbags that inflate when a trigger is forcibly separated from the motorcycle key. Skip to 0:50 for the demo.

Made by WETA using the designs of Jens Hansen, the ringmaker who made the One Ring movie prop for The Lord of the Rings trilogy. The ring is made of 18K gold-plated tungsten carbide.

Gadgets & Gear’s speedometer watch won’t stop you from getting a ticket, but it will let you know when you’re running late. Now you can win one of three of these cool LED watches. (Ends 12/16/12)

The Horological Machine Nº5 was inspired by machines from the 70’s: the Amida Digitrend watch and the sleek cars of that decade. It has a 30-jewel automatic movement and a stainless steel case.

Retro-style aviators from Stussy and The Mosley Tribes. They have mineral glass lenses, acetate sweat bars and combination temples. Available in black, tortoise and tribal.

Shinobi Wear are back with two new offerings: the Major sweatshirt and Mecha zip hoodie. Sleek designs complete with seemless pockets make them a must-have for any urban ninja out there.