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When design director Giorgio Galli unveiled his first signature Timex watch in 2019, it felt like he had cracked something open at the 169-year-old brand. The S1, as it was dubbed, featured a skeletonized case made of 316L stainless steel, a synthetic rubber strap, and a brushed metal face with a synthetic ruby at 6 o’clock. Far from the vintage-y reissues and remixes that had driven much of the brand’s renewed popularity, this felt forward-thinking—futuristic even. Inspired by the idea of creating the most “Timex” Timex ever, Galli set his sights not on what had been, but what was to come. If you have trouble reading this message, view it in a [browser](.   [Esquire Add to Cart]( Welcome to Add to Cart, in which Esquire editors tell you about the clothes, shoes, watches, gear, gadgets, booze, and anything else we’re coveting right now. - The Editors at Esquire [Timex's Giorgio Galli S2 Automatic Hits the Sweet Spot]( [Timex's Giorgio Galli S2 Automatic Hits the Sweet Spot]( When design director Giorgio Galli unveiled his first signature Timex watch in 2019, it felt like he had cracked something open at the 169-year-old brand. The S1, as it was dubbed, featured a skeletonized case made of 316L stainless steel, a synthetic rubber strap, and a brushed metal face with a synthetic ruby at 6 o’clock. Far from the vintage-y reissues and remixes that had driven much of the brand’s renewed popularity, this felt forward-thinking—futuristic even. Inspired by the idea of creating the most “Timex” Timex ever, Galli set his sights not on what had been, but what was to come. [SHOP NOW]( [These Digital Watches Make Telling Time Easier and Sleeker Than Ever]( [These Digital Watches Make Telling Time Easier and Sleeker Than Ever]( Sorry, analog—you have some serious competition. [SHOP NOW]( [The Best Slip-On Shoes to Sport All Summer and Beyond]( [The Best Slip-On Shoes to Sport All Summer and Beyond]( All the no-fuss footwear to get you through the year in style. [SHOP NOW]( [The Best Waxed Canvas Jackets Will Keep You Dry All Winter Long]( [The Best Waxed Canvas Jackets Will Keep You Dry All Winter Long]( Stay warm, but look cool. [SHOP NOW]( [5 Robot Vacuums That Do All the Work For You]( [5 Robot Vacuums That Do All the Work For You]( If you're not having children anytime soon, you can pawn your chores off on these things. [SHOP NOW]( [Image] [Image] [10 Can’t-Miss, No-Fail Patagonia Must-Haves]( [10 Can’t-Miss, No-Fail Patagonia Must-Haves]( It's been a long time coming, but Patagonia has kind of positioned itself as one of the American brands. Part of that is its broad appeal everyone from car campers and outdoorspeople, to Silicon Valley bros and progressive-leaning Americans pretty much everywhere. But with a catalog so deep, and customers from all over the fashion spectrum, a lot of regular people are left wondering: What should I actually buy from Patagonia? [SHOP NOW]( [Image] Follow Us [Unsubscribe]( | [Privacy Notice/Notice at Collection]( esquire.com ©2023 Hearst Magazine Media, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Hearst Magazines, 300 West 57th Street, New York, NY 10019