TGR Staff - 11/07/2022
It is that time of year that we share our favorite items from 2022 that we know our readers will love, no one pays to be featured in the gift guide and each item is something that was found by our staff that we absolutely love and we know The Gentleman Racer in your life would love to find any of these items in their stocking this year.
(We will be updating this story shortly with images from our recent photo shoot).
Gerstner Field Chest
Gerstner has released a larger, updated version of their Sporting Chest designed for the outdoor enthusiast the Gerstern Sporting Chest is perfect for a day on the range or casting at the lake. With ample storage, detachable forks perfect for your long gun or fly rod, and a convenient lift-out tray it is the perfect accessory for spending a day in the field. Not into fishing or shooting sports? Gerstner offers a version without the forks that is perfect for the hobbyist on the go.
Sporting Chest
$1,295
All Purpose Chest
$1,195
Dress Him Well
Billy Reid is a brand that we have really been impressed with, the Florence, Alabama-based brand brings iconic American style staples to a new level. Not only are these garments heirloom quality, but if you are wearing the Suede Racer Bomber jacket expect to have conversations about how amazing it looks on you. The entire brand
Suede Racer Bomber
$1,498
Sueded Cotton Louis Henley
$128
Hardy Bouglé Fly Reel
Perfect to go in your Gerstner Sporting Chest, the Hardy Bouglé Fly Reel is a thing of beauty that you will hand down for generations. Beautifully made by hand in Alnwick, England, and offered in a range of sizes a Hardy reel changes the entire experience of fly fishing. Each reel comes with an embossed leather case and a five-year warranty.
Bouglé Fly Reel:
$595-$750 Shop Here
Brunoknox Atlantic
You know we are watch nerds and everyone on our team was impressed with the Brunoknox Atlantic Black that arrived for us to test. Created by the husband and wife team Charles Knox and Shauna Bruno in 2021 their first watches checked all the boxes, Swiss Made, Automatic, and very good-looking.
Brunoknox Atlantic
$1,150 Shop Here
Fawler Stringback Driving Gloves
Premium men's accessory brand Fawler is known for their motorsports-inspired watches, but the Scandinavian brand has recently begun offering some of the finest driving gloves including these beautiful touchscreen stringback driving gloves, perfect for the South where winter gloves are seldom needed. Offered in Tan, Brown, or Black leather with a classic off-white woven-cotton back. While best paired with a classic wooden steering wheel, these gloves use special leather which means you can use them with your modern touch-screen sports cars as well.
Ezra Driving Gloves:
$99 Shop Here
Leather by Ivy Cove
California brand Ivy Cove has created a fun collection of leather goods that are perfect for the man on the go who wants a little more luxury in his life. The Lookout Watch Case holds three of your favorite timepieces and keeps them safe while you are on the road. The Dayboat Travel Flask set is the perfect way to share a shot with four of your best friends. Designed to travel it is a sophisticated way to be ready to celebrate. The Marlow Duffle is ready to travel and add some well-earned patina, made of top-quality leather, and the perfect size for a sports car trunk or a carry-on.
Dayboat Travel Flask Set (pictured above)
$135
Marlow Duffle Bag (shown in lead image)
$418
Gift Napa Valley
For the wine lover on your list, you can't go wrong with a gift box from Brand Napa Valley. Beautifully packaged in a sleek black gift box that can include any of the vineyard's four estate wines and even comes with a Capabunga Wine Stopper. The following wines are currently available, but we love the 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon.
- 2020 White Wine
- 2017 Vineyard N°95 Cabernet Sauvignon
- 2019 Proprietary Blend
- 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon
Great Motor Books
The library here at The Gentleman Racer® is always growing and a large selection of our books comes from the amazing team at Motorbooks. This year we have chosen Randy Leffingwell's Porsche 75th Anniversary, Alan Dowds' BMW Motorcycles 100 Years, and Simon Arron & Rony Dodgins' F1 The Pinnacle.
BMW Motorcycles: 100 Years
$55 Shop Here
Formula One: The Pinnacle
$35 Shop Here
Porsche 75th Anniversary: Expect the Unexpected
$52 Shop Here
Start your Engine
Engine Gin is described as a wheat alcohol, spring water and damask rose. On top, the balsamic notes of Juniperus, completed by the fresh sage flavor. In other words its a good classic Gin, but it is even cooler because of the awesome oil can inspire packaging.$40 Shop Here
Every Day Watch
Inspired by military watches that have been trusted for generations the Pathfinder is a simple, no-nonsense timepiece. Phosphorescent quarter markers provide readability in low-light conditions. A stainless-steel case with an IP finish and scratch-resistant mineral crystal with a reliable Japanese movement. Water-resistant to 300 feet.
5.11 Pathfinder
$95 Shop Here
Tailor Made
The jacket maker offers customizable leather jackets in a number of classic styles, this classic bomber jacket, the Francis B-3 Bomber is perfect for open-top motoring, and motorcycling, based on the iconic B-3 high altitude bomber jacket first launched in 1934 and inspired by the British 'Irvin' flying jacket, the B-3 would become the standard issue 'Heavy Zone' flight jacket for the next 10 years.
Francis B-3
$375 Shop Here
Celebrate with Graham Beck
With the holidays there is always some call for celebration, be it gathering with friends and family for the first time in a long time or ringing in the new year, the perfect sparkling wine doesn't have to cost a fortune and Graham Beck brings all of the occasion and luxury of a celebratory Brut for under $40 a bottle. With bottles starting at $20 just order a case.
Graham Beck Brut
Graham Beck Brut Rosé
$20 Shop Here
Travel Memories
We love a good road trip, but sometimes you forget to pick up the sticker or patch from your favorite destination, Vagabond Heart has you covered with a fun collection of retro destination decals and patches to fill in on the spots you missed.
Starting at $4.95ea Shop Here