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Emmy’s buzz has been circulating after an exciting year for television, with shows like “The Last of Us”, “Succession” and “Ted Lasso” all receiving rave reviews and multiple nominations. Fans will have to wait a bit longer than anticipated to find out who will be taking home one of the coveted trophies, however, as the Television Academy has announced that the awards ceremony will be pushed back to January. The delay from the original September date is not unexpected amid strikes across the entertainment industry.

Today we’re taking a look at an epic watch release, a versatile Arc’teryx drop and a holiday gift to get ahead on. This is Today in Gear.

Today in Gear is our daily roundup of all the latest product announcements, drops and news from Gear Patrol Studios. Send your most pressing product questions to [email protected].

A Toast to the Holidays

flaviar's whiskey advent calendar the lost art of distillation Flaviar

America’s favorite whiskey club, Flaviar, is getting the holidays started early this year with the announcement of its 2023 Whiskey Advent Calendar. Each calendar includes 24 curated whiskey samples, two exclusive glasses, a tasting journal with notes on each sample and a free one-year membership. This is the perfect gift for the existing whiskey enthusiast or the wannabe connoisseur in your life, or to give yourself to survive the holidays. Preorder is available now for delivery by the end of November, and Flaviar is offering a discount for those who order before August 13th.

The Peak of Watch Design

norqain neverest gmt glacier 41mm watch Norqain

If you’ve ever dreamed of conquering the world’s highest peak, Norqain has the ultimate watch to commemorate that desire. The Neverest Golden Glacier watch ($4,690) features a gold and black crevassed dial design that was inspired by Mt. Everest’s Khumbu Icefall, the most dangerous section of the difficult climb. This is truly a unique timepiece with an interesting backstory, plus 10% of proceeds will be donated to the Butterfly Help Project, a non-profit that addresses quality education for children of Sherpas in Nepal.

It’s About Time to Snag One of These Stools

herman miller eames turned stool Herman Miller

Originally designed for the lobby of the Time-Life Building in New York City, the Eames Turned Stools are a timeless edition to any room. Herman Miller has updated these iconic stools for the modern home, in the highest quality materials and a new ebony colorway. The Eames stools are available in four different shapes, adding a unique touch to your home in either black or a more natural Walnut. All four shapes are available now starting at $995.

Arc’teryx Takes Streetwear to the Mountains

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Just when we thought the Arc’teryx System A drops couldn’t impress us more, there’s this. The seven-piece capsule was inspired by rock climbing approaches and the desert, with loose fitting designs that allow for freedom of movement. One of our favorite pieces from collection, the Tyjax Insulated Shirt SS ($250), is a unique lightweight short sleeve zip-up with synthetic insulation to add just the right amount of warmth when you need it.

Add a Little Dalí to Your Home

salvador dali the persistence of memory showing three melted clocks Courtesy of Samsung

Samsung’s Frame TV is known for bringing classic elegance to home electronics and for giving owners access to over 2,300 pieces of digital art from renowned artists and collections. Its newest art release is in partnership with the private foundation of Salvador Dalí, bringing 12 of the surrealist artist’s most striking masterpieces to the digital platform. This release marks Samsung’s largest artist launch yet, and includes some of the most recognizable pieces including “The Persistence of Memory”.