Everyday Carry: Karat

The higher the gold’s karat count, the softer it is. This obviously isn’t conducive to good, functional gear. Or is it? Today’s team of everyday carry achieves a stunning combination. Each gilt EDC item has elegantly deluxe looks, and still gets the job done as competently as any less lustrous, well-built tool.

1987 Rolex Submariner 16808

This 1987 Rolex Submariner boasts the transitional qualities collectors covet, on two levels. Reference 16808 is one of the first gold Subs, while also being one of the last nipple-dial Rolexes. This means the tritium markers are raised, seen only in select vintage GMT-Masters and Subs, upping the legibility while giving it a dimensional, gem-like aesthetic.

Price: $31,995

The Ridge 24 Karat Gold Wallet

Flaunting Ridge’s signature Narnia-like efficiency, the RFID-blocking, six-millimeter 24 Karat Wallet holds 12 whole cards. Meanwhile, the 99.9% gold construction is swanky without taking away from its function-forward look or durability. A PVD coat keeps chemicals and UV rays fully at bay.

Price: $250

The Ridge 24 Karat Gold Bolt Action Pen

You don’t have bad penmanship—you’re using the wrong pen. Ridge’s 24 Karat Gold Bolt Action Pen combines knurled texture, like the kind on your wrench, with a pressurized ballpoint. The result? Excellent grip and smooth action. Plus, the 100-year shelf life and PVD finish provides reliability on top of dapperness.

Price: $150

The Ridge 24 Karat Gold Keycase

Few do intelligent storage like Ridge, and their 24 Karat Gold Keycase, with its handsome black accents, is no exception. Their tension plate system uniquely keeps your keys firmly packed yet easy to draw, preventing pocket lumping or clanging.

Price: $125

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