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As the world crumbles around us, why not forget your troubles and jump back into the coolest era ever with these groovy gadgets.

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Retro Geek

Tokyoflash Barcode

Them Japanese folks love old stuff, and Tokyoflash is no exception, being the last word when it comes to kitschy-cool watches. The Barcode model takes the cake when it comes to retro-chic—based on the 60s revival of the 30s streamline moderne period, it’s probably the best post-post-modern thing you could slap on your wrist.
Buy it: $1,085 locally from www.100milligrams.com.
Retro-level: 3/5

Leica D-LUX4

If you’ve got no style, Leica’s versions of the Panasonic LX series probably seem like a rip-off. Sure, they’re exactly the same on the inside, but that groovy 60s curved shell is enough to notch it up a couple grand. Bust around town like a ‘Nam war photographer with this baby, and all them cool cats will be at your beck and call.
Buy it: $6,000 from Wing Shing Photo, 55-57 Sai Yeung Choi St., Mong Kok, 2396-6886.
Retro-level: 5/5

Panasonic RP-HTX7

Slap Panasonic’s retro headphones over your ears and kick it old-school. Designed to “jive” with a “Saturday Night Fever” DJ dropping disco hits of the 70s, they’ve been perfectly tailored to suit those years of heavy vinyl static—“dig” the harsh highs and heavy bass on a pair of cans that practically seal in your ears.
Buy it: $430 locally from www.100milligrams.com.
Retro-level: 4/5

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