Join Black Bear Brand’s Josh Sirlin and his Pilot’s Watch Chronograph TOP GUN Edition “Woodland” IW389106 on their latest trip along the California coast.
NATURE’S ULTIMATE MYSTERY
I love the ocean and I love the mountains, they have a magnetic pull on me, they fuel my creativity.
The ocean signifies nature’s ultimate mystery... its vastness and sheer power makes me feel small, and powerless. The mountains provoke a very similar feeling, but with a sense of comfort because I've spent most my life living and playing in them. These two collide on the California coast - and I love it!
Inspiration is everywhere. I'm north of Malibu heading south as the sun comes up; the ocean on the right and mountains to the left. There's nothing better than winding down the Pacific Coast Highway at 70 mph at sunrise.
I always ride my 1948 Harley-Davidson Panhead to my destinations – it’s my favorite bike! On this trip I also brought my 1937 Harley-Davidson Flathead - it was built as a vintage race bike... I have a blast ripping around the canyons in Malibu on it!
Loyal companion: The Pilot’s Chronograph TOP GUN Edition “Woodland” IW389106
Josh Sirlin and his Harley-Davidson Panhead from 1948
— Josh Sirlin enjoying a breathtaking view on the California mountain range
“I can’t get over the blues...” – Josh Sirlin
Earthy tones of Josh’s leather jacket beautifully complementing the “Woodland” green
Josh Sirlin ripping down Pacific Coast Highway on his Harley-Davidson Flathead from 1937
INTO THE WILD
The blues; I can't get over the blues... from the dancing shades of blue between the sky and the ocean. It’s as if the sun is painting, playing with the colors right in front of me. The magic of the colors come to life even more as they meet the muted earthy colors and textures of the beaches, rocks and mountains.
This is one of my favorite places for inspiration; the wild contrasts in colors and textures of the mountains with ocean. I'm in heaven.
I take in everything; my senses are on fire. These adventures fuel my creativity and manifest themselves through my designs. Every interaction and immersion become a part of me. It fuels my creativity, it's in what I design.
— “Inspiration is everywhere!” – Josh Sirlin and his IWC Pilot’s Watch Chronograph TOP GUN Edition “Woodland” IW389106
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