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Where Broken Guitar Strings Get a Second Act Where Broken Guitar Strings Get a Second Act
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Where Broken Guitar Strings Get a Second Act

Inside FRET12, the Chicago shop turning rock ’n’ roll culture into clothes, art, live sessions, beer, and more.

What It’s Like to Wear an $85,000 Watch What It’s Like to Wear an $85,000 Watch
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What It’s Like to Wear an $85,000 Watch

I spent some wrist time with the Ulysse Nardin Freak ONE Gold, a wonderfully strange feat of watchmaking with no dial, hands or crown.

Cool Destination: The Ultimate Puerto Vallarta Guide Cool Destination: The Ultimate Puerto Vallarta Guide
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Cool Destination: The Ultimate Puerto Vallarta Guide

Our favorite places to stay, eat, drink, explore, and linger in one of Mexico's most captivating beach towns.

McQueen’s ‘Le Mans’ Heuer Monaco Headed to Auction

Aside from Sean Connery's Rolex Submariner Reference 6538 worn in Dr. No, there is perhaps no other movie watch more iconic than Steve McQueen's own Heuer Moncao worn in the 1971 film Le Mans. That same watch will head to auction in December, and expect it to command a serious…

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Oliver Cabell Low 1 Belmont

Oliver Cabell's Low 1 sneaker gets upgraded with a slightly distressed look that's just right for fall, as well as the milder days of winter. The look and the feel get softened up thanks to a selective aging process that leaves each pair totally unique. The hand-stitched Italian sneakers get…

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Get a Skincare Regimen Built for You by Bottlecode

Finding the perfect skincare regimen can be impossible. It doesn't have to be with Bottlecode. Started by a couple of guys facing the same skincare issues and questions we all have, Bottlecode takes the guesswork out of creating a customized skincare plan. How? By pairing you with a licensed expert…

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Porsche Design Huawei GT 2 Smartwatch

Huawei's GT 2 Smartwatch is stunning enough, but they've tapped Porsche Design to make it even more desirable. The 46.7mm titanium-cased and sapphire crystal-capped smartwatch employs Porsche Design's aesthetic and adds a minimalist and modern dial option, as well as a slick titanium bracelet. Underneath the 1.4" AMOLED touchscreen is…

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Huckberry x Timex “Cola” Sport Watch

As much as we love what our friends at Huckberry are doing in terms of their expertly curated selection of goods and gear, we've been much more impressed as of late with their collaborative projects with other brands we like. Case in point--this Huckberry x Timex "Cola" Sport Watch. The…

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