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The 66 Watch Terms You Should Know Before Buying Your Next Timepiece
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The 66 Watch Terms You Should Know Before Buying Your Next Timepiece

Understanding watch-related terms is crucial for anyone who wants to fully appreciate and maximize the potential of their timepiece, be it a high-end brand like Rolex or a more budget-friendy option. A comprehensive grasp of these terms provides insight into the intricate world of horology, allowing enthusiasts to discern the…

Black Book: The Cool Material Editors’ Favorite Things Right Now: July 2024
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Black Book: The Cool Material Editors’ Favorite Things Right Now: July 2024

With at least a few more warmer months ahead of us in the Northern Hemisphere, now is the time to stock up on the gear that helps you make the most of longer days before the cold arrives.

Black Book: The Cool Material Editors’ Favorite Things Right Now: June 2024
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Black Book: The Cool Material Editors’ Favorite Things Right Now: June 2024

Embrace all that summer has to offer with some of our favorite products this month, from outdoor entertainment systems to clothing and luggage.

8 Cocktails To Try If You Like Margaritas

When it comes to summery, refreshing cocktails it’s pretty difficult to beat the appeal of a well-made Margarita. And no, not the frozen, overly sweet, heavily boozy version you find at chain restaurants. A great Margarita is simple, lightly tart, gently sweet, and features a great tequila for its base.…

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This New Premium Tequila Is Unlike Any You’ve Tried Before

Welcome to Add to Bar Cart, where Cool Material’s writers and editors recommend the spirits that they’re enjoying most right now. The Campari Group, the alcohol company behind the eponymous aperitif as well as a number of other brands including Espolón and Wild Turkey, has a new premium tequila that’s…

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If You Like The Legend of Zelda, Play These Other Games

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom came out on May 12th, which means I haven’t had a social life or eaten a proper meal in weeks. Needless to say, it’s an amazing game, somehow expanding on Breath of the Wild’s success, which itself was a massive expansion of…

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The 10 Best Blended Scotch Whiskies To Drink Neat

Blended Scotch whisky doesn’t always get the respect it deserves. If blended Scotch whisky was a comedian, it would definitely be Rodney Dangerfield. Much of the reason why is because blends are often overshadowed by single malt Scotch. Whereas single malts get the press, acclaim from whisky geeks, and the…

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The Guayabera Is the Summer Shirt To Add To Your Wardrobe This Year

Every summer, or whenever traveling somewhere tropical, I look forward to donning my favorite hot-weather garment: a bespoke guayabera I picked up in Texas. Hands down, this airy button-down is a piece-de-resistance of my wardrobe. Like a sharp leather jacket, you just feel badass wearing a guayabera—think Hemingway in a…

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