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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.

The 9 Hops That Every IPA Lover Should Know

You don’t have to be a scientist or a horticulturalist or a brewer to appreciate beer. You just have to have a lively palate and a sense of adventure. You don’t need an advanced degree to grasp the role hops play in shaping beer, either, but beer education is fun,…

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The 12 Best ’80s Movies Every Guy Should See

The 1980s seem like a long time ago. There’s a likelihood that you weren’t even born in time to enjoy the decade that brought the world The Walkman, MTV, snap bracelets, and disposable cameras. Even still, you’ve probably enjoyed your fair share of '80s movies. Because, let’s be honest, it…

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The 8 Best Men’s Overalls, From Workwear Staples To High Style

Overalls appear to be one of the few garments that transcends gender, age, and background. From mechanics to toddlers of the OshKosh B’gosh era, it seems all of us have, at one point, had this article of clothing in our closet. What makes overalls so popular? For one, it's the…

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The 6 Best Italian Motorcycles That Combine Style and Performance

I remember the day I saw a Ducati motorcycle for the first time. It was a late '90s Ducati Monster M900 (I had to look it up at the time). The red hulking beast of a bike looked like no other motorcycle I'd ever seen before, and its rider was…

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Stuck In a Beer Rut? Try These Offbeat Beer Styles Instead of Your Go-to

The Cicerone Beer Style Profiles flipbook and its expansion pack, both of which I used to help me put this guide together, list 60 different beer styles between the two of them and those 60 are by no means exhaustive. By contrast, almost every brewery I’ve visited in the past…

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