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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.

Everything You Need To Know Before Buying a Vintage Motorcycle

So you want to buy a vintage motorcycle. Congrats! Welcome to the club. I’ve owned quite a few old bikes in my day, but I’ll never forget my first. I was 18 years old. Fresh out of high school with an attitude untamable by things like taxes, the law, or…

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Classic ’90s Airport Style To Have You Looking (and Feeling) Your Best While Flying

Maybe I’m biased, but the '90s stick out to me as one of the best eras of fashion. As the pendulum swung from '80s excess and glamour, the '90s were a little more subtle, offering a darker color palette and a looser all-around approach to style and tailoring. Slowly but…

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This Company Sells Remotely Fitted, Custom-Tailored Suits For as Low as $500

It’s really easy to take your local tailor for granted if you’ve never experienced the outright bliss of trying on a perfectly-fitted suit. If all you know is off-the-rack bargain buys or the occasional trip to the Men’s Warehouse every time another buddy gets married, you almost certainly won’t understand…

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Waterford’s Organic Irish Whiskey Shares More About How It’s Made Than You Ever Thought To Know

Welcome to Add to Bar Cart, where Cool Material’s writers and editors recommend the spirits that they’re enjoying most right now. Sometimes it feels like information overload with all of the details one can find on a particular whiskey they like. Others, it feels like the key to fully appreciating…

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The 7 Best Spring Jackets Perfect For Layering

It’s easy to focus on the negative aspects of spring. It’s wet. It’s rainy. It’s grey. It’s cold in the morning and hot in the afternoon. It’s muddy. It’s, in a word, confusing. For many, spring is an impossible time to get their outfits just right. It’s too hot to…

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