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The Watch That Proves Toughness Has Always Been a Kind of Elegance

G-SHOCK didn’t just evolve into refinement. It’s been quietly building toward it from the start.

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Bowl Season Gear by Nike
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Good, Better, Bezel: How G-SHOCK’s G-STEEL Keeps Toughening Up Beauty
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The Cool Material 2025 Holiday Gift Guides

From style and home goods to EDC and food and drink, we rounded up the coolest gifts of the year.

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Review: Nike x Hyperice HyperBoot – A Game-Changer for Foot Pain and Recovery
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The Best Gear for Life on the Trail, According to the Couple Who Wrote the Book on It
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The Best New Gear From Nike This Week

It's a Jordan Christmas miracle!

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The Cool Material 2025 Holiday Gift Guides

From style and home goods to EDC and food and drink, we rounded up the coolest gifts of the year.

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Review: Nike x Hyperice HyperBoot – A Game-Changer for Foot Pain and Recovery

Check out our CM product review of the hottest product in wellness right now: the Nike x Hyperice HyperBoot. Spoiler alert -- it’s a gamechanger!

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The Best Gear for Life on the Trail, According to the Couple Who Wrote the Book on It

They've explored 10,000 miles together. Here are their essentials.

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Feeling the Burn

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The Handsome Fan’s Style Guide to the NBA Finals

The Best Wheated Bourbons That Aren’t Pappy Van Winkle
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The Best Wheated Bourbons That Aren’t Pappy Van Winkle

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Hypershell X Review: The Future of Hiking Has Legs

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The Story You’ll Tell When Someone Compliments Your Shirt

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G-SHOCK’s 10-Year Pursuit of Perfection: The Fine Metallic Series Delivers Unseen Innovation

50 Books Every Man Should Read Before He’s 50
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50 Books Every Man Should Read Before He’s 50

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The Best New Gear From Nike This Week

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150 Years of Bulova: The Watch Documentary You Didn’t Know You Needed

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I Went Down a Nixon Watch Rabbit Hole. Here Are the 4 Most Surprising Details I Found

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Why You Should Learn To Drive a Stick Shift Before it’s too Late

It was a blue 1999 Honda Accord EX with gray leather, fog lights, and a power moonroof. It wasn't sexy, expensive, or particularly fancy, but it was my first manual transmission car. Even at that time, very few sedans in dealer lots were available with a stick shift, so I…

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Blue Innovations Group R30 Electric Boat

Buckle up, water lovers, because the high seas just got an electrifying jolt. Meet the Blue Innovations Group R30, the Tesla-inspired day boat that's making waves in maritime innovation. Crafted by an ex-Tesla executive, this 30-foot beauty promises a tech-forward voyage like no other. Picture yourself basking under the sun…

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Kurt Cobain and Eric Clapton’s Guitars Head to Auction

Get ready to rock and roll with a musical auction that's set to make history. Julien’s Auctions is celebrating its two-decade anniversary with an epic event, the "Played, Worn, and Torn" sale, boasting over 1,000 iconic items that span the entire spectrum of music. And what's got collectors and music…

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Every Friday we’ll get you hooked up with some solid weekend plans. These are the things we think you should watch, read or do over the next few days.

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Experience Style and Class with Zebra STEEL

Discover a new level of writing excellence with the Zebra Pen STEEL Series. Crafted from lightweight yet sturdy stainless steel, these writing tools redefine sophistication and durability. Their modern design and secure metal clip cater to professionals in every field. Whether you're jotting down notes, signing documents, or filling out…

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