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Are These the Most Underrated Watches of the Year?

Citizen’s newest luxury collections set a new bar for everyday excellence.

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The Cool Material 2025 Holiday Gift Guides
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How to Give the Gift of Pappy This Year (Even If You Can’t Get Your Hands on a Bottle)
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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

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The Coolest Gifts for Drink Lovers for 2025

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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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The Handsome Fan’s Style Guide to the NBA Finals

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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

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50 Books Every Man Should Read Before He’s 50

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Ochs und Junior’s Settimana Seasons Series is Playfully Minimalistic

Swiss brand Ochs und Junior have been producing minimal watches since 2006. This newest edition, the Settimana Series, may be their most playful yet. The series pays homage to the four seasons Spring (a light pink face), Summer (green), Fall (orange), and Winter (blue), each showcasing a clean design that…

By Brett Braley
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Sparkling Wine Vs Champagne: The Best Bottles to Celebrate New Year’s Eve

I firmly believe that there’s never a bad time for sparkling wine. As a writer, I’ve had the chance to visit wineries from Champagne to California and have fallen in love with more than my fair share of bubbly that I try to keep around the house at all times.…

By Nickolaus Hines
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Fashion
The 5 Best Automatic Watches, From Affordable To High Style

Today, it’s safe to say that most of the general popular is either sporting a smartwatch or a battery-operated timepiece. Both, of course, have their merit. But if you’re looking to elevate your watch game, might I consider an automatic watch? If you are unfamiliar, an automatic watch is a…

By Brett Braley
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What to Drink This Weekend: Champagne Punch

Looking for a new cocktail to try out this weekend? Want to wind down with a fresh new drink? We’ve got you covered. Here’s what you should drink this weekend. When it comes to New Year's Eve beverages, there's only one essential option: Champagne. You better have a few bottles…

By John A. Paradiso
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Dandy Del Mar Makes Loungewear Fun and (Dare We Say?) Sexy

Dandy Del Mar is committed to the art of leisure. And their latest release, the Cannes Waffle Knit Robe, elevates the experience to a whole new level. Made from plush waffle-knit cotton, you get an absorbent robe that's stylish enough to wear in your down time. With a mid-thigh cut,…

By Brett Braley
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