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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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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 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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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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Lincoln x Shinola 100th Anniversary Runwell Watches

To celebrate 100 years of carmaking, Lincoln has teamed up with beloved watchmakers Shinola on a duo of limited-edition timepieces. This collaboration not only celebrates the legacy of an iconic car manufacturer but also highlights Detroit's craftsmanship. The companies have joined forces on a pair of stunning watches befitting the…

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Happ Studios 2Cook All-In-One Kitchen Appliance Design Concept

South Korean design group Happ Studios has unveiled concept imagery for an ingenious, compact kitchen appliance. The 2Cook is an all-in-one piece of equipment that functions like a countertop burner but combines a variety of cooking options. Thanks to the stackable design, the included accessories would slot right within each…

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Casio G-Shock GMB-2100

Take Casio's formula for making an analog-digital beater watch into a legend in no time flat and you get the original GA2100 "CasiOak". It's a watch that mimics the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak for a fraction of the cost. Now, the brand has made a full metal version known as…

By Amos Kwon
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The Nixon Sentry Solar Watch Is the Perfect Accessory for Any Occasion

Nixon's brand new, sleek, stylish and unassuming Sentry Solar Watch has it all. Solar dial that absorbs light (sunlight and indoor light) for power. Sustainable upgrades. Custom, solid, stainless steel case and caseback. Water rating of 10ATM. Tapered bracelet and double-locking buckle. Lum-tips on the hands and indices for maximum…

By Pat McLaughlin
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The 7 Best Mechanical Wind-up Watches That Will Never Die on You

There’s a watch for every occasion. Many of the most hyped watches require a battery, which means that they’ll eventually need a battery replacement. A quality mechanical wind-up watch, however, will forever keep going if you treat it right. Here’s where to start if you’re looking for a watch that…

By Dillon McLaughlin
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