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WatchesThis Affordable Automatic, Lume-Packed Dive Watch Is Back and Better Than Ever
Héron’s best-selling watch, the Marinor — an homage to a group of classic 1960s divers, is back with a cleaner, more streamlined design.
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AudioThe Best New Gadgets and Hi-Fi Releases of 2026 (Updated)
Including JBL’s reimagined loudspeakers, Sennheiser’s affordable headphones and Sonos’s first new amplifier in years.
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FootwearTimberland Flexes Its Tactical Muscles with a Military-Inspired Redux of an Ultra-Tough Field Boot
The brand reunites with beloved cult-favorite brand Undefeated on this highly formidable outdoor footwear.
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Today in GearThis Funky New Rum Is Too Intense to Be Served on Its Own
Planteray launches the world’s “heaviest” rum. Plus, an innovative take on the classic button-up, a sleek new Rimowa suitcase and more.
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AudioSonos Is Having Its First Big Sale of the Year
Looking for a good deal on its entry-level smart speaker or its flagship soundbar? Both are steeply discounted.
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OutdoorsSalomon Reimagines an Iconic Style in an Icy, Dark New Rendition
The new XT-4 OG Recon takes its inky inspiration from some of the harshest glacial environments on the planet.
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WatchesTimex Blends Traits from Viral Rolex and Omega Hits into One Cool, Affordable Watch
It’s a Snoopy celebration.
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WatchesChristopher Ward’s New Travel Watch Evokes an Ultra-Rare Rolex GMT-Master
Christopher Ward pays homage to the iconic Rolex GMT-Master and Pan Am, the airline that commissioned its creation.
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OutdoorsThe North Face Shrinks an Iconic Pack for EDC Use — Along with Its Price Tag
TNF’s new fun-size bag comes with all the utility of its full-size predecessors, now in a more carryable form factor.
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FootwearTecovas Just Slashed the Price of Its Excellent Blundstone-Challenging Boot
The brand’s versatile Rugged Chelsea boots are now 43% off, making them a steal at just $129.
Motoring
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SUVs & TrucksThis Obscure Pickup Is Coming to an End and We Barely Got to Know It
So long Hyundai Santa Cruz, we hardly knew thee.
Watches
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Dress WatchesPack It Up, This Is the Ultimate 1980s Watch, in the Best Possible Way
Piaget’s most iconic watch is delivered in what feels like its most natural form, featuring a two-tone white gold and yellow gold revamp.
Outdoors & EDC
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Knives & Multi-ToolsBöker’s Affordable, Tactically Tinged New Gentleman’s Knife Looks Like a Modern Classic
If you’re going to derive your knife’s name at least partly from Arthurian legend, it had better have the form and function to match.
Tech
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AppleApple Is Unexpectedly Breathing New Life Into Some of Its Older iPhones
Have you had the same iPhone for over a decade? You may be in for some good news.
Food & Drink
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GrillingWeber Upgrades Its Most Iconic Charcoal Grill, Making It Even Easier and More Convenient than Gas
The classic Kettle, arguably the most recognizable grill ever, has never been more approachable and easy to use than this.
Style & Travel
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SneakersAdidas’s New Retro Sneaker Has All the Makings of a Proper Classic
Made in collaboration with an Australian retailer, the latest addition to the Three Stripes catalog has its origins in the 1950s.
Living
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Furniture & DesignThe Iconic Eames Lounge Chair is Cozier and More Affordable Than Ever
Thanks to a rich new upholstery option, the Eames Lounge Chair gets a fresh take while remaining as classic as ever.
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