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WatchesOne of America’s Youngest Watch Brands Just Made Its Most Important Move
Trafford Watch Co, founded in Austin in 2023, releases the Core Collection, its first regular production lineup.
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MotorcyclesBSA’s Super-Approachable Retro-Styled Bantam 350 Roadster Gets a Heritage-Honoring New Hue
The latest paint scheme harkens back to the brand’s first-ever Bantam bike, which rolled out way back in 1948.
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WatchesTimex’s Military-Inspired MK1 Chrono Field Watch Gets an Elevated Dial Upgrade
The beloved American watch brand elevates this longtime catalog staple with refined details without losing its fan-favorite vibe.
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MotorcyclesThe Best New Honda Motorcycles of 2026 (So Far)
From rider-friendly minis to groundbreaking electric production bikes and refined adventure steeds, these are the Hondas you don’t want to miss.
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Today in GearCreative’s New Affordable Desktop Speakers Promise a True Hi-Fi Experience in a Compact Package
Creative continues showing how computer speakers are properly done.
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WatchesOrient’s Affordable Automatic Sports Watch Is Back with Some Gorgeous Dials
The Stretto Semi Skeleton gets one final restock before Orient retires the “open heart” dial, available in four colors.
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MotorcyclesExclusive: Real Motors’ Stunning New Ares Café Racer Revives the Bond Between Rider and Bike
The unmistakably modern moto seeks to reestablish a timeless connection by embracing emotion over specs.
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OutdoorsPorter Yoshida Uses Genuine Japanese Space Fabric in Its Utilitarian ‘Bounce’ EDC Bags
After a surprising hiatus, the beloved brand is back with a new collection hinging on literal spacefaring material tech.
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AudioOnkyo Is Running a Rare Sale on Its Retro-Inspired CD Player
The Japanese hi-fi icon is giving audiophiles a fresh reason to revisit their old CD collections.
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MotoringAmerica Just Might Get the Euro Wagon Influx Fans Have Been Clamoring For
The chance for more European long roofs in the States has never been greater.
Motoring
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FordFord’s New Small Electric Pickup Finally Gets a Name (and Price)
The UEV will still debut with a compact car-like pickup truck, but it won’t be called the Ranchero, and it’ll cost less than $30k.
Watches
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NativeG-SHOCK’s New GRAVITYMASTER Is Built for Life Beyond the Sound Barrier
The GWR-B3000 pairs the first evolution of the TOUGH MVT. movement in 18 years with a bold case shaped by engineering.
Outdoors & EDC
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Everyday ExcellenceHoka’s New Clifton Is Trail-Inspired, Forecast-Proof and Long Overdue
For the first time since 2023, the brand equips its best-selling road shoe with weather-resistant materials, plus a few other upgrades.
Tech
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SpeakersTriangle Just Gave Its Beloved Hi-Fi Speakers a Beautiful and Timeless Upgrade
The French loudspeaker specialist has given its popular speaker system a stunning new look.
Food & Drink
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BourbonStetson Embarks on New Territory with the Debut of Its First-Ever Bourbon
After 161 years, the brand synonymous with the cowboy hat finally enters the world of spirits.
Style & Travel
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BirkenstockBirkenstock Reunites with Korean Brand Ader Error to Revise the Beloved Boston Clog
The Seoul-based outfit reimagines the German brand’s legendary Boston in two ways, both featuring bold whipstitch details.
Living
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Darts Is Having a Moment — Rimowa and Winmau Are Betting Big on It
The PDC World Championship just posted 51.2 million viewer hours, and RIMOWA’s new Winmau cabinet may be the first luxury object to treat the sport as seriously as fans already do.
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