Buyer’s Guide
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Audio
Shokz Makes the OpenFit Air 2 Lighter and Smaller
The 7.2-gram OpenFit Air 2 adds physical controls, fuller bass, IP55 protection, and 36-hour battery life.
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Watches
MB&F Covers the SP One in 255 Diamonds
The SP One Pavée wraps MB&F’s compact floating architecture in 1.608 carats of diamonds and white gold.
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Watches
Rolex Revives the Padellone as an Annual Calendar
Rolex turns a collector nickname into a 39mm annual calendar with moonphase and caliber 7190.
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Watches
IWC Marks 50 Years of Genta’s Ingenieur SL
Two brushed-silver limited editions revisit a rare 1970s Ingenieur SL dial in 40mm and 35mm sizes.
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Audio
iFi Hides a Hi-Res DAC Inside a USB-C Cable
The $79 GO cable puts an ESS DAC, headphone amp, mic, and controls between USB-C devices and two-pin IEMs.
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Food & Drink
Knob Creek Brings Back 12-Year Cask Strength Bourbon
Six years after the first release, Knob Creek returns to 12-year cask strength at 121.2 proof.
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Style
KAWS Gives Uniqlo a New Sun, Moon, and Earth
KAWS expands his Uniqlo residency with Earth, Moon, and Sun characters across apparel and bag charms.
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Watches
Benrus Builds a Modern Military GMT From Scratch
The Type 3X turns Benrus military-watch DNA into a carbon-and-titanium GMT developed with Special Forces veterans.
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Watches
Citizen Shrinks the Tsuyosa 60 to 37mm
Citizen puts its 60-hour Caliber 8310 into a compact 37mm Tsuyosa 60, priced from $595.
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Everyday Carry
Buck Gives the 110 and 112 a Crossbar Lock
Buck updates the 110 and 112 with MagnaCut, DymaLux ebony, and an ambidextrous crossbar lock.
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Watches
TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Sport Drops to 42mm
TAG Heuer cuts its bezel-equipped Carrera Sport from 44mm to 42mm, with TH20-00 power and U.S. pricing from $6,650.
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Style
J.Crew and Eckhaus Latta Make the Basics Stranger
The second J.Crew x Eckhaus Latta project expands into a 27-piece fall collection spanning menswear, knitwear, denim, and accessories.
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Motoring
La Cinquecento Scattante Rebuilds the Fiat 500
A British studio rebuilds a 1973 Fiat 500 around an 802cc twin, new chassis hardware, and a 650kg target.
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Footwear
Nike SB Finally Turns the Air Force 1 Into a Skate Shoe
Yuto Horigome helps rework the 1982 Air Force 1 for skateboarding with mesh panels, personal details, and a $125 price.
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Motoring
Mercedes-AMG CLE 646 Goes Rear-Drive and V8
AMG cuts 375 pounds, adds a 637-hp V8 and rear drive, then limits its second Mythos car to 30 hand-built coupes.
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Watches
Alpina Extreme Solarmetre Hides Solar Cells in Plain Sight
Alpina’s first solar watch pairs a translucent dial with a 10-month reserve and 100m water resistance.
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Collectibles
LEGO Downton Abbey Builds Both Sides of the House
The 4,711-piece Ideas set recreates Highclere Castle with upstairs and servants’ spaces plus 13 minifigures.
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Tech
Insta360 Luna Pro Brings Leica Glass Downmarket
A $599.99 gimbal camera keeps the 1-inch 8K sensor and Leica Summicron lens, but trims the Luna formula.
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Food & Drink
WhistlePig Sends Boss Hog XIII to Ancient Egypt
The barrel-strength rye finishes in casks seasoned with Egyptian black honey and tiger nut.
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Motoring
Aston Martin’s AMB 002 Is Finally Legal for the Road
The 300-bike roadster pairs a 130-hp V-twin with a 5kg titanium spine and Fior double-wishbone front end.
