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Timex Equips Its Deepwater Meridian 200 with an Auto Movement and GMT Upgrade
The fan-favorite Seiko-alternative timepiece transforms from a classic diver into a Rolex-inspired travel watch.
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Vans Dresses up Its $85 Skate Loafer with Elevated Details
The refreshed classic maintains its skate capability but looks more dapper than ever thanks to a heritage makeover.
Ram’s Heavy-Duty 2500 Pickup Unlocks a “Best in Class” Payload for $835
It requires a Hemi V8 under the hood, but even the entry-level Tradesman trim will offer the new upgrade option.
Your iPhone’s Spotify App Just Got an Unexpected New Ability
Spend less time building a playlist to get you motivated. Make Spotify do it for you.
Westfalia’s Sven Hedin Camper Turns 50 with a Retro, Heritage-Rich Redux
The outfit has given its enduring fixed-roof rig an anniversary celebration that goes heavy on the nostalgia.
TAG Heuer Adds Some 1980s Japanese Swagger to the Carrera Chronograph
In collaboration with Bamford Watch Dept and Team Ikuzawa racing, the 'Glassbox' Carrera gets a gorgeous red-and-white retro revamp.
Crocs’ $60 Bistro Pro LiteRide Work Clog Is a High-Performance, Low-Profile Secret Weapon
Designed for the rigors of the workplace, this shoe is impressively equipped with clever features that are missing from other Crocs.
Could Honda’s Rider-Friendly Retro-Styled CB350 Finally Be Coming to America?
Considering the small-displacement superstar’s undeniable appeal, it would certainly be most welcome here.
Toyota’s $64,000 GRMN Corolla Is Its Spiciest and Most Expensive Ever
A $64,000 Corolla... just let that sink in. Yes, it's coming to America.
Ming’s Latest Entry-Level Everyday Watch Blends Classic and Contemporary Watchmaking
Old-school dial, new-school everything else.
Levi’s Revives Its Groundbreaking Vintage Deadstock Technical Dyneema Denim
The brand's innovative classic-meets-contemporary collaboration with Satisfy evolves and expands in this second edition.
Vosteed’s Thunderbird V EDC Knife Pairs a Pivot Lock with an M390 Super Steel Blade
The brand's best locking mechanism mates with a bevy of high-performance materials and four deployment methods.
Can KEF’s Bookshelf Speakers Set a New Benchmark for Wireless Hi-Fi?
The acclaimed British hi-fi brand is calling the speakers its "most ambitious creation to date."
NikeSkims Swaps Mesh for Sleek Satin on Its Polarizing Rift Shoe
The Rift Satin arrives in two striking new colorways and a refined new material, elevating the distinct design.