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It s been a weird year for watches (well, it s been a weird year full stop). Trade shows were cancelled, releases were bumped to 2021, and the idea of what s luxury really means changed shape as we were all trapped inside. But despite the headwinds, it was still a banner year for horology. The best brands tackled those challenges head on, embracing change and exploring new ways to to speak to their customers. Which meant a glut of innovative, beautifully designed new watches, and less of the by-numbers chaff that makes it so hard to find the good stuff. These, then, are our 12 favourite watches of 2021, in no particular order
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126-year-old message in a bottle found inside Boston wall
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Dec. 17 (UPI) Researchers in Boston are unraveling an unusual mystery after a resident found a glass bottle inside a wall with a cryptic note tucked inside.
The Boston Archaeology Program said a resident living in the Black Bay area found the bottle tucked into the space between their fireplace flue and an interior wall inside their home.
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The N. Simons rye whiskey bottle contained a cryptic note dated Sept. 23, 1894. The note bears the name Tom Ford and the phrase 6 on Shea. We have a mystery for the hive mind this week! A Boston resident found this amazing message in a bottle tucked into the space between their fireplace flue and an interior wall, presumably placed there by past builders, the archaeology program said in a Facebook post. Anybody have any ideas about N. Simons, Tom Ford, or 6 on Shea? Let us know in the comments!
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It has to be said: it just isn’t as much fun to shop for men. You just never quite know what they need and even more problematic, what they really want.
While their tastes and predilections rarely change over time, shockers creep up that have you scratching your heads. And of course, there’s also that usual coyness – telling you that there is nothing they want nor need – which is sweet, yes, but not helpful. Stress not, there are a few more days to go and we’ve got you covered. Here are 12 items we think will make great Christmas gifts for him, from that audiophile to those who love to entertain, from the smart dresser to the hobbyist. We hope this list will make this task a lot less daunting and even enjoyable!