Latest Posts from TheManual.com Written by Ian Schwam

June 26, 2026
Breitling has unveiled the Avenger America250 — two US-exclusive limited editions marking the country’s 250th birthday this July 4 — and the run sizes are as rare as the da…
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June 23, 2026
Nashville watchmaker Weiss Watch Company has teamed up with fellow Music City residents imogene + willie on a limited-edition release. It’s snazzy, it’s automatic, and it is offi…
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June 23, 2026
I talk a lot about the importance of style. Fit, function, and fashion come together to make your personal appearance a reflection of who you are and who you intend to be. The value of quali…
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June 23, 2026
Milan Fashion Week showed out as usual, with designers from around the world coming together to showcase what they have in store for us purveyors of menswear. Of course, the usual suspects w…
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June 22, 2026
Air Force pilot Captain David Bartell fired up his F105-D for a training mission like any other time. Nothing was different—a routine training mission to link up with a KC-135 aerial t…
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June 21, 2026
Last fall, I got the opportunity to experience Lake Tahoe for the first time. I loved the downtown areas with the mountain town vibe. I loved the fine rock beach on the banks of the lake. I …
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June 20, 2026
Every year, a trade show in Italy brings together all of the industry’s most talented designers and manufacturers. It isn’t a fashion week. It isn’t for the people who are …
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June 18, 2026
Whether it is in an employee handbook or an invitation to an event, we have all been in a moment where we see a dress code listed and feel the need to call up the host or the HR director for…
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June 17, 2026
I spend a fair amount of time in Florida. I also spend a ton of time in Turks and Caicos. Here is the truth: while these are beautiful places to visit and always a great idea to escape reali…
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June 17, 2026
Well, the NBA playoffs are over, and now it is time for us to turn our attention solely to the summer of sports. From baseball and Formula 1 to the World Cup and Tennis, there is no shortage…
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June 15, 2026
As the 250th birthday of the United States of America gets within reach, you are likely going to keep seeing brand after brand drop their biggest and best honorary sales, products, and colla…
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June 13, 2026
We all know the stereotype, dads don’t know how to dress themselves. Well, there is less truth to them not knowing how to dress and more with the focus shifting from themselves to thei…
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June 10, 2026
Just in time for summer, American Optical has launched two new sunglasses styles: the Jaguar and the Lennox. The Jaguar revives a thick-profile frame first introduced by the company in the 1…
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June 10, 2026
Strolling along a boardwalk overlooking a rocky beach with the English Channel glistening in the distance sounds like a pretty damn good way to spend a summer day. Or a summer week. Or, migh…
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June 7, 2026
In a motley mash-up of golf, sailing, and rum, Mount Gay has partnered with Devereux Golf on a new limited-edition menswear collection. The Mount Gay x Devereux Golf Course Collection featur…
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June 7, 2026
In commemoration of the 82nd anniversary of D-Day, Praesidus will launch two limited-edition watches crafted with artifacts from the Normandy landings. The new A-11 LMUV features dials cut f…
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June 6, 2026
The premium menswear purveyor The Black Tux has launched a new collection of sweater-knit polos and tees. Crafted from 100% wool, the shirts are designed to look sharp beneath a sport coat o…
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June 6, 2026
With Father’s Day on the way, you are likely trying to find ways to make the day special. Sure, you could get him the novelty necktie (please don’t), or you can look like you put…
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June 4, 2026
Girard-Perregaux has launched the Laureato Fifty collection, commemorating five decades of the Laureato, the Swiss maison’s celebrated luxury sports watch. The Laureato Fifty collectio…
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June 3, 2026
Zenith has partnered with Naoya Hida & Co. to launch an ultra-limited release watch. The G.F.J. Calibre 135 Double Signed with Naoya Hida & Co. pairs Zenith’s legendary Calibre…
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June 2, 2026
Audemars Piguet is making headlines again—but not because of civic unrest sparked by candy-colored pocket watches dangling from lanyards. The Swiss watchmaker has expanded its Royal Oa…
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May 31, 2026
When you think of luxury watchmakers, you often think of pieces over a century old, calling back to the origins of horology for on-the-go. But that doesn’t mean the watchmakers need to…
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May 29, 2026
We’re at the end of May, which means we’re starting to look dreadfully hot days dead in the face. The humidity is about to rise, and the sun is about to bounce off the pavement t…
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May 28, 2026
Zenith is a watch company built on stories and journeys. A couple of years ago, I got to sit down with a C-suite exec and listened to the story of the origins of the name; a tale of the foun…
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May 28, 2026
Summer is here, and that means it is time to buckle down on the summer style and LOOK hot without BEING hot. Let’s be honest, style is a lot easier in the spring and summer when you do…
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May 26, 2026
Buying a used Rolex has, for several decades now, been a bit of a treasure hunt. You could wander into a tiny shop tucked away between a tailor and a tobacconist, look into a tray of watches…
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May 22, 2026
We have been waiting for 5 years for a new James Bond. But, alas, the powers that be at Amazon and MGM are taking their sweet time moving it forward. Which, practicality says, is a good thin…
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May 21, 2026
Let’s set the mood for a second. We’re outside a Swatch store in the suburbs of Paris. A crowd is fighting and jostling forward as French riot police fire tear gas. No, this isn&…
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May 20, 2026
If you have been reading anything of mine in the last couple of years, you may have picked up on the fact that I am a massive James Bond fan and a huge chronophile. I love a good watch, and …
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May 19, 2026
I have been in men’s style for a long time. From selling suits to being a personal stylist to writing about the style world, I have come into contact with a lot of people who have a lo…
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