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Cuba's Cigar Crisis: A Festival Postponed and an Island in Trouble
For decades, the Habanos Festival has been the single most important event on the cigar calendar. Enthusiasts, collectors, and industry insiders from around the world have made the annual pilgrimage to Havana each February, drawn by the promise of world-class smokes, exclusive releases, and the kin
Casio Pro Trek's Toughest Watch Isn't a G-Shock
When most people hear "tough Casio watch," their mind goes straight to G-Shock. That reputation is well earned. G-Shock has been the gold standard for rugged timepieces since the 1980s, built around a shock-resistant case construction that can take a beating most watches simply cannot survive. But
Fire Hits Plasencia's Nicaragua Farm Operations
A fire broke out at one of the Plasencia family's tobacco farms in Estelí, Nicaragua on Friday, damaging a curing barn and raising concerns across the premium cigar world about one of the industry's most respected growing operations. The blaze reportedly occurred near Finca El Tuco, one of the
When Gold Fever Comes for Your Watch Collection
There's a quiet destruction happening in the world of vintage watches right now, and most people have no idea it's going on. Across the country, timepieces that took decades to survive — pieces that passed through the hands of collectors, dealers, and estate sales — are being tossed into melting po
SEGA and Seiko Built a Watch Worth Talking About
When two Japanese institutions with decades of history behind them decide to work together, the result tends to be something people pay attention to. That's exactly what happened when SEGA announced its collaboration with Seiko to mark 65 years in the gaming business. The two companies have produce
Metropolitan Cigars Marks 30 Years With a Bold New Smoke
Three decades is a long time in any business. In the cigar world, where trends shift, palates evolve, and entire companies rise and fall, lasting 30 years means something. Metropolitan Cigars hit that milestone in 2026, and the brand is not letting the moment pass quietly. Later this month, it will
Maryland Lawmakers Push New Rules for Cigar Lounges
After a failed attempt last year, Maryland legislators are taking another swing at creating a formal license for cigar lounges that want to let customers enjoy a drink with their smoke. The proposed bills, reintroduced in the 2026 legislative session, aim to solve a problem that's been bugging ciga
Cigar Industry Forges New Alliance in Honduras
The premium cigar world just got a little more connected. The Premium Cigar Association has signed on as a partner with Honduras' Festival del Puro y el Café, marking another step in building bridges across the international tobacco landscape. This isn't just another handshake deal between indu
Amazon Breaks Into Fine Timepieces With Swiss Classic
For years, anyone searching for a quality timepiece on Amazon had two choices: budget models by the dozen or taking a gamble on unauthorized sellers hawking luxury brands without official backing. That landscape just shifted in a significant way. The retail giant has finally secured authorized
British Military Dive Watch Gets Bold White Makeover
For decades, watch enthusiasts have looked to the British Royal Navy as the gold standard for military-issued dive watches. The service made history by selecting some of the most coveted timepieces ever produced, including the Omega Seamaster 300 "Big Triangle" in the late 1960s and the legendary R
