Yeah, we know your cell phone tells the time, but wearing a watch is something men have been doing forever and we don't intend to let that tradition die. These high-end wrist pieces probably won't make your average ice-obsessed rapper happy. But for real guys, they're all the chronological firepower you can handle.

Nixon Ceramic 51-30

One of Nixon's many limited-edition releases this year, this oversized time-piece is an attention-grabber. At $2,400 it's definitely not cheap, but the sapphire crystal and ceramic components are well worth the dough since it will last you forever. Plus, since they were only available as a limited run, the value can only go up. That means it'll come in handy if you're on a spy mission that goes bad and you have to use it to bribe some captors.

Suunto Elementum

Suunto makes killer watches meant for training and the Elementum does everything short of actually running for you. This $1,200 wrist-rig is equipped with an altimeter, barometer and digital compass. Even with all of that gear stuffed inside, Suunto still managed to make it look cool enough for Kanye West. Even if you don't dig the utilitarian look, it's still quite an upgrade from your calculator watch.

Casio GShock GWF1000-1 FROGMAN

G-Shock watches are as tough as they come, but the limited-edition FROGMAN edition is meant to go places normal time pieces couldn't dream about. It has multi-band atomic time keeping, so it's super accurate and it has a 200m dive timer for serious under water expeditioning. It's also built like a tank so you can probably use it to fend of some dolphins in the water if they try to get frisky with you during a dive.

Oakley Time Bomb

At $2,750, this is one of Oakley's craziest watches. It's an all-mechanical Swiss automatic that never needs a battery or winding. The power comes from the movements of your own wrist. The case is made of super-tough titanium and the bezel is made of carbon fiber, making this thing as much a sports car as it is a watch. It's water-proof up to 100m, too so you can look swanky while hanging out with sharks.

Omega Speedmaster 50th Anniversary Edition

Every guy needs a nice dress watch and you can't go wrong with this classic Omega strap. The steel band and the classy black face give it a look taht will go with just about everything short of one of those Borat-style bathing suits. Even the shape is a throwback to the time when classy watches ruled and spinner watches were still blissfully far into the future.

When soundbars hit the scene, they sucked. But, there are apparently a lot of us looking for big sound in a small package. The result is a whole arsenal of speaker sticks that churn out awesome audio without requiring you to do major reconstruction of your room. Plug any of these bars into your TV and you'll be ready to rock. Literally.

Yamaha YHT-S400

If you want to get the full sonic range out of a soundbar set-up, you're going to need a sub-woofer, but Yamaha used some kind of technological magic to cram their sub directly into the receiver. It also has a compressed music enhancer designed to bring back some of the fidelity you stripped off your music when it went from CD to MP3. Plus, thanks to its Air Surround Xtreme technology, it does a surprisingly convincing job of pretending it's a full-on, eight-speaker 7.1 system. $600.

Vizio Sound Bar

At just $349, Vizio's stick is a hell of a bargain. Included in the package is the bar itself, which hides four mid/bass transducers and two 3/4" aluminum dome tweeters. You also get a wireless sub woofer that can be placed anywhere within 60-feet of main unit. It's not quite as powerful and doesn't support as many of the fancy sound formats as the more expensive models, but if you're just looking to improve your crappy TV speakers without taking out a loan, it's a solid choice.

JVC TH-BS7 Dual Wireless SoundBar

If you have a little more room in your home theater for some rear speakers, JVC has streamlined the process for you. The system comes with a wireless sub, something not all that uncommon with soundbars, but it also comes with two wireless rear channel speakers, which complete the full-on surround sound effect. It supports Dolby Digital, DTS and Dolby ProLogic II signals, which means you'll be able to make the most of that awesome audio coming out of your Blu-ray discs. $600

Bowers & Wilkins Panorama

B&W is known for cranking out high-end A/V gear, so it's no surprise that their soundbar is one of the best sounding. Its unique shape wraps speakers around the sides of the soundbar itself, making for a wider soundstage that maximizes the space around your TV. There's no sub-woofer required, even though it produces super-clear and shockingly powerful sound. Of course, all that good stuff doesn't come cheap, so expect to drop $1,800 if you want one cuddled up to your own TV.

Samsung HT-BD8200 Blu-ray Sound Bar

In case you're not already enjoying the benefits of Blu-ray, this system has a player built right in. It was announced back in January, so the price has dropped from its original $800 level to around $500, which is a solid deal for a BD player as well as a classy-looking sub and a surprisingly powerful array of speakers in the bar itself. It's also one of the classiest looking set-ups we have seen. Just make sure to dust the glossy finish every once in a while. No one will blame you if you use an old T-shirt.

In the past, rugged gadgets were huge and rubbery, making them totally unusable to the normal person. Things have changed, though, and now you can get gear that's tougher than you are without looking like your dad who always has seven gadgets clipped to his braided leather belt.

Casio Exilim EX-G1 Camera

There was no shortage of rugged cameras to choose from this year, but Casio has a heritage of being bad-ass. Their rugged phones and watches have gained a lot trust from those who abuse their gadgets and their slim-line camera is just as burly. It has a 12.1 megapixel sensor and the whole thing is shock-resistant, waterproof, freezeproof and dustproof. That means you can kick off your underwater photography career during this year's meeting of the Polar Bear Club. Actually, maybe you should wait until summer. $299.

Sonim XP3 Quest

If there's a tougher phone out there, we haven't found it. This burly goon has a screen like the one you'd find on a phone seven years ago, but it's almost impossible to kill. So, while it's bad at updating your Twitter page, it can withstand more shock, dust, water and extreme temperature than any other phone in its class. It meets several military standards for durability and will work just about anywayere, which will come in handy when you're buried under an avalanche. $599.

Japan Self-Defense Force Sunglasses

Don't let the picture fool you, these glasses won't be able to block a gunshot, but they are a lot tougher than those fake designer ones you bought from that pagoda in the mall. Each lens can withstand an impact from a .3-inch object traveling at over 100 mph. While that scenario is unlikely, it does make us think that these might last a little longer than our other shades, all of which have been crushed by us sitting on them at some point in the past. $300.

Dell Latitude XT2 XFR

Netbooks are great for dicking around, but they last about as long as a five-year old on a construction site. Dell's burly tablet PC is as rugged as they come. It has an "IP54 level of Ingress Protection," which means even dust and moisture won't be able to take this sucker down. The screen is a 12.1-inch multitouch LCD so you can use all sorts of touch-sensitive apps on it. One important note: While it could survive a small explosion, giving it to your old-ass aunt will still probably destroy the OS within a week. You have been warned.

Otterbox Defender for Blackberry

If you work in a tough environment and want a phone that can actually, you know, do stuff aside from making calls, you can always throw your precious Blackberry into one of Otter's ultra-tough cases. You retain all the functionality of your keyboard and screen, but you'll make your handset impervious to the elements as well as drops. It's great for those who work in construction or those who like to get a little wasted and drop their phone out of a cab every Friday night. $60.

You're going to vow to get in shape for the new year, but unless you make it fun, you're just going to quit. One way to spice up your new torture routine is with awesome gadgets. With a techy arsenal like this, you should have no problem working off the 80 pounds of turkey you'll eat between now and 2010.

Weider 40-Pound Powerbell

Anyone who has ever done a full kettle bell workout knows that they can leave you in some serious pain. Not everyone has room for a whole rack of bells in their house, though, so Weider consolidated the whole thing into one compact unit. You can go down to 10 pounds or all the way up to 40-pounds. Chances are you should stick with the 10-pounder for a while until you get the hang of it, unless you're cool with accidentally throwing a weight through your TV screen.

Garmin Edge 500

The latest installment in Garmin's kick-ass line of cycling computers is the sleekest looking by far. It mounts to the stem or handlebars of your bike and tracks distance, speed, location and elevation using GPS rather than counting the turns of your wheel. You can use it to track all of your data as well and get yourself into crazy Lance Armstrong-like shape. Or, just use it to see exactly how far the bike ride to the liquor store is.

Fitbit

If you're the type to obsess over the display on the treadmill as you chug away the miles, you'll love the Fitbit's ability to neurotically track your activities during the day. It keeps track of how many calories you have burned, distance traveled, steps taken and even how well you sleep. Then you can upload all of that data to your computer and track it via their site. It's a great way to realize just how lazy we all really are. $99

RealRyder

If you think exercise bikes are lame, no one would blame you. Unless, of course, you've introduced your sit-bones to this hyper-realistic cycling trainer. The cockpit is completely adjustable to make it fit like a custom ride, and its frame moves like a real bike as you pedal. The result is a much better training tool that will actually help you improve your pedal stroke and cycling game rather than destroying your knees.

Brodmann Blades

You probably weren't aware that there is a serious gear revolution happening in the table tennis world. These ingenius paddles fit over your hand and get rid of the handle all together. That will make your game more responsive and let you spin the ball like you're Forrest Gump. Buying them is your first step toward becoming a full-time professional table tennis hustler.

Before even thinking about leaving the house for an extended stay with wildlife, make sure you’re geared up to brave the weather, unexpected disasters, and the nasty smell coming from your buddies’ tent at 3AM. We packed a Coleman Tasman XO Hybrid 3-Season sleeping bag, Camelbak Vantage 35, and REI Kingdom 4 3-Season Tent into our GMC Terrain and hit the road.

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You dropped serious cash on a beautiful new TV, which means it's time to ditch the VHS tapes for the high-def hotness. It was a good year for Blu-ray and it's only going to get better so fire up the popcorn maker and tell your neighbors to get ready for some serious explosion sounds to come from your home theater.

Fight Club

It took 10 years for the quintessential guy movie to land on Blu-ray, but the wait was worth it. The film looks as good as any movie we have ever watched on the small screen, especially the gritty, underground fight scenes. Plus, they revamped the sound so you can hear every impact of Ed Norton's fist against Jordan Leto's blond head.

Watchmen: The Ultimate Cut

When he made Watchmen, Zack Snyder wanted to give nerds plenty of stuff to obsess about and he certainly didn't come up short. The Ultimate version of the Blu-ray has the Tales of the Black Freighter motion comics mixed right in with the movie, making it as true to the comic book as you could possibly want, even if you live in a basement and eat only things you'd find in a vending machine.

Lost: the Complete Fifth Season Dharma Initiative Orientation Kit

The end of Lost is so close we can almost taste it like salty air on the beach. This limited edition package comes with a grip of collectibles, including a VHS tape to help complete your indoctrination into the Dharma Initiative. Sadly, it does not include instructions on how to build your own coconut radio.

Limited Edition T2 Complete Collector's Set Endoskull

OK, so Avatar is a big deal for James Cameron and there was a new Terminator movie this year, but T2 will forever hold a special place in our hearts as one of the best action movies ever. And now, this wild robot head Blu-ray case holds a special place on our DVD shelf. We have to cover up at night because, well, it's terrifying.

300 The Complete Experience

Yeah, it's Zack Snyder's second spot on the list, but 300 definitely deserves a most improved award for 2009. The Complete experience Blu-ray offers a pretty unique picture-in-picture experience that gives you a new perspective on the movie. Plus, it'll be an HD reminder that you need to go do some push-ups.

Whether it's your first time firing up the grill before a game or you have your very own decked out tailgating trailer you consider the child you never had, we've got a few suggestions to make your next trip to the stadium a classic. Our Maxim guru takes a look at the Koolatron P95 Travel Saver Cooler, Kelty Deluxe Lounge Chair, Weber Q140 Electric Grill, and, of course, an SUV that can haul your eating arrangement (and the rest of your debauchery-creating friends) in style, like the GMC Terrain.

Find out more info about the 2010 GMC Terrain.

If you're still putting around on the department store special, it's time to seriously upgrade your pedal game. Whether you're into grinding out a huge climb on a roadie or blasting down some sweet single track on a knobby-tire beast, these rides will feel just fine between your soon-to-be-chafed thighs.

Mongoose Boot'r

With more than eight inches of suspension on both wheels, you wouldn't want to pedal this 40+ pound beast up the hill, but that's what the ski lift is for. Mongoose offers up the kind of spec list you'd expect to find on a bike that could easily cost over $4,000 for just $2,999 retail. It sounds like a lot, but you'll appreciate all it buys you (like big, hydraulic Hayes Stroker Trail disc brakes), when you're screaming down a mountain over huge rocks.

Kona Band Wagon

Kona is known more for their mountain bikes than their Spandex stallions, but their entry into the trendy world of fixed-gear track bikes comes with a hilarious tongue-in-cheek name. Of course, it's a totally capable ride, offering up aggressive geometry and a very snazzy aesthetic that's sure to get the attention of all the cute hipster girls next time you go Mash for spoke cards. If you have no idea what that means, consider yourself lucky.

Transition Trans Am

Made by a small (at least when compared to the other mass-market behemoths) company based in Washington, the Trans Am is a straight up mountain bike. No suspension in the back, but aggressive frame geometry and a burly Fox suspension fork up front make it ready for just about any kind of ride. Plus, it weighs in at under 25-pounds so putting it on your roof rack won't leave your shoulders sore.

Giant Bowery

This white-on-white street machine is made for the city. The ALUXX aluminum frame doesn't lean you forward like a track bike, but the flip-flop hub makes it as simple and maintenance free as you could possibly ask for. Just be ready to try and ride around puddles to preserve the pristine look of all the components. At least for the first couple of weeks. Then you'll stop caring and realize how fun it is to ride. At $750, it's a much better deal than some shady conversion bought on Craigslist.

Trek Madone 6 Series

Now it's time to bust out the tights. This is the bike that Lance rides. Tweak the components and you can get it up well over $10,000, but in return you'll get performance that you won't believe. The frame is made from OCLV2 carbon, making it scary light and you can even pick your paint color when ordering. Just don't choose yellow unless you have serious game unless you don't mind looking like a total poser.