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Watches

The best in watches and timepieces: Editor reviews, new releases, limited editions, and the latest news.

The Rolex That Survived a Fighter Pilot Ejection
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The Rolex That Survived a Fighter Pilot Ejection
By Beau Hayhoe
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Black Book: 14 Products Our Editors Loved in July 2026

The products our editors have been obsessed with in July 2026.

By Cool Material
The Cool Shop The Cool Shop
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The Cool Shop

What I'm buying, wearing, and using, this week.

By Lanny Fuller
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Summer’s Best Watches Under $1,500

Summer calls for lighter materials, brighter colors, and watches that can go from the beach to dinner without missing a beat.

By Amos Kwon
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Ciga Designs: Why We Love China’s Avant-Garde Luxury Watch

Ciga’s timepieces are known among watch geeks for their skeletonized faces and innovative touches.

By Johnny Motley
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Universal Genève Is the Ultimate Quiet-Luxury Watchmaker

With Universal Genève’s official relaunch slated for 2026, it’s a fitting moment to reflect on their influential models.

By Karlton Miko Tyack
Universal Genève Is the Ultimate Quiet-Luxury Watchmaker
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The Irresistible Charm of the Birth-Year Watch

Why many modern collectors are hunting for their “twin watch”—a timepiece with shared history.

By Karlton Miko Tyack
Seiko 5 Actus 7019-8010
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Our 15 Favorite Watches Under $100

Luxury goods offer heritage, stories, and style. But those qualities are not mutually exclusive to affordability.

By Karlton Miko Tyack
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Uncovering Fiction’s Mystery Watches, From Bond to Gatsby

We’re unpacking the real-world inspirations behind the most enviable—but unnamed—timepieces throughout fiction.

By Karlton Miko Tyack
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