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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
Fashion
Timex x Nigel Cabourn Sea Survival Watch

When it comes to watches that will look good, perform and hold-up for decades of wear--while still being affordable--you don't have to look further than the timepieces that Timex produces. While the basic options fit the bill for all those specs, their collaboration versions are even better. Case in point--the Timex…

By Cooper Fleishman
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HYT Soonow Instant Rainbow Watch

When it comes to unique, boutique watches, there are few brands doing the kind of innovating you'll find in every HYT timepiece. This has never been more true than it is with their latest piece, the HYT Soonow Instant Rainbow Watch. The skull-adorned watch is the latest iteration of their…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Bob’s Watches Epic Vintage Rolex Auction

There's nothing hotter in the world of vintage watches than old-school Rolexes these days. From Daytonas that turn up in used couches to auctions of Rolexes once owned by the likes of Andy Warhol, Jack Nicklaus, and Marlon Brando, Rolex watches are the choice of collectors who want serious horological…

By Amos Kwon
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The Alpina Seastrong Gyre Automatic Watch Is Made From Recycled Ocean Plastic

The Seastrong line of diving timepieces is one of Swiss watchmaker Alpina's best. Now, it pays direct homage to the oceans whose depths it plumbs by creating a version that uses a composite case material created from plastic ocean fishnets. Alpina partnered with Dutch microbrand Gyre to raise awareness of…

By Amos Kwon
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Cyber Watch Apple Watch Case

Despite the fact that it's basically just a tiny computer you wear on your wrist, there are a lot of positive benefits to the Apple Watch. Whether it's the notifications so you don't have to check your phone, the wrist-mounted phone controller or the fact you can speak into it…

By Cooper Fleishman
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