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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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Spice up Your Collection with Sevenfriday Watches

Finding a great watch that combines performance, style and an affordable price tag is hard--especially if you want something unique. That's where Sevenfriday comes in. After crushing it from Zurich for 7 years the brand has finally landed Stateside with a collection of watches that will impress whether you're wearing…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Casio G-Shock DW5600 NASA Watch

It's been decades since we sent astronauts to the Moon, but the 50th anniversary of the Apollo missions last year really got everyone amped up to head back. While we're still a few years out from lunar touchdown, you can have your own little piece of the Moon with you…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Shinola’s Twenty After Four Watch Has a Subtle Marijuana Print

From the Runwell to the Canfield, Shinola has produced quite a few interesting and stylish watches since they started assembling watches in Detroit years ago. Their Detrola collection adds to the brand legacy with a sleek stainless core, round TR90 resin case, double-domed K1 crystal, exposed lugs, and a quick-change…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Seiko “Captain Willard” Dive Watch

One of film's horological legends is the 1976 Seiko Diver 'Captain Willard' Ref. 6105-8110 from Francis Ford Coppola’s Apocalypse Now. The watch wasn't just product placement, it was a true purpose-driven timepiece worn by U.S. servicemen in the Vietnam War due to its ability to survive in the jungle. This…

By Amos Kwon
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These Watches Are Made from Recycled Ocean Plastic

Years ago, we put the Swedish independent watch and accessories TRIWA on our list of Watch Brands You Should Know for all of the obvious things you've come to expect from a great, under-the-radar timepiece. That prospect of looking great from boardwalk to boardroom was improved with their collection of…

By Cooper Fleishman
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