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Watches

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

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This Watch Microbrand Has a Two-Year Waitlist, Was It Worth It?
By Amos Kwon
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Good, Better, Bezel: How G-SHOCK’s G-STEEL Keeps Toughening Up Beauty

The brand that invented unbreakable style just made its two most iconic watches even sharper.

By Cool Material
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Sheffield Revives a Classic: Crafting Quality, Technology, and Affordability Into Every Timepiece

The microbrand making watches the old-fashioned way. By overdelivering.

By Cool Material
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Sweat the Small Stuff: The Best Desk Accessories That Work Handsomely

Appreciate the finer things with small additions to your desk set-up, each as handsome as they are useful.

By Beau Hayhoe
Fashion
Undone Basecamp Standard Watch

There are few things we love more than finding great brands making even better products that we've never heard about. That goes double when it comes to watch brands you should know, but probably don't. Undone is the perfect example of this. Upstart watch brand using experienced craftsmen to create…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Fashion
The Oris Clean Ocean Limited Edition Helps Highlight the World’s Ocean Plastics Problem

As part of its mission to 'Go Your Own Way', Oris continues their commitment to behave in a more ecologically friendly way. As well as introducing more sustainable materials and manufacturing techniques, it also means raising awareness. The Oceans Project is at the forefront of that ambition, highlighting the threat…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Fashion
StockX Makes Buying and Selling Watches as Easy as It Is Safe

Whether you're looking to buy or sell a watch, StockX is the place to do it. Their entirely anonymous platform is as easy as it is safe. You don't have to worry about vetting shady individuals or scrolling through a sea of blurry pics because StockX authenticates every watch sold…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Fashion
David Rutten’s Streamline Watch Is Made with Meteorites

Over the years, we've covered plenty of watch brands you should know, but probably don't. They all remain great brands to this day, but they're not doing the kind of crazy things that upstart watchmaker David Rutten is doing. David Rutten's first offering is an Art Deco style watch with…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Fashion
The Nixon Regulus Watch Was Designed With Special Ops Personnel

When it comes to no nonsense, purpose-built gear, you won't find more demanding users than U.S. Special Operations personnel. The Nixon Regulus watch was designed with input from current and former operators to have everything you need and nothing you don't. Custom-built LCD module with water-resistant case and pushers. 5-year…

By Cooper Fleishman
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