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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
Marlon Brando’s Rolex GMT-Master from ‘Apocalypse Now’ Has Resurfaced

There are quite a few iconic men that have worn equally iconic watches throughout the course of history. We even put together a feature titled Famous Watches and the Men Who Owned Them that outlines a quite a few, including Buzz Aldrin's Omega Speedmaster he wore to the moon. Ten…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Timex x YMC MK1

No longer relegated to just the wrists of triathletes and nerds, Timex can now be counted as the most affordably stylish brand in the horological world thanks to handsome collaborations and new versions of classics. Timex and British label YMC (You Must Create) now bring you a special version of…

By Amos Kwon
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Oris’ Ocean Trilogy Watches Highlight The World’s Ocean Plastics Problem

From the beginning, Oris has been making unique timepieces while also being ecologically friendly with their use of sustainable materials and manufacturing techniques. Their efforts restore, protect and clean the world's oceans and conserve the many vital life forms they contain. The Ocean Trilogy which consists of 3 watches--Great Barrier…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Fashion
Defakto Transit Standard Watch

The watch brand Defakto has always impressed us with the clean lines, attention to detail and quality construction you'll find in all of their timepieces. They make watches--like the previously covered Akkord and this new Transit Standard--that are built with all the tenets of a great German sports car. The…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Fashion
Timex x Nigel Cabourn Referee Watch

There's a lot to love about a Timex watch. They're stylish enough that can wear them all the time and affordable enough that you could just replace them instead of changing the battery, but they're also durable enough to last forever. As a brand, they're no stranger to collaborations having…

By Cooper Fleishman
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