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Watches

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

Norqain Makes the Best Luxury Watches You’ve Never Heard Of
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Norqain Makes the Best Luxury Watches You’ve Never Heard Of
By Johnny Motley
Our 10 Favorite Watches From GPHG, the Oscars of Watchmaking
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Our 10 Favorite Watches From GPHG, the Oscars of Watchmaking

This year’s nominees are all about extremes and sparkle, with exceptional examples from Breitling, Bulgari, MB&F, De Bethune, and IWC.

By Karlton Miko Tyack
How the Century-Old Cartier Tank Became a Contemporary Icon
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How the Century-Old Cartier Tank Became a Contemporary Icon

Everything you need to know about Hollywood’s favorite watch—and how to buy one today.

By Brett Braley
Guys, It’s Time to Stop Being Afraid of Small Watches
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Guys, It’s Time to Stop Being Afraid of Small Watches

Yes, you. Your watch is too big. And there are legitimate, practical reasons for everyone to add at least one small watch to their line-up. Here are our recommendations.

By Karlton Miko Tyack
Fashion
Bell & Ross BR-X5 Green Lum Watch

Introducing the Bell & Ross BR-X5 Green Lum – a timepiece that redefines luminescence. Unlike conventional watches, this piece doesn't just illuminate its hands and numerals; it radiates from within the very case. Constructed from DLC-coated grade 2 titanium, the 41mm marvel features a unique photoluminescent composite material, LM3D, forming…

By John A. Paradiso
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Fashion
Online Ceramics x John Mayer G-Shock Ref. 5600

John Mayer's creative collaboration with G-Shock and Hodinkee continues with the release of his second limited edition timepiece, a striking 5600 model in partnership with Online Ceramics. Renowned for their eclectic graphic tees for Dead & Co, Online Ceramics infuses the watch with their signature hippie-inspired aesthetic. The timepiece boasts…

By John A. Paradiso
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Fashion
The 10 Coolest New Watch Releases

The rumor that smartwatches, especially the Apple Watch, would destroy the watch industry were greatly exaggerated, as exemplified by the sheer number of new watch releases every year. The industry, as a whole, is growing every year, too, and it shows no sign of letting up. At this point, even…

By Amos Kwon
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Fashion
The Perfect Beach Day Watch: Keil James Patrick’s Mount Gay Rum Collaboration

It took me until my thirties to understand the aficionado’s zeal for watches, an expensive accessory ultimately serving a humble function fulfilled just as easily by a cell phone or wall clock. But the more I build my wardrobe, the more I appreciate beautiful timepieces—portable art carried on the wrist;…

By Johnny Motley
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The Watches Nixon Can’t Keep in Stock

Nixon’s three best-selling watches feature a distinctive vibrant turquoise color. The 51-30 Chrono is a bold statement piece, combining fashion and function with its oversized face, printed indices, and custom-molded hands. The Sentry is an elegant timepiece with a rugged side, offering depth and detail on the face, stainless steel…

By Cool Material
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