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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
TACS Automatic Vintage Lens II Watch Is Inspired by Cameras

Picking a watch is a big part of the morning ritual. TACS made it easier with the Automatic Vintage II Lens. This camera-inspired watch features an anti-reflective sapphire glass that looks like a lens and protects the exposed Japanese Citizen Miyota 82S0 automatic movement. The camera details continue with a…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Your Dad’s Story Is Unique. His Watch Should Be, Too.

The bond between a child and dad is timeless. This Father's Day, skip the usual gifts and fortify your bond with your Dad by getting him a watch that's as unique and storied as your relationship. That's where the Original Grain Whiskey Collection comes in. Each one of these stylish,…

By Cooper Fleishman
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StockX Is the Place to Go to Buy and Sell Luxury Watches

If you're anything like us, you have quite a few quality watches in your collection. And yet, it still always feels like there's another Rolex, IWC, or Omega missing. Enter StockX, the best place to buy and sell luxury watches. Whether you're looking to pick up a new favorite, or…

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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One of Our Favorite Watchmakers Has an Automatic Watch on Sale for More Than Half Off

A couple years ago, we published a feature about the 10 Watch Brands You Should Know, But Probably Don't. Orient was one of those brands, and it remains one of our favorites to this day because they've always been a brand that focused on the combination of high-quality construction, classical…

By Cooper Fleishman
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