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

The 66 Watch Terms You Should Know Before Buying Your Next Timepiece
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The 66 Watch Terms You Should Know Before Buying Your Next Timepiece
By Cool Material
9 Luxury Watches to Satisfy Your Inner Child
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9 Luxury Watches to Satisfy Your Inner Child

Luxury watches can be a serious investment. But luxury watches can also be fun, as these nostalgic picks prove.

By Karlton Miko Tyack
Rolex Cheat Codes: Vintage Models Well Under $5k
Watches
Rolex Cheat Codes: Vintage Models Well Under $5k

The crown connotes a rarified tier of luxury—but the barrier to entry is actually lower than you’d imagine. There are two surprisingly approachable ways to discover the brand.

By Karlton Miko Tyack
The 8 Best Affordable Chronograph Watches
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The 8 Best Affordable Chronograph Watches

Chronograph watches have their roots in utility, but modern iterations of the style are just as much about versatile aesthetics.

By Amos Kwon
Fashion
Longines Spirit Flyback Titanium Watch

Longines continues its legacy of watchmaking innovation with the Spirit Flyback Titanium. This timepiece pays homage to the brand's pioneering spirit, boasting a sleek and minimalist design that's a perfect blend of vintage charm and modern functionality. At its heart, the COSC-certified Longines L791.4 calibre movement ensures precision timekeeping while…

By John A. Paradiso
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Fashion
Timex x Todd Snyder Solar-Powered Blackout Expedition North Watch

Introducing the Blackout Expedition North, the result of a remarkable fusion between Todd Snyder's contemporary design sensibilities and Timex's legendary watchmaking heritage. This solar-powered stunner effortlessly balances rugged functionality with refined style. Dressed entirely in monochrome black, it's equally at home on a challenging outdoor expedition or a spontaneous dinner…

By John A. Paradiso
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Fashion
Blancpain Fifty Fathoms 70th Anniversary ‘Act 3’ Dive Watch

Celebrate 70 years of diving history with the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms 70th Anniversary Act 3 Dive Watch – a tribute to the iconic timepiece that set the standard for all dive watches to come. Blancpain's legacy of innovation in underwater timekeeping shines brightly in this release. This timepiece pays homage…

By John A. Paradiso
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Fashion
Shinola The Canfield Speedway 44mm Lap 06

Introducing the Shinola Canfield Speedway 44mm Lap 06 watch: a masterful blend of style and precision that's as sleek as it is functional. Crafted for those who appreciate the finer details in life, this timepiece embodies the spirit of American craftsmanship. The Canfield Speedway 44mm Lap6 is more than just…

By John A. Paradiso
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Fashion
Damue D56 Chronograph

Introducing Damue's latest creation, a sleek and stylish timepiece that's set to make waves in the world of wristwear. While Damue may not be a household name yet, their custom G-Shocks have been flying off the shelves, boasting minimalist cases crafted from premium materials like stainless steel, titanium, and carbon…

By John A. Paradiso
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