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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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Summer’s Best Watches Under $1,500
By Amos Kwon
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The American Watchmaker Rebuilding a Lost Craft

Weiss Watch Co. is doing things a bit (or quite a lot) differently with its remarkable USA-made timepieces.

By Beau Hayhoe
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The Best Tank Watches For Men Are Wearable History for Your Wrist

The retro style and its “hip to be square” ethos add distinguished flair to your timepiece rotation.

By Beau Hayhoe
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Black Book: 13 Products Our Editors Loved in June 2026

The products our editors have been obsessed with in June 2026.

By Cool Material
Fashion
Watch Gang Sends You a Premium New Watch Every Month

Want to own some impressive watches without paying a premium for them? You need to check out the premier watch club Watch Gang. Every month, Watch Gang will ship you a high-quality watch guaranteed to be worth two to five times what you paid because all watches are valued from…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Fashion
Ikepod Is Coming Back with a New Line of Watches

In case you weren't paying attention, cult-classic brand Ikepodis coming back later this year without one of their key investors and a new direction focused on bringing you the best watch possible. With two different models slated for production--a "Duopod" stainless watch with a 42mm case and chronograph "Chronopod" watch…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Fashion
Zinvo Blade Watches Are Inspired by Jet Turbines

If you want a watch that will stop people on the street in their tracks, there's no better option than the Zinvo Blade series. Inspired by a jet turbine, the Zinvo Blade has a one-of-a-kind concept featuring a titanium turbine that spins every second. In addition to looking like you're…

By Cooper Fleishman
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The Barton Springs 656 Is a Durable and Functional Diver’s Watch

DuFrane Watches is based in Austin, Texas, and founded in 2016 by a long-time watch collector turned microbrand owner. This is the brand’s second release, and the first to offer an automatic mechanical movement. The Barton Springs 656 is a durable and functional diver’s watch, named after local Austin swimming…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Fashion
Todd Snyder x Timex Marlin Blackout Watch

This is far from the first time Todd Snyder has teamed with Timex for an attention-grabbing timepiece, but it is the first to boast such a refined, elegant appearance. Ditching the military bravado found in many of the other collaborations, the Marlin Blackout is a midcentury stunner, with a subdued…

By Mike Newman
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