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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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Is NORQAIN The New Favorite Watch Brand for Hockey Fans?
By Beau Hayhoe
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This Watch Microbrand Has a Two-Year Waitlist, Was It Worth It?

A $380 watch with the same wait list as a $10,000 Rolex Sub.

By Amos Kwon
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Good, Better, Bezel: How G-SHOCK’s G-STEEL Keeps Toughening Up Beauty

The brand that invented unbreakable style just made its two most iconic watches even sharper.

By Cool Material
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Sheffield Revives a Classic: Crafting Quality, Technology, and Affordability Into Every Timepiece

The microbrand making watches the old-fashioned way. By overdelivering.

By Cool Material
Fashion
The Swatch X-Rated Watch Is Making a Comeback

For more than three decades, Swatch has churned out watches beloved by grade school kids and those looking for a solid, affordable watch. Amidst the funky patterns, fun collaborations and innovative tech that were hallmarks of the brand throughout the years, there was one watch that would ultimately become more…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Fashion
The Victorinox I.N.O.X. Carbon Limited Edition Watch Comes With a USB Flashlight

Victorinox is known for their iconic an inimitable Swiss Army knives, but the brand also makes quite a few badass watches, like the I.N.O.X. Carbon Limited Edition you see here. This new edition features all the familiar I.N.O.X. watch features everyone loves (faceted face and case, date window between four…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Fashion
Vincero Watches are Bold and Modern

Based in San Diego, Vincero creates bold, luxury timepieces for the modern gentleman and delivers them at an accessible price. Manufacturing all of their watches in small batches, they ensure at every step that quality is up to the standards their customers deserve. Simply put, Vincero works with the best…

By Sponsor
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Fashion
One of the Rarest Rolex Watches Is Headed to Auction

In a world of rare and expensive watches, you don't earn the nickname "The Unicorn" without having some next-level scarcity to your name. That's the case with this white gold Rolex Daytona, which is said to be the only of its kind in existence, as such Daytonas were only offered…

By Mike Newman
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Fashion
Nixon’s Latest Watch Was Developed With Help From Special Operations Personnel

For its latest timepiece, Nixon turned to special operations personnel to craft something that functions in the harshest environments. The Regulus is a 46mm watch with a fiber reinforced polycarbonate case and a stainless steel bezel for durability. The protective housing lends to tough shock absorption and sturdiness, meaning this…

By Mike Newman
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