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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
The Lightwell Is Your New Favorite Field Watch

The timeless character of the field watch is something everyone can agree on, which is why California design studio Centric Instruments made it the starting point when creating their ideal watch. Enter Lightwell, the capable, durable and stylish solar-powered watch that won't break the bank. Designed, built and field-tested to…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Fashion
Heist Premium Watch and Jewelry Cleaning Kit

If you're one of those guys who only wipes down the face of their watch when it's filled with smudges, you're probably wearing a watch that needs a little TLC. Enter Heist with their Premium Watch and Jewelry Cleaning Kit. Developed over the course of three years by a team…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Fashion
Alsta Reissued the Watch from ‘Jaws’

Few big screen timepieces are as iconic as the watch worn by Richard Dreyfuss in Jaws. While many moviegoers have seen the ocean-ready watch on the wrist of Matt Hooper, few have ever had the chance to slap that same piece onto their own wrist, as Alsta, the company that…

By Mike Newman
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Fashion
Birdwell Beach Britches x Weiss ‘Birdie’ Surf Watch

In case the pictures weren't already indication enough, this watch is unlike everything else you'll ever strap on your wrist. The "Birdie" Surf Watch, as it's affectionately called because it features the Birdwell Beach Britches iconic character front and center, is a collaboration between the iconic board shorts manufacturer and…

By Cooper Fleishman
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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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