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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
G10 Military Watches

MWC supplies watches for the military, police forces, antiterrorist units, and also, for you. Each of these military-inspired watches is crafted to last a lifetime and stand up to a beating. Perfect for adding a touch of ruggedness to whatever you’re wearing.

By Mike Newman
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Fashion
Komono Watches

The history of the wristwatch can be summed up in a simple bell curve. First they were simple and functional, then they grew to gargantuan proportions as bells and whistles got slapped on, and now they are coming back to their roots. For a stylish but minimal watch, look no…

By Mike Newman
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Fashion
Apple Watch is the iWatch You’ve Been Waiting For

Which came first, the earliest iWatch rumor or the creation of the Model T? After hearing about a possible iWatch for some time, it's finally here. Apple Watch ditches the "i" branding and introduces an entirely new interface. Apple wanted to make a splash here, and they seriously did. It features a…

By Mike Newman
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Fashion
TSOVET Watches in the Shop

We've been fans of TSOVET since they started making watches in 2008, so we're excited to announce we've added some of their timepieces to our shop for your naked wrist. It's a select collection of our favorites they've crafted over the years. Each blends classic craftsmanship with stylish touches like hand-stitched Horween…

By Mike Newman
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The Meta M1 Is One of the Few Smartwatches That Doesn’t Look Awful

We're having a lot more trouble with this whole smartwatch thing than we anticipated. What seemed like a promising device, the smartwatch has been plagued by poor functionality and terrible design. The Meta M1 is the latest to try and tackle those problems. Available in eight different styles, most of…

By Mike Newman
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