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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 One Watch Tells Time With Just One Hand

This sleek watch features a unique one-handed Japanese Quartz Movement allowing the time to be displayed using only one hand. Not only does it eliminate the second hand, it eliminates the minute hand as well. The time between hours is marked off in five minute increments so the sharp appearance…

By Mike Newman
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Fashion
Helgray’s Vintage Style Watches Have It All

They say that if you want something done right you should just do it yourself. That's exactly what the people from newly launched Helgray Watches did when they couldn't find the right watch. Each of the four watches combines a modern Swiss Movement from Ronda with vintage and military style…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Fashion
These Watches Feature The World’s First Graphic Art Printed NATO Straps

HyperGrand Watches are designed for guys searching for a timepiece with a bit of intrigue. The Singapore-based company created the world’s first graphic art printed NATO strap, and they offer these uniquely designed bands with sleek, minimal faces to create truly original watches. Never stuffy and never boring.

By Mike Newman
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Fashion
The New Samsung Gear 2 and Gear 2 Neo Feature Improved Battery Life

One of the major complaints about the Samsung Galaxy Gear was the less-than-ideal battery life. Using it all day was fun, but come 3 o'clock, your lack of a watch could be annoying. The new Gear 2 and Gear 2 Neo sport improved battery life - should be between 2-3…

By Mike Newman
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Fashion
Wellograph is the Watch that Will Get You in Shape

You've no doubt seen countless activity trackers and probably a handful of smartwatches. Wellograph is kinda like what you'd get if they got it on. It's an activity tracker that has the stylish look of a clean watch. Since it also tracks your heart rate, it can inform you on…

By Mike Newman
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