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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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Celebrate 150 Years of Craftsmanship With the Bulova Super Seville
By Cool Material
Norqain Makes the Best Luxury Watches You’ve Never Heard Of
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Norqain Makes the Best Luxury Watches You’ve Never Heard Of

The case for an if-you-know-you-know Swiss brand.

By Johnny Motley
Our 10 Favorite Watches From GPHG, the Oscars of Watchmaking
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Our 10 Favorite Watches From GPHG, the Oscars of Watchmaking

This year’s nominees are all about extremes and sparkle, with exceptional examples from Breitling, Bulgari, MB&F, De Bethune, and IWC.

By Karlton Miko Tyack
How the Century-Old Cartier Tank Became a Contemporary Icon
Watches
How the Century-Old Cartier Tank Became a Contemporary Icon

Everything you need to know about Hollywood’s favorite watch—and how to buy one today.

By Brett Braley
Entertainment
G-SHOCK Coffee Table Book

If you're as captivated by the unrelenting allure of G-Shock watches as we are, then you're in for a visual and informational feast with this coffee table book. G-SHOCK takes a deep dive into the world of wrist-bound ruggedness and presents a history of the Casio brand that has earned…

By John A. Paradiso
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Fashion
The Rise of Titanium as the ‘It’ Metal for Watches

Despite the pervasiveness of smartphones and smartwatches, analog wristwatches are still very popular. In terms of materials used for watches, stainless steel is still the overwhelming favorite because it I s strong, attractive, and reasonably priced. Brands ranging from Timex all the way up to Rolex use stainless steel (although…

By Amos Kwon
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Fashion
Casio G-Shock x Oneness Kentucky Bourbon Watch

To celebrate the 40th anniversary of its G-Shock watch brand, Casio has teamed up with Oneness Sneaker Boutique to release a stunner of a watch collaboration. The Kentucky Bourbon Watch is a limited edition watch inspired by the heritage of Kentucky bourbon translated to the iconic stylings of Casio's beloved…

By John A. Paradiso
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Fashion
VERO Watch Company x Smokey Bear

Want to add a little vintage flair to your wrist? VERO Watch Company has teamed up with Smokey Bear to celebrate the US Forest Service's iconic mascot's 79th birthday. VERO has introduced two stylish watch designs: the '44 and the '64. The '44 is based on popular designs from 1944,…

By John A. Paradiso
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Fashion
Casio Vintage A100 Series Watches

Casio has always maintained a retro charm with its timepieces. And the company's latest release is a contemporary revival of a vintage timepiece collection that blends timeless style with modern functionality. The F-100 watch first appeared in 1978 and, most notably, was used in the movie Alien. Now, the watch…

By John A. Paradiso
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