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The best in watches and timepieces: Editor reviews, new releases, limited editions, and the latest news.

The Rolex That Survived a Fighter Pilot Ejection
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The Rolex That Survived a Fighter Pilot Ejection
By Beau Hayhoe
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Black Book: 14 Products Our Editors Loved in July 2026

The products our editors have been obsessed with in July 2026.

By Cool Material
The Cool Shop The Cool Shop
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The Cool Shop

What I'm buying, wearing, and using, this week.

By Lanny Fuller
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Summer’s Best Watches Under $1,500

Summer calls for lighter materials, brighter colors, and watches that can go from the beach to dinner without missing a beat.

By Amos Kwon
Fashion
Victorinox Swiss Army Original Watch

A long time ago in a galaxy not so far away, Victorinox (otherwise known as the brand Swiss Army) released their first watch, The Original. Flash forward to today and the Original is back—in a bigger way. Updated to a 40mm case diameter, the face of the watch isn't the…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Fashion
Timex Weekender Watch

We're sure you're well aware of the fact that putting a watch on a different colored / type of strap (NATO probably) is all the rage these days. Unless you're swimming in gold doubloons like Scrooge McDuck that's probably not going to happen with Omegas, Rolexes, Pateks or Panerais, so…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Fashion
George Jensen NATO Watch Straps

NATO watch straps are nothing new. Open any popular menswear site and there's a 90% chance you'll end up seeing something about a Rolex, Timex or some Korean knockoff brand being outfitted with a NATO watch strap. As much as we hate trends (on the level of Journey at karaoke),…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Fashion
Timex Andros Watch

Much like Pharrell Williams with trucker hats or Johnny Depp with wrist wear, J. Crew is single-handedly ushering Timex into the 21st Century of cool with all of their recent collaborations. From the Camper to the Vintage Field Watch (and now the Andros), J. Crew is putting American made Timex…

By Cooper Fleishman
Timex-Andros-Watch
Fashion
Magrette Regattare 2011 Watch

We like Rolexes just like everyone else. The iconic crown, the myriad variations and the durability are just a few of the reasons why picking up your first Rolex is a rite of passage for men the world over. But the one thing we have a problem with (there always…

By Cooper Fleishman
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