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

The 66 Watch Terms You Should Know Before Buying Your Next Timepiece
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The 66 Watch Terms You Should Know Before Buying Your Next Timepiece
By Cool Material
9 Luxury Watches to Satisfy Your Inner Child
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9 Luxury Watches to Satisfy Your Inner Child

Luxury watches can be a serious investment. But luxury watches can also be fun, as these nostalgic picks prove.

By Karlton Miko Tyack
Rolex Cheat Codes: Vintage Models Well Under $5k
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Rolex Cheat Codes: Vintage Models Well Under $5k

The crown connotes a rarified tier of luxury—but the barrier to entry is actually lower than you’d imagine. There are two surprisingly approachable ways to discover the brand.

By Karlton Miko Tyack
The 8 Best Affordable Chronograph Watches
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The 8 Best Affordable Chronograph Watches

Chronograph watches have their roots in utility, but modern iterations of the style are just as much about versatile aesthetics.

By Amos Kwon
Fashion
Shinola The Sea Creatures Detrola Sport Watch

Shinola has added a new edition to its lineup of sustainably made dive watches. The Sea Creatures collection is a series of 40mm, 10 ATM sport watches built with recycled plastic. The newest Cool Gray colorway boasts a clear dial so you can take a peek at the timepieces inner…

By John A. Paradiso
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Casio’s Latest G-Shock Watch Has Built in Activity Monitoring

The Casio G-SHOCK is one of the most instantly recognizable and iconic watches out there. While the DWH5600 you see here might look like the other octagonal classics on the surface, the latest addition to the G-SHOCK MOVE line is a lot more active and smart. This model is equipped…

By Pat McLaughlin
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Unimatic Series 8 “Tuscany”

Italy's Unimatic continues to expand its limited-edition offerings, and their latest is the Series 8 line that's inspired by Tuscany's olive and gold hues. The military-esque colorway is displayed on the brand's full model line: the Modello Uno, Due, Tre, and Quattro. The matte green dial gets peppered with lumed…

By Amos Kwon
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Talidara’s Heiwa Watch Adds the Perfect Amount of Flash to Any Outfit

Finding a watch that adds just the right amount of color and contrast to an outfit can be difficult... but it doesn't have to be with Talidara's Heiwa. The geometric watch features a contrasting red and white case with a decorative face and super lume luminous pigment on the hands.…

By Pat McLaughlin
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Add Versatility to Your Watch: Every Type of Watch Strap

If you want to add variety to your watch collection, you don't have to buy more watches (but we're not discouraging you from doing so). Swapping out watch straps or bracelets is one of the easiest and most affordable ways to change the look and feel of your watches. Perhaps…

By Amos Kwon
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