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Watches

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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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
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Welder K25 Chrono 4205 Watch

In case you missed the memo, watches are back - in black. Vestal did it with the Sabbath zR3 Chronograph, Burberry did it with the Extra Large Bracelet Watch, Nixon did it The Platform, and Welder is doing it with the K25 Chrono 4205. If the square analog watch with matte steel casing…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Nixon The Platform Watch

The perfect balance between bold detail and sleek simplicity, the Nixon Platform displays a round brushed steel face set in a beautifully textured squared frame. Suitable for formal or casual wear, in classically sharp silver or black or daringly modern gunmetal and orange. This modern timepiece features Japanese quartz movement,…

By Cool Material Guest
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Vestal Sabbath zR3 Chronograph

Sure, the hands-only minimal look has been done with plain watches, but a chronograph? Typically chronographs have intricate faces heavy on dials, numbers and markings... but there's nothing typical about the Vestal Sabbath zR3 Chronograph. Free from excess, the Sabbath earns recognition as the most minimalist chronograph ever with a…

By Cool Material Guest
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Magrette Moana Pacific Diver Watch

Taking their first plunge into diving watches, New Zealand watch maker Magrette introduces the Moana Pacific Diver Watch. Fifties flair with a hint of modern design come together to create a new distinct style. The Magrette Moana Pacific Diver Watch features automatic Japanese Miyota movement, a 4mm bushed case finish,…

By Cool Material Guest
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Meister Ambassador Watch

Always on the hunt for large, powerful watches (that don't require a large, powerful paycheck) we've got our scope set the Meister Ambassador Watch. From the thick stainless steel case to sharp carbon fiber dial and the strong accent screws, the Meister Ambassador Watch sets a new standard for bold…

By Cool Material Guest
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