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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
Zodiac Sea-Chron

It's about time Zodiac brought back the Sea-Chron, a chrono follow-up to its much-lauded Sea Wolf. Birthed in the '60s, the Sea-Chron has recently resurfaced in modern form, and it's a stunner. Changes to the original design include a different bezel, crystal, and, most importantly, movement. The case measures 42mm…

By Amos Kwon
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Fashion
Unimatic Modello Quattro UTB-4

We love Unimatic for its unique style, robust construction, and creative limited-run watches and collaborations. This time, they've created a robust tool watch imbued with masculine style and everyday utility. The new UTB-4 is its toughest watch to date. The modest 40mm sandblasted case looks brash with its thick, fixed…

By Amos Kwon
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Fashion
Jack Mason Hydrotimer 300m

Jack Mason doesn't just want to be a fashion watch brand, as evidenced by its newest diver. The Hydrotimer 300m looks like a classic diver with its 40mm stainless steel case that's been coated for additional scratch resistance. The sizing is very wrist-accommodating thanks to a 13mm thickness including the…

By Amos Kwon
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Fashion
Union Glashütte Noramis Date L.E. Deutschland Klassik 2023

There are racing chronographs like the TAG Heuer Carrera and automotive-themed timepieces such as the Breitling Top Time B01 Classic Cars Series, but the Union Glashütte Noramis Date L.E. Deutschland Klassik 2023 is something else, entirely. The German-made watch focuses on a singular car part, the famous Otto Fuchs wheel,…

By Amos Kwon
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Fashion
Why All Watch Lovers Should Go To a Watch Trade Show

There aren’t many trade shows I’d say I get excited about, but the energy at last week’s Windup Watch Fair, an event hosted by Worn & Wound, couldn’t be ignored. Held in San Francisco, the Windup featured more than 60 vendors selling everything from luxury British timepieces to leather boots.…

By Brett Braley
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