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Watches

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

The Cool Shop
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The Cool Shop
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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The American Watchmaker Rebuilding a Lost Craft

Weiss Watch Co. is doing things a bit (or quite a lot) differently with its remarkable USA-made timepieces.

By Beau Hayhoe
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The Best Tank Watches For Men Are Wearable History for Your Wrist

The retro style and its “hip to be square” ethos add distinguished flair to your timepiece rotation.

By Beau Hayhoe
Fashion
Retro Turntable Watch

Bring some 80's retro to your wrist with this blast from the past. The vinyl album acts as the second hand, with the time displayed to the left, giving you the coolest watch ever. It is stainless steel with a leather strap, and will make you want to hit the…

By Cool Material Guest
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Fashion
TX 800 Series Chronograph Watch

TX does it again with their new 800 series watches. Not only does this watch look great, but it is super durable. The casing is a tough, yet lightweight titanium and features hard black carbide treatments and a sapphire crystal. Need a new cool watch or just want to add…

By Tim Jacobsen
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Fashion
Nike Heritage 2i Chrono PU Watch

Nike doesn’t just do it for sneakers. This chronograph watch is a part of their unique line of sports oriented timepieces. Taking the classic look of a stopwatch, they have transformed it into a good looking wrist attachment. A simple look, it will accessorize all of your workouts nicely, and…

By Tim Jacobsen
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Fashion
BALL Engineer Master II Diver TMT Watch

This is the must have watch for every active outdoorsman. Built for the roughest conditions, it can withstand temps from 40 below to well over 100 degrees Fahrenheit. It even has its own thermometer to give you an accurate temperature reading. The scratch resistant carbon coating will keep it looking…

By Tim Jacobsen
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Fashion
Nixon 51-30 All Black Watch

Dive into the great unknown and still be on time for dinner with this diver friendly watch by Nixon that can withstand up to 300 meters. Stainless steel with Swiss movement, this cool watch is guaranteed to run perfectly. The all black appearance will keep your wrist looking sleek, while…

By Tim Jacobsen
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