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Watches

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

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Celebrate 150 Years of Craftsmanship With the Bulova Super Seville
By Cool Material
Norqain Makes the Best Luxury Watches You’ve Never Heard Of
Watches
Norqain Makes the Best Luxury Watches You’ve Never Heard Of

The case for an if-you-know-you-know Swiss brand.

By Johnny Motley
Our 10 Favorite Watches From GPHG, the Oscars of Watchmaking
Watches
Our 10 Favorite Watches From GPHG, the Oscars of Watchmaking

This year’s nominees are all about extremes and sparkle, with exceptional examples from Breitling, Bulgari, MB&F, De Bethune, and IWC.

By Karlton Miko Tyack
How the Century-Old Cartier Tank Became a Contemporary Icon
Watches
How the Century-Old Cartier Tank Became a Contemporary Icon

Everything you need to know about Hollywood’s favorite watch—and how to buy one today.

By Brett Braley
Fashion
IWC Pilot’s Watch Chronograph “Miami Edition”

Miami doesn't really need more luxury. Nevertheless, Swiss luxury watchmaker IWC Schaffhausen has recently debuted a flashier and limited edition of its venerable Pilot. The IWC Pilot's Watch Chronograph "Miami Edition" is the result of a partnership between the Swiss watchmaker and Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Teams. It features a…

By Amos Kwon
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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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