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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
Win a Brand New Rolex With The Premium Time Company

When it comes to sought after watches, there's a Rolex on everyone's list. It's estimated that they produce around a million timepieces per year. Despite that, it's damn near impossible to buy one from an official dealer because waiting lists are running in the years now. If you don't want…

By Pat McLaughlin
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Huckberry and Timex Reissue an Iconic Watch from the ’90s

For every trend that should be left to the '90s (I'm looking at you, JNCO Jeans!), there is one that I am happy to see return. That's exactly how I felt when I read the news that Huckberry and Timex are teaming up to rerelease the iconic IRONMAN Flix Watch.…

By Brett Braley
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Fashion
Artisans de Genève Rolex GMT-Master II “Catch Me If You Can”

If a standard Rolex GMT-Master II seems just too common for you, this truly unique version might tickle your fancy (and drain your wallet, at the same time). It's the result of a collaboration between Artisans de Genève and famous con-artist turned FBI consultant and crime expert Frank Abagnale, Jr.,…

By Amos Kwon
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Fashion
The 9 Coolest New Watches That You Can Actually Buy

The watch world is always growing and evolving. Frankly, there's no bad time to be into watches, whether you're a fan of luxury timepieces, rugged watches that can stand up to the elements, or just something casual to tie an outfit together. This isn’t an exhaustive list of the watches…

By Cool Material
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Spinnaker Boettger Forest Shadow Limited Edition

Although the limited edition Boettger dive watch isn't new, the extension of the line with fresh new colors is. Our favorite is the Forest Shadow colorway that's unlike any dial color we've ever seen: a blend of green and grey with a subtle but noticeable hue. It even comes with…

By Amos Kwon
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