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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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Summer’s Best Watches Under $1,500
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
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Black Book: 13 Products Our Editors Loved in June 2026

The products our editors have been obsessed with in June 2026.

By Cool Material
Fashion
The Perfect Beach Day Watch: Keil James Patrick’s Mount Gay Rum Collaboration

It took me until my thirties to understand the aficionado’s zeal for watches, an expensive accessory ultimately serving a humble function fulfilled just as easily by a cell phone or wall clock. But the more I build my wardrobe, the more I appreciate beautiful timepieces—portable art carried on the wrist;…

By Johnny Motley
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The Watches Nixon Can’t Keep in Stock

Nixon’s three best-selling watches feature a distinctive vibrant turquoise color. The 51-30 Chrono is a bold statement piece, combining fashion and function with its oversized face, printed indices, and custom-molded hands. The Sentry is an elegant timepiece with a rugged side, offering depth and detail on the face, stainless steel…

By Cool Material
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Fashion
Panerai Radiomir Officine PAM01385 Watch

Panerai's Radiomir Officine PAM01385 is a stunning homage to the brand's 1935 Radiomir prototype, and it's turning heads for all the right reasons. This limited edition timepiece marries vintage elegance with a touch of modern sophistication. Encased in a 45mm frame crowned with the iconic cone-shaped crown, the watch exudes…

By John A. Paradiso
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Fashion
Marlon Brando’s Rolex GMT-Master from ‘Apocalypse Now’ Is Heading to Auction

Marlon Brando's aura of enigma is well-known, but his love for wristwatches is a hidden gem. A Rolex GMT-Master Ref. 1675 from 1972, worn by the legend himself during the filming of Apocalypse Now, is heading to auction at Christie's. Despite initial resistance from the film's production, Brando insisted on…

By John A. Paradiso
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Fashion
Timex Ironman x The James Brand Watch

Timex and The James Brand have joined forces to deliver the ultimate adventure companion - the Timex Ironman x The James Brand watch. This water-resistant 30-lap wonder isn't just for Ironman races; it's your go-to for conquering both terra firma and the deep blue sea. Sporting the signature TJB design,…

By John A. Paradiso
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