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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
Two of Paul Newman’s Rolex Daytonas Head to Auction

The magic combination of Hollywood legend/race car driver/philanthropist and a Swiss luxury watch brand has led to the most expensive Rolex ever sold at auction. Well, two more of Newman's Rolex Daytonas are going to hit the auction block this summer. The pair consist of a one-off “Zenith” Daytona (ref.…

By Amos Kwon
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Fashion
Show Your Support for Your Favorite Team With These Exclusive MLB Apple Watch Bands

Major League Baseball just kicked off the 2023 season, and that means it's time to start thinking about how you're going to rep your favorite team for the rest of the season. MobyFox--one of our favorite tech accessories brands--is back with a line of officially licensed Apple Watch bands for…

By Pat McLaughlin
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Timex Command Encounter Chronograph

If you want a timepiece that's a true tool watch for not much coin, the new Command Encounter from Timex is a superb new entrant for the brand. This one embodies the company's old slogan "takes a licking and keeps on ticking" thanks to its tough octagonal 45mm resin case,…

By Amos Kwon
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Seiko Prospex Mechanical GMT Watches

If you don't have a Seiko in your watch collection, you're totally missing out on some of the best watches for the money. Their latest releases (among many) consist of three mechanical GMT watches, two permanent releases and one limited edition. The SPB381, SPB383, and the Save the Ocean Limited…

By Amos Kwon
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The Best Watch Straps That Adapt To Your Lifestyle

Owning a watch, any watch, is an extension of your personality. Whether you lean more formal, more athletic, or opt for a smart watch, your options are limitless and what you select says a lot about your tastes. A watch strap can play an integral part in the showcasing of…

By Brett Braley
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