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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
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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Fashion
Q Timex Three Time Zone Chronograph

Timex continues to outdo itself with classy, well-made, and practical timepieces that belie their price point. The Q Timex Three Time Zone Chronograph brings sporty GMT style and travel-friendly functionality into the Timex mix. The stainless steel chronograph measures 40mm in diameter, and it's powered by a quartz chronograph movement.…

By Amos Kwon
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Fashion
2023 TAG Heuer Carrera Date 36mm Collection

You don't have to be an auto racing fan to don a TAG Heuer Carrera, and you can even venture out into non-traditional colors on the dials of the new Carrera Date 36mm Collection. The smaller diameter is also more accommodating for those who don't have wrists like John Cena.…

By Amos Kwon
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Fashion
Oris Carbon ProPilot Altimeter

Oris has just upgraded its ProPilot Altimeter, and it still remains the only mechanical automatic altimeter watch on planet Earth. Perhaps most important is the new carbon composite case from 9T Labs. The result is a supremely lightweight 47mm carbon fiber case that uses a breakthrough all-in-one manufacturing process, and…

By Amos Kwon
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Fashion
Oris ProPilot X Kermit Edition

Oris recently unveiled its 2023 collection at this year’s Watches & Wonders in Geneva, Switzerland. The crown jewel in the set is not exactly subtle because it's an homage to Kermit the Frog. Yep. The base watch is the new ProPilot X, and the dial is clad in Kermit green,…

By Amos Kwon
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