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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
Citizen Eco-Drive 365 Series

Citizen's latest watches combine 1970s style with a modern solar-powered movement that offers 1 year of power on a full charge, effectively doubling their standard Eco-Drive battery life. The movement is also accurate to +/- 15 seconds per month for tremendously good timekeeping. The angular 42.5mm cases look like nothing…

By Amos Kwon
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Fashion
Unimatic x Henry Singer Modello Quattro U4S-T-HS

Unimatic churns out unique and stylish collaborations that sell out remarkably quickly. The new Modello Quattro U4S-T-HS is no exception. The result of a partnership with the longstanding Canadian men's clothier, the Modello Quattro U4S-T-HS is a titanium-cased GMT automatic and Unimatic's first Swiss GMT. The 40mm case gets mated…

By Amos Kwon
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Fashion
Bremont Broadsword Recon

Bremont continues to make a name for itself in the premium wristwatch market. Its latest is actually an update rather than a wholly new model. The Broadsword line gets a new member known as the Broadsword Recon which was inspired by the Dirty Dozen field watches issued to the British…

By Amos Kwon
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Fashion
G-SHOCK by Ariel Adams

G-SHOCK watches are legendary for their toughness, countless versions, unique collaborations, impressive tech, and some seriously eye-popping colorways. The brand has as much global renown as premium watch brands at a fraction of the cost. Now, it's all memorialized in a new hardcover book by popular horological website aBlogtoWatch's founder,…

By Amos Kwon
GShock
Features
Watch Industry Legend Barry Cohen Opens Up About His Latest New Venture

When it comes to watch brands, there are a few standby names that everyone knows and loves—the Omegas and Rolexes of the world. Some of those luxury brands have affordable options, but most are out of reach for the average person. On the other side of that spectrum are the…

By Nickolaus Hines
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