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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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Watches
The Best New Casio G-Shock Watches Take a Beating in Style
By Amos Kwon
The 66 Watch Terms You Should Know Before Buying Your Next Timepiece
Watches
The 66 Watch Terms You Should Know Before Buying Your Next Timepiece

Understanding watch-related terms is crucial for anyone who wants to fully appreciate and maximize the potential of their timepiece, be it a high-end brand like Rolex or a more budget-friendy option. A comprehensive grasp of these terms provides insight into the intricate world of horology, allowing enthusiasts to discern the…

By Cool Material
9 Luxury Watches to Satisfy Your Inner Child
Watches
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
Watches
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
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
protek
Fashion
G-SHOCK Frogman GWFA1000APF1A

Casio is celebrating the 30th anniversary of the G-Shock Frogman, a big fat amphibious watch that's not for the small of wrist. The new GWFA1000APF1A's radical colorway and patterns come straight from the South American Poison Dart Frog. Black, blue, and orange carbon and glass fibers are woven together and…

By Amos Kwon
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Fashion
G-SHOCK Utility Metal Collection

The "CasiOak" line of G-SHOCK watches has become a colossal success for the brand, and there's no stopping it. The latest iterations are called the Utility Metal Collection that pairs the GM2100 case with soft fabric straps. Models GM2100CB-1A, GM2100CB-3A, and GM2100C-5A all have 44.4mm diameter cases topped off with…

By Amos Kwon
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Fashion
Bulova x D-CAVE Computron

This revised black and green Bulova Computron is the result of a collaboration with D-CAVE, the digital lifestyle hub. Rather than the base gold and silver models, this one gets clad in matte black over stainless steel and reduces the number of case grooves down to five and swaps out…

By Amos Kwon
Computron-4
Fashion
Nodus Sector Deep

Nodus makes some of the best microbrand watches around, and they've cemented their reputation in a very short period of time. Now, they go deep diving with the Nodus Sector Deep, the latest member of their popular Sector series of timepieces. Its purpose-driven design gives it the most professional aesthetic…

By Amos Kwon
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