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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
Is NORQAIN The New Favorite Watch Brand for Hockey Fans?
By Beau Hayhoe
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Watches
This Watch Microbrand Has a Two-Year Waitlist, Was It Worth It?

A $380 watch with the same wait list as a $10,000 Rolex Sub.

By Amos Kwon
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Watches
Good, Better, Bezel: How G-SHOCK’s G-STEEL Keeps Toughening Up Beauty

The brand that invented unbreakable style just made its two most iconic watches even sharper.

By Cool Material
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Watches
Sheffield Revives a Classic: Crafting Quality, Technology, and Affordability Into Every Timepiece

The microbrand making watches the old-fashioned way. By overdelivering.

By Cool Material
Fashion
Upgrade Your Apple Watch With Pitaka’s Stylish Dreamland Bands

Think every Apple Watch looks the same? Then you haven't seen Pitaka's two new Dreamland Apple Watch Bands. Mosaic is inspired by legendary architect Antoni Gaudi, capturing  the essence of small, disordered fragments as the building blocks of everything. Stairs is inspired by the architectural genius Bofill revolves around the…

By Pat McLaughlin
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Fashion
Timex x Todd Snyder Liquor Store Watch

Introducing the Timex x Todd Snyder Liquor Store Watch, a collaboration that embodies timeless style and effortless cool. This wristwatch combines the craftsmanship of Timex with the design finesse of Todd Snyder, resulting in a perfect blend of modern aesthetics and expert watchmaking. The third edition of the Liquor Store…

By John A. Paradiso
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Fashion
The US Space Force Has an Official Watch – And It’s Actually Pretty Cool

You probably haven't heard about the US Space Force, the space service branch of the Armed Forces, since it was established. And it quickly became the butt of many jokes. But, the division's official timepiece is no laughing matter. Introducing the US Space Force Micromilspec Watch, which merged sleek design…

By John A. Paradiso
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Fashion
Shinola The Sea Creatures Detrola Sport Watch

Shinola has added a new edition to its lineup of sustainably made dive watches. The Sea Creatures collection is a series of 40mm, 10 ATM sport watches built with recycled plastic. The newest Cool Gray colorway boasts a clear dial so you can take a peek at the timepieces inner…

By John A. Paradiso
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Fashion
Casio’s Latest G-Shock Watch Has Built in Activity Monitoring

The Casio G-SHOCK is one of the most instantly recognizable and iconic watches out there. While the DWH5600 you see here might look like the other octagonal classics on the surface, the latest addition to the G-SHOCK MOVE line is a lot more active and smart. This model is equipped…

By Pat McLaughlin
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