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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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Is NORQAIN The New Favorite Watch Brand for Hockey Fans?
By Beau Hayhoe
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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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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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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
Unimatic Series 8 “Tuscany”

Italy's Unimatic continues to expand its limited-edition offerings, and their latest is the Series 8 line that's inspired by Tuscany's olive and gold hues. The military-esque colorway is displayed on the brand's full model line: the Modello Uno, Due, Tre, and Quattro. The matte green dial gets peppered with lumed…

By Amos Kwon
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Talidara’s Heiwa Watch Adds the Perfect Amount of Flash to Any Outfit

Finding a watch that adds just the right amount of color and contrast to an outfit can be difficult... but it doesn't have to be with Talidara's Heiwa. The geometric watch features a contrasting red and white case with a decorative face and super lume luminous pigment on the hands.…

By Pat McLaughlin
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Add Versatility to Your Watch: Every Type of Watch Strap

If you want to add variety to your watch collection, you don't have to buy more watches (but we're not discouraging you from doing so). Swapping out watch straps or bracelets is one of the easiest and most affordable ways to change the look and feel of your watches. Perhaps…

By Amos Kwon
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Mondaine Grand Cushion

Swiss railway watchmaker Mondaine is entering new style territory with its cushion-cased chronograph. The Grand Cushion watch remains true to the brand’s heritage while showing off a bolder 41mm case, triple register dials, and a date window. The movement is a Swiss Ronda 5030, and it's all capped off by…

By Amos Kwon
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Fashion
Vaer’s G5 Meridian Watch Offers Unmatched Style and Value

Vaer strikes again with their G5 Meridian Watch, showcasing their expertise in crafting timepieces that rival the priciest options. Inspired by the iconic designs of the 1950s, this masterpiece boasts a 20ATM water resistance and automatic movement. With dual timezone functionality, self-winding capability, and a true GMT feature, it's a…

By Pat McLaughlin
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