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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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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
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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
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
Fashion
Nixon’s Mullet Watch Brings the Party and the Style Wherever You Wear It

When it comes to timepieces, we've trusted Nixon for decades because their watches are sleek, stylish and affordable enough to wear anywhere and everywhere. The new Nixon Mullet analog watch is the perfect example of this. The clean, ultra-slim dial is filled with up-printed numerals and luminescent hands that are…

By Pat McLaughlin
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Fashion
Grand Seiko SBGW295

If you think Seiko only makes affordable timepieces, think again. This 110th anniversary commemorative Grand Seiko SBGW295's dial is about as handcrafted as a watch can get. The dial is known as “Black Urushi” which uses a delicate process that gives it a rich black coloring and is accentuated with…

By Amos Kwon
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Fashion
The Best James Bond Watches You Can Actually Own

MI-6 agent 007 James Bond is easily one of the most iconic characters in all of Hollywood, and he's mostly remained at the top of his game and His Majesty's Secret Service through 27 movies, played by 12 different actors, soon to be 13. Along with the leading men who…

By Amos Kwon
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Features
Legendary Supercar Designer Frank Stephenson Just Created His First Watch

There’s a lot of overlap between car guys and watch guys. A new Szanto Icon watch from Time Concepts takes the overlap into high gear by tapping a supercar designer legend: Frank Stephenson, who was the director of design at brands like Ferrari, McLaren, Maserati, and Fiat, and has designed…

By Nickolaus Hines
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Fashion
Timex Expedition North Tide & Time Compass Watch

When you're hitting the surf and sand, you don't want to wear a pricey automatic timepiece that could get lost or damaged. Plus, you want the kind of functionality that can actually help your active endeavors. Timex's Expedition North Tide & Time Compass Watch is rugged, handsome, and ready to…

By Amos Kwon
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