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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
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
Fashion
2023 Citizen Promaster “Ecozilla” Divers

Citizen just introduced two new "Ecozilla" dive watches that are decidedly different from the original and also from each other. The Promaster Dive 300M BJ8057-17X sports a 48.2mm black DLC-coated stainless steel case and bezel, green dial matching green rubber strap. The brighter BJ8058-06L gets a brushed stainless steel case,…

By Amos Kwon
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Fashion
The Best Quartz Watches For When You Need Accuracy and Minimal Fuss

Quartz watches were once the juggernaut that nearly overtook the industry and upended the otherwise complacent watch world half a century ago. Their meteoric rise in the '70s and '80s took the world by storm thanks to accuracy, reliability, and virtually zero maintenance needs. The mechanical watch industry, 50 percent…

By Amos Kwon
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Fashion
Synchron Poseidon Ice Diver

Swiss microbrand Synchron is back with a watch that's made for cold water diving. The Poseidon Ice Diver mimics the shape of the '70s Doxa-inspired Synchron Military watch. The Poseidon comes from Synchron's work with Sweden-based dive gear company, Poseidon Diving Systems. The dial gets Synchron's famous blocky markers, this…

By Amos Kwon
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Fashion
Omega Speedmaster Super Racing

The Omega Speedmaster is an horological and astronautical icon. Omega is adding to its repertoire with a new automotive-inspired version that boasts the greatest accuracy of any mechanical automatic movement to the tune of 0/2+ seconds per day. The Omega Speedmaster Super Racing uses a newly-developed silicon Si14 balance spring…

By Amos Kwon
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Features
The 5 Coolest Watches We Had Our Eyes On This January

January is a time for new beginnings and resolutions you’ll never keep. What will always keep is a timeless watch. And unlike that physical planner that will inevitably be used less than the phone calendar you always have in your pocket, a watch is easy to put on and keep…

By Cool Material
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