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The best in watches and timepieces: Editor reviews, new releases, limited editions, and the latest news.

Our 10 Favorite Watches From GPHG, the Oscars of Watchmaking
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Our 10 Favorite Watches From GPHG, the Oscars of Watchmaking
By Karlton Miko Tyack
How the Century-Old Cartier Tank Became a Contemporary Icon
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How the Century-Old Cartier Tank Became a Contemporary Icon

Everything you need to know about Hollywood’s favorite watch—and how to buy one today.

By Brett Braley
Guys, It’s Time to Stop Being Afraid of Small Watches
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Guys, It’s Time to Stop Being Afraid of Small Watches

Yes, you. Your watch is too big. And there are legitimate, practical reasons for everyone to add at least one small watch to their line-up. Here are our recommendations.

By Karlton Miko Tyack
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The Best New Casio G-Shock Watches Take a Beating in Style

G-Shock's latest releases have been combining both form and function. Our watch writer rounds up the best new offerings from G-Shock.

By Amos Kwon
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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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
frank stephenson cosmos from time concept’s szanto
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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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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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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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