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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
Watches
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
Watches
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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Watches
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
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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Fashion
Brew Metric Gold Chronograph

Brew's Metric line regularly sells out, and it comes as no surprise given its combination of retro style, accommodating size, and excellent quality. Even their coffee-centric ethos is pretty special and sets Brew Watches apart from other microbrands. Their latest version of the popular Metric comes in 316L stainless steel…

By Amos Kwon
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Fashion
CWC Cabot Fifty

Cabot Watch Company (CWC) has been making field watches for the British military for half a century, and they're celebrating their typical understated way with a special edition watch known simply as the Cabot Fifty. It's comprised of a modestly-sized 38mm brass case whose material mimics British military webbing equipment.…

By Amos Kwon
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