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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 15 Best Solar Watches That Are As Reliable As They Are Stylish

If you believe solar watches occupy a less stylish and more purpose-driven horological segment, then it's likely you haven't taken a look at the growing selection of great solar-powered watches out there these days. Some of the best solar watches for men don't even look like they could possibly be…

By Amos Kwon
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Fashion
The Best Pilot Watches For Every Budget

Just like the venerable dive watch, the pilot watch has origins of purpose rather than style. And just like diving timepieces, pilot watches have evolved over the decades to become an iconic horological style that has stood the test of time. You don't have to fly an aircraft to wear…

By Amos Kwon
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The Bremoir Lexington Puts Art Deco on Your Wrist

The visual language of the 1920's was defined by sleek, geometric patterns, unparalleled elegance, and a stylized form that showed a globalized landscape of inspiration. During the Roaring Twenties, the Art Deco style dotted the New York skyline, including Rockefeller Center, the Empire State Building, and the Chrysler Building. Now,…

By Brett Braley
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Fashion
It’s Time to Invest In a Dive Watch. Here’s Where To Start

My first dive watch happened to be a pretty fancy one. My father wanted to buy me a nice timepiece for my college graduation way back in 1993. I'm pretty sure my GPA or my utter lack of any diving intentions didn't qualify me for the watch I wanted, but…

By Amos Kwon
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Linde Werdelin 3 Timer Sunset Collection

Linde Werdelin makes luxury watches built for extreme conditions, and up until now, all models were numbered, limited production watches. The brand is sunsetting its legendary and uniquely designed 3 Timer with an appropriately named and colored Sunset Collection. The angular steel case measure 44mm in diameter and 15mm, so…

By Amos Kwon
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