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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
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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Fashion
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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Fashion
Rimowa Black Aluminum Watch Case

Bruce Wayne has found his watch case in the form of this stealthy and tough black aluminum number from luggage specialist Rimowa. A leather roll might not provide enough protection for the Dark Knight's Audemars-Piguet Royal Oak, Patek Philippe Nautilus, and Panerai Submersible Carbotech. This black version of its original…

By Amos Kwon
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Fashion
Your Favorite New Watch Won’t Need a New Battery for a Decade

When it comes to watches, we want style, durability and substance at an affordable price. We thought it was impossible, too... until we found Suivos. Their unique timepieces combine high-quality components like Swiss movements, stainless cases, and double-domed sapphire crystals with minimalist, elegant designs to create pieces that do double…

By Pat McLaughlin
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Fashion
Ochs und Junior’s Settimana Seasons Series is Playfully Minimalistic

Swiss brand Ochs und Junior have been producing minimal watches since 2006. This newest edition, the Settimana Series, may be their most playful yet. The series pays homage to the four seasons Spring (a light pink face), Summer (green), Fall (orange), and Winter (blue), each showcasing a clean design that…

By Brett Braley
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