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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
Bernard Favre Crown Ultimate Watch Winder

Do you really need a watch winder? No. If it's this cool, however, the answer changes to an unqualified 'yes'. The Crown Ultimate represents the pinnacle of achievement by Bernard Favre. The artful winder was created in response to customers who wanted one for manual wound timepieces. Unlike winders for…

By Amos Kwon
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Fashion
The CODE41 Mecascape Is a One-Of-A-Kind Horological Creation

CODE41 and founder Claudio D'Amore are capable of making timepieces without equal, but the Mecascape is in a class all its own. It's such a unique product that they have to tell the story. "The Mecascape came from a simple idea: thinking differently about time and removing it from its…

By Pat McLaughlin
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Fashion
Timex x Nigel Cabourn Watch

Military and urban men's apparel and footwear company Nigel Cabourn just dropped a reissue of its first Timex collab from 2018, and the result is a great small-diameter field watch with some unique touches. The timepiece is inspired by Vietnam-era photojournalist Sean Flynn. The low-key 36mm stainless steel case gets…

By Amos Kwon
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Fashion
Supreme x The North Face G-Shock DW-6900

Count on Supreme to collab with the North Face on weather-ready apparel, but this year showcases a G-Shock watch emblazoned with the two brands' logos. This three-way team-up uses the classic and tough DW-6900 model paired with a nylon and Velcro strap with patches from TNF and Supreme. Although the…

By Amos Kwon
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Fashion
Casio’s Latest G-SHOCK Watch Is a Full Metal Beauty

There are few watches with as storied a legacy as the G-SHOCK. Originally released in 1983, the Shock Resistant and 200M Water Resistant watch has remained relevant to this day. It just got even better with the release of the first full-metal addition to the continually evolving 2100 line. This…

By Pat McLaughlin
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