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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
CODE41 Mecascape Sublimation One

One of the coolest watches of the year can't be worn on your wrist. In fact, it can't be worn at all. CODE41's Mecascape ‘Sublimation One’ is a portable mechanical clock of the highest order, and founder Claudio D’Amore’s imagined it for 12 years until it came to fruition this…

By Amos Kwon
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Fashion
Timex Marlin Automatic x Snoopy Easy Rider

Snoopy (and Woodstock) show up on a new Timex Marlin, this time riding on an Easy Rider motorcycle. The 40mm brushed and polished steel case gets a shimmering silver dial with the playful characters on the chopper-style moto, Japanese automatic movement, date window, a domed acrylic crystal, and a transparent…

By Amos Kwon
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Fashion
Bamford x Land Rover LR001

Watch customizer Bamford has made a watch to commemorate the Land Rover Defender. The Bamford X Land Rover LR001 gets a tough 40mm titanium case, a Swiss Sellita SW200-1b automatic movement, and a sandwich dial with a lumed underlayer that shines through the upper dial's cutouts. The 'LR001' in Bamford…

By Amos Kwon
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Fashion
Farer Chrono Classic

Microbrand Farer might be pretty new to the watch game, but there's no question their style taps into the past while reinterpreting classics. Their new dual-register Chrono Classic line hopes to capitalize on the magic of their original Lander chronograph but with a new Dubois Dépraz DD2022 movement and three…

By Amos Kwon
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Fashion
If You Want the Best of the Best for Your Apple Watch, You Need Sandmarc’s Titanium Band

Smart watches are capable of calculating and tracking heart rate, steps, activity, burned calories, overall activity and a bunch of other things that, honestly, we couldn't care less about... except when it comes to the Apple Watch Ultra. This titanium-banded smart timepiece looks great, has all the features you need…

By Pat McLaughlin
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