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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
Jack Mason Strat-o-timer GMT

Jack Mason makes some great, affordable timepieces. Now, they're going upmarket with a true GMT watch for all you time-zone jumpers. The new Strat-o-timer GMT gets its very own mechanical automatic Miyota Caliber 9075 movement with jump hour functionality nad 42 hours of power reserve. The 316L stainless steel case…

By Amos Kwon
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Features
The Best Watch Gifts For Men That Aren’t Just Another Watch

Buying gifts for watch guys has the same pitfalls as buying gifts for any other guy who’s shown a disproportionate interest in a single thing: Their holidays and birthdays end with them surrounded by a pile of new watches without much in the way of variety. Sure, you could branch…

By Dillon McLaughlin
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Fashion
Vortic’s New Special Edition Military Watch Is Limited to 15 Pieces

We've covered a lot of watches over the years, but few have the kind of provenance you'll find in this new Vortic 2022 Special Edition Military Series Watch. This special edition watch is crafted from the very rare Elgin 581 GCT movement made for the US Army Air Corps during…

By Ben Dahl
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Watches
The Worn & Wound x Timex Collab is a Watch for All Occasions

As Worn & Wound notes, the WW75 was simply designed to be a joy to wear. In collaboration with Timex, W&W may have created the perfect watch of the season. It's a marriage of form and function brought together with the years of experience provided by both collaborators. With the…

By Brett Braley
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Fashion
The Best Watch Box For Every Type of Collection

Collections tend to quietly build up on you when it comes to things like wallets, sneakers, and watches. Thankfully, wallets can easily be stuffed in a drawer until they're ready to use and new sneaker shelves are easy to install. But when it comes to your handsome set of watches,…

By Ben Dahl
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