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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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Celebrate 150 Years of Craftsmanship With the Bulova Super Seville
By Cool Material
Norqain Makes the Best Luxury Watches You’ve Never Heard Of
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Norqain Makes the Best Luxury Watches You’ve Never Heard Of

The case for an if-you-know-you-know Swiss brand.

By Johnny Motley
Our 10 Favorite Watches From GPHG, the Oscars of Watchmaking
Watches
Our 10 Favorite Watches From GPHG, the Oscars of Watchmaking

This year’s nominees are all about extremes and sparkle, with exceptional examples from Breitling, Bulgari, MB&F, De Bethune, and IWC.

By Karlton Miko Tyack
How the Century-Old Cartier Tank Became a Contemporary Icon
Watches
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
Fashion
The Deepsea Challenge is Rolex’s First Titanium Watch

Titanium is the new hot watch material that's spreading like wildfire. Even the world's most famous watch brand can't escape it, and they've cast their biggest and deepest diver in the stuff. The Rolex Oyster Perpetual Deepsea Challenge measures in at a substantial 50mm (start working on those wrist curls)…

By Amos Kwon
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Fashion
Zodiac Super Sea Wolf Ceramic

Zodiac's Super Sea Wolf line of dive watches is one of the most recognizable in the industry. Now, they're adding stealthy ceramic to the mix. Although it's not a true solid ceramic watch, instead opting for ceramic coated stainless steel, it shows that the brand is using upscale materials for…

By Amos Kwon
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Fashion
The Best Japanese Watch in Every Price Range, From Under $50 to $5,000-plus

The Japanese watch brands that most people know are generally affordable. Casio, Citizen, Orient, and Seiko typically will not break the bank, and all make solid watches for much less than even the most affordable watches from the top luxury brands. While there are notable premium exceptions, for the most…

By Amos Kwon
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Fashion
Tank Louis Cartier Skeleton Watch

There are rare timepieces that hit the auction block, but this Tank Louis Cartier Skeleton is about as exclusive as it gets. The singular version was custom-made for a private client back in 2007. The watch is based on the Tank Louis Cartier Noctambule that was only made form 2004…

By Amos Kwon
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Fashion
These Fabric Watch Straps Are Perfect for Every Timepiece From Timex to Rolex

If you're anything like us, the next step after buying a new watch is finding a new strap for it. Whether you're wearing Citizen, Omega, Breitling, Tudor or anything in between, NATO style straps are popular because they're durable, easy to change and stylish. RSM Watch Strap is changing the…

By Pat McLaughlin
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