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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
When It Comes to Rugged Watches, VAER’s C5 Tactical Field Watch Completes Any Outfit

When it comes to watches that combine quality, design, durability and affordability, there's no better value proposition than VAER's C5 Tactical Field Watch. This rugged-yet-refined collection offers a guaranteed waterproof warranty, scratchproof sapphire crystal, USA-assembly, C3 SuperLuminova, and interchangeable straps. We hesitate throwing around the "best ever" moniker when it…

By Pat McLaughlin
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Fashion
Laco Kiel.2 Chronographs

Laco's pilot watches are some of the best in the industry, and now they've released a new chronograph that's worth a look. The Kiel.2 marks a new chapter in chronograph timers for the brand, which has slowly phased out the previous generation of them over the past couple of years.…

By Amos Kwon
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Fashion
Spinnaker Boettger Limited Edition

Bold colors are all the rage when it comes to watches these days, but it's not just the pricey luxury watch brands that are delivering an expansive pallete of dial hues these days. Microbrand Spinnaker just did a fresh take on its Boettger dive watch in a Limited Edition line…

By Amos Kwon
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Fashion
Longines Record Heritage Chronograph

Some watch critics say that too many modern watches are vintage-inspired. When they look as good as the new Longines Record Heritage Chronograph, who cares? It draws on 1940s horological style and the matte black and gold gilt dial is positively beautiful. It also happens to be the first chronograph…

By Amos Kwon
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Fashion
The Shinola Runwell Field Watch Is a Reminder to Slow Down and Appreciate What Matters

Do you know what watches remind me of these days? NBA centers. Hear me out. No longer can a center punish an opposing team down low. That forced centers to adjust to the point where, today, NBA players — centers included — need to be able to shoot from beyond…

By Sean Ryan
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