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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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Is NORQAIN The New Favorite Watch Brand for Hockey Fans?
By Beau Hayhoe
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This Watch Microbrand Has a Two-Year Waitlist, Was It Worth It?

A $380 watch with the same wait list as a $10,000 Rolex Sub.

By Amos Kwon
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Good, Better, Bezel: How G-SHOCK’s G-STEEL Keeps Toughening Up Beauty

The brand that invented unbreakable style just made its two most iconic watches even sharper.

By Cool Material
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Sheffield Revives a Classic: Crafting Quality, Technology, and Affordability Into Every Timepiece

The microbrand making watches the old-fashioned way. By overdelivering.

By Cool Material
Fashion
Your Favorite New Watch Won’t Need a New Battery for a Decade

When it comes to watches, we want style, durability and substance at an affordable price. We thought it was impossible, too... until we found Suivos. Their unique timepieces combine high-quality components like Swiss movements, stainless cases, and double-domed sapphire crystals with minimalist, elegant designs to create pieces that do double…

By Pat McLaughlin
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Fashion
Ochs und Junior’s Settimana Seasons Series is Playfully Minimalistic

Swiss brand Ochs und Junior have been producing minimal watches since 2006. This newest edition, the Settimana Series, may be their most playful yet. The series pays homage to the four seasons Spring (a light pink face), Summer (green), Fall (orange), and Winter (blue), each showcasing a clean design that…

By Brett Braley
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Fashion
The 5 Best Automatic Watches, From Affordable To High Style

Today, it’s safe to say that most of the general popular is either sporting a smartwatch or a battery-operated timepiece. Both, of course, have their merit. But if you’re looking to elevate your watch game, might I consider an automatic watch? If you are unfamiliar, an automatic watch is a…

By Brett Braley
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RZE Valour Chronograph

You don't have to be a track hound to pull off a good racing chronograph, especially if it's as stylish as the new RZE Valour Chronograph. RZE's watches prove to be impeccably crafted, well-styled, and tremendously wearable all day long. The Valour Chrono is not only right-sized at 39mm, but…

By Amos Kwon
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Fashion
The 5 Best Smartwatch Alternatives to an Apple Watch

While Apple seems to have a monopoly on smartwatches, I understand that they’re not everyone’s thing. Some people are Android people. Others don’t need all the bells and whistles of an Apple Watch. Others still simply can’t justify the price tag. There are several things to consider when looking for…

By Brett Braley
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