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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
Watches
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
This Baltic Watch Is Inspired by the Golden Age of Motor Racing

Baltic Watches is a company born out of an inherited passion for the finer things in life that grew into an obsession for both timepieces and motorsport. Which brings us to the Baltic x Peter Auto Tricompax timepiece you see here. Inspired by the golden age of motor racing, this…

By Pat McLaughlin
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Fashion
Paul Newman’s Stuntman’s Rolexes Head to Auction

Actor, auto racer, and philanthropist Paul Newman remains an icon to this day, and he was also a watch lover who wore Rolexes almost exclusively, including two of the priciest ones ever sold at auction. He was also generous to his friends, having gifted two Rolexes to his stuntman and…

By Amos Kwon
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Fashion
The History of the Field Watch, the Military’s Most Trusted Timepiece

It's hard to beat the classic field watch. You can wear a field watch with nearly any outfit, they’ll survive anything your noncombatant life can throw at them, and they follow in a long tradition of civilian style that people adopted from the military. The field watch also might be…

By Dillon McLaughlin
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Fashion
RZE Valour 38 Field Watch

The venerable field watch might just be one of the most iconic timepieces in history. Built for combat and field duties, it's a style that has stood the test of time and now holds its own as a great daily wristwatch. One of our favorite microbrands, RZE, has nailed the…

By Amos Kwon
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Fashion
Lincoln x Shinola 100th Anniversary Runwell Watches

To celebrate 100 years of carmaking, Lincoln has teamed up with beloved watchmakers Shinola on a duo of limited-edition timepieces. This collaboration not only celebrates the legacy of an iconic car manufacturer but also highlights Detroit's craftsmanship. The companies have joined forces on a pair of stunning watches befitting the…

By John A. Paradiso
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