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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
Casio G-Shock GMB-2100

Take Casio's formula for making an analog-digital beater watch into a legend in no time flat and you get the original GA2100 "CasiOak". It's a watch that mimics the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak for a fraction of the cost. Now, the brand has made a full metal version known as…

By Amos Kwon
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Fashion
The Nixon Sentry Solar Watch Is the Perfect Accessory for Any Occasion

Nixon's brand new, sleek, stylish and unassuming Sentry Solar Watch has it all. Solar dial that absorbs light (sunlight and indoor light) for power. Sustainable upgrades. Custom, solid, stainless steel case and caseback. Water rating of 10ATM. Tapered bracelet and double-locking buckle. Lum-tips on the hands and indices for maximum…

By Pat McLaughlin
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Fashion
Tom Ford 004 Ocean Plastic Watch

Beloved menswear brand Tom Ford has added to its collection of Ocean Plastic watches with the art deco-inspired 004. This rectangular watch sports a Swiss quartz movement and is made from 100% ocean plastic with a stainless steel caseback. The dial is minimalist with no markings which creates a striking…

By John A. Paradiso
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Fashion
Spinnaker Spence 300

Spinnaker's latest release is our favorite to date. Not only does the Spence 300 have tasteful vintage styling, but it also boasts an impressive 300-meter depth rating in a case that measures 40mm in diameter and a mere 10.9mm of thickness. The Spence 300's focus is case engineering, and it…

By Amos Kwon
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Fashion
Perrelet Makes a Swiss Watch Unlike Anything You’ve Ever Seen or Worn

Swiss watchmaking manufacturer extraordinaire Perrelet is renowned for their original creations that combine animated dials with Swiss precision. Their latest release is the iconic Turbine model that renews, adapts and reinvents previous releases with an innovative carbon fiber case, rainbow-colored dial and improved water resistance to create a timepiece that…

By Pat McLaughlin
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