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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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Good, Better, Bezel: How G-SHOCK’s G-STEEL Keeps Toughening Up Beauty
By Cool Material
The Somms of Watches: I’m Timepiece Certified and You Could Be, Too
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The Somms of Watches: I’m Timepiece Certified and You Could Be, Too

Coolest resolution, unlocked.

By Karlton Miko Tyack
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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
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Nixon’s Latest Watch Collection Bends, Freezes, and Wobbles Time

What happens when a watchmaker decides to take time into a new dimension?

By Cool Material
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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Fashion
Q Timex Vintage Hodinkee Limited Edition

Hodinkee just issued its second Timex collab with a new Q Timex that digs way back into the '60s pre-quartz era of style. The Q Timex Vintage Hodinkee Limited Edition parks itself nicely between dress and casual with its vintage pie-pan dial that provides depth and light play. The outer…

By Amos Kwon
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