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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
Watches
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
The History of the World’s Most Expensive Rolex Watch

The Rolex crown logo isn't just a symbol. In the pantheon of Swiss watch brands, Rolex is truly king. Go down the list of Forbes world's 100 most valuable brands, and you'll find Rolex parked at #80. While that might not seem all that high of a rank, consider the…

By Amos Kwon
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Fashion
Shinola Traveler Watch

Like the patina of their leather goods, Shinola as a brand is only getting better with age. With a dedication to bringing Detroit back on the map as an industrial and creative hub, Shinola continues to build products that look great, function well, and have a price point that’s on…

By Brett Braley
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Fashion
Bell & Ross BR 03-94 Multimeter

Bell & Ross has made a name for itself by issuing numerous versions of its square-cased flight instrument-style timepieces, and its most colorful iteration has just been unveiled. The BR 03-9 Multimeter uses a vibrant Pulsometer scale for counting heartbeats, an Asthmometric scale for monitoring breaths, and three tachymeter scales…

By Amos Kwon
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Fashion
Tudor Black Bay Pro

Don't call Tudor a cheap Rolex. Sure, there are Rolex vibes, but the new Black Bay Pro provides more evidence that Tudor imbues serious style and quality. The Rolex Explorer-like Black Bay Pro still has its own personality and a perfectly sized 39mm case. The black dialed beauty comes with…

By Amos Kwon
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Fashion
Rolex Announces New 2022 Models

In terms of new releases, Rolex doesn't do something this dramatic very often. Just announced for 2022 at Watches & Wonders, the illustrious Swiss watchmaker has unveiled six new models that should cause even more watch-loving hordes to descend upon authorized dealers all over the globe. The new releases include:…

By Amos Kwon
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