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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
Vaer A3 Atlas Orange

Vibrant colors on watch dials are all the rage this year, and California-based Vaer Watches is joining the bright-hued watch ranks with its A3 Atlas Orange. The modestly sized 36mm case gets its boldness from the bright matte orange dial that skims the surface of red, so it's rich and…

By Amos Kwon
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Lorier x Worn & Wound Hydra II Limited Edition

The popular watch collector's website Worn & Wound has delivered its second collaboration model with microbrand Lorier. This time around, they've used their much-loved Hydra Series II as the base. The look is clean and sporty with a brushed silver dial to match the 316L stainless steel case and slick…

By Amos Kwon
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J. Crew x Marathon Pilot’s Navigator in Altitude Orange

J. Crew has once again teamed up with Marathon Watches in the partnership that keeps on giving for a brand new version of the stylish Pilot's Navigator. This Pilot watch, which is built to military specifications, sports a 41mm steel case with a tan finish. The watch is powered by…

By John A. Paradiso
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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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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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