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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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Summer’s Best Watches Under $1,500
By Amos Kwon
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The American Watchmaker Rebuilding a Lost Craft

Weiss Watch Co. is doing things a bit (or quite a lot) differently with its remarkable USA-made timepieces.

By Beau Hayhoe
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The Best Tank Watches For Men Are Wearable History for Your Wrist

The retro style and its “hip to be square” ethos add distinguished flair to your timepiece rotation.

By Beau Hayhoe
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Black Book: 13 Products Our Editors Loved in June 2026

The products our editors have been obsessed with in June 2026.

By Cool Material
Fashion
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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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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