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The best in watches and timepieces: Editor reviews, new releases, limited editions, and the latest news.

The Rolex That Survived a Fighter Pilot Ejection
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The Rolex That Survived a Fighter Pilot Ejection
By Beau Hayhoe
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Black Book: 14 Products Our Editors Loved in July 2026

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

By Cool Material
The Cool Shop The Cool Shop
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The Cool Shop

What I'm buying, wearing, and using, this week.

By Lanny Fuller
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Summer’s Best Watches Under $1,500

Summer calls for lighter materials, brighter colors, and watches that can go from the beach to dinner without missing a beat.

By Amos Kwon
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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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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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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