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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 12 Best Dive Watches For Every Budget

If you see a guy wearing a dive watch, chances are he's never gone deeper than the local swimming pool. And perhaps not even on purpose. But don't laugh because the venerable dive watch has evolved from a purpose-built instrument into the most popular sport watch style today. Its origins…

By Amos Kwon
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Fashion
Huckberry x Zodiac Super Sea Wolf “Kelp Forest”

Green is definitely "in" when it comes to watch dials these days, and Huckberry and Zodiac have collaborated on one that's both classic and fresh. The popular Super Sea Wolf dive watch model gets exclusive with a dial inspired by rich California kelp forests, one of the most important planetary…

By Amos Kwon
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Fashion
Tanner Goods Italian Cordovan Leather Watch Straps

We've turned to Tanner Goods in the past for quality home goods like ceramics, EDC, and more. And their handmade leather gear like belts and wallets have impressed us for years. The US-based brand has just unveiled a brand new set of stylish and durable watch straps made from Italian…

By John A. Paradiso
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Fashion
Timex Giorgio Galli S1 Automatic 38mm

Rarely do the words 'Timex' and 'exotic' get mentioned in the same sentence unless the word 'not' is inserted. But all that changed with the arrival of the first Timex Giorgio Galli S1 automatic watch. Timex designer Giorgio Galli introduced it back in 2019, and it became an instant hit…

By Amos Kwon
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Fashion
Huckberry x Timex Navi XL Automatic “Arctic”

Timex has just issued a stunning Expedition watch in a collab with men's style purveyor, Huckberry. The "Arctic" version of the rugged Navi XL Automatic has a bright, snow-white dial inspired by Arctic expeditions. There's a great orange pop of color on the second hand, and the see-through hour hand…

By Amos Kwon
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