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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’s D4 Solar Dive Watch Is Built to Keep You on Time in Even the Most Extreme Conditions

When it comes to keeping track of the time--whether you're traveling around the world or surviving for months in the woods--there's no substitute for a good watch. That's where the Vaer D4 Solar Dive Watch comes in. Powered by light (sun, lamps, candles or anything of the like) and assembled…

By Pat McLaughlin
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Fashion
J. Crew Partners with Analog/Shift On Vintage Watch Store

While we've long enjoyed J. Crew's affordable and handsome watch selection, we're particularly excited by their latest announcement. The beloved preppy clothing outfitter has teamed up with vintage and pre-owned watch dealer Analog/Shift for a collection of stunning vintage watches available exclusively at J. Crew. The collection includes 18 watches…

By John A. Paradiso
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Fashion
Vaer’s Ocean-Ready A3 Tradition Field Watch Is a Modern Classic

There are many stylish timepieces on the market, but few combine quality, design, durability and affordability quite like Vaer.  Specifically the A3 Tradition Field Watch you see here. The A3 tradition has it all--clean simplicity of mid-century design, paired with the rugged performance of a modern tool watch and USA-assembly.…

By Pat McLaughlin
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Worn & Wound X Autodromo Prototipo Limited Edition

Autodromo's focus on motoring-style timepieces is well-known in horological circles. With styles that are clearly evocative of auto racing's glorious past, the brand uses modern watchmaking and materials. Their sold-out Prototipo chronograph returns by way of popular watch blog Worn & Wound in a 150-unit limited release in a special…

By Amos Kwon
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Fashion
Casio G-SHOCK GSTB400X-1A4

There are so many G-SHOCK models, it's impossible to keep them all straight. Most models are also not really for the small of wrist. The brand new GSTB400X-1A4 ranks at the top of the massive heap because it's the thinnest in the popular G-STEEL series. The pushers have also been…

By Amos Kwon
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