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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
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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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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John Mayer Designed Another Casio G-Shock Watch with Hodinkee

John Mayer is an American singer, songwriter, guitarist, Grammy-winner, and all-around musical legend that requires no introduction anywhere he goes. But in addition to his many musical accomplishments, he's also a renowned watch collector, writer, and designer that's partnered with Hodinkee on more than one occasion. Following up on the…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Brew Watches 8-Bit Brew

Sometimes life's just way too serious, and you need something playful in your style repertoire to remind you to be lighthearted. The new 8-Bit Brew watch is just that kind of accessory. And it's the perfect throwback to better times... the '80s. Bright pops of teal, orange, and yellow adorn…

By Amos Kwon
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Fashion
Wear a Piece of the Greatest Movie Motorcycle on Your Wrist Every Day

What's the greatest motorcycle in a movie? Many--including us--would say it's the 1962 Triumph TR6 Trophy 650cc used in The Great Escape. After four decades in a barn, the bike ridden by McQueen has been recycled into a line of limited-edition timepieces by REC Watches that allows the wearer to…

By Pat McLaughlin
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