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Watches

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
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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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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Isotope Hydrium Blue Night

This fresh and very modern take on the dive watch comes from London-based Isotope. The overall look of the watch is subdued with the minimalist matte black and blue dial and bezel and micro-blasted 40mm case. But the huge knurled crown and the nearly 15mm case thickness give this timepiece…

By Amos Kwon
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The Best Microbrand Watches Under $500

Anyone who says you need to spend thousands of dollars on a premium brand name wristwatch to get quality and style clearly hasn't gotten his hands on a great microbrand timepiece. The world of excellent watches is deeper and wider than you'd expect, and microbrand watches are surging. What you…

By Amos Kwon
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