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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
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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Fashion
Grateful Dead x Nixon Watches

Watchmakers Nixon have teamed up with everyone's favorite jam band for a limited edition line of stylish watches. The Grateful Dead watch collection features four models in a variety of styles with the iconic art from the band. The Grateful Dead Time Teller is available in three distinct versions with…

By John A. Paradiso
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