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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 x Marathon Pilot’s Navigator Watch

Preppy fashion brand J. Crew has once again teamed up with Marathon Watch Company on a special edition of the brand's Pilot's Navigator watch. This J. Crew exclusive features a new dark blue 41mm fibershell case and a 20mm navy and light blue nylon strap. The collaboration watch uses self-contained…

By John A. Paradiso
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Casio G-Shock GM2100 Series

It's not like the G-Shock GA2100 "CasiOak" series put the brand on the map. Casio's G-Shock watches have been the near-indestructible darlings of the digital watch world for decades. But the CasiOak series hit all the right notes with its AP Royal Oak leaning without the Royal Oak prices. Now,…

By Amos Kwon
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Fashion
Casio Vintage X Pac-Man A100WEPC

This slick collaboration between the folks at Casio and Bandai Namco pays homage to the classic Pac-Man video game. It's a no-holds-barred design that puts the colorful game front and center. The watch is based on the practical and highly legible Casio A100WEPC with its squared off-case, four face buttons,…

By Amos Kwon
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Fears Re-Releases 1930s Archival Watch to Celebrate 175th Anniversary

Legendary timepiece manufacturer Fears is celebrating its 175th anniversary in style. The legacy British company is reviving its rectangular 1930s watch with vintage flourishes and modern upgrades. The Archival 1930 art deco watch features an original hand-wound vintage 1935 ZentRa 185/ETA 717 movement. With a slight upgrade from the original…

By John A. Paradiso
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Timex Expedition Scout Solar Watch

When it comes to iconic watches, you won't find many more prevalent than all the versions of the Timex Expedition Scout Watch. Originally based on Timex's legendary Field Watch--that's still going strong to this day, for the record--the Timex Expedition Scout Watch is the updated version with 12/24 hour time…

By Cooper Fleishman
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