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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
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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
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Carbon² Is the World’s First Carbon-Titanium Timepiece With a Snap-on Protective Case

There are a lot of options out there for precision timepieces that are stylish and built to stand up to the rigors of an adventurous lifestyle, but few watches do it as well as the Carbon² - the world’s first carbon-titanium timepiece with a snap-on bumper case for on-demand rugged…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Rec Watches P-51 Are Built Out of Pieces from Two Mythological Prototype Shelby Mustangs

Watches make a statement. REC Watches elevate that statement with parts from salvaged automobiles. The P-51 line is particulary special because these watches are built out of pieces from two mythological Prototype Shelby Mustangs--Little Red (the 1967 Shelby Mustang GT500 EXP) and Green Hornet (the 1968 Prototype Shelby GT500 EXP…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Objest Hach V

In the world of wristwatches, it's hard to stand out, especially at an affordable price point. London-based Objest just introduced its animal and earth-friendly Hach V, which is intentionally vegan and PETA approved. In terms of design, consider the Hach V a sophisticated step up from the popular Swatch line…

By Amos Kwon
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Steal: Extra 30% off Sale (up To 70% Off) Items at Todd Snyder

There are plenty of stalwart brands like Levi's and J.Crew that are consistently offering steals and deals that make upgrading your wardrobe as easy as clicking the "buy it now" button. If you want to take your wardrobe a step or two higher, look no further than renowned and critically…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Praesidus A-11

Microbrand watches are everywhere, and most of them are derivative, frankly. But then there are those that smartly tap into the horological past and create a gem of a reinterpretation. The A-11 from Praesidus out of New York pays homage to the WWII Allied Forces original version by Bulova but…

By Amos Kwon
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