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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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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
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Benrus Type 1

The Benrus Type 1 is an horological legend but not because it houses a pricey complication or showcases an opulent design. It's famous for the fact that it was the only timepiece that met the stringent Department of Defense's MIL-W-50717 standard and because it was only for U.S. military personnel.…

By Amos Kwon
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REC Watches RNR Timepieces Are Made with Recycled Land Rover Parts

Elevate your watch game by strapping on a REC Watches RNR Timepieces made with Land Rover parts. Swiss-made mechanical movements paired with Land Rover inspired details and actual Land Rover parts. The R.O.C.K. Fighter has a dial handcrafted from the door of a 2003 Land Rover Defender 110. The Beach…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Timex + Todd Snyder Colorblock Milano Watch

It seems the duo of Timex and Todd Snyder can do no wrong. The Colorblock Milano embodies the best of classic sports watch ethos with its bi-color dial and brushed and polished stainless steel cushion-tyle case. The 38mm diameter and 11mm height make it under-cuff ready, and the clean sword…

By Amos Kwon
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Yema 1970 LED Watches

YEMA's LED watches from the '70s might not be as renowned as the Bulova Computron, but they're no less stunning. Recently, the French watch brand has made a comeback via crowdfunding, and they've just reissued their 1970 LED watches in high style. These iconic timepieces emerged during the quartz watch…

By Amos Kwon
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Rimowa Aluminum Watch Case

The renowned luggage maker has created a watch case for the ages. Priced at the same level as a quality timepiece, the all-aluminum Watch case is made in Italy, and it's about as fancy as a watch case can get. The three-watch storage compartment slides out from either side of…

By Amos Kwon
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