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27.07.23

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7 of the best dress watches

As our classification of what formal attire consists of keeps changing, our definition of what constitutes a dress watch is changing, too. This was an…

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25.07.23

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5 of the best pilot’s watches

For such a specific classification, the term “pilot’s watch” cuts a surprisingly wide swathe in terms of wrist-bound sub-genres. You’ll find classic chronographs, slide-rule bezel…

5 of the best “old money” stealth wealth watches

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24.07.23

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5 of the best “old money” stealth wealth watches

Old money style is characterised by focusing on classic, timeless elegance that’s executed with subtle sophistication and a sense of effortlessness. Often the world of…

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21.07.23

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5 of the best microbrands

In my opinion, microbrands are one of the best things to happen to an often conservative watch industry. The trend of enthusiasts leveraging the power…

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19.07.23

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The 5 best field watches

What makes a field watch a field watch? Basically, it’s a simple, rugged watch with military roots (google the “Dirty Dozen” watches), with a no-nonsense…

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18.07.23

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The 5 best summer watches

If you live in the northern hemisphere, you’re smack bang in the middle of summer right now, and hopefully enjoying the joyful vibes of July.…

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16.07.23

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5 best watches under $50

In a recent pitch meeting, Zach our editor was slightly (OK, quite) dubious when I proposed the idea that a legit timepiece could be had…

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10.07.23

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The 5 best deep dive watches

Rolex upped the ante in the deep sea arms race in late 2022 with their first production titanium watch, the insane Deepsea Challenge Sea-Dweller, boasting…

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07.07.23

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5 of the best ceramic watches of 2023

The history of ceramic in watches stretches more than six decades, used in some form since 1962 with the introduction of the tungsten carbide-cased Rado…

The 5 most collectible quartz watches to annoy the snobs

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30.06.23

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The 5 most collectible quartz watches to annoy the snobs

The relevance of quartz watches as an option for “serious” collectors has been hotly debated on the forums, blogs and at the meetups. “They don’t…

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29.06.23

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The 5 best pulsometer watches

All the way back in 1707, a gentleman by the name of Dr John Floyer, renowned for treating asthma (probably with leeches), developed the first-ever…

5 of the best panda dial chronographs of 2023

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27.06.23

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5 of the best panda dial chronographs of 2023

From iconic racing watches to auction darlings, panda dial chronographs hold a special place in the hearts of collectors all over the world. Little wonder…

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20.06.23

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10 of the best British watch brands

The go-to word for instant credibility these days is ‘Swiss made’, and while Japanese, German and even Chinese brands have made strides to topple the…

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17.06.23

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11 of the best pink dial watches

While typically thought of as a traditional industry, the watch marketplace has never been more colourful. Brands are becoming bolder, exploring a wide spectrum of…

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16.06.23

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The 6 best perpetual calendar watches

The perpetual calendar is one of the most fascinating and intricate complications the watch world has to offer. Often referred to as a QP, an…

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08.06.23

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The 5 best square watches

Over the past 100 years, wristwatch trends have changed significantly, yet none stand out more so than the classic square case design. The enduring appeal…

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06.06.23

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The 5 best Tiffany blue watches

In December 2021, a late addition to a Phillips Auction stunned the watch world when Patek Philippe introduced one of those watches that takes trends…

The 5 best affordable mechanical chronographs under $3,000

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04.06.23

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The 5 best affordable mechanical chronographs under $3,000

If you’re looking to build a well-rounded watch collection, a mechanical chronograph has to be in the conversation. You could go all in with a…

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30.05.23

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The 10 best everyday watches

As monstrous and unnatural as it sounds, there are people who only want one watch in their lives. In days past, this wasn’t such an…

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28.05.23

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10 of the best sector dial watches

Among the more distinguished watch design languages was the Art Deco period, birthing iconic designs such as the Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso and Cartier Tank, alongside lesser-known…

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27.05.23

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The 10 best lume dial watches

The formula is simple. Lume is cool, so that must mean the more lume, the better. Rather than pointing out any potential flaws in my…

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24.05.23

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The 10 best Japanese watch brands

Japan has played numerous crucial roles in horological history, whether introducing one of the first automatic chronographs, developing a watch resistant enough to be used…

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20.05.23

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The 5 best salmon dial watches

Every year, it seems there’s a new trend in dial colours that takes the industry by storm. In 2021, it was blue, in 2022 green…

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15.05.23

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The 5 best stealth watches of 2023

For some people, the blingier the better when it comes to their wristwear. If you’re a fan of flash, a bit of bright work in…

The 10 best French watch brands from Baltic to Z.R.C.

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14.05.23

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The 10 best French watch brands from Baltic to Z.R.C.

While Switzerland is regarded as the high-end watchmaking epicentre, it wasn’t always so. Along with many English watchmakers, it was France that led the way…

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10.05.23

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The 5 best yellow dial watches

Summer’s just around the corner in the Northern Hemisphere, and it’s time to get outside, be active, and soak up that Vitamin D. Put those…

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07.05.23

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The 10 best German watch brands

With the weird and wonderful thing that is the internet, watch aficionados are able to stay better-informed than ever. The knowledge of small, niche brands…

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02.05.23

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5 of the best affordable dive watches

Divers are still some of the most popular watches on the market, even for those of us whose boldest underwater adventures consist of a quick…

The 10 best mechanical watches under $1,000

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29.04.23

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The 10 best mechanical watches under $1,000

For many watch lovers, the pursuit of getting as much value for money as possible is one of the most exciting parts of the watch…

5 of the best TAG Heuer Carrera limited editions

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14.03.23

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5 of the best TAG Heuer Carrera limited editions

Even if someone has never paid any attention to watches or motorsport, there’s a high chance that they would recognise the Carrera name. Such is…

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09.03.23

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8 of the best moonphase watches

Timeless and traditional, here's our guide to some of the best moonphase watches on the market.

5 of the best limited-edition character Casio G-Shock watches

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06.03.23

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5 of the best limited-edition character Casio G-Shock watches

Casio as a first watch is something that a lot of us can relate to. No matter how many fine mechanical timepieces are in the…

The top 5 affordable transparent watches

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15.02.23

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The top 5 affordable transparent watches

Transparent watches are often split into two categories – the cheap, plastic stuff that you find in the toy section or invisible paragons of crystal…

10 of the best and most random 2022 Seiko limited editions

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21.01.23

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10 of the best and most random 2022 Seiko limited editions

Well-known for releasing copious numbers of limited and special editions, Seiko have a seemingly non-depletable source of inspiration to plumb. So we thought we’d look…

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01.03.22

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Five of the best modern LED watches

In an industry driven by tradition, the idea of bringing watches into the future was a scary thought. When the quartz crisis hit, it shook…

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28.04.19

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5 of the best American watches

Editor’s note: The other week news dropped about Timex’s lastest line, which is significantly made in America. Which got us to thinking about some other…