January is a time for new beginnings and resolutions you’ll never keep. What will always keep is a timeless watch. And unlike that physical planner that will inevitably be used less than the phone calendar…

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Brew’s Metric line regularly sells out, and it comes as no surprise given its combination of retro style, accommodating size, and excellent quality. Even their coffee-centric ethos is pretty special and sets Brew Watches apart…

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Montreal-based watch upstart Solios has introduced an uncompromised approach to watch creation that is equally stylish, sustainable, well-built and elegant. The end result is a full complement of solar-powered watches bearing the Solios name that…

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Cabot Watch Company (CWC) has been making field watches for the British military for half a century, and they’re celebrating their typical understated way with a special edition watch known simply as the Cabot Fifty.…

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If you believe solar watches occupy a less stylish and more purpose-driven horological segment, then it’s likely you haven’t taken a look at the growing selection of great solar-powered watches out there these days. Some…

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Just like the venerable dive watch, the pilot watch has origins of purpose rather than style. And just like diving timepieces, pilot watches have evolved over the decades to become an iconic horological style that…

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The visual language of the 1920’s was defined by sleek, geometric patterns, unparalleled elegance, and a stylized form that showed a globalized landscape of inspiration. During the Roaring Twenties, the Art Deco style dotted the…

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My first dive watch happened to be a pretty fancy one. My father wanted to buy me a nice timepiece for my college graduation way back in 1993. I’m pretty sure my GPA or my…

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Linde Werdelin makes luxury watches built for extreme conditions, and up until now, all models were numbered, limited production watches. The brand is sunsetting its legendary and uniquely designed 3 Timer with an appropriately named…

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Bruce Wayne has found his watch case in the form of this stealthy and tough black aluminum number from luggage specialist Rimowa. A leather roll might not provide enough protection for the Dark Knight’s Audemars-Piguet…

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When it comes to watches, we want style, durability and substance at an affordable price. We thought it was impossible, too… until we found Suivos. Their unique timepieces combine high-quality components like Swiss movements, stainless…

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Swiss brand Ochs und Junior have been producing minimal watches since 2006. This newest edition, the Settimana Series, may be their most playful yet. The series pays homage to the four seasons Spring (a light…

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Today, it’s safe to say that most of the general popular is either sporting a smartwatch or a battery-operated timepiece. Both, of course, have their merit. But if you’re looking to elevate your watch game,…

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You don’t have to be a track hound to pull off a good racing chronograph, especially if it’s as stylish as the new RZE Valour Chronograph. RZE’s watches prove to be impeccably crafted, well-styled, and…

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While Apple seems to have a monopoly on smartwatches, I understand that they’re not everyone’s thing. Some people are Android people. Others don’t need all the bells and whistles of an Apple Watch. Others still…

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The right watch lasts a lifetime, but there’s always room for one more in your collection. Whether you prefer affordable watches, Japanese-made watches, German-made watches, field watches, or just watches that can withstand a rugged…

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