
TAG Heuer Adds Some 1980s Japanese Swagger to the Carrera Chronograph
In collaboration with Bamford Watch Dept and Team Ikuzawa racing, the 'Glassbox' Carrera gets a gorgeous red-and-white retro revamp.

Brad Lanphear is an associate editor at Gear Patrol covering watches and style. Before joining the publication, he previously wrote for Heddels and Men's Health. Now, he’s on a never-ending quest to find the perfect pair of Japanese denim.

In collaboration with Bamford Watch Dept and Team Ikuzawa racing, the 'Glassbox' Carrera gets a gorgeous red-and-white retro revamp.

Canadian indie watch brand Héron brightens up its decompression dial with a white background and a steel bezel.

The German watchmaker turns to its square Averin chronograph for the 2026 edition of the official Sachsen Classic watch, and it may look familiar.

Swiss indie watchmaker Baillod strips the skeletonized Chapter 7, powered by a revered Swiss movement, down to its stainless steel bones.

Hanahart's only proper dive watch, with an automatic movement and 300m water resistance, finally gets a black dial.

The Tsuyosa Shore, a sub-$500 workhorse with 100m water resistance, gets a black-and-gilt revamp with a smoky textured dial.

Todd Snyder has another go at the original 34mm Marlin reissue, adding a new dial motif and reviving the coveted steel mesh bracelet.

Beloved New York watch brand Lorier completes a hard reset by relaunching a core collection of its four most popular retro-inspired watches.

The Italian Suede Dylan Jacket, arguably Todd Snyder's greatest creation, looks better than ever in a new color.

Dozens of watch brands. 150+ references. One price cap. Here are the affordable watches that have caught our eye so far this year.

The 36mm titanium version of The Twelve gets a new dial inspired by the crystal shimmer of rock candy, available in six vibrant colors.

The Khaki Field Power Reserve, which introduced the handy complication to the collection in 2025, now comes in two familiar dial colors.

The two best versions of the Tsuyosa come together for the first time, creating the best version yet. But there's a small catch.

The Citizen's new Washi Paper dial features a misty indigo-dyed effect, set in the same Super-Titanium case with a shockingly accurate movement.

RGM Watch Co., America's most prestigious watch manufacturer, decorates a hand-made enamel dial with Snoopy's "Flying Ace" persona.

Every existing dial color for the category-leading Sealander Automatic and Sealander GMT is now available across all case sizes.

From the new Marinemaster and affordable dress watch gems to the company's most advanced mechanical watch ever, these releases have defined Seiko's year so far.
By Ben Bowers, Brad Lanphear, and Johnny Brayson

Breitling and Aston Martin pay homage to their shared screen time in 1965's Thunderball with a special edition Top Time chronograph.

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Barbour is offering 30 percent off on an obscure Ashby-adjacent model made from a very cool tartan waxed cotton.