Watches
8 Affordable Royal Oak Alternatives That Aren’t Swatches (and Can Actually Be Worn on the Wrist)
This octet of affordable watches will cure your Royal Pop envy.
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WatchesHow a Forgotten Watch Set the Stage for Rolex’s Biggest Release of the Year
So you thought the Crown only made mechanical watches?
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WatchesThe 15 Best Dive Watches at Every Budget from Rolex, Omega and More
Our top picks combine old-school style and genuine underwater usability.
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WatchesThe Best Seiko Dive Watches for Every Budget
From the entry-level 5 Sports to the elite Prospex Marinemaster, Seiko dominates the life aquatic.
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WatchesThe Complete Guide to Q Timex: Affordable Watches Making Quartz Cool Again
With a range of models and options, the popular Q Timex is an affordable phenomenon.
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WatchesAll NATO Watch Straps Share This One Issue. Here’s How to Fix It
NATO straps are cool, cheap and rugged. But they’re also something else.
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WatchesFrom Rolex to Breitling: The Hidden Meanings Behind Famous Watch Logos
What's behind the often cryptic symbols used by historic watchmakers?
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WatchesTudor Watches Are Way More Than Just Affordable Rolex Alternatives. Here’s Why
Tudor's fancy new manufacture is the latest evidence that this is a brand in charge of its own destiny.
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WatchesSeiko 5 Sports Review: One of the Best Values in All of Watchmaking
I can't stop wearing this ultra-affordable tool watch. Here's why.
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WatchesWatch Collecting 101: Expert Tips to Build Out Your Collection
Watches are expensive, and their technical nature can be hard to wrap one's arms around. Here's where to start.
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Watches12 Iconic Seiko Watches with Funny and Obscure Nicknames
The Seiko catalog is full of reference numbers. These wacky nicknames are easier to remember.
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WatchesSeiko “Samurai” Review: What Makes This Affordable Dive Watch a Cult Classic
This funky, angular diver is a fan-favorite. Here's why.
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WatchesThe World’s First Titanium Watch Doesn’t Get Enough Credit
The innovative Citizen X-8 Chronometer, which debuted in 1970, was the world’s first titanium watch.
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WatchesWhy the First All-Black Watch Wouldn’t Exist Without the Porsche 911
It's not just another stealthy timepiece. It’s the original all-black watch.
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WatchesWhy You Need to Know If Your Watch Is Actually “Shock Resistant”
Some watchmakers today claim that their watches are particularly shock-resistant. What does it mean and why is it important?
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WatchesOpinion: Plastic Watches Should Be Taken Seriously. Here’s Why
Plastic gets a bad rap but sometimes it’s the best material for the job.
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WatchesHow Rolex Changed Watch Faces Forever
No one gives this detail a second look these days, but up until 1945, this now basic watch feature didn’t exist until Rolex introduced it.
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WatchesWhy This Humble Little Hamilton Is the Best Dress Watch Under $1,000
I've worn the Hamilton Intra-Matic Auto for over a decade. Here's what makes it the best affordable dress watch you can buy today.
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