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Collage of five watches: top left is a silver Audemars Piguet with a blue textured dial and tourbillon; top center is a close-up of a black Casio G-Shock digital display; top right is a Seiko automatic watch with a blue dial and black strap with red and green stripes; bottom left is a black and white Casio analog-digital watch on a wrist; bottom center is a blurred close-up of a watch face.

The 27 Best New Watches from Seiko, Timex, Longines, Orient and More

By Johnny Brayson, Brad Lanphear, Jack Seemer, and Sean Tirman

Close-up of a silver stainless steel automatic wristwatch with a white dial, black bezel, and date window showing the 18th.

A Fan-Favorite Military Dive Watch Adds a Crowd-Pleasing New Case Size to the Lineup

Marathon's retro dive watch has finally arrived in the increasingly sought-after 36mm case size while maintaining its 300m water resistance.

Close-up of a Seiko wristwatch with a blue dial, orange and white hands, and a black bezel featuring orange and white markings. The watch displays the day and date as "MON 6." The strap is black with blue and orange stripes. The background is a gradient from white to orange.

Affordable Watches

Seiko’s Affordable New Retro-Futuristic Dive Watch Is Almost Too Cool

The watch draws inspiration from vintage Seiko references and adds a touch of sci-fi.

A collage of five images featuring watches and watch components: 1. A close-up of a wristwatch with a brown leather strap and a gradient orange dial, silver case, and white hour markers and hands. 2. A detailed view of the inner mechanical gears and components of a watch, showing metal parts and small screws. 3. A close-up of a wristwatch with a black dial and luminescent hour markers and hands glowing green in the dark, with a black bezel and strap. 4. A wristwatch with a stainless steel bracelet, black dial, and multiple subdials, placed on a blue surface. 5. A blurred close-up of a watch crown and part of the case.

Affordable Watches

17 Watches You Missed from Timex, Tudor, Grand Seiko and More

Keep time with high horology's most exciting new watches.

Dive Watches

Timex’s New Diver Is Its Most Impressive Watch Ever. It’s a Sign of Things to Come

We spoke with the brains behind Timex's ambitious new direction.

Sep 24, 2025

Close-up of a Timex Deepwater dive watch face with glowing green hour markers and hands, a black bezel with white markings, and a dark blue strap.

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Timex Goes Directly After Seiko With Its Latest Affordable Dive Watch

Tonight, Timex dines on (Seiko) Turtle soup.

By Johnny Brayson

Sep 23, 2025

Close-up of a black Doxa dive watch with a textured bezel and crown, featuring a mint green dial labeled "SUB 300 seafoam" with a date window showing the number 16. The bezel has white numerals and markings for diving time. The watch case has a marbled pattern.

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This Dive Watch Icon Has Never Looked More Daring

It's come a long way since its 1960s origins.

By Johnny Brayson

Sep 22, 2025

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After 7 Years, The Definitive Affordable Microbrand Dive Watch Gets a Total Overhaul

And it's still priced well under $1,000.

By Johnny Brayson

Sep 18, 2025

Close-up of a wristwatch featuring a colorful dial with blue, yellow, orange, and white patterns. The watch has a gold-toned, ridged bezel and a silver metal bracelet. The dial includes white hour markers and a black outer ring with white numerals. The watch hands are white, and the second hand is thin and white. The text "Water Resistant 20 bar" is visible on the dial.

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This Go-To Affordable Japanese Brand’s New Travel-Ready Dive Watch Is Dripping with Retro Glam

It may look fancy, but this'll set you back less than $500.

By Johnny Brayson

Sep 18, 2025

Close-up of a wristwatch with a black dial featuring silver square hour markers, a date window displaying "28," and the text "AUTOMATIC GMT" and "SWISS MADE." The watch has a brushed stainless steel case, two crowns on the right side, and a textured gray fabric strap.

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This Ultra-Rare Vintage Explorer’s Watch Just Got the Faithful Upgrade It Deserves

Hodinkee helped Nivada design a modern update to the Antarctic GMT, featuring a monochromatic scheme, enhanced lume and stronger water resistance.

By Brad Lanphear

Sep 18, 2025

Close-up of a stainless steel Caravelle wristwatch with a black dial and bezel. The dial features beige hour markers and hands, with the text "AUTOMATIC WATER-RESISTANT 666 FEET" visible. The bezel has white numerals and dots for minute markers. The watch is set against a gradient blue background.

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The Classic Affordable Dive Watch We’ve Been Waiting for Is Finally Here

At just $375, could this now be the best diver under $500?

By Johnny Brayson

Sep 15, 2025

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This Affordable Brand’s New Dive Watch Is One of the Most Ambitious I’ve Ever Seen

It's also way cheaper than you'd expect.

By Johnny Brayson

Sep 14, 2025

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19 Watches You Missed from Timex, TAG Heuer, Grand Seiko and More

Keep time with high horology's most exciting new drops.

By Johnny Brayson, Brad Lanphear, Steve Mazzucchi, Jack Seemer, and Sean Tirman

Sep 10, 2025

Close-up of a black wristwatch with a matte finish case, featuring a black dial with large, yellowish-orange numerals and markers. The watch has a distinctive crown guard and a brown leather strap with visible stitching. The dial shows partial text "MARINA MILITARE.

Today in Gear

This Iconic Dive Watch Reissue Mimics a Highly Coveted Feature

Panerai recreates the 1993 Luminor, including a production accident that became a grail feature.

By Gear Patrol

Sep 7, 2025

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23 New Watches You Missed from Seiko, Timex, Hamilton and More

Keep time with high horology's most exciting new watches.

By Johnny Brayson, Brad Lanphear, Jack Seemer, and Sean Tirman

Sep 5, 2025

Close-up of a wristwatch with an orange dial, black and white hour and minute hands, and a black second hand. The watch face displays "SUB 750T professional" and "SWISS MADE." The date window shows the number 16. The bezel has black and red markings, and the watch has a black metal bracelet.

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This Ultra-Capable Iteration of an Iconic Dive Watch Just Got More Wearable

Doxa teased a slimmed-down version of its top-end SUB earlier in 2025 with a limited edition. Now, it's in regular production in every color.

By Brad Lanphear

Sep 1, 2025

Grand Seiko wristwatch with a textured white dial, silver hour markers, and silver hands. The watch features a date window at 3 o'clock, a blue second hand, and the text "Grand Seiko," "SPRING DRIVE," and "UFA" on the dial. The watch has a titanium case and bracelet.

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The Best New Seiko Watches of 2025 (So Far)

It's been a busy year for the Japanese watchmaker.

By Johnny Brayson, Brad Lanphear, Sean Tirman, and Jack Seemer

Aug 30, 2025

Close-up of a mechanical watch movement with visible gears and the text "M.A.D'1 x Y" on a purple component, a detailed view of a metal watch clasp against a black background, and a black Bell & Ross wristwatch with a tachymeter, chronograph subdials, and orange and yellow accents on an orange background.

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14 New Watches You Missed from Breitling, Zenith, Christopher Ward and More

Keep time with high horology's most exciting new watches.

By Johnny Brayson, Brad Lanphear, and Jack Seemer

Aug 28, 2025

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This Vintage Tool Watch Fever Dream Is the Diver I Didn’t Know I Needed

It's the best watch of 1958. Too bad it debuted in 2025.

By Johnny Brayson

Aug 25, 2025

Close-up of a wren watch face with an orange gradient dial, black bezel, and white markings. The dial shows "AUTOMATIC 660FT / 200M" and "SWISS MADE." The hour and minute hands are white with a bold design, and the second hand is thin and white. The watch crown is visible on the right side. The background is an orange textured surface.

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One of the Most Impressive Affordable Dive Watches Just Launched Its Hottest Version Yet

The heat is on.

By Johnny Brayson