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The Affordable Watch That Saved an Iconic Swiss Brand Returns After 40 Years

By Jack Seemer

Close-up of a silver wristwatch with a blue dial, showing part of the bezel engraved with the words "ADJUST," "MODE," and "PROTECTION." The watch face features silver hour markers and hands, a small sub-dial with black and white indicators, and additional text including "RCVD REM HND." The watch has a textured metallic finish and a rugged, sporty design.

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G-Shock’s Beloved ‘CasiOak’ Gets a Trio of Refined Steel Treatments

These aren't just new colorways. The dials are the product of the brand's very cool, forward-thinking tech.

Close-up of a silver wristwatch with a textured dark blue dial, silver hour markers, and hands. The dial features the text "PRESAGE AUTOMATIC 3 DAYS" and a date window showing the number 6. The watch has a stainless steel bracelet and a ridged crown on the right side.

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Seiko’s Top Affordable Daily Watch Peaks With a Stunning Dial Update

Seiko brings "Japan Blue," a distinct hue popularized as lucky during the Edo period, back for the elevated, all-purpose Presage Classic.

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Citizen’s Shockingly Accurate Dress Watch Undercuts the Most Iconic Grand Seiko

Citizen continues celebrating 30 years of its elite dress watch, The Citizen, with two new nature-inspired washi paper dials.

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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.

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Sep 11, 2025

Close-up of a watch face with a textured brown dial, a single hand pointing near the 1 o'clock position, and a black bezel with raised markers. The watch strap appears to be made of brown leather.

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This Cult-Favorite Futuristic Brand’s New Watch Is Surprisingly Classical

The Armoury challenged Ressence to reimagine the ultra-progressive Type 9 as a dress watch to pair with suiting. It was a resounding success.

By Brad Lanphear

Sep 10, 2025

Close-up of a wristwatch with a black dial featuring silver Arabic numerals and hands. The watch face includes the text "WATER RESISTANT" and "TODD SNYDER" near the bottom. The watch has a polished silver bezel and a black leather strap with visible stitching. The background is a gradient of dark blue.

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Timex’s Best Dress Watch Gets an Elegant Upgrade From Its Favorite Collaborator

Todd Snyder and Timex are at it again with an elevated revamp of the new quartz Marlin, available in two classic colors.

By Brad Lanphear

Sep 10, 2025

Close-up of a silver Tissot wristwatch with a fluted bezel and a metal link bracelet. The watch face features Roman numeral hour markers, a textured radial pattern, and the text "POWERMATIC 80 CHRONOMETER" and "SWISS MADE." The background is a deep red gradient.

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Tissot’s Affordable Rolex Doppelgänger Just Got The Upgrade We’ve Been Waiting For

It's now one step closer to the real deal.

By Johnny Brayson

Sep 10, 2025

Close-up of a Grand Seiko watch face with a textured dark blue dial, silver hour markers, and hands. The text "HI-BEAT 36000 80 HOURS" is visible on the dial. The watch case and crown are made of polished silver metal.

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One of Grand Seiko’s Best Styles Just Got More Versatile

White Birch fans, this one's for you.

By Johnny Brayson

Sep 8, 2025

a frederique constant dress watch with a blue dial.

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This Gorgeous, Approachable Dress Watch Looks Like It Should Cost Five Figures

Frederique Constant's Classics Premiere, with luxury looks and performance at an affordable price, is better suited than ever for daily wear.

By Brad Lanphear

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 luxury watch with a textured metal bracelet and case. The metal surface features a distinctive pattern of intersecting lines and scratches, giving it a unique, rugged appearance. The watch has a brushed bezel and a crown with a black accent. The background is a gradient blue.

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This Titanium Sports Watch Used a Surprising Inspiration to Achieve Its Unique Look

Acclaimed Korean artist Lee Ufan gave Bulgari's shockingly thin Octo Finissimo a mesmerizing dial and hand-finished case revamp.

By Brad Lanphear

Sep 5, 2025

Close-up of a Citizen wristwatch featuring a green textured dial with gold hour markers and hands. The watch has a gold bezel and a two-tone metal bracelet with gold and silver links. The word "AUTOMATIC" is visible on the dial, and there is a magnified date window. The crown is gold-toned with ridged edges.

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Citizen’s Affordable Datejust Homage Looks More Like a Rolex Than Ever

The latest Tsuyosa gets a Crown-inspired makeover and a fancy new automatic movement.

By Johnny Brayson

Sep 4, 2025

Close-up of a singer reimagined watch face showing the hour and minute hands with orange accents, a blue dial, a gold textured inner bezel, and a visible purple jewel near the top.

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This Motoring-Inspired Minimalist Watch Is Hiding a Powerful Surprise

The famed watchmaker launches its first time-only timepiece.

By Gear Patrol

Sep 3, 2025

Close-up of a wristwatch with a brown gradient dial featuring gold hour markers and hands, a date window at 3 o'clock, and the text "PRESAGE AUTOMATIC 3 DAYS." The watch has a polished silver bezel with a textured edge and a brown leather strap with visible stitching.

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Seiko’s Best Affordable Dress Watch Is Even Classier With a Brand-First Strap Design

The Presage Classic Series gets two firsts: a new case detail and a strap unlike any Seiko has ever created.

By Brad Lanphear

Sep 3, 2025

Close-up of a Dennison wristwatch corner showing a polished silver metal case, a brown stone dial, and a black textured leather strap. The watch crown is partially visible on the left side.

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One of the World’s Hottest Affordable Watches Is Now Literally Twice As Nice

I honestly can't believe they pulled this off at this price.

By Johnny Brayson

Aug 26, 2025

Close-up of a luxury wristwatch with a brushed stainless steel case and bracelet. The watch face is a deep burgundy color with multiple subdials displaying months, days of the week, and dates. The hour markers are silver and rectangular, with white minute markers and blue numerals on the outer edge. The watch hands are silver with a sleek, modern design. The dial also features a moon phase indicator at the bottom.

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The Ultimate Sports Watch Just Debuted Two New Grail-Worthy Options

Vacheron Constantin releases its flagship integrated sports watch with an automatic perpetual calendar in two stunning precious metal references.

By Brad Lanphear

Aug 24, 2025

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17 New Watches You Missed from Breitling, Casio, Timex and More

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

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

Aug 21, 2025

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Here’s Proof an Affordable Dress Watch Can Be Bold, Vibrant and Still Classy

Time & Tide teamed up with Dennison for the watch brand's first mosaic dial, offering an affordable dress watch with flavor.

By Brad Lanphear

Aug 19, 2025

Close-up of a silver Timex wristwatch with a white dial featuring a minimalist design. The watch face includes an illustration of Snoopy from the Peanuts comic strip, positioned near the center. The hour and minute hands are silver, and the watch has a metal band. In the background, there is a blurred black-and-white Peanuts comic strip with musical notes.

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Timex Winks at Omega with Its Own Snoopy Anniversary Watch

Your move, Omega.

By Johnny Brayson