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Forget Your Vintage Chronograph. Buy This Instead

The Nivada Chronomaster offers a classic 1960s experience for a hell of a value.

This Glowing Chronograph Is Sure to Be Noticed
The dial itself of the Bell & Ross Vintage BR V2-94 Full Lum glows i…
How the Seiko 5 Became the Ultimate Starter Watch
The classic Seiko 5 series spawned innovation, scads of affordable w…
A Beloved Chronograph Gets a Special Upgrade
German watchmaker Sinn's celebrates its birthday with a classic chro…
Three Great Upgrades from the Seiko SKX 007

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Apr 19, 2021
These Dive Watches All Have a Special Feature

The Super Compressor was developed to increase water resistance. The design may have been superseded, but the look endures.

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Apr 18, 2021
Typical Dive Watches Got You Bored? This Well-Designed Watch Is an Affordable Alternative

French watchmaker Baltic's "super compressor"-style watch harkens back to a classic '60s look.

Apr 18, 2021
Like All Things in 2021, Rolex (and Your Other Favorite Watch Brands) Is Getting a Little Weird

Pistachio, salmon, bright orange, and jungle canopy motifs are the faces of this year's watches.
Apr 16, 2021
How to Read a Watch Bezel

From simple count-up to count-down, slide-rule, tachymeter, 12-hour or more.
Apr 15, 2021
Why Does the Popular NATO Watch Strap Have This Mysterious Feature?

What's the real deal with the extra nylon fold on the back of these things, and does it really keep your watch more secure?
Apr 14, 2021
Read This Before Buying a Cheap Watch

Don’t impulsively purchase a super inexpensive timepiece before you consider these important points.
Apr 13, 2021
The Best New Watches of 2021

The year is kicking off strong with great new releases at the Watches and Wonders trade show. Here are our faves thus far.

Apr 13, 2021
A Brief History of the Rolex Explorer II: How the Adventurer's Watch Has Evolved

Originally made for spelunking, the Rolex Explorer II has grown into a unique sport watch icon.

Apr 10, 2021
You Can Now Buy a Two-Tone Rolex Explorer

And in other news, it's 36mm again. And there's a plain steel version, of course.

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Apr 7, 2021
Rolex Just Updated The Explorer II for 2021

In time for its 50th birthday, of course.

Apr 5, 2021
The Watches We're Expecting to See at Watches & Wonders 2021

50th-anniversary Rolex Explorer II, anyone?

Apr 4, 2021
This Popular Vintage Chronograph Is Back — in Bronze

Sorry, AC/DC — back in black is out, back in bronze is in.

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Apr 3, 2021
If You Only Buy One Dive Watch, Buy This One

Tudor's Black Bay Fifty-Eight is the right size. It's got an in-house movement. It's beautiful. It's perfect.
Apr 3, 2021
A Brief Guide to Vintage Omega Watches

From Speedies to Seamies (I made that up) to Railmasters and more, we have Omega watches galore.

Apr 2, 2021
We're Definitely Getting a New Rolex Explorer II This Year

And the brand isn't exactly being shy about letting us know.