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Rose gold watches that prove rosy tones can be for everyone

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25.11.24

Rose gold watches that prove rosy tones can be for everyone

Rose gold can be the most overlooked of all precious metals, but it is extremely versatile, as this list proves.

The 5 best monopusher chronographs, for when two pushers is one too many

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23.11.24

The 5 best monopusher chronographs, for when two pushers is one too many

These days, monopusher chronographs are an anachronistic oddity - but they're still very cool.

10 of the best stealth watches that fly under the radar

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22.11.24

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10 of the best stealth watches that fly under the radar

Luxury watches are associated with being flashy and flexed on the wrist, but stealth watches subtly ooze cool.

7 of the best stealth wealth watches that exude old money

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19.11.24

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7 of the best stealth wealth watches that exude old money

If you've not fully caught onto the stealth wealth trend, our buying guide should clarify everything.

To change things up on the fly, these are the best watches with quick-change strap systems

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14.11.24

To change things up on the fly, these are the best watches with quick-change strap systems

Being able to change out the strap can make your watch feel brand new, but not every brand offers these innovative quick change systems.

9 of the best hand-made guilloché dials – no stamped or CNC-machined trickery

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12.11.24

9 of the best hand-made guilloché dials – no stamped or CNC-machined trickery

We take a look at brands preserving this age-old decoration technique.

6 of the best tantalum watches that are literal and figurative heavyweights

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10.11.24

6 of the best tantalum watches that are literal and figurative heavyweights

The grey-blue material is famous for its resilience to machining, but also its beauty.

Best enamel dial watches, from value-oriented microbrands to the haute horlogerie stuff of dreams

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05.11.24

Best enamel dial watches, from value-oriented microbrands to the haute horlogerie stuff of dreams

In case you've wondered what the difference between $500 and $200,000 dials is.

The best yellow dial watches for a bit of sunshine on your wrist

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02.11.24

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The best yellow dial watches for a bit of sunshine on your wrist

Add some sunshine to your life with these yellow dial watches, as the nights start to get longer and days get shorter.

10 of the best watches for an 18th birthday

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01.11.24

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10 of the best watches for an 18th birthday

Not sure what to get your soon-to-be-adult? Let us help you with that.

What to do if you want a Pepsi, but you don’t want to wait?

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27.10.24

What to do if you want a Pepsi, but you don’t want to wait?

Sometimes you just can't wait, and when it comes to getting a Pepsi bezel on your wrist, you don't have to.

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25.10.24

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7 of the best meteorite dial watches

Describing a dial as out-of-this-world might sound a little over the top, but for these watches, it's pretty accurate.

7 of the best asymmetrical watches that break the horological mould

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18.10.24

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7 of the best asymmetrical watches that break the horological mould

Whether twisted or geometrically distorted, these designs still work very well.

6 of the best budget skeleton watches showing off without being too pricey

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14.10.24

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6 of the best budget skeleton watches showing off without being too pricey

If you want to see your movement without sacrificing a kidney.

The best British watch brands reviving a traditional craft

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13.10.24

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The best British watch brands reviving a traditional craft

From quirky quartz to haute horlogerie.

5 of the best platinum watches to blow your budget on

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12.10.24

5 of the best platinum watches to blow your budget on

Have you recently won the lottery? Here are 5 platinum watches you should consider spending your winnings on.

The best affordable transparent watches that easily show of their value proposition

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04.10.24

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The best affordable transparent watches that easily show of their value proposition

Transparent watches are often split into two categories – the cheap, plastic stuff that you find in the toy section or invisible paragons of crystal…

Everything is better in carbon fibre, even watches, so here’s our pick of the best

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28.09.24

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Everything is better in carbon fibre, even watches, so here’s our pick of the best

It's the material that is often forgotten about in the watchmaking world, but there are some great carbon fibre watches out there.

6 of the best chocolate dial watches under US$10,000

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28.09.24

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6 of the best chocolate dial watches under US$10,000

There are browns, and there are browns. The six watches on this list make the most of this highly debated choice of dial colour.

7 of the best deep dive watches that are a must for your next trip to the Mariana Trench

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21.09.24

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7 of the best deep dive watches that are a must for your next trip to the Mariana Trench

You might not need them, but they're very cool nevertheless.

5 of the best beads-of-rice bracelet watches evoking the advent of the tool watch

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08.09.24

5 of the best beads-of-rice bracelet watches evoking the advent of the tool watch

Are they dressy or are they sporty? Buffy delves deeper into watches making the most of BOR vintage flair.

Yearning for an Oysterflex but Rolex hasn’t granted your wishes yet? There are plenty of others to choose from

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07.09.24

Yearning for an Oysterflex but Rolex hasn’t granted your wishes yet? There are plenty of others to choose from

If you're struggling with finding a rubber strap for your steel sports Rolex, here are a few options you should consider.

7 of the best mid-size watches between 35mm – 40mm

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28.08.24

7 of the best mid-size watches between 35mm – 40mm

Not too hot, nor too cold, we compile some of the best mid-size watches with a Goldilocks diameter between 35mm and 40mm.

4 of the best watch rolls for safe travels or easy storage

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27.08.24

4 of the best watch rolls for safe travels or easy storage

What happens when you don't have lots of space, but lots of watches to store? A watch roll is the answer, and here are some…

Watches to mark the biggest occasions in life, the wedding anniversary

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25.08.24

Watches to mark the biggest occasions in life, the wedding anniversary

Celebrating the big milestones is important, and wedding anniversaries are as big as they come, here are the best watches for each one.

5 of the best Batman bezel watches you can actually buy

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19.08.24

5 of the best Batman bezel watches you can actually buy

Feeling blue (and black)? Maybe a list of some of the best Batman bezel watches you can actually buy will cheer you up.

The 9 best affordable mechanical chronographs under $3,000

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18.08.24

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The 9 best affordable mechanical chronographs under $3,000

Chronographs are expensive, everyone knows that, right? While that's often the case, these affordable mechanical chronographs beg to differ.

5 of the best silver watches, fashionably using an out-of-fashion case material

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14.08.24

5 of the best silver watches, fashionably using an out-of-fashion case material

Silver is a material you'll rarely see used for casemaking these days, but these manufacturers have pretty much perfected it.

14 of the best pink dial watches under US$10,000

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05.08.24

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14 of the best pink dial watches under US$10,000

Pink dial watches have traditionally been dainty and blingy, but fortunately this is no longer the case. Here are some of the best.

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03.08.24

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10 of the best sector dial watches

Sector, scientific, railroad - this Art Deco dial style has multiple names, but is undoubtedly a watch enthusiast favourite.

10 of the best gold watches that’ll have a hard time staying undercover

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30.07.24

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10 of the best gold watches that’ll have a hard time staying undercover

The allure of gold will never wane, and these are the watches making the most of it.

These are the watches you should be wearing with black tie

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25.07.24

These are the watches you should be wearing with black tie

Black tie may not be as common anymore, but when the time strikes, there are the best watches for the occasion.

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19.07.24

10 of the best sports watches

We've compiled a list of 10 of the best sport watches you can buy today (and do not require a decade-long wait to be allocated).

Five of the best Credor watches that you can actually buy

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03.07.24

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Five of the best Credor watches that you can actually buy

Credor's emphasis on the Japanese market has made it an international enigma. Here are the best Credor watches you can actually buy.

5 of the best pocket watches you can buy today

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30.06.24

5 of the best pocket watches you can buy today

Whether for Peaky Blinders cosplay, or a desire for the OG form of portable timekeeping, these are the best modern pocket watches you can buy.

10 of the best American watch brands from least to most expensive

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21.06.24

10 of the best American watch brands from least to most expensive

A once-fallen empire, there has been a resurgence of American watch brands in the world of horology. Here are some of the best.

10 of the best watches to taste the rainbow (from US$160 to price upon request)

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14.06.24

10 of the best watches to taste the rainbow (from US$160 to price upon request)

Rainbow watches are usually associated with high price tags and coloured gems, but our ten of the best start at just $160.

5 of the best frozen dials that are so cool, they’re hot

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09.06.24

5 of the best frozen dials that are so cool, they’re hot

Watch dials that mimic the cool appearance of ice are becoming more popular: these pieces prove the diverse ways it can be done.

The best watches for finance fanatics, from the classic Datejust to a humble Casio

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07.04.24

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The best watches for finance fanatics, from the classic Datejust to a humble Casio

We all say watches aren't great investments, but does the same ring true for those whose hobby or job revolves around that?

Trendy, sharp, or otherwise fashion obsessed? These watches are for you

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29.03.24

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Trendy, sharp, or otherwise fashion obsessed? These watches are for you

From chic Cartier's to horoligically hipster Nomos, these are some of the best watches for fashionistas to look into.

Cinephile, film buff, or otherwise movie obsessed? These watches are for you

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23.03.24

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Cinephile, film buff, or otherwise movie obsessed? These watches are for you

From morse code Murph's to classic Casio's, these are some of the best watches for movie nerds to look into.

Why is finding mechanical chronographs for small wrists so difficult?

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13.03.24

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Why is finding mechanical chronographs for small wrists so difficult?

We explain why finding smaller chronographs can be so difficult - and share some that are worth your attention.

15 watches celebrating 2024’s Year of the Dragon

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07.02.24

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15 watches celebrating 2024’s Year of the Dragon

With the Lunar New Year just around the corner, here are the best Year of the Dragon watches.

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05.01.24

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5 of the best diving chronographs

For those who need a touch more timing utility alongside a dive-time bezel, this is the list for you.

10 of the best 40th birthday gift watches

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26.11.23

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10 of the best 40th birthday gift watches

40 is a significant milestone for many, and what better way to mark it than with a watch?

5 of the best TAG Heuer Carrera limited editions

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14.03.23

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5 of the best TAG Heuer Carrera limited editions

Even if someone has never paid any attention to watches or motorsport, there’s a high chance that they would recognise the Carrera name. Such is…

5 of the best limited-edition character Casio G-Shock watches

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06.03.23

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5 of the best limited-edition character Casio G-Shock watches

Casio as a first watch is something that a lot of us can relate to. No matter how many fine mechanical timepieces are in the…