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The Best Chronograph Watches To Buy In 2026 (And, What A Chronograph Is)

Tanisha Angel — Tue, 10 Jun 2025 01:52:34 +0000

Equally as relevant now as they were upon their invention over two centuries ago, the appeal and popularity of the chronograph has not attenuated since its inception. While chronograph watches were initially introduced to make astronomical calculations before being adopted as a ‘doctor’s watch’, it’s their ties to motorsport (and a certain Paul Newman) that have served to cement its place in the horological cultural lexicon. Whether it’s used to calculate lap times, measure the heartbeats of patients, or simply […]

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15 Captivating Stone Dial Watches To Try In 2026

Henry Blake — Thu, 15 May 2025 06:07:35 +0000

Imbuing horology with a jewellery-like aesthetic, stone dial watches are something to behold. A relatively new addition to the watch world, stone dial watches are held in high esteem for not only their use of semi-precious materials but for the craftsmanship that goes into them. That, and the fact that colourful rocks are pretty. Using stones with intriguing patterns like malachite, tiger’s eye, and agate as well as monolithic varieties like opal, onyx, and mother-of-pearl, many manufactures crafting stone dial […]

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The 16 Best Watches For Under $1000 In 2026

John Deckard — Sun, 02 Feb 2025 03:08:14 +0000

Our watch editors have put together the best affordable watches under $1000, spotlighting watches with a high-quality build and reliable movements. Even if a watch has the most beautifully executed dial, is the perfect size, houses a reliable mechanical movement, and is presented on a comfortable bracelet or attractive strap, one key factor can still stand between you and purchasing it: the price. Fortunately, a watch needn’t be expensive to be good (and not all expensive watches are good), with […]

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The Best Dress Watches For Men Are Both Classic & Unconventional

Theo Rosen — Thu, 09 Jan 2025 10:11:49 +0000

What even is a dress watch these days? With Rolex Submariners, Cartier Santoses (Santoe?), Tag Heuer Monacos, and Omega Speedmasters regularly spotted on the wrists of attendees at black tie events, the concept of a dress watch seems almost outdated. However, the glitterati don’t always have it all figured out, and for the rest of us, there is still a time and place for dress watches. What is a dress watch? A dress watch refers to a timepiece intended to […]

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Essentialism Incarnate; The Best Minimalist Watches For Men

Theo Rosen — Wed, 08 Jan 2025 05:18:42 +0000

Distilling watches into their purest essence, the best minimalist watches for men retain only the essentials. Doing away with unnecessary complications, adornments, and embellishments, you won’t find moon phases or jewelled bezels on a minimalist watch. Instead, minimalist watches will tell you the time—and possibly the date—in a sleek, pared-back format. Shunning extraneous elements, watches that employ the principles of minimalist design feature clean, uncluttered dials. It’s important to note that the best minimalist watches do not represent an absence […]

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Dive In; The 20 Best Dive Watches To Buy In 2026

Tanisha Angel — Tue, 07 Jan 2025 03:37:07 +0000

A functional necessity for few and a covetable commodity for many, the not-so-humble dive watch has enjoyed a long tenure as the most covetable tool watch style. Despite their utilitarian origins, they’re now just as likely to be spotted peeking out from under a shirt cuff as they are strapped around a wetsuit. And while many of the dive watches worn by the soft-handed investment bankers, hedge fund managers, and lawyers of today are unlikely to see more than a […]

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Baltic Drops A Race-Ready Tricompax Chronograph & Rally Timer Set

John Deckard — Mon, 22 Apr 2024 05:15:04 +0000

While we’d like to think we’re relatively on top of all the coolest car races, one seems to have slipped our notice. The Tour Auto in France is inspired by the Tour de France Automobile, which was created by the Automobile Club de France in 1899. In its most recent incarnation, the Tour Auto has been operating since 1992 and goes for five days, with the race open to historic vehicles that participated in the original event as run between […]

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The Baltic Prismic Looks To Bring Cocktail Watches Back

Tanisha Angel — Sat, 17 Feb 2024 03:57:00 +0000

The cocktail watch is a criminally underserved category, with in-production options largely restricted to the creations by the likes of Bulgari, Van Cleef & Arpels, and Chanel; each of these predominantly marketed towards women (although we’re of the opinion that men can—and should—embrace the Bulgari Serpenti). Following a banger year of well-received releases—like the Hermétique Tourer and black-and-gold iterations of its classic dress watches—French microbrand Baltic has turned its lens (or loupe, as the case may be) in a new […]

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Baltic Releases Its Most Elegant Dress Watches Yet

Tanisha Angel — Mon, 04 Dec 2023 05:26:48 +0000

Gold dress watches often come at the price of, well, gold. However, Baltic has managed to create a trio of elegant gold timepieces close to the same (very) reasonable price point as their steel counterparts. The French microbrand has clad its HMS 002, MR01, and Bicompax 002 classic models in gold PVD, lending each timepiece an undeniable sense of elegance. You’ll also enjoy:Dive In; The 17 Best Dive Watches To Buy In 2023Be There & Be Square; The Best Square […]

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The Sub $1000 Baltic Hermétique Tourer Is The Ultimate Daily Driver

Tanisha Angel — Tue, 17 Oct 2023 00:53:00 +0000

Baltic is slowly but surely transcending its ‘microbrand’ denomination, having cemented itself as a key horological player with a submission in this year’s Only Watch charity auction — with no less than a perpetual calendar at that. However, despite the lofty one-off, the French-founded watch brand has remained true to its initial proposition, continuing to provide vintage aesthetics interpreted through a contemporary design lens at an entry-level price point. You’ll also enjoy:In A Sea Of Sports Watches, Wear A Dress […]

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