Watch Types
Dive Watches: History, Features, Icons and the Best Picks by Budget
Dive watches explained: history, ISO 6425 features, who they suit, icons from Rolex, Omega and Seiko, and the best divers at every budget.
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Types of Watches
Divers, dress watches, pilots, chronographs, GMTs and more — the history, defining traits, icons and budget picks for every major style.
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Dress Watches: The Complete Guide to Elegant Timepieces
What makes a true dress watch, its history, rules for size and thickness, iconic models from Cartier to Patek Philippe and the best dress watches at every budget.
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Field Watches: Rugged, Legible and Timeless
The history of the military field watch, its defining features, who it suits and the best field watches from Hamilton, Seiko, Sinn and more at every budget.
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Pilot Watches: Aviation Heritage on Your Wrist
The story of pilot and aviator watches — from Santos-Dumont to the Flieger B-Uhr — their features, who they suit and the best pilot watches by budget.
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Chronograph and Racing Watches: The Complete Guide
How chronographs work, how to use a tachymeter, their racing history, icons like the Speedmaster and Daytona, and the best chronographs by budget.
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GMT and Travel Watches: How to Track Multiple Time Zones
How GMT watches work, flyer vs caller GMTs, reading three time zones, icons like the Rolex GMT-Master and the best travel watches by budget.
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Luxury Sports Watches with Integrated Bracelets: Royal Oak, Nautilus and Beyond
The history and design of integrated-bracelet 'luxury sport' watches — from Gérald Genta's Royal Oak and Nautilus to affordable alternatives like the Tissot PRX.
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Military and Tactical Watches: Built for Duty
From WWI trench watches to modern tactical watches: the history, specifications and best military-inspired and tactical watches for civilians.
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Digital Watches and G-Shock: Tough, Clever and Iconic
The history of digital watches from the Hamilton Pulsar to the Casio G-Shock, their features, who they suit and the best digital watches for every budget.
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Smartwatches for Men: A Guide for Traditional Watch Lovers
Should you buy a smartwatch? How smartwatches compare with traditional watches, main platforms, hybrid options, battery life and how to wear one with style.