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Our 10 Favorite Affordable Timex Watches of 2026, From Dress to Dive
From Marlin dress watches to a helium-valve diver, these are our 10 favorite Timex releases of 2026 so far.
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Casio Duro vs Omega Seamaster: Is a $6k Dive Watch Really Better Than a $50 One?
We compare the $50 Casio Duro and $6,000 Omega Seamaster Diver 300M hands-on to see whether a luxury dive watch is actually better where it matters.
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Luminox Has a New Military Watch, but the Movement May Divide Fans
Luminox revisits its P-38 Lightning military watch with a stealthy new design, Swiss quartz GMT movement, and a few questions worth asking.
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Orient Bambino vs Mido Commander: A $250 vs $1,250 Dress Watch Showdown
Can an affordable dress watch compete with a premium Swiss alternative? We compare the Orient Bambino and Mido Commander Datoday to see which is worth buying.
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Baltic’s Affordable Automatic Field Watch Gets a Colorful New Dial
Baltic introduces the Hermétique The Rift, an affordable automatic field watch with a colorful dial, full lume, and a new 34mm case.
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Seiko Turtle vs Citizen Promaster NY0040: An Affordable Dive Watch Reality Check
We compare the Seiko Turtle and Citizen Promaster NY0040 after hands-on testing to find out which affordable automatic dive watch delivers more.
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Who Needs A Pepsi GMT When Vulcain Is Making Watches Like These?
Vulcain introduces pink, turquoise, and green Skindiver Nautique GMTs, bringing unexpected color to its vintage-inspired dive watch collection.
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Casio Duro vs Timex Deepwater: Which Affordable Dive Watch Wins?
We tested the Casio Duro and Timex Deepwater Meridian 200 to see which affordable quartz diver delivers the better everyday wearing experience.
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Timex Made a New Affordable Automatic Watch With a Dial I Didn’t See Coming
The Timex Marlin Chatham brings a cushion case and unexpected Breguet numerals to the brand’s growing lineup of affordable automatic watches.
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Tudor Black Bay GMT vs Christopher Ward C63 GMT: Is Tudor Worth the Premium?
We compare the Tudor Black Bay GMT and Christopher Ward C63 Sealander GMT on wearability, movements, build quality, and value to see which GMT makes more sense.
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Seiko Turns the Panda Dial Into a Wild Affordable Chronograph
Seiko turns the panda chronograph into a literal panda with the new limited-edition Pandagraph, complete with ears, fur, and bamboo hands.
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Citizen Promaster vs Omega Seamaster: A $300 vs $6K Dive Watch Comparison
We compare the Citizen Promaster Eco-Drive Diver with the Omega Seamaster Diver 300M to see what the extra $6,000 actually buys in real-world use.
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Omega Made a New James Bond Watch for the Bad Guys
Omega gives Bond villains their own Seamaster, and the restrained Spectre Edition may be the most interesting watch in the new 007 collection.
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Can Seiko’s Rival Build a Better Dive Watch? Hands-On With a $1K Orient Star Diver
We spent years with the Orient Star RK-AT0106E to see whether its premium finishing, open-heart dial, and build quality can really compete with Seiko.
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Our Favorite Affordable Watches From September 2026
Our favorite affordable watches from September 2026, all under $600: a quartz Tissot PRX chronograph, a Datejust-style Citizen, and more.
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Seiko Takes An Affordable Chronograph Further Into Vintage Territory
Seiko gives its Prospex Solar Speedtimer a vintage racing makeover with a blue panda dial, orange accents, and a limited European release.
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Does a Bigger Collection Make Mechanical Watches Too Inconvenient?
As a watch collection grows, convenience starts to matter more. We compare mechanical, quartz, and solar watches from Citizen, Casio, Seiko, Hamilton, and more.
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Why Does This G-Shock Cost Almost As Much As a Platinum Rolex Daytona?
Casio’s $80,000 G-Shock MRG-D5000 costs nearly as much as a platinum Rolex Daytona. Here’s what makes this 20-piece release so unusual.
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Our Favorite GMT Watches That Look Nothing Like a Rolex GMT-Master II Pepsi
Tired of every GMT following the Rolex Pepsi formula? These nine travel watches take a very different approach to tracking multiple time zones.
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Citizen Gives Its Legendary Affordable Chronograph Four New ’70s Dials
Citizen gives its Tsuno Chrono four gradient dials inspired by the 1970s, but the affordable quartz chronograph leaves us with one question.
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9 Watches for Parents That Survive Kids, Water, and Chaos - All Under $500
We picked 9 watches under $500 that make sense for parents, with tough cases, serious water resistance, long battery life, solar power, and low upkeep.
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I Know the Rolex Datejust Well. I’d Still Rather Wear This Oris
Oris gives the Big Crown Pointer Date a burgundy dial and Cervo Volante leather, creating an automatic watch I’d reach for over a Rolex Datejust.
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Two Casio G-Shocks Have Ruled My Watch Collection for Years. Time to Pick a Winner
After years with the Casio G-Shock 5600 and 6900, I’m finally choosing which classic G-Shock deserves to stay in my collection.
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Formex Just Turned Its Best Field Watch Into Something I Want More
Formex takes its proven titanium Field platform in a new direction with the AirField, adding a recessed aviation-inspired dial and familiar everyday specs.
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11 Cult Classic Watches Collectors Keep Coming Back To, From Seiko to Omega
Some watches just stick with you. These cult classics earned loyal followings through years of wear, quirks, flaws, and unforgettable ownership.
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I Finally Tried an Affordable Tourbillon. So What’s the Catch?
Filippo Loreti takes a swing at accessible high horology with the Celestial Tourbillon, pairing an automatic tourbillon with a blue aventurine dial.
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Casio Made a $7,000 G-Shock That Looks Like an Invicta
Casio’s MRG-B2100HR uses platinum leaf, laser-created structural color, and serious MR-G engineering, but the finished effect raises questions at this price
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Orient Brings Its Affordable Watch Formula to a Crowded Sports Watch Trend
The new Orient Flusso brings integrated-bracelet style, an in-house automatic movement, and Super King inspiration to a contemporary lineup.
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Christopher Ward vs Mido: Modern Ambition or Legacy Swiss Watch Value?
We compare Christopher Ward and Mido hands-on, weighing finishing, movements, wearability, design, and value to see which approach wins us over.
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Longines’ Best Pilot Watch Now Comes in Its Cleanest Color Yet
Longines brings blue dials to the Spirit Pilot and Spirit Pilot Flyback, giving two of its cleanest aviation-inspired watches a fresh look.
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