Automatic Watches

Swatch’s Take on an Iconic Diver Gets a Military-Inspired Redux — and It Might Be the Best Yet
This affordable, Swiss-made automatic bears many of the same hallmarks as its siblings, but has some of the sharpest looks of the bunch.

This ’60s Dive Watch Revival Just Got Bolder, Lighter and Stronger
Zenith's Defy dive watch, reintroduced in 2024, is now tougher, flashier and more wearable than ever with the new Shadow Edition.

One of the Most Iconic Pilot’s Watches Just Got a Sandy Summer Revamp
IWC applied its Top Gun Mojave Desert color scheme, including a ceramic case and layered strap, to the Mark XX Pilot's Watch.

This Easy-Reading Take on an Iconic Pilot’s Watch Is Hiding Something
Oris's annual Holstein Edition offers a unique spin on one of the brand's core designs. This year, it is a high-contrast ProPilot with a secret.
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11 New Watches You Missed from Breitling, Tissot, Unimatic and More
Keep time with high horology's most exciting releases.
By Brad Lanphear, Jack Seemer, and Sean Tirman

Mr. Porter Is Offering Steep Discounts on Watches and Accessories from Unimatic, Oris, Bemont and more
Father's Day is around the corner, and it is never a bad time to treat yourself to some discounted watches and watch accessories.

This Rugged Diver Is Made to Be as Legible as Possible, Even in the Darkest Depths
Despite its minimalist aesthetic, the clever dial markers and vibrant lume make this timepiece extremely readable, day or night.
By Sean Tirman

This Iconic Chronograph Is a Vintage Watch Collector’s Dream Come True
Nivada Grenchen's new limited edition Chronomaster is the closest thing to finding a 1970s vintage watch in brand-new condition.

The First Swiss Watch In Space Is Relaunching, and It’s Not the One You’re Thinking Of
A custom-made version of a legendary pilot's watch orbited Earth on May 24, 1962. Now, you can own an upgraded reissue.

This Gorgeous Minimalist Dress Watch Should Cost 5x More
Swiss watchmaker Ba111od offers the precision of a tourbillon and the beauty of an onyx open-heart dial for much less than you'd expect.

A Fan-Favorite Affordable Watch Brand Just Dropped Its Most Technically Impressive Design
Unimatic's new chronograph, with professional-grade diving specs, boasts something new beneath the signature dial.

15 New Watches You Missed from G-Shock, TAG Heuer, Zenith and More
Keep time with high horology's most exciting new watches.
By Brad Lanphear, Jack Seemer, and Sean Tirman

The Most Iconic Auto Racing Watch of All Time Pays Tribute to the Film that Made It Famous
As F1's new official timekeeper, TAG Heuer finally made the move racing watch fans have been waiting for, and it does not disappoint.

Can This Stunning, Affordable, Underdog Diver Beat G-Shock and Seiko at Their Own Game?
If you like the Casio sub-brand's toughness and durability, but prefer Seiko's dive watch styling, this watch series could be a big winner.
By Sean Tirman

After 100 Years, The World’s First GMT Watch Has Never Looked Better
Longines is celebrating a century of the Zulu Time, one of the best travel watches under $4,000, with the three-reference 1925 collection.

This Gorgeous, Affordable Field Watch Puts a Modern Twist on the Classic Design
Formex presents the second generation of a new variation on the field watch form that modernizes the look and performance.

Did Omega Just Confirm the Identity of the Next James Bond?
Joining Omega's ranks as the brand's newest ambassador, this British actor instantly becomes a frontrunner to succeed Daniel Craig as 007.

A Legendary Calendar-Chronograph Gets Upgraded With the World’s Most Beautiful Rock
Zenith's Chronomaster Original Triple Calendar has had some stunning variations, but this stone dial is the best it has ever looked.

Timex’s Signature Titanium Field Watch Has Never Been This Cheap
The Expedition North Titanium is one of the best affordable automatic field watches out there, and right now, it is steeply discounted on Amazon.