All Reviews

50 independent watch reviews

I Don't Care About Movements as Much as You Do
Editor's Choice 🏆

I Don't Care About Movements as Much as You Do

After 15 years collecting watches, I've realised something heretical: I don't really care what's inside. Here's why movement snobbery is missing the point.

Guide
6
Best Watches for Hiking in 2026: Trail-Tested Picks
Sports Watches

Best Watches for Hiking in 2026: Trail-Tested Picks

Seven watches I'd actually trust on a multi-day trek, from budget G-Shocks to solar-powered Garmins. Tested on real trails, not just spec sheets.

Guide
21
What's on Lewis Hamilton's Wrist Right Now
Editor's Choice

What's on Lewis Hamilton's Wrist Right Now

The seven-time F1 champion has quietly assembled one of the most interesting watch collections in sport. We break down what he's actually wearing, and why his taste is better than you think.

Guide
26
Why Smaller Watches Are Back (And I'm Here For It)
Editor's Choice

Why Smaller Watches Are Back (And I'm Here For It)

After two decades of wrist real estate arms races, the industry's finally remembered that not everyone wants to strap a dinner plate to their arm. Here's why the shift to sub-40mm makes sense.

Guide
26
What Watches Do NBA Players Wear? Courtside Flex Culture
Luxury

What Watches Do NBA Players Wear? Courtside Flex Culture

From LeBron's Richard Mille to Harden's Audemars Piguet, NBA stars treat their wrist game as seriously as their shoe deals. Here's what they're actually wearing.

Guide
39
The Best Watches Under $500 in 2026: What I'd Actually Buy
Budget Picks $ 🏆

The Best Watches Under $500 in 2026: What I'd Actually Buy

Seven genuinely brilliant watches that prove you don't need thousands to get something worth wearing. I've owned four of these myself.

Guide
102
Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical: The £500 Watch I Wore for Three Years
Military & Tactical $$ 🏆

Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical: The £500 Watch I Wore for Three Years

I've owned this watch longer than any other in my collection. Here's why a hand-wound £500 Hamilton outlasted watches five times its price, and where it falls short.

★★★★☆ 8.0/10
84
Best Summer Watches of 2026: What I'm Actually Wearing This Year
Editor's Choice

Best Summer Watches of 2026: What I'm Actually Wearing This Year

Five watches that earn their place on my wrist when the temperature climbs, from proper dive watches that can handle actual swimming to titanium tool watches that won't cook your skin.

Guide
130
Best Luxury Watches Under $10,000 (2024 Buying Guide)
Luxury $$$$ 🏆

Best Luxury Watches Under $10,000 (2024 Buying Guide)

Our 2024 guide to the best luxury watches under $10,000. From Rolex alternatives to Tudor and Omega, the best value at the entry of Swiss luxury.

Guide
92
Best Smartwatches in 2024: Apple, Samsung, Garmin, Google Compared
Smart Watches $$$ 🏆

Best Smartwatches in 2024: Apple, Samsung, Garmin, Google Compared

The definitive 2024 smartwatch buying guide. Apple Watch Ultra 2, Galaxy Watch 5, Garmin Fenix 7X, Google Pixel Watch 2, tested and ranked.

Guide
109
Best Sports Watches for Athletes (2024 Buying Guide)
Sports Watches $$$ 🏆

Best Sports Watches for Athletes (2024 Buying Guide)

The best sports watches for runners, cyclists, swimmers, and adventurers in 2024. From GPS multisport to mechanical chronographs.

Guide
101
Best Vintage Watches to Invest In (2024 Guide)
Vintage $$$$ 🏆

Best Vintage Watches to Invest In (2024 Guide)

Which vintage watches offer the best appreciation potential in 2024? Our guide to investment-grade Rolex, Omega, and Patek references.

Guide
91