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Guides from DIFFRNT on choosing, sizing and caring for your watch.

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DIFFRNT Caspian Ice watch on white marble with cufflinks and a pen

Luxury-Look Watches Under $150: 7 Styles That Look High-End

Seven watch styles that look high-end for under $150, from integrated bracelets and fluted bezels to skeleton dials.

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Luxury-Look Watches Under $150: 7 Styles That Look High-End

Seven watch styles that look high-end for under $150, from integrated bracelets and fluted bezels to skeleton dials.

Petite gold DIFFRNT Calista watch on a small wrist

Best Watches for Small Wrists (Women): Petite Picks That Fit

The best women's watches for small wrists, with case sizes from 25 to 30 mm and tips to get the fit right.

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Best Watches for Small Wrists (Women): Petite Picks That Fit

The best women's watches for small wrists, with case sizes from 25 to 30 mm and tips to get the fit right.

DIFFRNT Santos watch in a green gift box with ribbon

Best Gift for Him Under $150: Watches He Will Actually Wear

Watch gift ideas for him under $150, by style: classic, modern, sporty and automatic. Plus tips on size, fit and presentation.

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Best Gift for Him Under $150: Watches He Will Actually Wear

Watch gift ideas for him under $150, by style: classic, modern, sporty and automatic. Plus tips on size, fit and presentation.

DIFFRNT Caspian, Nassau and Venoria watches on travertine

Best Watches Under $100: Our Top Picks for Men and Women

Looking for a good watch under $100? These are our top picks for men and women, with sizes, styles and what to look for.

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Best Watches Under $100: Our Top Picks for Men and Women

Looking for a good watch under $100? These are our top picks for men and women, with sizes, styles and what to look for.

DIFFRNT Meridian watch on slate next to a coin-cell battery and tweezers

How Long Do Watch Batteries Last? Signs It's Time to Replace

Most quartz watch batteries last years. Here are the signs it is running low, and what to do when your watch stops.

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How Long Do Watch Batteries Last? Signs It's Time to Replace

Most quartz watch batteries last years. Here are the signs it is running low, and what to do when your watch stops.

Fingers winding the crown of the DIFFRNT Spine skeleton automatic watch

How to Wind an Automatic Watch (and Why It Stopped)

Automatic watch stopped? How to wind it by hand, how long it keeps running and simple habits to keep it ticking.

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How to Wind an Automatic Watch (and Why It Stopped)

Automatic watch stopped? How to wind it by hand, how long it keeps running and simple habits to keep it ticking.

Fingers pulling out the crown of the DIFFRNT Regent watch to set the time

How to Set the Time and Date on Your Watch

Pull the crown, turn, push it back: how to set the time and date on a quartz or automatic watch, and the one mistake to avoid.

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How to Set the Time and Date on Your Watch

Pull the crown, turn, push it back: how to set the time and date on a quartz or automatic watch, and the one mistake to avoid.

Man's wrist with the DIFFRNT Baretta stainless steel watch on a sunlit boat deck

Does a Stainless Steel Watch Rust or Tarnish?

Stainless steel resists rust and tarnish, but it is not invincible. Here is what can affect it and how to keep it looking new.

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Does a Stainless Steel Watch Rust or Tarnish?

Stainless steel resists rust and tarnish, but it is not invincible. Here is what can affect it and how to keep it looking new.

Groom in a navy tuxedo with the DIFFRNT Valois watch peeking from a white shirt cuff

What Watch to Wear to a Wedding

Groom, groomsman or guest: how to choose a watch that suits the occasion and your outfit.

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What Watch to Wear to a Wedding

Groom, groomsman or guest: how to choose a watch that suits the occasion and your outfit.

DIFFRNT Imperial and Venoria watches on green velvet with wrapped gifts

Christmas Gift Guide: Watch Gift Ideas for Men and Women

Watch gift ideas for him and her this holiday season, plus how to choose the right style and size.

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Christmas Gift Guide: Watch Gift Ideas for Men and Women

Watch gift ideas for him and her this holiday season, plus how to choose the right style and size.

Man in a charcoal jacket wearing the DIFFRNT Fortuno watch holding an espresso at a marble café table

How to Choose an Affordable Watch That Looks Expensive

You don't need a fortune for a watch that looks premium. These are the details that make the difference.

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How to Choose an Affordable Watch That Looks Expensive

You don't need a fortune for a watch that looks premium. These are the details that make the difference.

Two DIFFRNT watches resting in an open dark green watch box on a walnut dresser

Storing Watches: How to Store Your Watches at Home and Away

Keep your watches scratch-free and running well with these simple storage tips, at home and on the road.

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Storing Watches: How to Store Your Watches at Home and Away

Keep your watches scratch-free and running well with these simple storage tips, at home and on the road.

DIFFRNT Atlas rose gold watch on a camel sweater with a leather belt and sunglasses

How to Match Your Watch to Your Outfit

Match your metals, match the formality, then add personality: simple rules for pairing your watch with any outfit.

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How to Match Your Watch to Your Outfit

Match your metals, match the formality, then add personality: simple rules for pairing your watch with any outfit.