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The 10 Best Square Watches for Men - Square Watches for all Men

The best square watches for men are the TAG Heuer Monaco, the Cartier Santos, the Bell & Ross BR 03 and the Nomos Tetra at the luxury end, the Rado True Square in high-tech ceramic, and Casi...

Top Cartier Santos Alternatives in 2026: The Complete Guide

The Cartier Santos is one of the most important watches ever made. Introduced in 1904 by Louis Cartier for Brazilian aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont, it is widely regarded as one of the first wristwa...

Hermès Cape Cod: The Square Inside the Rectangle

Hermès is not primarily thought of as a watch brand, and yet it produces some of the most distinctive timepieces in the world. Founded in Paris in 1837 by Thierry Hermès as a harness and bridle mak...

ArtyA: Where Art Meets the Rectangle

ArtyA is not a brand you stumble upon, it finds you, usually when you have stopped expecting to be surprised by watchmaking. Founded in Geneva in 2009 by Yvan Arpa, a former mathematics teacher tur...

Best Rectangular Watches for Women - Full list

The most stylish rectangular watches for women in 2026 are the Söner Nostalgia Paris (best overall, ~$520), the Seiko Classic SWR083P1 (best budget, ~$380), the Movado La Nouvelle (~$500), the Lo...

Alpina Rectangular Watches: Art Deco Heritage and Complete Guide

Alpina is one of the most storied names in Swiss watchmaking, and yet one of the least celebrated by the mainstream. Founded in 1883 in Winterthur by Gottlieb Hauser as a cooperative of Swiss watch...