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The best in watches and timepieces: Editor reviews, new releases, limited editions, and the latest news.

This Los Angeles-Based Microbrand Makes the Best Tool Watch Under $1,000
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This Los Angeles-Based Microbrand Makes the Best Tool Watch Under $1,000
By Amos Kwon
What It’s Like to Wear an $85,000 Watch What It’s Like to Wear an $85,000 Watch
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What It’s Like to Wear an $85,000 Watch

I spent some wrist time with the Ulysse Nardin Freak ONE Gold, a wonderfully strange feat of watchmaking with no dial, hands or crown.

By Beau Hayhoe
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10 Labor Day Sales You Probably Don’t Know About

Forget the usual suspects. We found worthwhile deals on menswear, watches, luggage, design, fragrance, books, and more.

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Black Book: 12 Products Our Editors Loved in August 2026

The products our editors have been obsessed with in August 2026.

By Cool Material
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Timex Navi XL “NASA” Watch

NASA doesn't just go around slapping its logo on everything. But this Timex gets the official National Aeronautics and Space Administration logo in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the moon landings for a rather affordable $129. That classic red worm logo shows up on the crisp white dial of…

By Amos Kwon
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Todd Snyder x Timex Liquor Store Watch

Todd Snyder and Timex are a match made in affordable horological heaven. Now, the former J. Crew designer has pulled from his past by using the J. Crew Liquor Store shop as inspiration for a new timepiece while also using the site to create his own menswear shop. The watch…

By Amos Kwon
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Ikepod Megapod Automatic

Swiss brand Ikepod has gotten a second lease on life under the leadership of new CEO Christian-Louis Col as of 2018. Ikepod's minimalist watches became known for their unique, large diameter UFO/disc-shaped cases, and new ownership has ensured the ethos will remain. The Megapod Automatic is their boldest iteration yet…

By Amos Kwon
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Undone Basecamp Sandblast Watch

Ever since Undone burst onto the scene a few years ago with their incredibly clean, understated and well-built watches, we knew they were going to be a men's watch brand to keep on the rader in the long run. The Undone Basecamp and Basecamp Standard watches were both great everyday…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Hamilton PSR Reissue

The Pulsar Time Computer was the first commercial LED digital watch, and it created a firestorm with its red display. The gold version cost $2,100 or more than a Rolex at the time. Its short life (1970-1977) was abruptly ended thanks to cheaper, less energy-consuming LCD watches. The hype for…

By Amos Kwon
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