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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
10 Labor Day Sales You Probably Don’t Know About 10 Labor Day Sales You Probably Don’t Know About
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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.

By Cool Material
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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
Videos
Hodinkee’s Talking Watches with Alan Maleh

For the latest episode of Hodinkee's Talking Watches, Ben Clymer sat down with Man of the World magazine founder and publisher Alan Maleh to talk about his very unique collection. We're just gonna come right out and say it, this is pure watch porn.

By Cooper Fleishman
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Fashion
The Motorola Moto 360 Might Be The First Good-Looking Smartwatch

With the newly announced Android Wear OS, the Motorola Moto 360 is set to be one of the most exciting smartwatches to date. The clean-looking watch offers all the benefits of the new operating system - voice recognition, intuitive and applicable information delivery, and more - and displays it on…

By Mike Newman
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Fashion
The One Watch Tells Time With Just One Hand

This sleek watch features a unique one-handed Japanese Quartz Movement allowing the time to be displayed using only one hand. Not only does it eliminate the second hand, it eliminates the minute hand as well. The time between hours is marked off in five minute increments so the sharp appearance…

By Mike Newman
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Helgray’s Vintage Style Watches Have It All

They say that if you want something done right you should just do it yourself. That's exactly what the people from newly launched Helgray Watches did when they couldn't find the right watch. Each of the four watches combines a modern Swiss Movement from Ronda with vintage and military style…

By Cooper Fleishman
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These Watches Feature The World’s First Graphic Art Printed NATO Straps

HyperGrand Watches are designed for guys searching for a timepiece with a bit of intrigue. The Singapore-based company created the world’s first graphic art printed NATO strap, and they offer these uniquely designed bands with sleek, minimal faces to create truly original watches. Never stuffy and never boring.

By Mike Newman
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