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

The Cool Material 2026 Fall Style Guide
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The Cool Material 2026 Fall Style Guide
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Black Book: 12 Products Our Editors Loved in September 2026

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

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This Los Angeles-Based Microbrand Makes the Best Tool Watch Under $1,000 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

The $800 Nodus Sector Deep Damascus combines 500-meter dive credentials with a one-of-a-kind Damascus steel bezel.

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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The 8 Best Affordable Chronograph Watches

Chronograph watches have their roots in utility, but modern iterations of the style are just as much about versatile aesthetics.

By Amos Kwon
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The Hamilton Khaki Field Expedition Is a Dependable, Adventure-Ready, and Aesthetically Pleasing NATO Strap Watch

Made to tackle pursuits in the water, on land, and even in the air (to some degree), the timepiece and its new NATO strap options prove Hamilton remains at the top of its game.

By Beau Hayhoe
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The 10 Best Dress Watches for Under $1,000

While the idea of a do-it-all watch is enticing, you'll want a dedicated dress watch for special occasions. These ones have the aesthetic without breaking the bank.

By Amos Kwon
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What’s That Watch? Mystery Movie Watches, From Bogart to Sinatra

I hunted down the most fascinating—and formerly unidentifiable—timepieces in Hollywood history.

By Karlton Miko Tyack
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Hodinkee x Porsche Design Chronograph 1 Limited Edition

Porsche Design brings back a classic chronograph with a modern twist for the Hodinkee collaboration.

By John A. Paradiso
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