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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.

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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.

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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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Our 10 Favorite New Microbrand Watches

By Amos Kwon
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Hodinkee and Carl F. Bucherer Team Up to Resurrect a Stunning Heritage Worldtimer

The new release is a modern interpretation of a classic watch pulled from Bucherer’s archives.

By John A. Paradiso
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