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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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Online Ceramics x John Mayer G-Shock Ref. 5600

John Mayer's creative collaboration with G-Shock and Hodinkee continues with the release of his second limited edition timepiece, a striking 5600 model in partnership with Online Ceramics. Renowned for their eclectic graphic tees for Dead & Co, Online Ceramics infuses the watch with their signature hippie-inspired aesthetic. The timepiece boasts…

By John A. Paradiso
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The 10 Coolest New Watch Releases

The rumor that smartwatches, especially the Apple Watch, would destroy the watch industry were greatly exaggerated, as exemplified by the sheer number of new watch releases every year. The industry, as a whole, is growing every year, too, and it shows no sign of letting up. At this point, even…

By Amos Kwon
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The Perfect Beach Day Watch: Keil James Patrick’s Mount Gay Rum Collaboration

It took me until my thirties to understand the aficionado’s zeal for watches, an expensive accessory ultimately serving a humble function fulfilled just as easily by a cell phone or wall clock. But the more I build my wardrobe, the more I appreciate beautiful timepieces—portable art carried on the wrist;…

By Johnny Motley
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The Watches Nixon Can’t Keep in Stock

Nixon’s three best-selling watches feature a distinctive vibrant turquoise color. The 51-30 Chrono is a bold statement piece, combining fashion and function with its oversized face, printed indices, and custom-molded hands. The Sentry is an elegant timepiece with a rugged side, offering depth and detail on the face, stainless steel…

By Cool Material
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Panerai Radiomir Officine PAM01385 Watch

Panerai's Radiomir Officine PAM01385 is a stunning homage to the brand's 1935 Radiomir prototype, and it's turning heads for all the right reasons. This limited edition timepiece marries vintage elegance with a touch of modern sophistication. Encased in a 45mm frame crowned with the iconic cone-shaped crown, the watch exudes…

By John A. Paradiso
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