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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.

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Timex x Todd Snyder Solar-Powered Blackout Expedition North Watch

Introducing the Blackout Expedition North, the result of a remarkable fusion between Todd Snyder's contemporary design sensibilities and Timex's legendary watchmaking heritage. This solar-powered stunner effortlessly balances rugged functionality with refined style. Dressed entirely in monochrome black, it's equally at home on a challenging outdoor expedition or a spontaneous dinner…

By John A. Paradiso
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Blancpain Fifty Fathoms 70th Anniversary ‘Act 3’ Dive Watch

Celebrate 70 years of diving history with the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms 70th Anniversary Act 3 Dive Watch – a tribute to the iconic timepiece that set the standard for all dive watches to come. Blancpain's legacy of innovation in underwater timekeeping shines brightly in this release. This timepiece pays homage…

By John A. Paradiso
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Shinola The Canfield Speedway 44mm Lap 06

Introducing the Shinola Canfield Speedway 44mm Lap 06 watch: a masterful blend of style and precision that's as sleek as it is functional. Crafted for those who appreciate the finer details in life, this timepiece embodies the spirit of American craftsmanship. The Canfield Speedway 44mm Lap6 is more than just…

By John A. Paradiso
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Damue D56 Chronograph

Introducing Damue's latest creation, a sleek and stylish timepiece that's set to make waves in the world of wristwear. While Damue may not be a household name yet, their custom G-Shocks have been flying off the shelves, boasting minimalist cases crafted from premium materials like stainless steel, titanium, and carbon…

By John A. Paradiso
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Swatch x Blancpain Bioceramic Fifty Fathoms Dive Watch

If James Bond decided to trade in his Omega Seamaster for a more unconventional yet equally stylish dive watch, we think he'd have his eyes on the Swatch x Blancpain Bioceramic Fifty Fathoms. This collaboration between two iconic Swiss brands brings together Swatch's playful design ethos with Blancpain's heritage of…

By John A. Paradiso
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