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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
Fashion
Hodinkee’s Latest Release with anOrdain is a Sight to Behold

Watch industry powerhouse Hodinkee has recently partnered with Scottish watch brand anOrdain on the Model 3 Limited Edition. Released earlier last month, the anOrdain Model 3 Limited Edition is the latest in a series of hit after hit for Hodinkee. With only 25 units, this extremely limited release is a…

By Brett Braley
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Rowing Blazers and Seiko Have Hit Their Stride

As you may have already seen all over Instagram, the latest Rowing Blazers x Seiko collaboration dropped earlier this month. The latest collaboration between the two brands solidified the partnership and captures the essence of why both RB and Seiko have reached cult status for those looking for a collectible…

By Brett Braley
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Fashion
Bremont MBII King Charles III Limited Edition

Bremont is making a significant name for themselves in British watchmaking, going up against the Swiss juggernauts. If you need evidence of this, consider the fact that Bremont just debuted two special versions of its MBII for King Charles III's big coronation. Bremont already has a partnership with Britain's Ministry…

By Amos Kwon
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Fashion
RZE Endeavour 2023 Glacier Collection

RZE is releasing four new iterations of its popular Endeavour hardened titanium dive watch for its 2023 Glacier Collection. Based on the original and well-appointed no-date Endeavour, the Glacier Collection gets beautifully textured dials in four different colorways modeled after famous glaciers around the world: white (Ross Ice), light blue…

By Amos Kwon
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Vaer’s G5 Meridian Watch Looks and Feels Better Than the Five-Times More Expensive Option It Reminds You Of

Vaer has been one of our favorite watchmakers for as long as we can remember because they produce new, classic watches based on iconic designs. Case in point, the Vaer G5 Meridian watch you see here. This timepiece is a 1950s-inspired 20ATM automatic watch that's USA-assembled, dual timezone, built with…

By Pat McLaughlin
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