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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.

By Cool Material
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The Best Japanese Watch in Every Price Range, From Under $50 to $5,000-plus

The Japanese watch brands that most people know are generally affordable. Casio, Citizen, Orient, and Seiko typically will not break the bank, and all make solid watches for much less than even the most affordable watches from the top luxury brands. While there are notable premium exceptions, for the most…

By Amos Kwon
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Tank Louis Cartier Skeleton Watch

There are rare timepieces that hit the auction block, but this Tank Louis Cartier Skeleton is about as exclusive as it gets. The singular version was custom-made for a private client back in 2007. The watch is based on the Tank Louis Cartier Noctambule that was only made form 2004…

By Amos Kwon
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These Fabric Watch Straps Are Perfect for Every Timepiece From Timex to Rolex

If you're anything like us, the next step after buying a new watch is finding a new strap for it. Whether you're wearing Citizen, Omega, Breitling, Tudor or anything in between, NATO style straps are popular because they're durable, easy to change and stylish. RSM Watch Strap is changing the…

By Pat McLaughlin
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Q Timex Vintage Hodinkee Limited Edition

Hodinkee just issued its second Timex collab with a new Q Timex that digs way back into the '60s pre-quartz era of style. The Q Timex Vintage Hodinkee Limited Edition parks itself nicely between dress and casual with its vintage pie-pan dial that provides depth and light play. The outer…

By Amos Kwon
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Casio’s Latest G-SHOCK Watch Is a Full Metal Beauty

There are few watches with as storied a legacy as the G-SHOCK. Originally released in 1983, the Shock Resistant and 200M Water Resistant watch has remained relevant to this day. It just got even better with the release of the first full-metal addition to the continually evolving 2100 line. This…

By Pat McLaughlin
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