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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 Watch for Every Occasion

Making one wristwatch stretch across just about every occasion or activity in your life is a seriously tall order. It's like wearing the same pair of shoes for everything. Of course, there are those one-watch-only guys who can almost pull it off with a carefully selected timepiece. For the rest…

By Amos Kwon
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Vaer A3 Atlas Orange

Vibrant colors on watch dials are all the rage this year, and California-based Vaer Watches is joining the bright-hued watch ranks with its A3 Atlas Orange. The modestly sized 36mm case gets its boldness from the bright matte orange dial that skims the surface of red, so it's rich and…

By Amos Kwon
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Lorier x Worn & Wound Hydra II Limited Edition

The popular watch collector's website Worn & Wound has delivered its second collaboration model with microbrand Lorier. This time around, they've used their much-loved Hydra Series II as the base. The look is clean and sporty with a brushed silver dial to match the 316L stainless steel case and slick…

By Amos Kwon
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J. Crew x Marathon Pilot’s Navigator in Altitude Orange

J. Crew has once again teamed up with Marathon Watches in the partnership that keeps on giving for a brand new version of the stylish Pilot's Navigator. This Pilot watch, which is built to military specifications, sports a 41mm steel case with a tan finish. The watch is powered by…

By John A. Paradiso
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The History of the World’s Most Expensive Rolex Watch

The Rolex crown logo isn't just a symbol. In the pantheon of Swiss watch brands, Rolex is truly king. Go down the list of Forbes world's 100 most valuable brands, and you'll find Rolex parked at #80. While that might not seem all that high of a rank, consider the…

By Amos Kwon
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