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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.

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H. Moser & Cie X The Armoury Endeavour Small Seconds Total Eclipse

Boutique watchmaker H. Moser & Cie has just created a radical yet still very classy timepiece with none other than The Armoury, one of the most renowned clothiers on earth. The result is the very unique Endeavour Small Seconds Total Eclipse that utilizes a Vantablack dial that's as black as…

By Amos Kwon
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Oris Big Crown x Cervo Volante

Sustainability in watch-making is very much a real thing that many major watch manufacturers are incorporating in production. One of our favorite watch brands, Oris, does it better than anyone. The Hölstein, Switzerland brand continues down this path with its latest offering, the Big Crown x Cervo Volante. The climate-neutral…

By Amos Kwon
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RZE Fortitude Titanium Watch

Titanium watches are becoming more popular for a reason. Titanium is noticeably lighter and stronger than the typical 316L stainless steel found on most watches, but it typically costs more. What RZE Watches has done with its newest offering, the Fortitude, is nothing short of awesome. The 41mm case of…

By Amos Kwon
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HYPEBEAST x Timex M79 “Fuchsia” Automatic Watch

Men's style website HYPEPBEAST has partnered with Timex for its first watch model. The collab is trendy yet also classic at the same time. It uses the current Timex M79 (the modern version of the iconic Timex Q) as its base and adds a fresh matte blue and washed-look fuschia…

By Amos Kwon
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The 12 Best Dive Watches For Every Budget

If you see a guy wearing a dive watch, chances are he's never gone deeper than the local swimming pool. And perhaps not even on purpose. But don't laugh because the venerable dive watch has evolved from a purpose-built instrument into the most popular sport watch style today. Its origins…

By Amos Kwon
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