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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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Huckberry x Zodiac Super Sea Wolf “Kelp Forest”

Green is definitely "in" when it comes to watch dials these days, and Huckberry and Zodiac have collaborated on one that's both classic and fresh. The popular Super Sea Wolf dive watch model gets exclusive with a dial inspired by rich California kelp forests, one of the most important planetary…

By Amos Kwon
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Tanner Goods Italian Cordovan Leather Watch Straps

We've turned to Tanner Goods in the past for quality home goods like ceramics, EDC, and more. And their handmade leather gear like belts and wallets have impressed us for years. The US-based brand has just unveiled a brand new set of stylish and durable watch straps made from Italian…

By John A. Paradiso
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Timex Giorgio Galli S1 Automatic 38mm

Rarely do the words 'Timex' and 'exotic' get mentioned in the same sentence unless the word 'not' is inserted. But all that changed with the arrival of the first Timex Giorgio Galli S1 automatic watch. Timex designer Giorgio Galli introduced it back in 2019, and it became an instant hit…

By Amos Kwon
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Huckberry x Timex Navi XL Automatic “Arctic”

Timex has just issued a stunning Expedition watch in a collab with men's style purveyor, Huckberry. The "Arctic" version of the rugged Navi XL Automatic has a bright, snow-white dial inspired by Arctic expeditions. There's a great orange pop of color on the second hand, and the see-through hour hand…

By Amos Kwon
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John Mayer Designed Another Casio G-Shock Watch with Hodinkee

John Mayer is an American singer, songwriter, guitarist, Grammy-winner, and all-around musical legend that requires no introduction anywhere he goes. But in addition to his many musical accomplishments, he's also a renowned watch collector, writer, and designer that's partnered with Hodinkee on more than one occasion. Following up on the…

By Cooper Fleishman
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