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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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Hamilton PSR MTX Limited Edition for The Matrix Resurrections

The Hamilton PSR is a sweet reissue of the original LED Pulsar digital watch, and now the brand has created one with a green readout to coincide with the release of Matrix Resurrections, the fourth installment of the Matrix movie franchise. It also happens to celebrate the 50th anniversary of…

By Amos Kwon
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Vaer’s D4 Solar Dive Watch Is Built to Keep You on Time in Even the Most Extreme Conditions

When it comes to keeping track of the time--whether you're traveling around the world or surviving for months in the woods--there's no substitute for a good watch. That's where the Vaer D4 Solar Dive Watch comes in. Powered by light (sun, lamps, candles or anything of the like) and assembled…

By Pat McLaughlin
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J. Crew Partners with Analog/Shift On Vintage Watch Store

While we've long enjoyed J. Crew's affordable and handsome watch selection, we're particularly excited by their latest announcement. The beloved preppy clothing outfitter has teamed up with vintage and pre-owned watch dealer Analog/Shift for a collection of stunning vintage watches available exclusively at J. Crew. The collection includes 18 watches…

By John A. Paradiso
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Vaer’s Ocean-Ready A3 Tradition Field Watch Is a Modern Classic

There are many stylish timepieces on the market, but few combine quality, design, durability and affordability quite like Vaer.  Specifically the A3 Tradition Field Watch you see here. The A3 tradition has it all--clean simplicity of mid-century design, paired with the rugged performance of a modern tool watch and USA-assembly.…

By Pat McLaughlin
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Worn & Wound X Autodromo Prototipo Limited Edition

Autodromo's focus on motoring-style timepieces is well-known in horological circles. With styles that are clearly evocative of auto racing's glorious past, the brand uses modern watchmaking and materials. Their sold-out Prototipo chronograph returns by way of popular watch blog Worn & Wound in a 150-unit limited release in a special…

By Amos Kwon
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