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Watches

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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150 Years of Bulova: The Watch Documentary You Didn’t Know You Needed

Discover the untold story behind Bulova’s 150-year reign in the watch world.

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Why the Hermès Cape Cod Is the Next Cartier Tank

The two watches have far more in common than just their square silhouettes.

By Karlton Miko Tyack
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G-SHOCK’s 10-Year Pursuit of Perfection: The Fine Metallic Series Delivers Unseen Innovation

It took a decade to create this watch band innovation. And it was worth the wait.

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Our Favorite Travel Watches, From $30 to $15K

Hopping across time zones on the regular? These watches will help keep your head on straight.

By Karlton Miko Tyack
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Feel Like a Jetsetter With These GMT Watches Under $1,000

You don’t need to spend thousands to enjoy the functionality and appeal of a GMT timepiece.

By Amos Kwon
Feel Like a Jetsetter With These GMT Watches Under $1,000