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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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The products our editors have been obsessed with in August 2026.

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Fears Re-Releases 1930s Archival Watch to Celebrate 175th Anniversary

Legendary timepiece manufacturer Fears is celebrating its 175th anniversary in style. The legacy British company is reviving its rectangular 1930s watch with vintage flourishes and modern upgrades. The Archival 1930 art deco watch features an original hand-wound vintage 1935 ZentRa 185/ETA 717 movement. With a slight upgrade from the original…

By John A. Paradiso
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Timex Expedition Scout Solar Watch

When it comes to iconic watches, you won't find many more prevalent than all the versions of the Timex Expedition Scout Watch. Originally based on Timex's legendary Field Watch--that's still going strong to this day, for the record--the Timex Expedition Scout Watch is the updated version with 12/24 hour time…

By Cooper Fleishman
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G-Shock Unveils New Color Options for ‘CasiOak’ Watch

Casio announced an update to its beloved line of G-Shock 'CasiOaks.' The bulky GA-2100 CasiOak tends to sell out fast and Casio has continued to add cosmetic tweaks with new releases. This time is a trio of solid colors (navy blue, tan, and white) on the case and a black…

By John A. Paradiso
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Fossil Teamed up With Southwest for a Line of Collaborative Watches

Even before COVID, the golden age of air travel is something that most of us never had the chance to experience. Pan Am, Air Union, Air Berlin, and the like presented next-level flying experiences in one way or another... abaut the closest thing we have these days outside of flying…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Bulova 50th Anniversary Apollo 15 Lunar Pilot

Don't call the Lunar Pilot the poor man's Omega Speedmaster (even though it kinda is). The watch has an illustrious history of its own, having been worn by Apollo mission commander Gary Scott on his moonwalk and Lunar Rover drive. This week, Bulova is commemorating Apollo 15's half-century mark with…

By Amos Kwon
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