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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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Rec Watches P-51 Are Built Out of Pieces from Two Mythological Prototype Shelby Mustangs

Watches make a statement. REC Watches elevate that statement with parts from salvaged automobiles. The P-51 line is particulary special because these watches are built out of pieces from two mythological Prototype Shelby Mustangs--Little Red (the 1967 Shelby Mustang GT500 EXP) and Green Hornet (the 1968 Prototype Shelby GT500 EXP…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Objest Hach V

In the world of wristwatches, it's hard to stand out, especially at an affordable price point. London-based Objest just introduced its animal and earth-friendly Hach V, which is intentionally vegan and PETA approved. In terms of design, consider the Hach V a sophisticated step up from the popular Swatch line…

By Amos Kwon
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Steal: Extra 30% off Sale (up To 70% Off) Items at Todd Snyder

There are plenty of stalwart brands like Levi's and J.Crew that are consistently offering steals and deals that make upgrading your wardrobe as easy as clicking the "buy it now" button. If you want to take your wardrobe a step or two higher, look no further than renowned and critically…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Praesidus A-11

Microbrand watches are everywhere, and most of them are derivative, frankly. But then there are those that smartly tap into the horological past and create a gem of a reinterpretation. The A-11 from Praesidus out of New York pays homage to the WWII Allied Forces original version by Bulova but…

By Amos Kwon
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Archimede 1950-3

If you hate busy watch styles, the Archimede 1950-3 has your number. This is about as classically minimalist as a timepiece can get, and it's all the better for it. In fact, it's so simple, everyone will actually take notice of it. But there's also remarkable artfulness to it thanks…

By Amos Kwon
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