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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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McQueen’s ‘Le Mans’ Heuer Monaco Headed to Auction

Aside from Sean Connery's Rolex Submariner Reference 6538 worn in Dr. No, there is perhaps no other movie watch more iconic than Steve McQueen's own Heuer Moncao worn in the 1971 film Le Mans. That same watch will head to auction in December, and expect it to command a serious…

By Amos Kwon
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Porsche Design Huawei GT 2 Smartwatch

Huawei's GT 2 Smartwatch is stunning enough, but they've tapped Porsche Design to make it even more desirable. The 46.7mm titanium-cased and sapphire crystal-capped smartwatch employs Porsche Design's aesthetic and adds a minimalist and modern dial option, as well as a slick titanium bracelet. Underneath the 1.4" AMOLED touchscreen is…

By Amos Kwon
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Huckberry x Timex “Cola” Sport Watch

As much as we love what our friends at Huckberry are doing in terms of their expertly curated selection of goods and gear, we've been much more impressed as of late with their collaborative projects with other brands we like. Case in point--this Huckberry x Timex "Cola" Sport Watch. The…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Timex M79 Automatic 40mm Black Dial

Timex has been classing things up lately, and they've added a black dial version to their M79 Automatic dive watch. For less than $300, the M79 easily qualifies as a watch that looks more upscale than its asking price thanks to the combination of a crisp black dial and bezel,…

By Amos Kwon
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2020 Tag Heuer Monaco

The legendary square racing-themed Tag just got updated by the iconic brand Steve McQueen loved so much. It finally gets a real stainless steel bracelet after 20 years, and it's a beaut. The brushed and polished links match the watch's perfect chunkiness and terminate at a folding butterfly clasp with…

By Amos Kwon
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