Reference Points

Omega’s Secret New Speedmaster Is a Grail for Golf Lovers
Putting the Masters in Speedmasters.

The Most Beautiful Chronograph Watch of 2025 Does It Again
Zenith decorates its iconic Chronomaster Original watch with a green fumé dial inspired by the oxidized copper rooftops of Paris.

Grand Seiko Shoots Its Shot at Creating the Best Everyday Watch
Grand Seiko's Evolution 9 collection gets nine new watches with absolutely stunning dials and some strong fan-pleasing features.

One of This Century’s Most Important Watches Gets a Lot More Wearable
Practically perfect in every way.

Are These Audiophile Loudspeakers the New Pinnacle of Modern Hi-Fi?
The French company claims the system "redefines what you can expect from an all-in-one hi-fi speaker."
By Tucker Bowe

The Grandfather of Dive Watches Launches Its Most Advanced Version Yet
Dive into the future.

TAG Heuer’s Iconic Racing Watch Gains 12 Cylinders Under the Hood
The TAG Heuer Monaco is one of the most recognizable chronographs ever made, and it will forever be tied to motorsports thanks to its cameo on the wrist of Steve McQueen in the late actor’s 1971 film Le Mans. But what if the Monaco weren’t a chronograph at all? Would it still exude the same […]

Seiko’s Affordable Dive Watch Icon Suddenly Looks Better Than Ever
Is it still turtley enough for the turtle club?

A Chronograph Icon Gets a Lot More Affordable Thanks to a Long-Overdue Update
It knocks $2,000 off the price.

Audemars Piguet Borrows a Page from Swatch for Its New Royal Oak Watches
A real "pop" of color.

Last Year’s Best Dress Watch Gets a Sequel That’s Even Better
And I thought it was perfect before.

A Grail Hunting Jacket from the ’80s Returns with an Authentic Reissue
The iconic hunting jacket-turned-vintage-camouflage gem is back for its 40th anniversary, and it looks every bit as thoughtful as the original.
By Ben Bowers

The Best Accessible Breitling Navitimer Alternative Just Got Better
For the first time in 30 years, Sinn offers the 903 chronograph in titanium, and it is still less than half the price of a standard Navitimer.

Casio’s Iconic $40 Watch Is Still a Dirt-Cheap Charmer 37 Years Later
New colorways of this Casio classic keep the decades-old design from going stale.
By Jack Seemer

Buck Reconfigures Perhaps the Most Important Pocket Knife Ever as a Speedy, Stealthy Stunner
An addition to the brand's ongoing Stealth Run series, this version of the 110 Hunter is among the most modern, high-performance ever.
By Sean Tirman

Everyone’s Favorite Affordable Sports Car Could Be Getting a Boost in More Ways than One
The Mazda MX-5 could be due for its biggest change yet, which is its transition to electrification.
By Chris Chin

Arguably the Greatest Ultralight Camp Chair Ever Made Just Got Its Lightest Edition Ever
A new seat fabric helps shave off some extra weight, while a new accessory adds stability when you need it most.
By Sean Tirman

50 Years Into Mastering Drip Coffee, This Iconic Brewer Just Broke New Ground
Technivorm has released dozens of new looks for its iconic machines over its 50-year run. Yet, somehow, this complete color package is a first.
By Ben Bowers

Arguably the Most Important EDC Pen Ever Gets a New Edition Destined for the Moon (Again)
These pens have been on every manned NASA mission since 1968. Now, a special edition is headed back to Earth's only natural satellite.
By Sean Tirman
