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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.

By Cool Material
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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.

By Cool Material
Fashion
Vollebak’s Garbage Watch Is Made from Recycled E-Waste

Whether you're talking about one of their many jackets, vests, tees or hoodies, everything Vollebak makes is basically indestructible. Ultimately, buying more durable clothing like what Vollebak produces will lead to less clothing waste, and that means the brand will have a positive impact on the planet. That's not good…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Filson Is Having a Summer Sale Where Prices Start at 50% Off

Filson has long been one of our favorite outfitters--and heritage brands in general--because they make products that not only look great, they stand up to the test of time. If you've spent any amount of time walking the streets of a city during commuting hours, you've no doubt spotted more…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Fashion
Seiko Prospex Street Series Solar Diver

Seiko doesn't mess around when it comes to making great watches. From the truly affordable Seiko 5 collection all the way up to the Grand Seiko Spring Drive models costing tens of thousands of dollars, Seiko has just about everyone covered. Their latest comes in the form of new members…

By Amos Kwon
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Fashion
The Timex Metropolitan S Smartwatch Competes with the Apple Watch

Ever since it was first released, we always loved all the features and the stylish design of the Apple Watch. But as much as we loved the Dick Tracy communicator features, the exercise trackers and the notifications, we never loved the price tag. That's where the Timex Metropolitan S Smartwatch…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Fashion
Timex x Nigel Cabourn Sea Survival Watch

When it comes to watches that will look good, perform and hold-up for decades of wear--while still being affordable--you don't have to look further than the timepieces that Timex produces. While the basic options fit the bill for all those specs, their collaboration versions are even better. Case in point--the Timex…

By Cooper Fleishman
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