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Watches

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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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
Spinnaker Piccard Dive Watch

Although most of Spinnaker's line consists of affordable automatic dive watches, it appears they want to venture into more elite horological territory. The Piccard is a limited-edition dive watch with a serious 1,000-meter depth rating and very original styling, which is hard to pull off in this genre these days.…

By Amos Kwon
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Swatch Drops Collection of James Bond Themed Watches

Whether it's Aston Martin cars, perfectly tailored suits, or Omega watches, when it comes to the world of everyone's favorite super spy, James Bond is all about timeless luxury. In the upcoming No Time to Die, Bond is seen sporting his classic Omega, but his favorite gadget man Q will…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Convoy Leather Watch Pouch

Traveling with a fine watch can be precarious. Sometimes a four-finger watch roll is too much, and you don't want to just wrap a single spare watch into a t-shirt or handkerchief lest it falls out and hits the floor. Plus, that's just plain plebeian. Convoy's Watch Pouch classes up…

By Amos Kwon
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Luminox X Bear Grylls Survival Collection Watches

If Bear Grylls' name is on the product, it'd better be tough. Such is the case with his new line of watches from Luminox, known for their rugged timepieces. The Bear Grylls Survival Collection includes six watches designed to take punishment while looking appropriately ready for the worst the great…

By Amos Kwon
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Seiko Prospex Black Series Limited Edition

Seiko's Prospex line of tough timepieces just goes to show you don't have to spend huge money to get a great automatic watch. Their new Black Series takes on a decided dark look for some of the best affordable dive watches on earth. Each version gets a bluish-black hard case…

By Amos Kwon
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