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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
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.

By Cool Material
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Lum-Tec x DSPTCH M46 Chronograph Watch

To mark DSPTCH's three year anniversary, the guys teamed up with Lum-Tec to make this sharp, limited edition M46 Chronograph Watch. The watch features a 316L stainless steel case with a matte black finish, a 44mm face (excluding the crown), and a Miyota OS20 Chronograph movement. The watch also allows…

By Mike Newman
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Nixon Industrial Craft Collection

Newer brands looking back on vintage creations for influence is nothing new--especially in the world of watches--but that doesn't always mean the endeavor ends as successfully as Nixon's foray into the vintage influence / work-wear inspiration area. The Industrial Craft Collection is described as "a story that's meant to be…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Rossling & Co. Ultra-Thin Watches

When the guys at Rossling & Co. set out to design a watch, they had three goals that we can relate to: affordability, versatility and style. They didn't just do a good job achieving those goals, they did a great job. The final product they're going to be delivering--no worries…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Happy Hour Timepieces

We're no strangers to the "It's 5 o'clock somewhere" mentality, but Happy Hour takes it to a whole different level with their watches. Each of their watch bands includes a bottle opener to facilitate getting the party started wherever, whenever. If that sounds familiar, it's because we told you about…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Timex x Journal Standard Camper Watch

It's hard to find a watch this beautiful and be able to actually afford it. Journal Standard teamed up with Timex to take the company's classic Camper and infuse it with a little bit of extra style. Complete with a Journal Standard leather band (choose from Black, Brown or a…

By Mike Newman
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