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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.

By Cool Material
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MIANSAI by Michael Saiger Watches

Michael Saiger designs some really freaking cool wrist candy with his label MIANSAI. Bullets, nautical anchors, cuffs, rope, and fishing hooks are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to available options, and that's without getting into the specialty pieces. There are literally hundreds of different options when…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Shinola Runwell Watch

We look at a lot of pretty pictures on the Internet every day. Most of them are related to cool products, and we share the good ones with you. The Shinola Runwell Watch came way out of left field. Right off the bat, there is absolutely nothing about this watch…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Nixon The Quad Camo

The Quad watch from Nixon isn't new. The slim profile, minimalist military watch was available before in a variety of band and face colors and styles. What wasn't available before now was the black face with yellow hand accents and, most importantly, nylon woodland camo strap. Like most other Nixon…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Jack Spade Watches

Jack Spade is a brand that most of you reading this are already familiar with. You might have a wallet made out of cork or decorated like postcards, a camo iPhone hard case or one of those sweet sets of "Nice Parking" cards sitting on your dresser right now, but…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Refined Hardware Harbinger Edition Watch

When you spend a decent amount of your well-earned money on a nice timepiece, you want it to be one that gets noticed. Los Angeles based Refined Hardware has set out to make beautiful and unique watches that will get noticed for their design, craftsmanship, and luxurious appeal. Their Harbinger…

By Mike Newman
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