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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
Fashion
MWC Auto Submariner Watches

We've been big fans of Military Watch Co. (MWC) for a while, but after this watch it borders on obsession. The watches designed by MWC are all fantastic, but the primary reason we really love this one is because it bears a striking resemblance to a Rolex. In our opinion,…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Komono Wizard Print Watches

Walking up and down the aisles of trade shows, watching everything kind of just blend together, gets tedious. But there's always at least one product that, for one reason or another, catches your eye. The Komono Wizard Print Watch collection was our diamond in the rough. Each of the nine…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Fashion
CST-01 Watch

Yo, World, I'm happy for you, and I'mma let you finish, but CST-01 is the thinnest watch in the world. We're not kidding. It weighs 12 grams, which is less than five pennies. It's 0.80mm thick. Somehow the guys at Central Standard Timing in Chicago managed to cram  everything you…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Fashion
Seiko Made in Japan Military Watches

Finding an affordable, good looking, automatic watch is a trifecta that isn't seen all that often in the watch world. Seiko has taken their already beloved 5 series one step further with the addition of these Made in Japan Military Watches. These watches start with the same features that the…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Fashion
Timex Camper Camouflage

When Timex originally released the Camper it caused quite a stir because of its military styling and accessible price point. A few collaborations and new styles later, the Camper is back again with an always blog approved helping of camo. The innards of the watch remain the same, but the…

By Cooper Fleishman
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