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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.

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
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1:Face Watch

Any time you can give to charity and get something in return it's a win-win. Yes, we know it should be done out of the goodness of your heart, but in an effort to get people to give more, what's wrong with offering up a solid looking watch in return?…

By Mike Newman
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Nixon Grand Prix Collection Watches

We're big fans of anything race-inspired, so it should come as no surprise that the new Grand Prix collection Nixon bills as "inspired by the thrill and adventure of the raw steel, rubber and smoke of the raceway, of driving gloves and top-down car races" piqued our interest. The collection…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Diesel Limited Edition by Mister Cartoon

Anyone who knows anything about tattoos or street art is familiar with Mister Cartoon (not his real name!). Cartoon is a legend who's tattooed the likes of Dr. Dre, Travis Barker and plenty of other big name stars with his brand of LA style. If you're not ready to drop…

By Mike Newman
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Obris Morgan Branco

There's a certain stigma when it comes to automatic watches that they're not attainable for the average guy. Fortunately for the rest of us (anyone that can't wear a mortgage payment on their arm or park it in their driveway), there are a few affordable options in the automatic world.…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Uniform Wares 152 and 203 Series Watches

Sometimes the best approach when it comes to style is simple and understated. That might not always align with the street style photography that pops up all over the men's fashion media outlets, but it's the case more often than not in the real world because we can't all get…

By Cooper Fleishman
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