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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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Fossil Chronograph Black Dial Cuff Watch

Cuff watches are a difficult thing to pull off well. On one hand, they're super durable and can be more comfortable than a normal watch because the leather insulates your wrist from the watch back. On the other, if they're not executed perfectly you end up looking like you never…

By Cooper Fleishman
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New Diesel Time Frames: Our Picks + Giveaway

This is a Diesel sponsored article about the latest and greatest in the world of Diesel watches. (Thanks Diesel!) The designers, engineers and all-around-badasses at Diesel have had their noses to the proverbial grindstone since we reported about our favorite Diesel watches. The new watches incorporate multiple faces, time zones,…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Timex Vintage Field Army Watch

The Timex military watch is the perfect combination of vintage detail, iconic flare and Timex quality. It also benefits from being ridiculously easy to switch up the straps when you're feeling like spicing things up a bit. Sooner or later though, you're probably going to get sick of the black…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Nooka Yogurt Watch

Nooka watches have always been a bit unconventional, which is probably why we like them so much. While we're all for bending the rules as much as possible, there are certain situations (like the unfortunate day job) that require something a little more... normal. We're not saying you have to…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Braun Square Digital Watch

This Braun watch has everything you need in a time piece. Clean lines, a cool face, time display that doesn’t require counting on your fingers and a lot of black (leather, plated stainless and the display). It’s high design meets retro 80s digital clock—without the funky colors, calculator and plastic…

By Cooper Fleishman
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