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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.

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LL Bean Vintage Field Watch

When you want quality, understated elegance, and simplicity in a watch you don't go modern, you go vintage. When you want all of those things at a price that won't make your head - or wallet - hurt, you go vintage "inspired." The LL Bean Vintage Field Watch goes back…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Mr. Jones Cyclops Watch

The need for absolute accuracy in a watch is eclipsed by our desire for something unique. The Special Edition Black Mr. Jones Cyclops has been described as the indie film noir of watches in a sea of Hollywood blockbusters with a focus is artistic expression over catering to what's expected.…

By Cool Material Guest
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U-Boat Watch Classico U-1001

When it comes to classic maritime vessels, nothing has a more tumultuous history than the U-boat. Something about being encased in metal, crushing depths, and the occasional mermaid just tickles our fancy. So any company (especially one that makes watches) calling themselves U-Boat better bring their A game, and bring…

By Cooper Fleishman
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TSOVET SVT-CS79

The TSOVET SVT-CS79 is as gorgeous as it is unpronounceable. This watch can be ordered any way you want, as long as you want a black or white face, black leather band, aerospace-grade 316L stainless steel, and a Rhonda Swiss Quartz movement. At the end of the day, that's fine…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Burberry Digital Rubber Strap Watch

Much like the tech product wars that we hear so much about (iPad killer anyone?), big designers go through similar product wars, they're just much more subversive about it. Not content to let Kenneth Cole single-handedly revive the designer digital watch market, Burberry has thrown themselves into the fray. Your…

By Cooper Fleishman
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