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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
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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 Analog Compass Watch

Fossil is on the wrists, in the pockets, and blocking UV rays for countless Americans. Odds are, you have at least one Fossil product (don't be mad at Grandma, she could have given you socks instead) and you probably got your fair share of use out of it. The Fossil…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Nooka Zub Zirc NP 20 Watch

Nooka is known for breaking as far away from traditional watch design as possible, and the Nooka Zub Zirc NP 20 watch is no exception. There's a bit of a learning curve (okay, you might need a PhD to read it) since the time isn't displayed with numbers or even…

By Cool Material Guest
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Fossil Decker Chronograph

Durable and sporty and just the right size (large, but not massive), the Fossil Decker Chronograph makes a perfect everyday watch. A stainless steel case makes it sharp enough to wear to the office, but the black nylon strap says its casual enough for drinks with the guys after work.…

By Cool Material Guest
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Diesel Time Zone Watch

Being in two places at once (especially when they're different time zones) is a feat that would be difficult even for Houdini, but not for Diesel and the Time Zone Watch. In light of the fact that you can get dual time zone watches everywhere, Diesel chose to up the…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Welder K25 Chrono 4205 Watch

In case you missed the memo, watches are back - in black. Vestal did it with the Sabbath zR3 Chronograph, Burberry did it with the Extra Large Bracelet Watch, Nixon did it The Platform, and Welder is doing it with the K25 Chrono 4205. If the square analog watch with matte steel casing…

By Cooper Fleishman
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