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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
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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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Issey Miyake Twelve Watch

Driven by the desire to remove as much clutter as possible from the face of a watch, without making it unreadable, designer Naoto Fukasawa created The Issey Miyake Twelve Watch. The face itself exhibits pristine minimalism while the case picks up the responsibility of indicating the hour. The case itself…

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Lum-Tec Bull 45 Chronograph Watch

Being bullheaded isn't always a bad thing... it's a sign of strength and determination, and when it comes to watches it just means that the chronograph crown and pushers are on top and don't poke your wrist. The Bull 45 Chronograph by Lum-Tech does indeed embody all of those traits…

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Nixon The Decision Watch

When you're buying a new watch, Nixon makes the decision easy. In this case it's been made for you. The Decision Watch by Nixon delivers the same quality and style you can expect from the brand and Swiss manufacturing. Unlike other watches with the ever popular orange on black detailing,…

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TX Pilot Watch

Designed with the precision and style meant for aviation the TX Pilot Watch soars above all expectations in a timepiece. The watch is sure to impress with complex functions including a one-button flyback chronograph feature and a tachymeter scale. Although available in a variety of styles, the black face with…

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Casio Poptone Cubic Puzzle Watch

Considering that everyone uses cell phones to get their portable puzzle game fix these days your watch really doesn't need to do anything other than tell the time and compliment your outfit. That's exactly what the Casio Cubic Puzzle Watch aims to do. Lacking actual game functionality this watch presents…

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