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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.

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Fashion
Cognitime DOGN Watch

The measure of time is just a concept humans created. The universe goes on forever, so the Cognitime DOGN Watch measures time using the symbol of infinity, making you perceive the time in a whole new way. We're not entirely sure how to read it yet, but we're no strangers…

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Nixon Volta Watch

The Nixon Volta Watch embodies classic style mixed with a healthy dose of modern functionality. The handsome timepiece features 3-hand Japanese movement and runs on a rechargeable solar battery. The stainless steel case and fine imported leather band come in a variety of colors and styles sure to suit your…

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Lexon LM102 Black Watch

The Lexon LM102 Watch takes on a understated style with a completely black steel face and a black leather strap. The hands and hour markers stand out against the black with subtle orange or white luminous accents. Details like the numbers and minute markers are present, but gently etched into…

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Bamford Aluminum Travel Watch Tube

Protect your favorite timepieces in a sleek yet subtle case that preserves luxury watches while you travel or simply while not in use. The outer anodized aluminum case covers up to 4 watches while the inside features a neoprene lining that keeps them neatly in place. The Bamford Aluminum Travel…

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Timex military watch

Years of military-approved durability and functionally combine purposefully with modern features and materials in this iconic Timex Military Watch. Its style, borrowed from the 1940s, stands out with iconic flare. The watch itself features a distressed face to add to its vintage appearance. The bright red second hand sets itself…

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