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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
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.

By Cool Material
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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
Fashion
OMEGA x Swatch MoonSwatch Moonshine Gold Sets

The latest collection from OMEGA and Swatch is out of this world.

By John A. Paradiso
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Fashion
Aera x Firmship Minimalist P-1 Pilot

Aera and Firmship collaborate on a beautiful minimalist watch.

By John A. Paradiso
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The Best New Collaboration Watches You Can Buy Right Now

When beloved watch brands collaborate with other beloved watch brands, special (often limited) editions are born.

By Amos Kwon
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Fashion
Everything You Need to Know to Get Started in the World of Seiko Mods

Modified Seiko watches, or Seiko mods for short, are an accessible and affordable way to add a unique timepiece to your watch collection.

By Brett Braley
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Todd Snyder x Timex Q “Two-Tone” Watch

Todd Snyder and Timex join forces in their latest collaboration, presenting the limited edition Timex Q "Two-Tone" timepiece. Drawing inspiration from a timeless James Bond scene in Goldfinger, this watch effortlessly combines the rugged charm of a 70s dive watch with the sophistication of a gold-and-silver dress watch. It's a…

By John A. Paradiso
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