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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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Tokyoflash Negative Watch

The Tokyoflash Negative Watch defines cool with an LCD screen that displays time in negative space. The sleek modern design works well at the office while the multicolor backlight looks sexy while you’re out on the town. It features alarm functionality, vertical or horizontal modes, 12/24 hour modes and an…

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Diesel OTB Oversized Five Time Zone Watch

We'd like to think that a watch with 5 time zones wasn't just designed with the jetsetter in mind, but the man who's got a girl at every port. The stainless steel Diesel OTB oversized five time zone watch features sleek gunmetal sun-ray dials, an angled face, a custom buckle…

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Welder K25 Crono Watch

There may be nothing more beautiful than the union of two metal parts. Welding is undisputedly a masculine activity and the Welder K25 Crono Watch is both masculine and beautiful. Instantly its size and bold rubber strap set it apart from lesser watches. Its sleek steel casing coupled with its…

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TIC Chronograph Watch

Style and function meet with Italian designer Piero Lissoni's TIC Chronograph Watch. It's available with a white face and genuine leather strap or a black face and stainless steel bracelet. It records up to 60 minutes and features a stainless steel case and 3ATM water resistance.

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Arena QP GMT by Gerald Genta

A titanium case and platinum bezel make this watch shine. Four sub-dials take this chronograph to new heights, displaying the GMT and perpetual calendar. The black, silver and brass combination on the face and solid gold rotor add to the value of this fine piece of jewelry. Watching the movement…

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