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The best in watches and timepieces: Editor reviews, new releases, limited editions, and the latest news.

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Black Book: 12 Products Our Editors Loved in September 2026
By Cool Material
This Los Angeles-Based Microbrand Makes the Best Tool Watch Under $1,000 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

The $800 Nodus Sector Deep Damascus combines 500-meter dive credentials with a one-of-a-kind Damascus steel bezel.

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
Fashion
Orbit Watch

You will be telling time with complete and utter style when you are wearing Alexander Burhan's Orbit Watch. It is sure to impress with its clean, simple lines and Swiss quartz movement, and coming in such colors as silver, charcoal or yellow.

By Tim Jacobsen
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Tokyo Bay Jazz Watch

It's large numbers and open face design make this desirable men's watch easy to read. After all, a watch is used for telling time as much as it is a showpiece, so you may as well do both. The black face with contrasting red second hand really makes the dark…

By Tim Jacobsen
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EPMartin Cartridge Watch

As far as timepieces go, this cool watch packs the most oomph. Designed after the WWII Liberator .45 caliber pistol, you can strap this one your wrist with your choice of Italian leather or nylon, both of which are included in the set. The large face on this watch is…

By Tim Jacobsen
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Burberry Stainless Watch

Quality Swiss craftsmanship looks great when paired with the classic Burberry fashion. The stainless steel case on this men's watch will provide great durability. Dual time, date and chronograph functions allow you to be in the know when someone asks you on the street. Water resistant up to 10 ATM,…

By Tim Jacobsen
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Breil Milano Logo Watch

This Swiss made men's watch is ultra cool for any guy who wants to feel both classic and modern without changing his watch. Go from a meeting, straight to the bar or dinner, all while wearing this cool watch that features a stainless steel case, rubber strap, and water resistance.

By Tim Jacobsen
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