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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
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Cassette Face Watch

In an age where CD's are becoming part of the unknown, bring back a bit of nostalgia with this stainless steel cassette watch. The cassette face displays the hour and minute on one sprocket, and the seconds on the other. Handwritten cues add to the garage band recording-style. A sturdy…

By Tim Jacobsen
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TX Technoluxury ‘700 Sport’ Steel Case Watch

Make a statement with this bold yet elegant wristwatch. The non-conventional orange resin band is accompanied with German engineering to give you amazing quality and style. The dual time zone feature is ideal for the jet-setting executive. Always know where you are on the map with the electric compass. Stainless…

By Tim Jacobsen
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LIP Big TV Watch

In case you haven't noticed, retro is really hot these days. If you are one of those who likes retro then this men's watch will be quite appealing. The Roger Tallon LOP Grande Tele is a fantastic re-issue of a cool watch originally released in the mid-1970's. What is amazing…

By Tim Jacobsen
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Zirc Men’s Watch

A man's watch is far more than just an item used to tell time. It is a symbol of the personality of the man - a window into the soul almost. The Zirc Watch presents a unique mix of futurism and intellectual aura that makes it one of the most…

By Tim Jacobsen
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Zodiac Chronograph Watch

Zodiac unleashes the dragon with their Brown Chronograph Watch. Part of the Sea Dragon Collection the brown watch with contrasting blue dial and rubber strap is on fire. And you just can't beat $225 for a flawless Swiss watch.

By Tim Jacobsen
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