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

The Cool Material 2026 Fall Style Guide
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The Cool Material 2026 Fall Style Guide
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Black Book: 12 Products Our Editors Loved in September 2026

The products our editors have been obsessed with 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
Accessories
The Watches Nixon Can’t Keep in Stock

Nixon’s three best-selling watches feature a distinctive vibrant turquoise color. The 51-30 Chrono is a bold statement piece, combining fashion and function with its oversized face, printed indices, and custom-molded hands. The Sentry is an elegant timepiece with a rugged side, offering depth and detail on the face, stainless steel…

By Cool Material
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Fashion
Panerai Radiomir Officine PAM01385 Watch

Panerai's Radiomir Officine PAM01385 is a stunning homage to the brand's 1935 Radiomir prototype, and it's turning heads for all the right reasons. This limited edition timepiece marries vintage elegance with a touch of modern sophistication. Encased in a 45mm frame crowned with the iconic cone-shaped crown, the watch exudes…

By John A. Paradiso
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Fashion
Marlon Brando’s Rolex GMT-Master from ‘Apocalypse Now’ Is Heading to Auction

Marlon Brando's aura of enigma is well-known, but his love for wristwatches is a hidden gem. A Rolex GMT-Master Ref. 1675 from 1972, worn by the legend himself during the filming of Apocalypse Now, is heading to auction at Christie's. Despite initial resistance from the film's production, Brando insisted on…

By John A. Paradiso
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Fashion
Timex Ironman x The James Brand Watch

Timex and The James Brand have joined forces to deliver the ultimate adventure companion - the Timex Ironman x The James Brand watch. This water-resistant 30-lap wonder isn't just for Ironman races; it's your go-to for conquering both terra firma and the deep blue sea. Sporting the signature TJB design,…

By John A. Paradiso
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Tag Heuer Rowing Blazers x Bamford “Yacht-Timer” Carrera

TAG Heuer, a brand synonymous with high-speed chronographs, delves into its rich history to bring us a horological masterpiece. The TAG Heuer x Rowing Blazers x Bamford Carrera Chronograph is a captivating fusion of vintage design and modern precision. This timepiece pays homage to the '50s Yacht Timer, a quirky…

By John A. Paradiso
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