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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
Huckberry and Timex Reissue an Iconic Watch from the ’90s

For every trend that should be left to the '90s (I'm looking at you, JNCO Jeans!), there is one that I am happy to see return. That's exactly how I felt when I read the news that Huckberry and Timex are teaming up to rerelease the iconic IRONMAN Flix Watch.…

By Brett Braley
Ironman-7
Fashion
Artisans de Genève Rolex GMT-Master II “Catch Me If You Can”

If a standard Rolex GMT-Master II seems just too common for you, this truly unique version might tickle your fancy (and drain your wallet, at the same time). It's the result of a collaboration between Artisans de Genève and famous con-artist turned FBI consultant and crime expert Frank Abagnale, Jr.,…

By Amos Kwon
Catch-5
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The 9 Coolest New Watches That You Can Actually Buy

The watch world is always growing and evolving. Frankly, there's no bad time to be into watches, whether you're a fan of luxury timepieces, rugged watches that can stand up to the elements, or just something casual to tie an outfit together. This isn’t an exhaustive list of the watches…

By Cool Material
Flyback-5
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Spinnaker Boettger Forest Shadow Limited Edition

Although the limited edition Boettger dive watch isn't new, the extension of the line with fresh new colors is. Our favorite is the Forest Shadow colorway that's unlike any dial color we've ever seen: a blend of green and grey with a subtle but noticeable hue. It even comes with…

By Amos Kwon
Forest-6
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Q Timex Three Time Zone Chronograph

Timex continues to outdo itself with classy, well-made, and practical timepieces that belie their price point. The Q Timex Three Time Zone Chronograph brings sporty GMT style and travel-friendly functionality into the Timex mix. The stainless steel chronograph measures 40mm in diameter, and it's powered by a quartz chronograph movement.…

By Amos Kwon
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