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Dallas-based Jack Mason is crafting watches for the guy who wants to leave the planet the way he found it. The Canton Day-Date Automatic ($545) is their gorgeous take on a modern dress timepiece, with a tapered stainless steel bracelet and case, sapphire crystal, and deep blue face set off by silver, dauphine-style hands. For everyday fun-in-the-sun wear, however, the sustainable Solar Watch is the casual summer watch we all need. The solar-powered movement sits below a black translucent dial, and can last up to 6 months on a full charge. The recycled stainless steel case is tested for water resistance of up to 100 meters. The 20mm polyester strap, made from recycled PET and sustainable cork, is fitted with quick release pins. For each watch sold, Jack Mason will give 5 percent of its earnings to support Conservation International’s forest conservation efforts. —Jon Langston, Commerce Editor

[$325; jackmasonbrand.com]

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