Amazon: Prime Big Deal Days 2025 (10/7-10/8)
(Top pumpkins photo by Jamo Images on Unsplash. Our unofficial Amazon mascot, Boxy the box head, is all ours (whether we like it or not.)
Somebody get Uncle Andy to pick up his Fire Phone and get his marketing department to rename this sale. “Amazon Prime Big Deal Days” is clunky. Just call it Prime Day 2. Because that’s pretty much what it is.
You’ll need a prime subscription (or a free trial) to take advantage of many of the deals. And while Amazon certainly isn’t the pinnacle of style, they carry lots of inexpensive basics, plenty of watches, and other stuff which those with a good sense of style may take a shine to. Ready? Let’s get to the picks. It gets random. That’s Amazon for you.
$10 off a $50 adidas giftcard – $40 ($50)
Part of their gift card deals section. The Old Navy gift cards sold out yesterday, but these from adidas are a new addition for Wednesday. Not a bad way to save a few bucks on some shoes or gear at adidas which is usually excluded from their promos, OR, stack it on something that is on sale.
Timex Expedition Chrono – $61.30 ($68ish)
One of those long time Timex bestsellers which has really gotten hammered by inflation. So seeing any sort of solid savings is certainly appreciated.
Kiehl’s: 35% off select grooming goods
The Pick: Age Defender Face Moisturizer – $40.95 ($63)
Kiehl’s just gets it right. No overpowering scents, their stuff is well reviewed, and the branding/packaging even looks good/classic on the bathroom counter if you choose to leave it there.
3-Pack Under Armour Tech 6″ Boxer Briefs – $28.72 ($43)
And now for the boring but incredibly practical. Under Armour may be going through a very up and down period, but their Tech Boxer Briefs have and continue to be a bestseller. Lots of guys swear by these things. They’re a staple.
Fossil Haskell Leather Briefcase – $276.50 ($395)
Soft, textured leather. Very minimized branding. Professional without looking stuffy or stiff. Review of the double-zip briefcase can be found here to give you an idea. These have creeped up in price over the last year or so, but they’re still a good, dependable, stylish option.
“A Man and his Watch” by Matt Hranek – $14.75 ($45)
Multiple things can be true. This book is insufferably silly (they’re just wristwatches), yet it’s also incredibly cool. It’s a coffee table book that explores individual time pieces, their owners, and the stories behind them. Came out a while back and is still quite popular.
Amazon Essentials Rinse Wash Jeans – $13.95 ($20ish)
Fourteen bucks. Ridiculous. That’s about what a Pumpkin Spice Latte costs these days. ‘Tis the season for both (pumpkin spice and dark wash denim).
Invicta 40mm Pro Automatic 89260B – $69.15 ($80 – $100)
Prices have gone up on these lately, and they haven’t been going on sale like they used to. So the drop to just under $70 is a solid deal.
The Invicta Pro Automatic Diver is a staple in the affordable men’s style world. At 40mm it looks great on almost all wrists. With 200m of water resistance, a Japanese automatic movement, and classic good looks (let’s just call it a very strong “homage”), it punches well above its historical price of somewhere under $100. The only trouble with this thing is the engraved INVICTA on the 9 o’clock side. It’s too much. But thankfully it’s not as obtrusive in real life as one would think. If you’re a DIY-er, you can always try to take it off yourself. The center links are also polished, which isn’t favored by some of us. A quick fix for that would be to take the bracelet off all together, and swap in a NATO or leather strap. And it looks pretty darn great on a NATO.
Jack Black Face Moisturizer with SPF 20 – $32 ($50)
Really well balanced (although dermatologists may be quick to tell you that SPF 20 is good but we should all be doing more to avoid melanoma). It works. Nice savings.
CARFIA Polarized Retro Classic Acetate Sunglasses – $28 ($45)
Sunglasses are one of those products that are getting hit hard by tariffs. If they’re not some high end designer name made in Italy, they’re probably made in China. And Carfia is very much made in China. They’re one of those brands on Amazon which anyone would wonder if they really are decent. They’re more than decent. They’re really good. Smooth acetate frames, polarized lenses, and they’re classy looking with no obnoxious branding. Five different frame/lens color combos to pick from. 50.5mm lens diameter, but they honestly wear a little bigger than that. Not huge. Far from it. Probably best for average sized faces/heads.
Cole Haan Bag-Triboro Briefcase – $302.40 ($378)
Not cheap. But it’s a looker for sure.
10 pack Dr. Squatch Natural Soap Variety Set – $45 ($60)
“C’mon man, $4.50 per bar of soap? That’s just fancy marketing. Generic grocery-store bar soap is just fine.” ….Ehh. Agree to disagree. As someone who recently made some budget cuts and went back to standard cheap bar soap for a while, this soap truly does seem to be worth it. Dr. Squatch is cold processed in the USA, their scents all smell great and lean masculine (and not like most generic soaps which smell like your Granny’s powder-room), and most importantly they feel like something… y’know, you should actually be using to clean your skin with. Hard to get excited about soap. But a Dr. Squatch bulk deal is a “buy now” button smash for some of us.
L’Oreal Homme Mat Matte Sculpting Pomade- $18 ($22.50)
It’s got above average hold, yet it doesn’t drift into concrete/crunchy territory. Super matte finish. Lightly scented with a fresh but still masculine scent. Smells good enough that when someone tells you that “you smell nice” (has happened to me, thank you very much) you’ll get to tell them thank you and that you don’t wear cologne. For a few years there this stuff had disappeared from Amazon. Perhaps it got caught up in the retail “shrink” fiasco, and/or was available only in salons, or maybe it had been discontinued. Who knows. BUT. It’s back now, and it appears Amazon has cut a deal with L’Oreal to have an authorized brand page and sell/fulfill a bunch of L’Oreal stuff, including some of their men’s line.
Timex Weekender 38mm Watch – $28.99 ($42.50)
Simple, cheap, and versatile. The model that basically re-launched Timex as a more fashionable brand some 15 years ago. 38mm dial diameter with a 20mm strap width. Know that the Weekender models are infamous for making a louder than average “TICK” sound with each snap of their seconds hand. It drives some people absolutely bonkers. But if you’re good with that, then it’s a cheap (very cheap) winner. The Timex Weekender is light, fun, and does its one job well: It tells the time.
Citizen 40mm Tsuyosa Automatic – $356.25 ($475)
Citizen just started to roll out a new version of their Tsuyosa line, which means the previous version is going on sale at a bunch of different retailers. Amazon is one of them. Full review here if you’re interested.
GAP Slim Fit Stretch Chinos – $20 – $25ish ($30ish)
Twenty – twenty-five(ish) bucks and shipped fast to your door. Prices are all over the place depending on the color you’re after. 98% cotton / 2% lycra. Paging Steve Kornacki.
$50 – $100 off select Hamilton Watches
- Khaki Field Auto 42mm – $745 ($795)
- Khaki Field Auto 38mm – $745 ($795)
- Khaki Field Mechanical 38mm – $625 ($675) review here
- Khaki Field King Auto 40mm – $795 ($845)
Not a Prime member exclusive, yet worth a mention as this is a recent discovery. Ever since Macy’s started excluding Hamiltons from their occasional watch promos, it’s been tough to find the brand on sale at a trusted source. …. Does Amazon count? This is not some funny-business gray market dealer selling stuff outta their trench coat. This is Amazon proper. They’re selling and fulfilling these things. So one may think these may/could/should come with a factory warranty and everything. Maybe.
Philips Norelco OneBlade 360 Hybrid Electric Beard Trimmer and Shaver – $29.96 ($37.99)
Just when you thought the razor industry couldn’t innovate or gimmick up any further, they come out with a new, true bestseller. For those who keep a pretty tight beard and sometimes go clean shaven. Stainless steel blade lasts up to 4 months and has a wear indicator so you know when it’s time for a fresh one. Comes with a 5 length adjustable beard comb.
adidas Tiro24 Warm Up Pants – $30ish ($50)
The flagship warm up pants for adidas. Soccer styling/fit, so not bulky. Streamlined. Tiro24 = the 2024 model. But they’ve got sizes, they’ve got colors, and they’re on sale.
adidas 3-pack Performance Athletic Mesh Boxer Briefs – $20.96 – $28.45 ($40)
And some adidas base layers. Performance fabric underwear can get pricey. These on the other hand (cheek?) are an affordable option a lot of guys love and depend on. Nice price, even if it does move from ~$21 – ~$29 depending on the size you pick. Mediums are $21 at post time.
WearMe Pro Sunglasses = 20% off select
- Polarized Retro Rectangular Sunglasses – $36 ($45)
- Polarized Classic Retro Flat Square Unisex Sunglasses – $36 ($45)
- Polarized Geometric Flat Top Sunglasses – $36 ($45)
Not all of their models. But a few. Polarized lenses. Good feeling materials and build quality for the price. WMP sunglasses have quickly become a favorite around these parts.
Rowenta X-Cel Handheld Garment and Fabric Steamer – $47.96 ($70ish)
Quite an impressive handheld steamer. Some handheld steamers just flat out don’t do the job well. They spit water or hard water deposits, they’re awkward to hold, and/or the water reservoir runs out quickly. That’s not the case on any level with this super well made, easy to wield, plenty of water in the tank steamer. The less trips to the dry cleaner the better, as frequent dry cleaning can be hard on suits, sportcoats, and blazers. So unless it’s soiled or it’s starting to stink, release the wrinkles with this and be on your way.
Bulova Rectangle Dial watch (model 96B107) – $169 ($295)
For those that like the old-school smart look of a rectangular watch, but won’t be shelling out for an old-school heritage luxury name. Looks really good dressed wayyyy up, and also does the “modern Rat Pack” thing extraordinarily well (as shown in the 4th outfit over here).
Huckberry Wellen Performance Lined Swim Shorts – $54 ($78)
Out of season, but that’s why they’re on sale. Yes Huckberry has a storefront on Amazon. It’s limited, but it’s still there. Excellent boxer-brief liner on these hybrid shorts. They really do it all both in and out of the water.
Carfia Polarized Men’s Sunglasses – $28 ($35)
Not quite as nice as the WMP sunglasses, but still great for the price. Nicely weighted acetate frames, polarized lenses, no silly/obnoxious visible branding, and at 53mm they should fit most guys just fine.
Under Armour Men’s UA Tactical Tech T-Shirts – $18.88 ($24.99)
Pretty well reviewed. Raglan style sleeves should offer a decent range of movement. Less obvious branding compared to their usual left-chest logo emblazoned shirts.
The Original Inflatable T-REX Dinosaur Costume – $29.99 ($80.99)
63% off, 100% terrifying to the neighborhood kids when you leap out from behind the bushes at them. (Please do not get sued by any of their parents k thx rawr.)
Bose QuietComfort Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones – $229 ($349)
Dogs. Co-workers. Kids. The world is noisy. Not a “style” pick per say, but absolutely one for those of us stuck on a keyboard all day in all sorts of surroundings.
Samsung “The Frame” 55-Inch Class QLED 4K LS03D Smart TV – $797.96 ($1497)
Wait that’s a TV?
Yes.
Does it have to show the “grandma’s couch flowers” painting?
No it doesn’t. You can choose. You can upload your own photos as well.
Dolby Atmos, Anti-Reflection, etc. It’s pretty great at blending in and the matte-screen is awesome, but some have reported scattered problems with the software being sluggish and finicky. Also, if you’re a real video/audiophile, there are probably better setups out there. But in terms of interior design, that looks pretty darn great. Review from The Wirecutter can be found here.
Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days event is set to run through tomorrow, Wednesday 10/8/24.