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Xeric Halograph III
Oddities make the world, and life in it, more interesting. I have an affinity for the esoteric, especially when it expresses someone’s passion. Not all oddballs are lovable, but… The post Xeric...
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PerpetuaL Simple Classic SC-03
If you have been in the microbrand watch world for a while, you have probably seen PerpetuaL. This Hong Kong watchmaker was one of the original microbrands and has been… The post PerpetuaL Simple...
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Duzu A-10
I don’t think I’ve ever described a military watch as “playful.” Military watches are supposed to be serious business, function over form, no-nonsense, right? And yet, that is the word… The post Duzu...
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AndoAndoAndo x Canuck, The Fourth Dimension
If you were a watch designer, what would you create? Set aside marketability, cost, and any possible lack of training and talent. Just pretend with me for a moment. Are… The post AndoAndoAndo x...
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Second Hour Gin Clear Mk3
Believe it or not, this is the third time around at The Time Bum for the Second Hour Gin Clear. First released via Kickstarter in 2020 and then revised in… The post Second Hour Gin Clear Mk3 appeared...
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Interview: Stephen O’Connor of The British Bench
Stephen O’Connor is the man behind The British Bench, an independent website documenting where British watches are designed, manufactured, assembled, regulated, and tested. Establishing the country of...
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Delhi Watch Company Terra
I am wearing a Microbrand Watch of the Year contender. This Indian watch sold for $42, sold out in a flash, and they won’t ship to the United States. If… The post Delhi Watch Company Terra appeared...
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ÁIGI Gruvebus
Watchmakers draw inspiration from all manner of sources, running the gamut from the commonplace, “What if I reimagined this other, more expensive watch?” to the bizarre, “What if Ziggy Stardust… The...
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Vario Versa Single-Time Automatic
In 2022, Ivan Chua of Vario did the unexpected when he released the Versa, an affordable, dual-faced, art deco watch in the spirit of the Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Duo and Cartier Tank… The post Vario...
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Sero Watch Company Signature
If you are steeped in watch media – podcasts, trade journals, and perhaps some lovable enthusiast blogs – you’ve likely come across a host or writer pondering what they would… The post Sero Watch...
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Imperial Watch Co. Rangefinder
Imperial Watch Company entered the microbrand arena in 2022 with the release of the Royal Guard 200. In my review, I praised its retro charm and declared it to be… The post Imperial Watch Co....
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Belhamel Contra A39
When I see a retro-inspired watch, I ask myself if it is intended to be viewed as a product of the past or of the present. For example, if I… The post Belhamel Contra A39 appeared first on The Time Bum.
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Bernhardt Captain
The Bernhardt Watch Company of North Carolina was a microbrand before anyone called independent watchmakers “microbrands.” Founded in 2005, this family-owned business developed a fiercely loyal...
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Hemel Eylandt Aurelian
Hemel has long been known for its military and tool watches, and while it has continued those themes with its Eylandt collection, the sub-brand has also provided a place to… The post Hemel Eylandt...
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Astor + Banks Field Watch
To paraphrase Linda Martell, field watches are a funny little genre, aren’t they? It encompasses archetypal styles, military styles, other military styles, futuristic lovable oddball military styles –...
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Jack Mason Pursuit Pro Shadow
The first mechanical watch I ever bought was a Jack Mason Pursuit Pilot, the original version from the days when the brand was showing signs of shifting away from its… The post Jack Mason Pursuit Pro...
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Timex Marlin Automatic 40mm
It has taken some time, but I have finally reviewed a Timex Marlin, the retro-styled, mechanically-driven gem from America’s beloved brand. I picked up my Marlin Automatic TW2V44600 40mm in… The post...
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Synchron Ti300M SEALAB
I’ve been here before, deliberating provenance and value, their individual merits, and balance. Last time, it was with respect to the Maranez Samurai Army, an homage to the Doxa and… The post Synchron...
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Vaer C4 Tactical Field Solar
As you found your way to The Time Bum, you must have heard of Vaer. The brand is excellent at marketing, so much so that it is one of the… The post Vaer C4 Tactical Field Solar appeared first on The...
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Sunrex 611
I’ve always been a car guy, so it’s no surprise that I love motorsport-themed watches. If your watch emulates vintage race-timers, dashboard gauges, or team liveries, I’m interested. Still, the… The...
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