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Giveaway: AVI-8 Hawker Hurricane
December is always a multiple giveaway month at TheTimeBum.com. I'm already giving away this awesome watch and strap set, and now I'm going to start a new one for this sweet AVI-8 Hawker Hurricane....
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Borealis Portus Cale
It’s no secret that the Bum loves Borealis. The Portuguese diver’s watch company consistently turns out high-quality timepieces for excellent prices - particularly if you can catch them in the...
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Straton Speciale
In a very short time, the Straton Watch Company has established a reputation for high-quality, affordable driver's chronographs. From the Vintage Driver, to the Curve-Chrono, to the Synchro, each...
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End of Year Pre-orders
The year is almost over, but if you still have a few bucks left, there is still time to order another watch or two before 2017 limps across the finish line. I've already told you about the Straton...
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Spinnaker SP-5047-02
Spinnaker Watches generally turns out diving and nautical themed watches that tend to be on the bold side of things, so I was a bit surprised when they sent me the SP-5047-02. This sedate dress watch...
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Spinnaker Fleuss
Spinnaker is a prolific company so perhaps as a result, they tend to be a bit schizophrenic in their designs. Just this year, I have reviewed the excellent Cahill 38 retro diver, the sober Automatic,...
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Brüggler Chronograph
So how was 2017 for you? Maybe it was a banner year and you are ready to celebrate. Or perhaps it was a crap year and you are ready for a fresh start in 2018. Either way, I can't imagine a better way...
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Collins Bronson Chronograph
Last year, Collins launched their first watch, The Bronson, an attractive three-hander inspired by vintage recording studio equipment. Last month, they introduced the Bronson Chronograph and let me...
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Heitis Aviator
Like many microbrand owners, DJ Heider began by modifying watches. This led him to attend watchmaking school, and to ultimately start Heitis, a line of quartz watches that he assembles in his Buffalo,...
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Giveaway: Heitis Aviator
Ready for another chance to win a cool watch? This time, you have a chance to win a new Heitis Aviator like the one I just reviewed. All you need to do is click on the entry box below and follow the...
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Origin Field Watch 2nd Edition
Today’s watch hails from Memphis, Tennessee, where self-taught watchmaker Dennis Shirokov assembles the products of the Origin Watch Company. I met Dennis at last year’s DC Microbrand Meetup where he...
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Kosmos 24 Orion
Last year, I introduced you to Kosmos 24*, a Kickstarter project that created 24-hour, two hand watches inspired by vintage Russian pieces. I liked their faithfully retro designs, and apparently, I was...
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Minuteman Watch Co. and Team Rubicon Join Forces
The American brand Minuteman Watch Co. in conjunction with charity Team Rubicon, have just announced that they are starting to accept pre-orders for their new series of watches. These watches will be...
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Hamtun Neon
British microbrand Hamtun is returning to Kickstarter with the Neon, a stylish tool watch accented in bold colors and powered by a Swiss automatic movement. Twelve variants are on the way, including...
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Hemel HFT20
When I previewed the Hemel HFT20 Flight Series watches last year, I praised their modern interpretation of the classic jet pilot’s watch. I was only working off of ad copy and photographs, but the new...
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Advisor AstroHelm V1
The Advisor AstroHelm is a budget-priced, vintage-inspired watch in the classic Panerai style. They offer several variants with different finishes, movements, and materials. For this review, I borrowed...
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Microbrand Pre-order Projects
It has been a while since my last microbrand pre-order roundup, and right now, there are several projects worthy of your attention. Projects like the...Watchuseek F72 Emperor DiverOver the years,...
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Double Spinnaker Giveaway!
You know what's better than winning one watch? Winning two! This month, I'm giving away a pair of Spinnaker dive watches. You can win the very same 42mm Fleuss and 38mm Cahill 38 that I reviewed. All...
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Zelos Abyss2
When Zelos Watches released the Abyss in 2015, it was the biggest, baddest, and most outrageous dive watch they had attempted. That bronze brute had two bezels, two crowns, a radiant multi-layer dial,...
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Visitor Vale Park Officer
I’ve wanted a Vale Park Officer from the moment Visitor Watch Company owner/designer Phil Rodenbeck showed me the prototype. If you recall my preview last March, I was mightily impressed with what I...
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