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2019 Holiday Gift Guide
It's that time of the year again. The holidays are upon us and everyone is heading to the stores to buy gifts. But what to buy? What with all the crowds and the stuff crowding the shelves, it's all a...
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Kingsbury Watch Co. White Water 300 Giveaway
Kingsbury Watch Co. is happy to announce that they’re hosting a special giveaway for one “White Water 300” dive watch. This is a very limited edition and previously unreleased model as only two...
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TC-9 Titanium Pilot – Skeleton Edition
When TC-9 offered me their new skeleton Titanium Pilot for this review, I hesitated. On the one hand, I have liked the brand’s previous models and happily own two (the Bronze 1972 Diver and the...
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Eliana Timekeeper Twilight Glint
The Time Bum doesn’t review many women’s watches, but I have set a new record in 2019 by reviewing not just one (the Phobos Sea Nymph), but now two! The Eliana Timekeeper Twilight Glint is a small,...
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Phoibos Eagle Ray GMT
The folks at Phoibos have turned out yet another appealing, affordable diver. This time, it is the Eagle Ray GMT, which is rated for 300M, packs a Swiss Ronda quartz, and sells for just $200. They gave...
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Aloha GMT 40
Review and photos by Mike RazakI’ll tell you right out that I ended up liking the black dial of the Aloha Watches GMT 40 better than the blue dial. I know blue is The Thing right now. And I expected to...
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Giveaway: UNDONE x Peanuts
Happy Holidays! In the spirit of giving, The Time Bum will raffle off an awesome UNDONE x Peanuts: Snoopy ACES watch. This is the very same sample I reviewed here, and then displayed at the District...
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Straton Tourer GMT and Triple Calendar
Straton is back with one more round of new releases before they close out 2019. The new Tourer series applies Straton’s well-developed 70’s race timer aesthetic to six distinct models: the Tourer GMT...
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District Time 2019 Wrap-up by DCVW
Post by Nick Ferrell of DC Vintage WatchesIn October 2019, the District Time watch show opened its doors for the fourth year in a row – this time as a two-day event at the District Architecture Center...
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Deep Blue Defender 1000 vs. Anstead Oceanis 1
Does anyone remember the Anstead Oceanis? I sure do. It launched on Kickstarter in 2012, and it was both the first crowd-funder I backed and the first microbrand watch I purchased. It was a very cool...
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Cincinnati Watch Co. P-40M Mechanical
Review and photos by Mike RazakRick Bell not only has a great name, but he also has great taste in watches. He bought himself a Grand Seiko for Christmas and has my undying respect for doing so. He...
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Werenbach Leonov Model 2
It seems The Time Bum was good this year because I found a Werenbach Leonov waiting for me under the tree on Christmas morning. The fact that I purchased it, wrapped it, and placed it there is entirely...
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Roebuck Diviso
Today, I have a new model from the Roebuck Watch Company, the Diviso. The watch will debut on October 12 at the DC District Time Show and should be available for sale in November. [Update, January 8,...
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Wolbrook Skindiver "Worldtimer"
Review and photos by Mike RazakI want to start by discussing—briefly, now, and not again—the connection that the brand is pushing with Neil Armstrong. Neil Armstrong owned an original Wolbrook, just...
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Vesuviate Chronograph
Singapore start-up Vesuviate Watches has readied its first model for a January 20 Kickstarter launch. The plan was to create an elegant tool watch using hardened titanium, ceramic, and a Valjoux 7750...
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Advisor SUPA Diver
On January 19, Advisor Watches will launch its latest model, the SUPA Diver. This 300m bronze tool watch has a Swiss Sellita automatic movement and an aggressive design. I was able to try a blue dial...
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Delugs Watch Straps
I have a friend who owns one watch. The cheap black leather strap that came from the factory is still on it and looking rather worse for wear, and not in the charming patinated way. When it eventually...
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Cincinnati Watch Co. Cincinnatus Field
Review and photos by Mike RazakLet us start at the end. The Cincinnati Watch Co. Cincinnatus Field is an absolute steal at the preorder price of $239 ($299 retail, though they'll likely sell out before...
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Benrus Heritage Field Watch
Benrus is back! Yes, it is the same storied American brand that produced the Sky Chief chronograph in World War Two, built mil-spec field watches and divers in the 1960s and 70s, and even made a line...
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Paul Twice La Mancha Suede Strap
Paul Twice is a Polish strap company run by two friends named - you guessed it, Paul. Together, they select quality leathers and handcraft premium straps. Being the kind of guy who believes that half...
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