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Inthebagcraft Custom Shell Cordovan Strap
Pandemic-related international shipping delays have slowed the influx of new review watches to a trickle here at Time Bum Headquarters but lucky for me, the postman arrived with a package from Hong...
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Hemel Air League Chronograph Special Edition
Regular readers know that Marvin Menke of Hemel Watches has been busy cranking out some amazing watches these past few years, but you might not know of his side project, The League of Microbrands. Now...
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Vincero, The Rogue Rose Gold + Black
This sponsored post is a paid advertisement. All text and photos were provided by the brand. If there's anything you don't want your watch to be it's cookie-cutter There's nothing worse than spending...
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Leaunoir Neptune Calendar
Review and photos by Mike RazakThe Neptune Calendar is a vintage-inspired watch from the new brand Leaunoir. Touted as French-assembled by a French brand in France, it will appeal to Francophiles if no...
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Phoibos Proteus
Having reviewed a number of Phoibos Watches In the past year, I have come to expect handsome design, solid specs, and value for the money. True to form, the new Proteus dive watch they gave me to...
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Caliper Slide View MKII
In July of 2017, I had the privilege to review the Caliper Slide View, aa automatic calculator watch that stood apart from the crowd with its translucent dial and huge internal slide rule bezel. Now,...
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Reverie Diver
Today, Reverie Watches launches their first dive watch on Kickstarter. Appropriately named “The Diver” it is a proper tool that promises the same elegance as the GT and Sea Spirit before it.The Diver’s...
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Alkin Model Two
Review and photos by Mike RazakI’ve always liked the look of compressor style divers—two crowns, internal bezel. The type seems to be having a bit of a renaissance since its heyday in the 1960’s and...
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Rolex Batman and Batgirl
This sponsored post is a paid advertisement. All text and photos were provided by The Watch Standard. Why is the “Batman”and “Batgirl” by Rolex in such high demand? The Rolex Batman and the Rolex...
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Preview: Peren Hinz
After producing two, distinctively styled chronographs, the Transylvanian brand Peren has now launched its first mechanical watch, the Hintz. We at The Time Bum should be getting our hands on a...
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Hemel x USAF HFT20
Hemel Watches has turned out several variations on their HF Series pilot’s watch but today, they kick it up a notch by partnering with the United States Air Force. According to Marvin Menke, Founder,...
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The Ultimate 4th of July Watch: Part II
Nathaniel DeNicola is back for another chapter in his quest for the most American of American watches. Can any watch unseat the MKII Key West White Dial Pepsi GMT? American-made, red-white-and-blue,...
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Preview: Draken Benguela
New Zealand-based Draken is preparing to launch its latest tool watch, the Benguela. This watch will be the perfect companion for even the most extreme divers, without compromising on style....
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Detomaso Viaggio Automatic Review and Giveaway
It is always a pleasant experience to find something that piques your interest online and then to discover upon its arrival, that it is better than you initially thought. This was my experience with...
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Bulova A-15 Pilot
Review and photos by Mike RazakThe Bulova A-15 Pilot has been out for long enough that almost every major watch outlet already has a hands-on review. So what are you doing here? Maybe, like me, you...
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Vesuviate Doppio
Singapore’s Vesuviate came out of the gates strong with their debut mechanical Chronograph back in January. It was a solid piece with great specs, but a high price tag and it failed to fund....
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New Accessories from Vario
The watch hobby doesn't give its addicts a break. No sooner do you have one watch, then you get another, and another. Once you do that, you will need a way to store them. Of course, you will need more...
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Reise Resolute
Quick, describe a tool watch. It's got to be tough, of course, so you'll want at least 100m water resistance. It's got to have a reliable movement. Protected from shock and magnetism? You bet. Crazy...
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Interview: Sam Orataya of Afram Jewelers
Longtime readers may recall my occasional reference to “my watch guy” or more specifically, Sam Orataya of Afram Jewelers. Located in downtown Washington, DC, the store is right up the block from the...
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Seaborne Sea Venture
It’s summertime in DC. On the one hand, that means heat, humidity, and bugs. On the other hand, it means bright and breezy fashion, which makes the first part bearable, particularly when you are south...
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