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Undone Basecamp Kyoto Ghost and Simple Union Kofu Strap
Earlier this year, I announced the Undone x Simple Union Limited Edition, a delightful watch that paired the Undone Basecamp bronze case with a novel Japanese twist on the California… The post Undone...
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TFP Windrose
Can renewable resources and wristwatches peacefully co-exist? Italian newcomer TFP (Time For Planet) Watches is betting that they can. I recently got to try a TFP Windrose Ceramic Black, one… The post...
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2020 Holiday Gift Guide
Look, let’s be blunt. This year sucked. The world was already in turmoil when the Coronavirus came sauntering into our lives, settled in, and proceeded to make everything worse. Still,… The post 2020...
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Dryden Pathfinder
Review and photos by Mike Razak My very first review for The Time Bum was the Dryden Chronodiver, almost two years ago. I had met Jerry, the owner of the brand,… The post Dryden Pathfinder appeared...
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Neucarl Sept Mai
We see many watches here at The Time Bum, and most fall comfortably into established styles. This is not a bad thing. If you want a dive watch or a… The post Neucarl Sept Mai appeared first on The...
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New Nezumi Baleine
It has been a couple of years since the original Nezumi Baleine prototype crossed my desk. I really enjoyed my time with that vintage-inspired diver, so I was eager to… The post New Nezumi Baleine...
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Christopher Ward C60 Blue LE
Review by @WatchmakersDaughter They say you do your best work when you’re working for a cause you believe in, and I think that applies to Christopher Ward’s effort with the… The post Christopher Ward...
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MMI Turret 300M
Sometimes, The Time Bum gets review watches just in the nick of time. Such is the case with the MMI Turret 300M. That model is now in the waning days… The post MMI Turret 300M appeared first on The...
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Soldat Promessa
Review and photos by Mike Razak “How many Basels do I need to wait through until I find my perfect watch? Either I wait forever or make one myself. So, I decided… The post Soldat Promessa appeared...
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Top Microbrand Watches of 2020
The Christmas season is now behind us, the New Year is almost here, and frankly, not a damn moment too soon. So, what’s a watch blog to do? Why, a… The post Top Microbrand Watches of 2020 appeared...
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Undone Basecamp Kyoto Ghost and Simple Union Kofu Strap
Earlier this year, I announced the Undone x Simple Union Limited Edition, a delightful watch that paired the Undone Basecamp bronze case with a novel Japanese twist on the California… The post Undone...
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New Year, New Bum 2021 Edition
Welcome to the freshly updated version of The Time Bum! You have probably already noticed our new look. After enduring Google’s Blogger platform for 7 years, I have finally migrated… The post New...
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Popolo Retrovoga
The Retrovoga is Popolo‘s first watch. It launched on Kickstarter back in July, exceeded its funding goal, and was ready for delivery in November. I was intrigued by its distinctive… The post Popolo...
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John Robert Archetype
When I first saw the John Robert Archetype, it was literally just a sketch. A case-side sketch, at that. But the lines we crisp and clean and caught my interest.… The post John Robert Archetype...
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Pustovalov Dreamlike Moon
Sometimes, a Bum needs to stretch a little outside of his comfort zone, as I did when I recently sampled the Dreamlike Moon, Owner Series from Pustovalov Watches of Clearwater,… The post Pustovalov...
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Undone Arabian Nights
What’s this? Have the folks at Undone really released yet another special edition on the Basecamp platform? Yes. Yes, they have. This time, it’s the Arabian Nights, a run of… The post Undone Arabian...
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Goodspeed Scout
Review and photos by Mike Razak Before we get to the review of the latest offering from Goodspeed Watches (the Scout), did you know I now own one of the… The post Goodspeed Scout appeared first on The...
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Hemel Airfoil
I don’t think it’s a stretch to say that Marvin Menke of Hemel has a thing for pilot’s watches. Sure, the brand has turned out some excellent field watches and… The post Hemel Airfoil appeared first...
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Jacob Veil Ark
Review by Lauren C. To say that I am a Gerald Genta fan girl would not be an understatement. I’m always interested in seeing how new watch designers interpret Genta’s… The post Jacob Veil Ark appeared...
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Arpiem Tribute
Watch designers find inspiration in many sources, but the sports car has got to be in the top three. Being a bit of a gearhead myself, I approve. What’s the… The post Arpiem Tribute appeared first on...
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