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The Watchmaker’s Son

By Albert Khansky of Wristeria Watches vintage watch repair Do you have any old or broken watches? I’m a watchmaker’s son.  Nearly every weekend during my childhood was spent waking… The post The...

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Szanto ICON Roland Sands Signature

If you don’t know who Roland Sands is, then … well, you are probably like me. You see, Roland Sands is a former moto GOP racer who now owns a… The post Szanto ICON Roland Sands Signature appeared...

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Nodus Sector Field

Review and photos by Mike Razak I’m going to try something new here. Typically my reviews blend in an unending stream of paragraphs describing the watch, citing the specs, and… The post Nodus Sector...

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Undone Killy Designer’s Draft Edition

Undone simply cannot sit still. The Hong Kong brand is constantly inventing and reinventing its watches in exciting new ways. Most recently, Undone’s founder, Michael Young, has taken a fresh… The...

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Uniform Wares C39 and M37

Uniform Wares  In 2009, Uniform Wares was founded, and they have been making premium British Watches ever since. They embody character and distinction through intelligent design and I instantly fell…...

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Farr + Swit Wayfinder

Chicago brand Farr + Swit has followed their successful Seaplane model with a new tool watch, the Wayfinder. This time, they are offering two variants: a sweeping quartz with a… The post Farr + Swit...

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Dufrane Waterloo

Review by Nate DeNicola Deep in the heart of the Texas capital, you can hear it.  It percolates in the coffee lines and sizzles around the food trucks.  It echoes… The post Dufrane Waterloo appeared...

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Feynman FKM Rubber Straps

To date, Feynman Watches has focused on just that–watches. But the brand has pushed into production the FKM rubber strap that they debuted on their second model, the Cove Diver.… The post Feynman FKM...

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A Watch For Valentine’s Day

On this celebration of romance and fertility I have a confession to make: I love pairings.  Finding the perfect “thing” to go with “whatever occasion” is one of my favorite… The post A Watch For...

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Visitor Duneshore Shallows

I’ve been a fan of the Visitor Watch Company ever since I saw the original Duneshore Calligraph prototype. Brand ower Phil Rodenbeck has a real talent for industrial design and… The post Visitor...

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Second Hour Mandala

Up for review today, I have the prototype Mandala, the second watch from Second Hour, a young microbrand out of Melbourne, Australia. I gave their first offering, the Gin Clear… The post Second Hour...

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Tsao Legacy

“I want the purple one!” Alan Tsao had asked me to choose one of his new Tsao Baltimore Legacy prototypes for an unboxing video on the brand’s Facebook page. Mike… The post Tsao Legacy appeared first...

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Iridium Torpedo

The Iridium Torpedo is a brand debut, but it’s not a true debut. In the microbrand world, there are several brand umbrellas that encompass a family of brands that allow… The post Iridium Torpedo...

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Houtman Pilbara

Houtman Watches is new to the burgeoning Australian watch scene. Based in Perth, Western Australia, the company joins such microbrands as Gavin, Melbourne, Orange, and Second Hour; it’s one of… The...

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RZE Endeavour

Are you familiar with the Pantone Color of the Year? If you are, then you already know where I’m going with this. If not, give me a paragraph to get… The post RZE Endeavour appeared first on The Time...

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Update: Traska Summiteer V2

The Traska Summiteer was The Time Bum 2020 Watch of the Year, and for good reason. It’s easy-wearing dimensions and timeless design make it an absolute pleasure to have on… The post Update: Traska...

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Casio AE1200, Part 1

Ok. I’ll admit that I’m an analog snob. I like a wide variety of watches. I’ll buy quartz. I’ll even choose quartz over mechanical if it’s the right watch, but… The post Casio AE1200, Part 1 appeared...

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Minuteman Watches Prototype

When Minuteman started the process of prototyping this watch, I was immediately intrigued. It’s a departure from the more “rough and ready” style of their A11 field watch or Parker… The post Minuteman...

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Trafford Watch Co. S.O.E. Roadster

I think saying that a racing-themed chronograph is innovative or unique would be a bit insincere. Given the purpose of a chronograph, the racing theme is arguably the most common… The post Trafford...

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Vandaag Primus Automatik Review and Giveaway

There is no shortage of simple, elegant watches available for under $500. The Bauhaus movement hasn’t yet faded, and that’s not a bad thing. But a lot of those cheaper… The post Vandaag Primus...

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