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Citizen Promaster Diver – Working Class Hero
Let’s just get this out of the way. You can always count on that one smartass friend to say “nobody needs a watch these days”. Sigh. One swift judo chop… The post Citizen Promaster Diver – Working...
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Radia RBMK Review and Giveaway
The Radia Watches Chernobyl Collection commemorates the 1986 nuclear disaster and that is, shall we say, an uncommon theme for any product, be it a watch or otherwise. With that… The post Radia RBMK...
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Swiss Watch Co. Bunker
Readers of the site will be no stranger to Swiss Watch Co. watches. We’ve reviewed their Diver and Sport models, and were impressed on both occasions. The brand–which is actually… The post Swiss Watch...
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Bulova Oceanographer Devil Diver, 2021
Once again, I find myself with a Bulova Oceanographer “Devil Diver” on my desk. Bulova first produced this model from 1968-1972. Its compact case, gem-set markers, and of course, the… The post Bulova...
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Aquatico Sea Star V2
Aquatico and I got off to a rocky start. I reviewed two of the brand’s models in May 2019, and while both could have been promising watches for the price,… The post Aquatico Sea Star V2 appeared first...
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Hemel HFT20 Air League Special
So, remember the Hemel Air League Chronograph I told you about last May? Well, it was vintage pilot’s watch in the Dodane/Breuget Type 20 idiom and it was cool as… The post Hemel HFT20 Air League...
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Thacker Merali Original
Vancouver, British Columbia is an often-rainy city. But when sunlight breaks through the clouds and bounces off both water and snow-capped mountains, the contrast is beautifully arresting. Similarly,...
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CASIO DW-291H – When Even a Basic G-Shock is too Expensive
Bargain Ballers, gather ‘round. While certain watch snobs may shun them, a $50 dollar Casio G-Shock will prove far more reliable under adverse conditions than many of the hifalutin Swiss… The post...
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A Watch For St. Patrick’s Day
Top o’the morning an’ what’s the craic? — The luck o’the Irish, so tip one back — Oh Danny boy, the story horse? — May the road rise to meet you, for… The post A Watch For St. Patrick’s Day appeared...
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Christopher Ward C65 Chronograph
I won’t waste your time with an introduction to Christopher Ward. At this point, the British brand has firmly established itself in the watch world. Several years ago, the brand… The post Christopher...
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Waldan Heritage
Waldan is an interesting brand. Established in 1979 in New York City by Polish watchmaker Oscar Waldan, the eponymous brand for years produced rather high-end timepieces that could be found… The post...
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Phoibos Eagle Ray Compressor
I’ll get right to the point, Phoibos Watches has been absolutely crushing it. I’ve reviewed 11 models since 2019, and there was nary a dud in the bunch. Each time,… The post Phoibos Eagle Ray...
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Vesuviate Attivo
They say third time’s the charm. Aspiring micro brand Vesuviate is certainly hoping it’s true. I have reviewed two of the brand’s watches, the Chronograph, and the Doppio, both of… The post Vesuviate...
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DIY: The $20 Watch Storage Solution
If you’ve been collecting watches for any length of time, the storage of your little wrist machines can quickly become an issue, especially if you have limited space. Sure, you… The post DIY: The $20...
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Rotary Regents Skeleton
2021 seems to be the year of the integrated bracelet sports watch, with many different brands releasing new models with their interpretation of it. Given my enjoyment of the style,… The post Rotary...
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Alcadus Opus 39
Can I just start with the dome? Good. Because I’m going to start with the dome. The Alcadus Opus 39 that I am reviewing today has a towering 2mm sapphire… The post Alcadus Opus 39 appeared first on...
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Nite MX10 – Bring On The Nite
Everybody’s got their outliers. Those pieces of the collection that may not fall in line with an overall vibe, or just something unexpected from out of left field. Here’s a… The post Nite MX10 – Bring...
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Haim Legacy
Today at The Time Bum, we have the latest from Haim! No, not Haim the rock band known for “The Wire,” “Gasoline,” and Este Haim’s epic bass face. I’m talking… The post Haim Legacy appeared first on...
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Timex 25th Hour Watch
Originally posted April 12, 2019. What would you do with one extra hour every day? Sleep? Work? Spend quality time with your family? I’d like to say I’d do all… The post Timex 25th Hour Watch...
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Astor+Banks Fortitude
Chicago outfit Astor+Banks is coming up on 10 years in business, and they’ve certainly left their mark on the watch world. Released from 2012 to 2016, their first three models… The post Astor+Banks...
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