Casio AE1200 Part 3: Kranio Designs Case
At last! I have finally written the third and likely final chapter in my Casio AE1200 series. In Part the First, I introduced this digital gem that far exceeded my… The post Casio AE1200 Part 3:...
View ArticleTimex Midget
The Timex Midget was released as a Japanese market limited edition in 2017 and then sold as the Waterbury Welton in the US in 2018. It is no longer available… The post Timex Midget appeared first on...
View ArticleFANOS Watches: Kickstarter Campaign + GIVEAWAY!
FANOS Watches is offering the BEST valued diver in the market with a workhorse Swiss movement and a case made from hardened Titanium! Check them out on Kickstarter:...
View ArticleBatavi Architect
This is an underdog story. But not your typical underdog story–this isn’t Cool Runnings. No, this is the story of The Other Dial. Especially with microbrands–and even more so with… The post Batavi...
View ArticlePreview: Hemel HD2 Sea Dart
Hemel Watches is probably best known for its field and aviation watches, and for good reason. They are excellent pieces that comprise most of the brand’s catalog. But they haven’t… The post Preview:...
View ArticleNezumi Tonnerre
The Stockholm-based designers and gearheads at Nezumi have just released their latest racing chronograph, the Tonnerre. I got to sample one in advance for this hands-on review, and it is… The post...
View ArticleSeiko 5 SKZ211J Map Meter
I didn’t mean to buy another watch. Really! I was actually selling watches when I noticed this lightly used Seiko 5 on Watchuseek for $150, and I thought, “maybe the… The post Seiko 5 SKZ211J Map...
View ArticleArpiem Racematic TCC
Do you like watches and vintage Formula 1 racing? Then you are in the right place. Back in January, I reviewed the Tribute by French microbrand Arpiem, a racing chronograph… The post Arpiem Racematic...
View ArticleGM Lang Trailseeker
Right up front, I’ll admit that I have an affinity for Austin watch brands. How can you not? With names like Tockr and Dufrane among the pack that also includes… The post GM Lang Trailseeker...
View ArticleGiveaway: Undone x Staple Yin-Yang
Want to win a watch? This time, we’re giving away one Undone x Staple Yin-Yang NATO. All you need to do is click on the entry box below and follow… The post Giveaway: Undone x Staple Yin-Yang appeared...
View ArticleUndone x Staple Yin-Yang Limited Edition
To say Undone Watches is prolific would be a gross understatement. The Hong Kong brand turns out a staggering number of specials and collaboration pieces every year and they rarely… The post Undone x...
View ArticleRoebuck Scuba
Today, we have the Scuba, the sophmore effort from the Roebuck Watch Company. If you recall, I was a big fan of their Diviso, the dual-crown, racing-themed watch released early… The post Roebuck Scuba...
View ArticleHawaiian Lifeguard Association Watch
Let’s just start with the obvious. The Hawaiian Lifeguard Association HLA5403 watch is yellow. Not just a dab of yellow or a yellow accent, but the whole dial and strap.… The post Hawaiian Lifeguard...
View ArticleWilliam Wood Valiant
William Wood Watches would like you to know that they are serious about firefighting. And about watches. Named for and inspired by the founder’s grandfather who served as a firefighter… The post...
View ArticleNodus Retrospect III
Ok #watchfam, I have a confession to make. When Rolex announced in 2020 that the classic Submariner would undergo the most minuscule of changes — 1 mm increase in case… The post Nodus Retrospect III...
View ArticleHVD Spectre Diver
Today, I’m going to review the HVD Spectre Diver, a hand-wound vintage diver set to launch on Kickstarter next month, but first, I want to tell you a little about… The post HVD Spectre Diver appeared...
View ArticleArtem Straps
I’ve probably mentioned this before, but watch straps helped me get hooked on collecting watches. Few watches stay mated to their stock straps for very long. I love strap swapping.… The post Artem...
View ArticleBOLDR Venture Wayfarer Khaki and Field Medic Camo Green
Last March, just before Covid was declared the pandemic it would become, I got the chance to handle the then-new BOLDR Venture Khaki that Loren had in for review. It… The post BOLDR Venture Wayfarer...
View ArticleSteeldive SD1954 (Marine Variant) – Low End Theory
First things first… If you’re someone that believes a quality timepiece needs to come from Switzerland and cost thousands of dollars, you’re probably not a regular reader of this blog… The post...
View ArticleHavaan Tuvali Heritage 72
We love vintage watches here at The Time Bum. We also have a soft spot for new watches that successfully emulate a vintage look. We’ve reviewed plenty of both, but… The post Havaan Tuvali Heritage 72...
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