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McDowell Time Maxton V2
McDowell Time released the Maxton back in 2018 and the racing-inspired chronograph has proven to be quite popular. So much so, that a second-generation watch will launch in March. If… The post...
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Horon Ocean Hunter
Buyers interested in sub $500 diver watches have a lot of choices these days, and certain expectations need to be fulfilled in order to make the cut: solid movement, good… The post Horon Ocean Hunter...
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Aquatico Steel Man
District Time visitors always get to see an amazing selection of watches. Many will buy one or two (or three) before the weekend is over. The luckiest of the bunch… The post Aquatico Steel Man...
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Galvin Watch Company Loimu
When Susan Galvin, watchmaker, and founder of the Galvin Watch Company, offered to send me not one but two samples of her upcoming Loimu model, I jumped at the chance.… The post Galvin Watch Company...
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A Watch for Mardi Gras
On a snowy February night in 1999, my college roommates and I returned to our dorm room to find our landline phone light blinking red. Someone had left a message.… The post A Watch for Mardi Gras...
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Bespoke Watch Products Intaglio 38 Tonneau
The vast majority of watches are factory-made products, and this is fine. They are machines after all, and as consumers, we expect the watch we order to look exactly like… The post Bespoke Watch...
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Nezumi 10 Year Anniversary Voiture Chronograph VM1S
I’ve reviewed several Nezumi watches and have enjoyed all of them. While the Swedish brand has released several different models over the years, they have a particular affinity for chronographs… The...
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Lesablier Chronosport
Ensuring the viability of a brand from model to model usually imposes design constraints to make sure that each watch will sell. Creating a unique design that can sell is… The post Lesablier...
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District Time: The Mental Wellness Break, We Didn’t Know We Needed!
Today, our Guest Bum is Philip Dashiell, a passionate watch collector and reviewer. I saw his heartfelt recap of District Time 2022 and have reposted it with his permission. Be… The post District...
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Draken Kruger
When New Zealand microband Draken Watches releases a new watch, you can count on three things: it will be big, it will be tough, and it will incorporate some cool… The post Draken Kruger appeared...
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RZE Resolute 2022 and Supercompressor
If you were at the recent District Time watch show in DC, you might have met me at the RZE table. For obvious reasons, it was not practical for RZE… The post RZE Resolute 2022 and Supercompressor...
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Baltic Aquascaphe
Baltic is a brand on the rise, and they’ve got the reputation to back it. Everything I had seen or read talked about the finishing, and how it was on… The post Baltic Aquascaphe appeared first on The...
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Hemel Sea Dart HD2 and Hydroendurance HD1
Today, I am reviewing a pair of watches I’ve already covered twice before. I know that sounds a bit redundant, but the stash of watches Hemel sent for the District… The post Hemel Sea Dart HD2 and...
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WT Author No. 1940 White Quartz
The creative minds at WT Author have been hard at work preparing for their latest Kickstarter release. That series, The Final Countdown No.s 1980 – 1989, will launch on April… The post WT Author No....
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Seiko 5 Sports X Worn & Wound 10th Anniversary Limited Edition
Entering the world of watches is often a solitary pursuit. Watches aren’t cars or toasters or running shoes; most people just getting into the hobby cannot simply ask their group… The post Seiko 5...
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Yema LED Kavinsky Limited Edition
I have featured Yema twice before on these pages. On both occasions, I reviewed watches heavily influenced by models from the brand’s storied past. We’re talking about the box crystal,… The post Yema...
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Nodus Avalon II
I need to admit upfront that this will not be my usual review. You see, I had this lovely Nodus Avalon II in hand for only a brief time before… The post Nodus Avalon II appeared first on The Time Bum.
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Kingsbury Rendition Automatic
Just launched on Kickstarter, Kingsbury Introduces the Rendition – our latest design creates a playful interpretation of the classic men’s dress watch. Powered by what has quickly become one of… The...
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First Stage Shoal Deep
First Stage is a new venture that hooks up Australian microbrand Second Hour with watch modder Jack Hypoxia. Their first product, the First Stage Shoal Deep is something in between… The post First...
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Benrus DTU-2A/P Field Watch
A few years ago, long-defunct brand Benrus came back from the dead. As many of these “zombie” brands do, it started reissuing classics from its past — and it has… The post Benrus DTU-2A/P Field Watch...
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