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Praesidus A-11 Spec 2.0
The Praesidus Watch Company loves the A-11. The brand has reincarnated the American wartime favorite several times with varying sizes, colors, cases, and dial materials. Last year, I reviewed four…...
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Nodus Sector Deep
“It looks German.” That was the very first thing I said when I collected the Nodus Sector Deep prototype for this review. This was neither praise nor criticism, just a… The post Nodus Sector Deep...
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Imperial Royal Guard 200 Limited Editions
Last September, I brought you a full review of the Imperial Watch Company‘s debut model, the Royal Guard 200, a vintage-style diver of the Scafograf variety. I liked its size,… The post Imperial Royal...
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Vaer R1 USA Racing Chronograph
If you are interested in microbrand watches and are not emerging from a years-long coma, you are no doubt aware of Vaer. The California-based brand has turned out a range… The post Vaer R1 USA Racing...
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Seiko SRPJ35 Tropical Lagoon Turtle
Guest Bum Matt Kessler-Cleary reviews the Seiko SRPJ35 If, through this article, I am introducing you to the Seiko Turtle, then welcome to one of the watch world’s more interesting… The post Seiko...
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Casio AE1200, Part 6: SKXMod Bracelet
In today’s installment of The Time Bum’s Casio Royale modification saga, I will compare the stock Casio AE1200 bracelet with an aftermarket unit from SKXMod.com. I’ll start by reviewing the… The post...
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Casio AE1200, Part 7: Darth Royale Hydromod!
In Part 5 of my neverending Casio Royale modification saga, I showed you how to replace the LCD screen film and reverse the display polarization. This gave me a black… The post Casio AE1200, Part 7:...
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Delma Shell Star Titanium
In 2016, Delma Watches revived their venerable Shell Star diver. Originally launched in 1975, the watch was Delma’s first professional diver, boasting a then-impressive 200m water resistance. Delma...
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Casio AE1200, Part 8: Bronze Case, Brass Faceplate, Full Patina
Hey, remember back in Part 5 when I introduced the SKXMod Casio AE1200 replacement faceplate? And then again in Part 7 when I showed you the completed Darth Royale project… The post Casio AE1200, Part...
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Boldr Safari Vogelkop Superb
Let’s talk about black watches. There is no shortage of watches with black dials; nearly every brand offers every model with one. Then, we have our black dials with black… The post Boldr Safari...
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Boldr Venture – Green Star
In the *checks notes* three years since Boldr released their first Venture, they’ve used the Venture as a base for a whole stable of watches alongside the original: chronographs, GMTs,… The post Boldr...
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Nodus Unity
Clearly, the folks at L.A.’s Nodus Watches have a keen eye and remarkable range. It was only last month that I reviewed the Sector Deep, a no-nonsense tool watch with… The post Nodus Unity appeared...
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Yema Urban Field
Today I have a pair of Yema Urban Field watches, which begs the question, what is an “Urban Field” exactly? There are few fields in urban spaces, and those seeking… The post Yema Urban Field appeared...
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RZE Aspirare
There are materials that are made for diving watches. Stainless steel is highly corrosion-resistant, and bronze seals itself with a patina that personifies the sport, and titanium … well, to… The post...
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Q Timex Rainbow
As I was preparing to take our dog on a hike one morning, I was perusing my watch box and realized that I had nothing that I wanted to wear… The post Q Timex Rainbow appeared first on The Time Bum.
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Selten Salvage
Hot on the heels of the release of their Series 00 moon phase dress watch, Hong Kong microbrand Selten Watch Co is taking its eyes off the sky and turning… The post Selten Salvage appeared first on...
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Delma Continental Pulsometer
Guest Bum Matt Kessler-Cleary reviews Delma Continental Pulsometer You may have noticed from the skyrocketing vintage watch prices, and the bevy of back-catalog reissues from major brands, that...
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Vario 1945 D-12
Today, I am reviewing the Vario 1945 D-12, a release I have been looking forward to for a long time. You see, Vario’s first foray into military watches, the 1918… The post Vario 1945 D-12 appeared...
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Christopher Ward Bel Canto
I was confused, very confused, when I saw the Christopher Ward Bel Canto. My brain could not comprehend what was going on. It is true that the UK brand has… The post Christopher Ward Bel Canto...
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Circula ProTrail
They say a camel is a horse designed by a committee, which complements neither the committee nor the camel. That always struck me as somewhat unfair. After all, camels and… The post Circula ProTrail...
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