Lorier Hydra Series III
I won’t bury the lede: this watch is fantastic. I am reluctant to tell you how to spend your money, but I am confident that if you like the look… The post Lorier Hydra Series III appeared first on The...
View ArticleBulova Jet Star Limited Edition
One does not generally think of 1973 as being the pinnacle of fashion. Bellbottoms were in, lapels were enormous, and my parents saw fit to send me into the world… The post Bulova Jet Star Limited...
View ArticleNordic Marine Instruments Østersøen
We have a real treat today. Nordic Marine Instruments (NMI) has a new watch in the making, and I secured a prototype for review. The watch is called Østersøen or,… The post Nordic Marine Instruments...
View ArticleXeric Vendetta X
At the recent Wind-up NYC, I met Mitch Greenblatt, the founder of Xeric, a brand known for its avant-garde style and alternative time-keeping mechanisms. Among Xeric’s wild and wonderful selection…...
View ArticleDufrane Mabry
Today, I’m reviewing the latest watch from Dufrane, The Mabry, a field watch that delivers a textured California dial, tight proportions, and a titanium case. It sounds simple enough, but as… The post...
View ArticleYema Superman Bronze CMM.10 Limited Edition
On November 10, 2023, Yema will launch its Kickstarter campaign for the new Superman Bronze CMM.10 Limited Edition. I had the opportunity to check out both versions, blue and black,… The post Yema...
View ArticlePrimitive Haus Timekeeper Type-A
One might expect a watch from an outfit called “Primitive Haus” to be some sort of German sundial, but one would be wrong. The actual German sundial is made by… The post Primitive Haus Timekeeper...
View ArticleJack Mason Hydrotimer
The Jack Mason Hydrotimer is, as you might have guessed, a diver’s watch. It is rated for 300m water resistance, has a screw-down crown and case back, a uniderectional timing… The post Jack Mason...
View ArticleTrintec Co-pilot Airfield
Since its inception in 1984, Trintec has stayed true to its mission of creating aviation-inspired clocks and watches, including such creations as their original 1990 Altimeter instrument watch, the...
View ArticleEstrowerk Estro One
Weird isn’t a monolith. There is weird that lacks cohesion, and is garish – we’ll call this “Invicta Weird.” There is also weird that, despite being a combination of elements… The post Estrowerk Estro...
View ArticleBlack Friday Watch Sales 2023
It’s Thanksgiving week, and that means The Time Bum will be bringing you each and every Black Friday watch sale, deal, and bargain I can find. In time-honored tradition, I’ll… The post Black Friday...
View Article2023 Holiday Gift Guide
Have you started your holiday shopping? If not, then The Time Bum is here to remind you that you had better get moving. I know, it’s not even Thanksgiving yet,… The post 2023 Holiday Gift Guide...
View ArticleTsao Baltimore Balt-Pilot Worldtimer
Alan Tsao of Tsao Baltimore loves that place like only a true Baltimorean can. I also like Charm City, but only in the bemused manner of an outsider who married… The post Tsao Baltimore Balt-Pilot...
View ArticleSave The Date! District Time 2024
It’s on! District Time 2024 will be brought to you by Tsao Baltimore on Saturday, March 2nd, and Sunday, March 3rd, at the District Architecture Center, 421 7th Street NW,… The post Save The Date!...
View ArticleHemel Air Wing
Hemel has made some smart moves in its time, but perhaps none better than launching the HF Air Support collection. Inspired by the iconic Dodane and Breuget Type 20 and… The post Hemel Air Wing...
View ArticleMMI Nor-Light
MMI, purveyors of affordable quality tool watches, are back with the Nor-Light, a model that takes the brand in a dressier direction than their previous offerings. Inspired by the Northern… The post...
View ArticleSecond Hour Gin Clear MkII
It is hard to believe that it has been three years since Australia’s Second Hour Watches launched their debut model, the Gin Clear. Since then, the brand has turned out… The post Second Hour Gin Clear...
View ArticleGDG x Mathey-Tissot MT-369
One thing that you get into the habit of as a watch reviewer is playing “what if” with each new release. What if they had used this handset? What if… The post GDG x Mathey-Tissot MT-369 appeared first...
View ArticleRadia Trinity
Longtime Time Bum readers might recall my review of Radia’s debut model, the Chernobyl Collection. I sampled an RBMK, and it was a fun watch, possessing one of the most… The post Radia Trinity...
View ArticleQuick Take: Vario 1918 Pilot
Yes, I know; Robbie already reviewed the Vario 1918 Pilot for us back in July, but I’ve got my hands on one, and the watch is now available for purchase… The post Quick Take: Vario 1918 Pilot appeared...
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