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Ollech & Wajs M-110 AS
Since 1956, Ollech & Wajs has produced a succession of capable tool watches. I last sampled O&W watches in 2022, reviewing the Ocean Graph diver and C-1000 field watch. Like… The post Ollech...
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Giveaway: Baltany A11
It’s giveaway time! Today’s lovely prize is the Baltany A11 (ARV $175). I reviewed it back in September and kept meaning to give it to a lucky winner, but life… The post Giveaway: Baltany A11 appeared...
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Praesidus C-47 A-11 D-Day
Just in time for the 80th anniversary of the D-Day invasion comes the Praesidus C-47 A-11 D-Day. Inspired by the U.S. military watches issued in World War Two, the new… The post Praesidus C-47 A-11...
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StrapHabit Sailcloth and FKM Hybrid Straps
A great pairing elevates the two individual elements to create something new and delightful, like chocolate and peanut butter or Lennon and McCartney. It turns out that sailcloth and fluoroelastomer…...
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Watches of Summer!
It’s summertime, folks! As the weather heats up, we will look for ways to cool down, chill out, and maybe even take some time to head to our favorite vacation… The post Watches of Summer! appeared...
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Seaborne Surfer Wavecatcher GMT
As a middle-aged adult (and I’m applying both terms pretty loosely), I’ve found it is easy to forget the magic of summer. My job is the same in July as… The post Seaborne Surfer Wavecatcher GMT...
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Canopy Wake One
What’s that you say? Are you interested in a quality diving watch and want something distinctive but not garish? I think you might like a traditional design that has been… The post Canopy Wake One...
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Ollech & Wajs M-52B AF
In 1966, the Swiss watchmaker Ollech & Wajs produced the B-905, a run of custom watches bearing the silhouette of a Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker. These watches were sold exclusively to… The post...
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Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV
As a reader of this site, I presume you are a horological nerd, like me. I also presume, then, that you have at least a passing familiarity with Marathon Watch.… The post Marathon Steel Navigator...
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Hitori Somei Yoshino Azusa Green
Tomorrow, Gnomon Watches will launch the Hitori Somei Yoshino Azusa Green, the latest iteration of the successful Yoshino line. You may recall I reviewed the Snowdrift edition back in September… The...
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Watches and Whiskey 2024
With temperatures in the Greater Washington Area approaching 100° nearly every day this month, the only sensible thing to do is find a nice air-conditioned destination to have a drink… The post...
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Intersect Los Angeles 2024
If you are a West Coast microbrand watch enthusiast, don’t miss Intersect Los Angeles on Saturday, July 27, 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm at Altar Society, 230 Pine Ave, Long… The post Intersect Los Angeles...
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Omega Seamaster 300
Every so often, The Time Bum casts his cheapskate budget to the wind and reviews a conventional luxury watch. Today, I have a lovely, vintage-inspired piece from Omega‘s Heritage collection,… The post...
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Héron Marinor Ghost
Hot on the heels of their spring Marinor release (read my review here), Montreal microbrand Héron is following it up with a special edition: the Marinor Ghost. I had the… The post Héron Marinor Ghost...
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Haim Viajero
There are many automatic GMTs and world timers on the market right now. I love it, but that means it is getting harder for brands to set themselves apart. This… The post Haim Viajero appeared first on...
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Doxa Sub 200T
Oh, Doxa, how you vex me. There may not be a brand with a legacy and approach to watch design that speaks to me more. Pragmatically, though, I’ve been skeptical… The post Doxa Sub 200T appeared first...
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Zealandic Iceborne
There’s a particular rush to review the debut model of a new microbrand just before its launch. I’ve been following Zealandic Watches for some time and eagerly awaiting the release… The post Zealandic...
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ProTek 1200 Series USMC Automatic
In 2022, TimeConcepts launched its new ProTek brand with a trio of tool watches. This year, they have followed up on that success with a new edition of their popular… The post ProTek 1200 Series USMC...
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Zenea Ula Diver
Good morning! As is my custom, I am starting my day with a piping hot cup of dive watch. Well, coffee too, but I picked up this nifty mug at… The post Zenea Ula Diver appeared first on The Time Bum.
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Mark Time M 1.2
Do you know what’s better than discovering a cool watch online? Encountering that same watch in person and discovering that it is even better than you thought. I had that… The post Mark Time M 1.2...
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