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On Safari with the Traska Venturer GMT
I’ve read before that you shouldn’t listen to a band after their third album, as they lose their touch, and the music is a shade of the musicians’ former glory.… The post On Safari with the Traska...
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Sheffield Diver 1A Black and Allsport Classic GT B1
Sheffield Watches was willed back into existence in 2023, and in that short time, the brand has launched several successful models, including automatics and quartz, divers and drivers, and even… The...
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Philly Watch Fair, Sept. 7-8
The inaugural Philly Watch Fair will take place on September 7-8, 2024, at the Center for Architecture, 1218 Arch Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Organized by Chris Serratore of Virage, this will…...
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Papar Anillo GMT
One of the things I love about microbrands is that they take chances. Sure, there are plenty of homages out there, but there are also new brands, like the Papar… The post Papar Anillo GMT appeared...
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Praesidus Type A-5 UDT
The Praesidus Watch Company produces an impressive range of military-inspired pilot and field watches. While they generally hew closely to the originals, they also make some in alternate colors and…...
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Fleux FLX003
Today, Toronto’s Fleux Watches launched the FLX003. As you might have already guessed, it is the brand’s third model. Like the 002 and 001 before it, the 003 is a… The post Fleux FLX003 appeared first...
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Toronto Timepiece Show
Next weekend, September 27-29, 2024, Toronto will host its first watch fair. In fact, I believe The Toronto Timepiece Show will be the first major watch event in Canada since… The post Toronto...
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Momentum UDT Solar
I write a lot about tool watches, usually with the connotation that the watch in question has a narrowly-defined purpose for which it was designed. A dive watch has three… The post Momentum UDT Solar...
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Bauche Stargazer Carina Nebula
Today, I have the Bauche Stargazer Carina Nebula in for review. It’s a new watch from a new brand, set to make its debut on October 18 on Kickstarter, and… The post Bauche Stargazer Carina Nebula...
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MMI Cuttlechron
We’ve been here before. Me, and MMI watch, you, dear reader. I’ve had the opportunity to review several of MMI’s offerings and have regularly found them to be good value,… The post MMI Cuttlechron...
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Time Out Watch Fair 2024
Every veteran watch enthusiast in the greater D.C. area knows Little Treasury Jewelers of Gambrills, Maryland. This family-owned shop is an authorized dealer for many outstanding brands, from industry...
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Second Hour Sattelberg Mk2
Last year, I introduced you to the Second Hour Sattelberg, a field watch inspired by a key Australian victory in World War Two. Today, I have in my hand the… The post Second Hour Sattelberg Mk2...
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Certina DS Super PH1000M STC
There are immortal words that summarize my feelings about the Certina DS Super PH1000M STC: I like turtles. My next sentiment is that I refuse to call such a great… The post Certina DS Super PH1000M...
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A Watch Event Weekend for 2024
Are you busy this weekend? If not, allow me to suggest a couple of options. The one you choose will likely depend on which side of the world you are… The post A Watch Event Weekend for 2024 appeared...
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Camp Fieldtimer
I love a good throwback timepiece. Neo-retro and vintage-inspired watches manage to push the right buttons in my brain, making me wax nostalgic as I “add to cart.” Some watchmakers… The post Camp...
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Prevail Onward Future Field Watch
Watches and the military have a long, intertwined history dating to at least the 19th century, when deck watches adorned the wrist of naval officers. The associations more commonly drawn… The post...
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Stripa Strap
Does the world really need a new kind of watch strap? The basic formula of a strip or two of fabric or leather buckled to your wrist is pretty darn… The post Stripa Strap appeared first on The Time Bum.
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Neotype LM02 Type C
I did not have the chance to review Neotype’s first release, the LM01, but I certainly took notice. I admired the way this new French brand had tastefully updated the… The post Neotype LM02 Type C...
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Elliot Brown Beachmaster Ghost
A few years back, when I first came across Elliot Brown watches, I assumed they occupied a liminal space between fashion watches and the more serious pieces for which we… The post Elliot Brown...
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A Selection from StrapsCo.
Are there really any watch nerds who don’t swap straps? I know normal people don’t. They will keep the watch on the factory strap until it disintegrates and then buy… The post A Selection from...
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