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2016 Acquisitions
So, as you may have read, my 2016 New Year's resolutions were a disaster. I managed to improve watch storage but failed in my efforts to downsize my collection, slow the pace of new acquisitions, or...
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Tangramatic Nereid Argo and Hyperion
It has been a little more than two years since I last had a Tangramatic watch on my wrist. That last one was the 39a California, a quality affordable watch with some creative touches that set it apart...
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If the site looks strange, it's not just you. The Bum has to do some tinkering.Thanks!
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Deaumar Ensign and Chronova
I reviewed the Deaumar Ensign prototype just before its launch in February. I liked its looks and declared it to be an impressive value, but despite my doubtless invaluable endorsement, it failed to...
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New Year, New Bum
Welcome to the new and improved, 2017 version of The Time Bum! As you might have noticed, there have been a few changes around here. I've been meaning to freshen up the site for awhile now. I was never...
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Boston & Stewill Tourer II
Sometimes life does not proceed in the order you expected. For example, the Boston & Stewill Tourer. In 2015, British microbrand Boston & Stewill launched their first watch, the Tourer II. They...
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How to Make a Watch Dial – The Moflake Returns.
p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 11.0px 'Trebuchet MS'; -webkit-text-stroke: #000000} span.s1 {font-kerning: none} Article and photos by Guest Bum, John ZanattaSequels. Rarely do they live...
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Melbourne Watch Co. Sorrento and Collins
It's no secret that The Time Bum is a fan of Sujain Krishnan's Melbourne Watch Company. When I reviewed the Flinders in 2014, I called it "an impressive watch from a talented newcomer." Three years...
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TravisLeon Heirloom
Designing a dress watch can be a difficult prospect. Every style of watch has accepted patterns and customer expectations, but those of dress watches may be the trickiest to navigate. We want them to...
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Manchester Watch Works Equinox Automatic and Speed Timer
Remember last May, when I was so excited about the Manchester Watch Works Equinox? If not, then check out my review of the prototype. I fell in love its sweet, 1970's style could not wait for its...
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Straton Syncro Racing Chronographs and Duffel Bags
Straton Watch Company will add a new model to their line of racing chronographs. Like the Vintage Driver and the Curve-Chrono before it, the Syncro combines quality movements with early 1970’s styling...
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DuFrane Bergstrom
Let's just jump right to the best part: the DuFrane Bergstrom has a hand winding, Swiss made mechanical movement. It's not hard to find affordable watches with quality automatic movements. Indeed, the...
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Zelos Hammerhead
When I previewed the Zelos Hammerhead, I recommended it without hesitation based on my many positive experiences with their products. Since then, I've been able to handle two Hammerheads. The first was...
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A Trio of Thomas Earnshaw Skeletons
If you want to impress a watch novice, show them a skeleton watch. As a concept, I must admit, they are pretty cool. It is enlightening to see all of the intricate components of a mechanical movement...
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Vapaus Veli
Article by Guest Bum GUTuna, photos by The Time Bum.My tumultuous affair with the Vapaus Veli, the debut project from Vapaus Watches, began in May of 2015. Brothers Oliver and Rudi Laing revealed their...
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Sinn 103 St Acrylic
I finally got a Sinn.I've been yearning for one of these ever since I attended a WatchBuys Road Show. WatchBuys.com specializes in German watches, and every year, they cart a roomful of watches from...
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Straton Syncro
I announced the Straton Syncro Kickstarter campaign a couple of weeks ago. Building on the success of the Curve-Chrono, Kyle Schut, (Straton's owner and dedicated Alfaisi) dug even deeper into 1970's...
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Interview With Bill McDowell and McDowell Time / Clockwork Synergy Giveaway
Today I've got an interview with Bill McDowell. I've also collaborated with McDowell Time and Maryland strap vendor Clockwork Synergy to bring you a sweet giveaway. Like what you see? Want to win a...
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Hudson Instalite
Guest Bum review by Zach Gulsby, an Account Manager by day, and a lifelong wristwatch enthusiast. His Instagram handle is @zgulsby. I recently went through the equivalent of a watch enthusiast’s...
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March Pre-order Madness
Maybe it's the hint of springtime in the air, but I have noticed a lovely crop of new microbrand watches popping up for pre-order, so grab your credit card and have a look.Zelos Watches has introduced...
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