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Preview: David Paul Bronze Time Machine
Australian newcomer David Paul Watches has just launched the DP-1 on Kickstarter. This 42mm bronze field watch features a double domed sapphire crystal, 200m water resistance, and a Swiss automatic...
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Collins, The Bronson (Review + Video)
Two weeks ago, I introduced you to The Bronson, a new Kickstarter watch project from L.A. producer and designer, Jimmy Collins (CollinsBrand.com). I liked its novel military/hi-fi theme, so when Jimmy...
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Preview: Fin Watches, The Spire
On Tuesday, May 30, Fin Watches will open a Kickstarter campaign for their first model, a delightfully old-fashioned number called The Spire. Prices are not yet final but expect early bird rewards...
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Alpina Seastrong Diver 300 Automatic
Venerable Swiss watchmaker Alpina is no stranger to tool watches. They supplied watches for military pilots in the 1920's, developed water resistant models in the 1930's, and launched the first...
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Giveaway: Timex IQ+ Move
It's time for another Time Bum Giveaway! This month, you can win a Timex IQ+ Move fitness watch. This is the very same sample from my April 9, 2017 post. As you may have noted from my post, it was worn...
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Six Speed Dials Bavarian F8X
Six Speed Dials is a Pennsylvania microbrand offering inexpensive, automotive-themed automatic watches. That is an almost irresistible combination for The Time Bum, so when they offered a review...
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June Watch Pre-orders
Have you got a little money and a lot of patience? Good. Because I've got let another roundup of delayed gratification deals for you. I've got a little bit of "must have it," a dose of "looks like a...
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2017 Father's Day Watch Sales
Looking for a good deal for dad, or for yourself? Well, you're in luck, because several watch and accessory brands are running sales this week, and The Time Bum is compiling them here. Keep checking...
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Interview: Christopher Ward Challenger, Jamie Maddison
Guest Post by the Christopher Ward TeamFounded in 2013, The Christopher Ward Challenger Programme ("Program"" for us Yanks) supports up-and-coming athletes. Today's Guest Post features a chat with...
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Timex Waterbury Chronograph
At some point in your life, you are going to own a Timex. Maybe it's the first watch you own as a kid (like me), or that dirt cheap Weekender you buy on a whim (I did), or maybe you want a fitness...
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Squarestreet SQ38 Plano Watch and Suplon Strap
I hate summer. Not everything about summer, mind you. I like warm weather, bright colors, and the beach. It's just that summer in Washington, DC is particularly oppressive. It is only June 22 and I am...
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ArmourLite Isobrite Night Enforcer Limited Edition
I first reviewed an ArmourLite IsoBrite ISO100 tactical field watch back in 2014, and despite my total absence of need for anything "tactical" or any desire to venture anywhere near the "field," I...
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TACS Day and Night
One handed watches are weird. I'm not saying they are weird bad or weird good here. I'm just saying weird, as in offbeat or out of the ordinary. We all learned how to tell time on a conventional analog...
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Giveaway! TACS Day and Night
It's time for another Time Bum Giveaway! This month, you can win a TACS Day and Night One-handed watch. This is the very same sample from my recent review. It sells new for $220 USD.All you need to do...
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Spinnaker Cahill 38mm
Last December, I reviewed the Spinnaker Cahill, a retro-styled diving watch. I really enjoyed its Fifty Fathoms vibe, although I noted that its 43mm case was oversized for a vintage-inspired piece....
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Nezumi Baleine
David Campo Cárdenes of Sweden's Nezumi Studios clearly digs vintage. Nezumi's first watch, the Voiture Chronograph was a 1960's race timer for the 21st century. Now comes the Baleine, a diving watch...
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Plumb the Depths of Style: Essential Gear for DiveMasters
The Time Bum loves diving watches, but diving? Not so much. I'm strictly a surface-dweller. I suspect I'm not alone among dive watch fans in this regard, but for those of you are thinking about...
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Kickstarter Watches
What's new on Kickstarter? Well, we've got a slick modern piece from Bólido, a lovely new dress watch from Whytes, a Seiko homage from TC-9, and because it's Kickstarter, we also have something...
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CJR Commander
CJR does not make predictable watches. Their first effort, the Velocita, was a huge bullhead chronograph in a spaceframe case. The second was the sleek and inventive Airspeed regulator, with its...
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Preview: Hemel HFT20 Series
Hemel popped up last year with the popular HM-1 field watches. Their clean execution, nuanced case design, and attractive prices instantly put them among my favorites. Today, Hemel opened orders for...
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