One does not generally list Utah among the world’s centers of watch design, but a growing number of microbrands have sprung from the Beehive State. That list includes Swiss Watch…
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Vario always seems to know what watch enthusiasts want next. A small brass trench watch? Sure. A modern Dirty Dozen? Done. An ingenious and affordable take on the Reverso? They…
German watchmaking is in a healthy position. From the fine watchmaking powerhouses of Glashutte – Lange, Nomos, Glashutte Original – to the titans of Teutonic tool watches – Sinn, Mühle…
The Sketchy Boyz Watch Club (SBWC) is an international group of watch enthusiasts from the military, law enforcement, and first-responder professions. The group is active on its website and newsletter…
I’ve often thought the Seiko VH31 is vastly underused, especially in microbrand watches. As a mechaquartz movement, it offers the right combination of cost, size, and a ticking seconds hand…
District Time will be back at The Showroom in Washington, D.C. on March 7-8, 2026, with an amazing array of watch brands. Tickets are available now. Ten years ago, Bill…
For as long as I can remember, I’ve loved visiting new places, and for nearly as long, I’ve loved equipping myself for travel. Not quite as much as I love…
At last, 2025 is drawing to a close, and that means it’s time to announce the Time Bum Microband Watch of the Year! Our crack team of horological journalists roamed…
Vero is no stranger to tough tool watches (see our reviews of the Workhorse and Open Water), so it was only natural that they would collaborate with a company like…
Beaubleu first caught my eye about a year ago when I saw the Ecce at Windup NYC in 2023. I was with friends and couldn’t stop, but the dial and…
In my last review, I extolled the virtues of quartz watches, and my excitement that more enthusiast-marketed watches are utilizing quartz movements. In my celebration of quartz, the watches I…
Yes, my friends, it is time again for The Time Bum’s Holiday Gift Guide to help you find the perfect gifts for your family and friends, even if those who…
Ok people, it’s go time! Starting now, I will post every Black Friday watch sale, deal, and bargain I can find. I’ll add to the list at least daily through…
Simple ain’t easy. Forgive the aphorism, but it is easy to overlook when the details of an object exist harmoniously, even more so when the format is familiar. This is…
You cannot discuss the origin of the microbrand watch business without mentioning the Bernhardt Watch Company. Founded by Fred Amos, this North Carolina company began by making watches for a…
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