In 2022, Ivan Chua of Vario did the unexpected when he released the Versa, an affordable, dual-faced, art deco watch in the spirit of the Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Duo and Cartier Tank…
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If you are steeped in watch media – podcasts, trade journals, and perhaps some lovable enthusiast blogs – you’ve likely come across a host or writer pondering what they would…
Imperial Watch Company entered the microbrand arena in 2022 with the release of the Royal Guard 200. In my review, I praised its retro charm and declared it to be…
When I see a retro-inspired watch, I ask myself if it is intended to be viewed as a product of the past or of the present. For example, if I…
The Bernhardt Watch Company of North Carolina was a microbrand before anyone called independent watchmakers “microbrands.” Founded in 2005, this family-owned business developed a fiercely loyal following of enthusiasts and…
Hemel has long been known for its military and tool watches, and while it has continued those themes with its Eyelandt collection, the sub-brand has also provided a place to…
To paraphrase Linda Martell, field watches are a funny little genre, aren’t they? It encompasses archetypal styles, military styles, other military styles, futuristic lovable oddball military styles – the genre…
The first mechanical watch I ever bought was a Jack Mason Pursuit Pilot, the original version from the days when the brand was showing signs of shifting away from its…
It has taken some time, but I have finally reviewed a Timex Marlin, the retro-styled, mechanically-driven gem from America’s beloved brand. I picked up my Marlin Automatic TW2V44600 40mm in…
I’ve been here before, deliberating provenance and value, their individual merits, and balance. Last time, it was with respect to the Maranez Samurai Army, an homage to the Doxa and…
As you found your way to The Time Bum, you must have heard of Vaer. The brand is excellent at marketing, so much so that it is one of the…
I’ve always been a car guy, so it’s no surprise that I love motorsport-themed watches. If your watch emulates vintage race-timers, dashboard gauges, or team liveries, I’m interested. Still, the…
Vesuviate’s Volare GMT has been a successful model for this microbrand, and for good reason. The Volare delivers a handsome appearance, rugged specs, and impressive value. As such, brand founder YK…
Is the Axia Time Diasimos the Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup of watches? Maybe. Hear me out. You see, according to the television advertisements of my youth, the genius of that…
It has been a long time since I last reviewed something from Memphis, Tennessee’s Origin Watch Co., and I remember it fondly. It was a gray-dial Second Edition Field Watch…
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