The Time Bum

The Time Bum

Exploring the world of watches on a budget.

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2023 Holiday Gift Guide

Watch Blogs2 years ago

Have you started your holiday shopping? If not, then The Time Bum is here to remind you that you had better get moving. I know, it’s not even Thanksgiving yet,…

Estrowerk Estro One

Watch News2 years ago

Weird isn’t a monolith. There is weird that lacks cohesion, and is garish – we’ll call this “Invicta Weird.” There is also weird that, despite being a combination of elements…

Trintec Co-pilot Airfield

Watch Blogs2 years ago

Since its inception in 1984, Trintec has stayed true to its mission of creating aviation-inspired clocks and watches, including such creations as their original 1990 Altimeter instrument watch, the outrageous…

Jack Mason Hydrotimer

Watch News2 years ago

The Jack Mason Hydrotimer is, as you might have guessed, a diver’s watch. It is rated for 300m water resistance, has a screw-down crown and case back, a uniderectional timing…

Dufrane Mabry

Watch Blogs2 years ago

Today, I’m reviewing the latest watch from Dufrane, The Mabry, a field watch that delivers a textured California dial, tight proportions, and a titanium case. It sounds simple enough, but as…

Xeric Vendetta X

Watch News2 years ago

At the recent Wind-up NYC, I met Mitch Greenblatt, the founder of Xeric, a brand known for its avant-garde style and alternative time-keeping mechanisms. Among Xeric’s wild and wonderful selection…

Artem HydroFlex

Watch News2 years ago

Hot on the heels of its Loop-Less collection, Australia’s Artem Straps has added another model to its sailcloth stable, the HydroFlex. This one mates Artem’s sailcloth to an FKM rubber…

Möels & Co. 528

Watch News2 years ago

When we chose our 2022 Microbrand Watch of The Year, I mentioned our rule that judges could only nominate watches that we had personally handled, and I cited the Möels…

Werenbach Sale: 50% Off

Watch News2 years ago

After ten years, Werenbach is shutting down. The Swiss maker of rocket watches will close its doors with a farewell event, free rocket parts, and, starting now, a 50% off…

Héron Marinor

Watch Blogs2 years ago

A little over a year ago, Montreal microbrand Héron Watch Co. released the Gladiateur, which I had the good fortune to review. It was an affordable, stylish, dress watch in…

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