As we head into the new year, I thought it fitting to introduce you to a new watch company, Markwell Watches. Well, new-ish. This Salt Lake City-based microbrand launched its…
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The nominations were submitted, the debates raged, the votes were tallied, and we have chosen The Time Bum Microband Watch of The Year. As always, we followed these rules: We…
I am an unabashed Nodus fan. Since its launch in 2017, the brand has continually refined its lineup at a breakneck pace without a notable misstep. In 2020, they took…
One of the best things about visiting watch fairs is that you often discover watches you might have otherwise missed out on. After all, there are a lot of small…
There are two streams in the watershed of watch nerdery that I’ve frequently encountered as someone with a fondness for affordable tool watches. The first is the yearning for Timex…
Today, I will review the Farr+Swit Retro Digital Mix Tape Vol. 1, which is a very long name for a small digital watch. It is a piece I would not…
Ok, folks. Get those credit cards out because the holidays are roaring up on us, and I’ll bet you haven’t bought a single gift. Is the season ruined? Will your…
I discovered Geo at the Toronto Timepiece Show. I hadn’t heard of the brand before and was drawn by the bold colors and lighthearted vibe of the display, and the…
Ok, folks. Are you ready for turkey and bargains? Because it is Thanksgiving week, so both should be in good supply. I can’t help you with turkey, but I can…
French watchmaker Charlie Paris has developed a bit of a fan base here at The Time Bum. I discovered the brand through their excellent Condocrdia dive watch and was delighted…
I hope you’re ready for District Time 2025 because we sure are! We’ve got a new look, a new venue, and, most importantly, about 50 brands ready to bring…
Next weekend, the watch world will be on Texas time as two free public events bring an array of micro, independent, and boutique brands to the state’s capital. Intersect After…
Are there really any watch nerds who don’t swap straps? I know normal people don’t. They will keep the watch on the factory strap until it disintegrates and then buy…
A few years back, when I first came across Elliot Brown watches, I assumed they occupied a liminal space between fashion watches and the more serious pieces for which we…
I did not have the chance to review Neotype’s first release, the LM01, but I certainly took notice. I admired the way this new French brand had tastefully updated the…
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