The Time Bum

The Time Bum

Exploring the world of watches on a budget.

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Laco Hamburg GMT DIN 8330

Watch News1 year ago

After 99 years of watchmaking, Germany’s Laco Watches has produced just about every type of watch you can imagine. Still, when someone mentions a Laco, I immediately assume they are…

Vesuviate Attivo-Duplex

Watch Blogs1 year ago

Today I have another time zone watch, and, no, it does not have a GMT complication. You see, YK Wong of Vesuviate Watches had already made the perfectly nice Volare…

District Time 2024 Recap

Watch News1 year ago

Last weekend, 50 watch brands and vendors gathered in Washington, D.C., for District Time 2024. They were met by about 1,500 watch fans, and it was amazing. It was a…

Praesidus Dirty Dozen 1945 DD-45

Watch Blogs1 year ago

If you are even remotely interested in military watch homages, Praesidus must be on your radar. The brand has been producing charming, period-correct, and reasonably priced editions of classic military timepieces…

Vario ИAVI Nautical

Watch News1 year ago

Ok, dear readers, I have a treat for you today. Ivan Chua of Vario will be at the District Time show in Washington, D.C., next weekend (March 2-3, 2024), where…

Ubiq Dual Series 01

Watch News1 year ago

I love a good pop of color every now and then. Acid green neckties, yellow socks, and violet jeans have all found their way into my wardrobe over the years.…

Dryden Pathfinder v1.5

Watch News1 year ago

We at The Time Bum are always game to review a new Dryden. I examined the Chrono Diver, JP did the Heartlander, and Mike has already written about the Pathfinder.…

Foliot Scubanaut World Diver

Watch News1 year ago

When entering a country through just about any monitored checkpoint in the world, you must present your passport and state the purpose of your visit. We have plenty of reasons…

MMI Turret GMT

Watch Blogs1 year ago

This is the second watch from MMI that I’ve had the chance to get hands-on experience with. The last was the Nor-Light, an interesting foray by the brand into a…

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