The Time Bum

The Time Bum

Exploring the world of watches on a budget.

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Fleux FLX003

Watch News2 years ago

Today, Toronto’s Fleux Watches launched the FLX003. As you might have already guessed, it is the brand’s third model. Like the 002 and 001 before it, the 003 is a…

Praesidus Type A-5 UDT

Watch News2 years ago

The Praesidus Watch Company produces an impressive range of military-inspired pilot and field watches. While they generally hew closely to the originals, they also make some in alternate colors and…

Papar Anillo GMT

Watch News2 years ago

One of the things I love about microbrands is that they take chances. Sure, there are plenty of homages out there, but there are also new brands, like the Papar…

Philly Watch Fair, Sept. 7-8

Watch News2 years ago

The inaugural Philly Watch Fair will take place on September 7-8, 2024, at the Center for Architecture, 1218 Arch Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Organized by Chris Serratore of Virage, this will…

Mark Time M 1.2

Watch Blogs2 years ago

Do you know what’s better than discovering a cool watch online? Encountering that same watch in person and discovering that it is even better than you thought. I had that…

Zenea Ula Diver

Watch Blogs2 years ago

Good morning! As is my custom, I am starting my day with a piping hot cup of dive watch. Well, coffee too, but I picked up this nifty mug at…

Zealandic Iceborne

Watch Blogs2 years ago

There’s a particular rush to review the debut model of a new microbrand just before its launch. I’ve been following Zealandic Watches for some time and eagerly awaiting the release…

Doxa Sub 200T

Watch News2 years ago

Oh, Doxa, how you vex me. There may not be a brand with a legacy and approach to watch design that speaks to me more. Pragmatically, though, I’ve been skeptical…

Haim Viajero

Watch Blogs2 years ago

There are many automatic GMTs and world timers on the market right now. I love it, but that means it is getting harder for brands to set themselves apart. This…

Héron Marinor Ghost

Watch Blogs2 years ago

Hot on the heels of their spring Marinor release (read my review here), Montreal microbrand Héron is following it up with a special edition: the Marinor Ghost. I had the…

Omega Seamaster 300

Watch Blogs2 years ago

Every so often, The Time Bum casts his cheapskate budget to the wind and reviews a conventional luxury watch. Today, I have a lovely, vintage-inspired piece from Omega‘s Heritage collection,…

Intersect Los Angeles 2024

Watch News2 years ago

If you are a West Coast microbrand watch enthusiast, don’t miss Intersect Los Angeles on Saturday, July 27, 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm at Altar Society, 230 Pine Ave, Long…

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