The Goodman GMT

From TWCO -

Courtesy of TWCO

For those of you unfamiliar, TWCO stands for Tool Watch Company. This is their latest offering, a GMT.

The case is of stainless steel and measures 40 mm in diameter. The movement is Miyota's 9075.

Courtesy of TWCO

Very reasonably priced at $495. This is a pre-order item with deliveries anticipated to start in April, 2026.

Here are the pertinents -

CASE
Brushed stainless steel

DIMENSIONS
40 mm width
48 mm lug-to-lug

HEIGHT
12.4 mm

LUG WIDTH
20 mm

MOVEMENT
Miyota 9075
True GMT
Automatic winding
Manual winding
Hacking seconds
28,800 vph
42-hour power reserve
24 jewels
Jumping local hour

DIAL
High-gloss
Date at 6 o’clock

LUME
C 3 bi-coloured

LENS
German-made acrylic
Double-domed box

BEZEL
Fixed 24-hour

CROWN
7 mm screw-down

WATER RESISTANCE
10 ATM (100 M)

STRAP
Tapering FKM rubber
Machined buckle
 

The HydriumX "Will Return"

From Isotope Watches -

Courtesy of Isotope Watches

I love a bit of whimsy, and the "Will Return" from Isotope Watches has whimsey by the boat load!

The design inspiration is miles away from the usual "homage" diver and actually interesting and original (something we really don't see as often as we should). 

Courtesy of Isotope Watches

The dial, hands and bezel all pay tribute to an unlikely inspiration - the "Will Return At..." sign that several stores use to indicate what time they will return to re-open.  In this case, 10:10 ; )

Leave it to a designer to come up with something this fun!

Courtesy of Isotope

This is currently a pre-order item, available direct from Isotope Watches.

Should you be as intrigued as I am, here are the pertinents -

Technical Specifications

• Micro-blasted case, 316L stainless steel
• Case diameter 40mm X 48mm (with lugs)
• Height 11.3mm (14.8mm with domed Sapphire Crystal)
• Exhibition screw-down case back
• Uni-directional bezel with 120 clicks 
  
• Anti-reflective crystal sapphire
• Screw-down crown at 3 o’clock
• White glossy dial filled with Swiss  Super-LumiNova®
• Isotope Lacrima hands with Swiss Super-LumiNova®
• Water-resistance 300m / 30 atm / 1000 ft
• 22mm Quick-release Cordura and FKM straps with signed micro-blasted Steel Buckle

Mechanical Movement

• Automatic, self-winding Japanese Miyota 9039
• Power reserve 42 hours
• Accuracy -10/+30 s/day

The Archimèdes Wild Green

From Milus -

Courtesy of Milus

Now ordinarily I don't write about watches on Pre-Order or Kickstarter. In this case, I own one of the Milus Archimèdes from 2019, so I feel that I am in a solid ethical position to write about this one.  That, and as I haven't seen it at some of the other, bigger (read - pay us and we'll write about you) sites, I feel okay in bringing this to you first. So rest assured, no money has changed hands, no editorial (or lack thereof) pressure has been brought to bear on Milus.  It's something a little different - it's called NON-SPONSORED content.  I know it's a little old fashioned, but you never know, maybe it will catch on ; )

Now in previous versions (blue and black) you will note that the strap included was leather.  As an early adapter, I can tell you that the original watch is quite good, but although it was promoted to come with two straps, I only received the leather. I all fairness, I purchased mine at BaselWorld and that's the way it came. As you can see from the images (should you be inclined to "click through" to the website), this one comes with a Tropic strap as well as the (if I am honest, not-so-special or good) leather strap.  My presumption is that these are OEM supplied by Rick Marei's Tropic strap brand marketed under his Synchron group banner. 

One thing that is a wee-bit different than many pre-orders, is that there are no discounts offered. The "carrot" in this instance is an additional "Tropic" strap included with the watch, and that you will get your watch earlier than the general public. Which is fair enough.

Overall, I have been quite happy with my Archimèdes, and were I to pick again, I might opt for the green dial version.  And let's just say that the Tropic strap definitely marks an improvement in the total package.  It also bears mentioning that when the  original was put out there at BaselWorld 2019, it was mentioned that it would come with 2 straps.  I honestly don't know if that ever materialized, my requests for the additional nylon strap went unanswered, possibly "lost in the mail"...

So while you will most likely not see the same "as featured on Tempus Fugit" plug on the Milus site as you will for the big dippers who will, I am sure, eventually cover this release once the money hits their accounts, here are the pertinents -

MOVEMENT

Automatic self-winding, ETA 2892A2 (TOP) calibre, 21 jewels, 42-hours power reserve, 3 o’clock date window. Pearlised and snailed bridges, blue screws, oscillating wheel with Milus logo open-worked.

CASING

Brushed / polished steel 316L, ∅41.00 mm, water resistant up to 30 ATM, helium valve. Thickness: 11.9mm (glass included). Lug to lug width: 51mm.

STRAP

Tropic dive rubber, brushed / polished steel 316L clasp 18.00mm

HANDS

“Broad Arrow” hands, diamond cut & rhodium-plated with natural SuperLuminova

CROWN

Screw-down crown, Milus and Diver logo embossed

GLASS

Curved sapphire glass with inner antireflective coating

DIAL

Green vertical brushed, natural SuperLuminova indexes

BEZEL

Bi-directional rotating dial ring, screwed crowns, helium valve

CASE BACK

Screw-down case back

isotope Rider Special Offer!

I have shared some of the news about isotope and their new jumping hour watch over the past few months. 

Courtesy of isotope

A few days ago, one of the brand's co-founders reached out to me with a special offer for Tempus Fugit readers -

Pre-Order an isotope Rider watch using this code -

                            IRIDERJH

and receive a stainless steel bracelet as part of your order at NO EXTRA COST!  

This represents a $250 value (the cost of purchasing the bracelet option as part of a standard order).  

Here are the specifics of the watch:

Technical Specifications:
Case, Crown and Buckle: Stainless Steel 316L
 
Water Resistance:10ATM/100m
 
Dimensions
Length, including lugs: 47.7mm
Width: 46.8mm (without crown) / 47.4mm (with crown)
Height: 12,1mm (excluding crystal) / 
13,7mm (including domed crystal)
Domed AR Sapphire Crystal: ø37mm
Case Back AR Sapphire Crystal: ø24mm
Lugs width: 22mm
Buckle: Pin Buckle, 20mm

Movement
Swiss Automatic, self-winding, 
ETA 2824-2 with bespoke Isotope Jumping-Hour module
Functions: Mechanical, Hour positioned at 6 o’clock, central minutes 
and hacking seconds
Accuracy: +20”/-10” p/day
Jewels: 26
Frequency: 28800 A/h
Shock Protection: Incabloc
Power-Reserve: 38 hours

Here is a link to the isotope order page: 

                               isotope

When you get to the site, click on the red PRE-ORDER button, then be sure to use the special code to receive your bracelet upgrade:

                                         IRIDERJH


BUT THAT'S NOT ALL!  As you know, I do not accept advertising money at Tempus Fugit, but I do try to promote brands that are working to make a difference in the world.  And I am excited to tell you that isotope is doing just that!  For every watch that is pre-ordered using this code:

                                      IRIDERJH

isotope will donate 10% of the purchase price (pre-tax) to the Global Autism Project!

A bit about the Global Autism Project in their own words -

We promote the acceptance and integration of individuals with autism worldwide by training communities in culturally relevant, sustainable practices.

In the coming weeks and months I will be posting more about the Global Autism Project, sharing stories about their mission, as well as profiling some of their team members.  You can learn more about the Global Autism Project here -

                                       Global Autism Project

My understanding from isotope that this special offer is in effect from now until World Autism Awareness Day - April 2nd, 2018 or until stock runs out, whichever comes first.
   

Again - Tempus Fugit is NOT RECEIVING ANY money in exchange for helping to promote this purchase opportunity with isotope.  My sincere hope is that those that appreciate the watch and wish to get a special upgrade will appreciate the opportunity, and also help raise money and awareness for a very special organization working to help some very worthy people.