More enthusiasts than retailers.
Since 2016, Time Bomb Watches has helped South African collectors find the right piece at the right price, and sell the ones they've outgrown with honesty and fair value. We're a small team with a big appetite for horology, and we treat every watch and every customer the way we'd want to be treated ourselves.
How we got here
Time Bomb started as a side hustle in 2016, built on a simple belief: owning a quality timepiece shouldn't be out of reach for ordinary people, and selling one shouldn't feel like a gamble. Nearly a decade later, we've served over 2,500 customers across South Africa with authenticated preloved luxury, new fashion watches, and vintage pieces for the serious collector.
What hasn't changed is how we work. Every watch is personally inspected. Every price is honest. Every customer gets the full attention of someone who actually loves this stuff.
The way we work
Honesty over volume.
We'd rather turn down a deal than overpromise. If a watch isn't what it should be, we say so, before it's sitting on your wrist.
Fair prices, no theatre.
We don't inflate retail just to "discount" it later. The price you see is the one we stand behind.
Service that outlasts the sale.
Buying a watch should be the start of a relationship, not the end of a transaction. We stay available long after you've opened the box.
Passion, backed by patience.
We're playing the long game. Reputation first, scale second.
The people behind the pieces
Mike Menezes
Owner
Mike is the owner and driving force behind Time Bomb Watches, a business he built from the ground up over a decade ago. With a natural entrepreneurial spirit and a relentless hustle, Mike has shaped the company through determination, resilience, and a deep commitment to doing things the right way.
A dedicated family man at heart, Mike brings the same values into his business: honesty, hard work, and integrity. He believes that success isn't just measured by size, but by reputation. For him, credibility, trustworthiness, and honour are not just ideals, but principles that guide every deal and every relationship.
While Time Bomb Watches may not yet be the biggest name in the South African watch trade, Mike firmly believes it's only a matter of time. His vision is clear: to grow the business through consistent, honest work and by always putting customers first.
Driven, grounded, and focused on the long game, Mike continues to build a brand that people can trust, one watch and one relationship at a time.
Hannes Lourens
Sales & Operations
Hannes handles client relations, sales, marketing, social media, and day-to-day operations at Time Bomb Watches, ensuring every customer receives quality service while helping grow the brand. His role combines business development, customer experience, brand visibility, and sharing a genuine passion for fine timepieces with clients and collectors alike.
His favourite watch is the Omega Seamaster 300. It perfectly balances heritage, durability, and refined design. It's a watch with real presence. It's equally at home in a business setting or on weekend adventures, while carrying the legacy of one of horology's most respected names.
What originally drew Hannes into watches was the realisation that they are far more than instruments for telling time. They represent craftsmanship, identity, and achievement. The technical side of watchmaking, especially the precision engineering, movements, and complications, truly sparked and deepened his love for watches. He became fascinated by how hundreds of tiny components can work in harmony to create something so reliable and elegant. For Hannes, a quality watch is an essential part of a man's everyday carry (EDC): practical, dependable, and one of the few accessories that combines utility with personal style.
The way we work
The year it started
Customers across South Africa
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Authentication rate on every luxury piece
Dealer who answers his own WhatsApp
Come say hi
We operate from Baillie Park, Potchefstroom, by appointment only, and we like it that way. It means when you visit, you have our full attention. Bring the watch you're thinking of buying, selling, or servicing. We'll put the kettle on.
Time is ticking.
Own it.
Whether you're hunting your first luxury piece or adding to a serious collection, we'd love to help you find it. Or if you're ready to let one go, we're buying.
