HourTime Show Watch Podcast Episode 142: The NYC Meetup
This latest episode of HourTime was recorded as a series of interviews and conversations that occurred while at the watches-dealer event with Girard-Perregaux in New York City. You'll hear from John, Ariel, and fellow readers. Ariel also interviews Girard Perregaux CEO Michele Sofisti.Listen to the HourTime show watch podcast episode 142.Or, Download the MP3 here. 

Omega question and concern
I have just purchased an Omega Seamaster Professional 300M Chrono Diver and am trying to find information on what rotation rate/direction I should set my watch winder to?Secondly, when hand winding the watch, it makes a squeaking noise not unlike metal rotating against a rubber gasket. It this typical, or should I have the watch inspected.Thank you for your help.

5970P v 5270P (yet to be announced...)
So as some of you know through private pm or personally knowing me I sold my 5970G and 'upgraded' to a 5970P. Being that I've given up on finding a J 5970 and have no interested in a 5970R what are your thoughts of trying to acquire a 5270P in addition to the 5970P once it's announced? I'm hoping the new 5270P will have the exact same dial as the 5271P we saw at basel this year. My plan was originally to save for a 5004P black baton over a few years but I'm sort of on this kick of wanting to have some of the new technically superior in house movements patek is making. Though I love that new black 5204P I can't get over the upside moonphase....I know I know it's a small thing but it really does bother me (same reason I just can't get one of those gorgeous 5396G tiffany's with the breguet numerals)...I love astronomy and I'm sorry but the moon and stars are in the sky....not on the ground. Anywho, yeah my goal was to save save save for a 5004P....but that is an older movement (basically

Buying a watch from Italy returning to the US?
Has anyone bought a Rolex from Italy and brought it back to the US?I was just wondering if the watch needs to be declared when you get back and how much taxes you have to pay for so I can calculate if it's worth buying a watch from Italy.

Calling all Jubilee Experts!? (please)
Hi guys,Mostly a lustful lurker all this time but I seemed to have stepped into my first Rolex conundrum. I just purchased this bracelet as a genuine Rolex vintage jubilee (ebay). However, I've never seen a Rolex bracelet that uses pins instead of screws??? I've been told this is correct. Are there any experts that can confirm/deny based on these pics? Would appreciate any and all comments!Thanks,Bob