Ball Marks Adoption Of Standard Time With New Trainmaster Watch
In addition to their fantastic sport watches, Ball Watches makes some cool dress pieces as well. The new Trainmaster Standard Time is an excellent example and comes with a very reasonable price in 18k rose gold. So why "Standard Time?" Today, we take our synchronized time for granted. Prior to 1883 however, that was something that didn't exist. It's been 130 years since the United States adopted Standard Time and the railroads consolidated 70 different time zones into the four we have today. It was also around that time that a jeweler by the name of Webster Clay Ball decided to utilize the signals emitted by the US Naval Observatory, setting the chronometers in his display window by the signal. This eventually led to Ball's official involvement with the railroads, and brings us to the soon-to-be released watch that celebrates that 1883 milestone.The watch in question is the Ball Trainmaster Standard Time, it's no mystery how they arrived at that name. Presented in an 18k rose gold case

NYC Watch Lover Meet-Up Tonight May 2nd
The aBlogtoReadwatches-dealer/HourTime Show Watch Podcast/WristWatchReviewwatches-dealer reader/listener meet-up event is tonight, May 2nd, 2012 in New York City at:Heartland Brewery35 Union Square WestNew York, NY 10003(212) 645-3400heartlandbrewerywatches-dealer?The meet-up will start at about 6pm. Enjoy some beer, nosh, and watch talk, and horological interludes with Ariel Adams and John Biggs. All those planning on attending are invited to comment below so we can add you to the headcount. See you there.

Received my first AP in the mail today
Finally pulled the trigger and bought a F series ROO rubber clad. Came with all original paperwork and box. Only question is if the date is normally handwritten like that? Seems like pretty poor handwriting too.

Breitling CROSSWIND review !!
Hi guys,Almost three days wearing this new Chronograph and here's what I think about it...I'll get straight down to the bare facts: Movement: Breitling 13 (Valjoux 7750 Chronograph/Chronometer)Power Reserve: minimum 42 hoursChronograph: 1/5th second, 30 minutes, 12 hoursVibrations/hr. & Jewels: 28,800 v.p.h., 25 jewelsCalendar: Dial apertureWater resistance: 100 m/330 ft.Bezel: Unidirectional, ratchetedCrown: Screw-locked, two gasketsCaseback: Screwed inCrystal: Cambered sapphire, glareproofed both sidesDiameter: 43 mmThickness: 15.5 mmWeight (only watch): 107.70 gramsInterhorn width: 22 mmBracelet: Pilot - SS all polished- Accuracy of the watch has been virtually spot on from day one.- Unlike the Rolex watches I have, time readability is sometimes a bit difficult in certain light. The STOPPED second hand can get confusing at times, but I've been strongly advised by a true expert NOT to keep the Chrono function running - just to use it when necessary.- the white dial and Roman num

New PM 36 MM Datejust
With the 116238 being the current 36 mm PM DJ, perhaps Rolex should offer the DJ in other PM. There are the 116139's which are the WG versions of the 116138. The 116139 is the only 36 mm size DJ I know of that is in solid WG, and it is on a leather strap and not a bracelet.Perhaps Rolex can make a 36 mm WG DJ with a WG President bracelet instead of a jubilee. I think that would be really cool. Perhaps they could do a RG DJ with a oyster bracelet .. I'd buy either one of them if Rolex came out with a different 36 mm DJ