HourTime Show Watch Podcast Episode 175: Oh Wait, Now We're Talking About Omega
The HourTime Show is back with an anniversary episode most watch brands would be delighted to celebrate �C but the guys don't bother celebrating the 175th episode. First, the?discussion is on?the Apple Watch and how it managed to fit into the hectic watch wearing lifestyle of?John and Ariel. Then it's on to John's new book titled Marie Antoinette's Watch (see our giveaway here!), crowdfunding the purchase of a watch brand, the Zymosis Lockdown, Casio smartwatches, and vintage Omega. A lot of watch talk crammed into this 35-minute-long episode.Listen to the HourTime Show Watch podcast episode 175 here.Direct MP3 download here.

Breaking News: Christie's New York To Hold 'The Omega Speedmaster 50' Thematic Sale This December
It's safe to say the Omega Speedmaster is one of the most universally adored timepieces in all the land. Its combination of timeless design, excellent movement and build quality, plus its superior place in the global cultural narrative, elevate it beyond simply a watch to a downright icon of American, and even world, history. Today, we are thrilled to announce that Christie's will be celebrating this iconic chronograph with a thematic sale entitled "OMEGA SPEEDMASTER 50: From A Spacewalk To Today." 1 OF 6 The 50-lot sale marks the half-century anniversary of the Omega Speedmaster's first trip into space, on the wrist of Gemini IV astronaut Ed White during his history-making space walk. The sale will follow the Speedmaster's entire history – beginning its life as a racer's chronograph – with early examples of the seldom seen references 2915-1 and 2915-2. The sale will continue with exemplary specimens from the early 2998 series, mo

18k Royal Oak with steel parts?
Hi AP family, A fews back, I went to look at a pre-owned solid gold Royal Oak automatic. I was surprised while inspecting it, I noticed it had a steel bracelet clasp mechanism, not gold like my President. Is this factory or could it be a replacement of some kind? If it's factory, I'm curious as to why a fine watch maker like AP would use steel parts in an all gold watch? Does Patek use any steel in the all gold Natilus? I don't recall any markings on this AP clasp. I've always wanted a Royal Oak and this certainly would'nt be a deal breaker, just puzzeling, I guess!?Is this a normal configuration?

Omega 2200.50.00 Won't Wind Manually
This watch is about 6 years old. After not wearing it for a few days, it was of course dead. I have tried to manually wind and don't get any results. I'm pretty sure I'm winding it correctly and hear a slight whirring sound when doing so. If I shake it around for a while it starts to tick, but doesn't last very long. Apologies for my lack of knowledge. Any ideas? Thanks if advance.

A couple of photos of my 5550P
Just wanted to share these.. Enjoy.