HourTime Show Podcast Episode 140: Summer Watch Loving Is Back
The HourTime Show watch podcast is back after some pause and John and I discuss smartwatches with the Sony Smartwatch 2, the Chinese/Swiss free-trade agreement that will heavily impact the watch industry as well as the watches-dealer + Girard-Perregaux event on July 25th, 2013 in New York City.Listen to the HourTime Show watch podcast episode 140 here. Download the mp3.

Porsche established a prestigious brand image with the help of that of IWC's
And during the 20 years of later cooperation, Porsche established a prestigious brand image with the help of that of IWC's, while IWC exploited its sportswatch market, through which they both set solid foundation for their glorious accomplishment.

Well...I went ahead and did it.
Hi everyone, On my previous thread I asked for opinions on a trade (RO for Diver). Clearly opinions were divided across and many provided some sound reasons to stay put. Well I'm sure most of you can relate, once it's 'in your head' it's hard to let it go. I wearing it as I type this and I certainly feel it'll get a lot more wrist time than the RO. It definitely has a lot more presence and the AP rubber strap it's awesome! Thanks,

Omega 145.022-69ST Speedmaster First Generation Case Back
Omega Speedmaster First Generation Moon Watch Ref. 145.022-69ST Post Moon with the first generation back case. The first watch worn on the moon all in one rowHere you can find a extremely rare Omega Speedmaster not only because of the condition but for the fact that these do no simply exist outside private collections anymore. For any collector this is a rare find. The bracelet is 1175/640 also extremely rare and the correct one by the way. These bracelets sell for 1000 USD alone and not in mint condition like this one. The watch was part of a private collection and was never worn. It was serviced every couple of years and all the seals inside were changed by a Omega Authorized Service. The movement is cal. 861 and is in a new condition. The watch also has the original anti-magnetic movement dust-cover . Original hesalite crystal has the omega logo on the inside and has absolutely not a single scratch. Not even micro scratches. Ref. Number is 145.022-69ST and movement serial is 3161

Pocket watches
Within five years, Patek will be producing a limited number of platinum pocket watches based on movements originally used. Below are some details:Watch: Seconds subdial at 6 o'clock Hunter case with back White gold Diameter: 48 mmCaliber: Manual winding Caliber 17''' SAV PS Movement for hunter pocket watches Seconds sub-dial Diameter: 38.65 mm Height: 3.8 mm Jewels: 18 Bridges: 7 Parts: 137 Balance: with screws Vibrations/hour: 18 000 (2.5 Hz) Power reserve: Min. 50 hours Spiral: Breguet Hallmark: Patek Philippe Seal