HourTime Show Watch Podcast Episode 162
John and I discuss the merits of the new Rolex Deepsea D-Blue dial watch as well as a debate on why to like or not like the Japanese-made Hajime Asaoka Project T Tourbillon. John gets himself a Swatch Sistem51 and we muse on the future of mechanical watches with the existence of a $150 all-Swiss one.Listen to the HourTime Show Watch Podcast Episode 162 here.

omega seamaster 120m 1337
Hi guys very much a rolex guy but love vintage omega. Just picked this one up and thought I,d share.

Santa's Early
I just checked the UPS site and my new 3570.50 is out for delivery and I should get it before the end of the day!A big, special thanks to Father John for his advice. Merry Christmas!

April Fool: 5712 or 5164
Hi allFirst of all thanks to all of you who replied to my thread with regards to choosing between a 5712 and a 5164. Really helpful comments.I got a msg from my AD about a week ago telling me that I had been allocated a 5712G that was to arrive on April 1.I still hadn't decided between the 5712G and the 5164. I told my AD contact I was probably leaning towards the 5164 however I didn't want to miss the opportunity to see the Nautilus in the flesh so in I go to check it out. I'm the first customer in the door. I look at the 5712G from every angle for quite a while. It's a beautiful piece but it just wasn't singing to me... I wanted to look cool like Paul McCartney and George Soros! So I tell the AD that I just can't do it and will wait for the 5164. He asks me if I'm sure and I say yes. He signals to his co-worker and within 30 seconds out she comes with a double sealed 5164! He says surprise! April Fools! Was t sure if I was annoyed or ecstatic or both. Probably both! Anyway it was gr

Happy new owner!!
A few weeks ago, I asked for opinions in another string on whether to get a 5146 and maybe add a 5167 (dressy/casual combo)....or going full-bore on a 5960. The board was mixed. But after much debate, this is the path I chose!After wearing it for a few days now, I think the 5690 ultimately gives me a dress/casual option all in one. Might not swim in it but goes great with a jacket as well as jeans.Love the weight, the craftsmanship and how dial change color with different light. Could be a few millimeters thinner. But overall really happy with my decision.Thanks to those who wade-in with advise and opinions.