HourTime Show Watch Podcast Episode 149: Inside Rolex
After two days inside Rolex (see today's article, "10 Things To Know About How Rolex Makes Watches"), we have no choice but to share our experience with you. Rolex doesn't allow photography so we tried to express the tale from within using our own words. John, unfortunately, was not there, but I am joined by Rolex historian and expert Jake Ehrlich from Rolexmagazinewatches-dealer who was. If you are interested in Rolex in any way this is a must listen.Listen to the HourTime Show watch podcast episode 149 here. Download the mp3.

VOUTILAINEN 28 GML Center
Introducing the Voutilainen �C 28 GML CenterA true watchmaking purist who makes almost all the parts in his own workshops, Kari Voutilainen has long been fond of traditional decorative techniques including engine-turning. However, he's spent the last few years on a great adventure with the Unryuan studio.The Unryuan studio lies in a tiny village east of Tokyo and specialises in the age-old decorative art of maki-e. It is used to decorate wooden pieces such as tobacco boxes or bowls and requires years of experience and immense talent.The two brands began collaborating in 2011 and have produced 6 totally unique designs. The 28 GML Center has a second time zone on a central disc and features a painstakingly detailed dial with Kinpun (gold dust), Jyunkin-itakane (gold leaf), Yakou-gai (green sea snail shell), Awabi-gai (New Zealand abalone shell) and Japanese lacquer.Price on requestBy?Fabrice Eschmannvoutilainen.ch

My new Evolution
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5167 - official picture thread.
There seems to be an influx of 5167 (which is great!)Post your pics. I just took what I thought was a cool picture.

WG Blue SkyD vs SS Blue SkyD - Wider SS Oyster Bracelet Makes them look different
I know there are a lot of people who don't understand why anyone would purchase the WG version when the SS version is half the price...and the watches look the same.I have stated before that looks are just one aspect.The heft and feel of the WG version is completely different and at least to me, something that gives me great pleasure over the SS one.And of course, when you look at SS vs WG vs PT..they do look different...same color white but different hues and tones as to be identifiable to a trained eye but of course not easily detectable by the public.As I stated, I am fine with that.But, there is actually a difference between the WG and SS model in terms of appearance.The newer SS model has a newly designed oyster bracelet that fits into the lugs a little wider than the PM versions. It actually looks nicer than the PM bracelet.So, as with dial color etc on other models when it comes to SS vs PM.....the SkyD may have the same dial color and sticks between the SS and PM model.....but