HourTime Show Watch Podcast Episode 129 - Ariel, How I Love Thee
John is under the mistaken belief that I have a groupie when what I really have is loyal contributors. The line can blur of course. Inasmuch we talk about what it is like to cover SIHH as a blogger, a cool new Christophe Colomb watch from Zenith, and other stuff to tickle your watch fancy.Listen to the HourTime Show watch podcast episode 129 here. Download the mp3.  

Help me verify my AP RC!
Hello Guys! Dream cam true yesterday and my first AP ROO RC landed. Its a H-series, comes with box and certificate. I had the deal done at my local watchmaker (omega and breitling AD). I paid around 70 USD to have it verified at the store but since they are not AP related and this is my first AP id love to have some feedback from you guys... With all AAA fakes and me being VERY suspicious about everything (paranoid) id just want some pro to confirm all looks OK. All numbers are matching the certificate and case. Its in great shape despite the dent on the rubber bezel, this was reflected in the price :)

Should I sell my 5960/1A?
I need some of your expertise. I bought a 5960/1A when it first came out. I love it as much today as the day I bought it. However, I've only worn it a handful of times. It's just not getting the wrist time and I don't see that changing.And while I enjoy seeing it in it's home, it's there all of the time. So, I'm thinking I may sell it. With that, do any of you connoisseurs think that this watch will greatly appreciate over time (i.e. once they stop making it) -- or should I just sell it and I'll have no financial regrets in your opinion?Yes, I know I could wear it more, but let's assume that's not an option. Thanks for the input as always!

Swiss watch trends...
I pasted this in another thread but figure people on the forum care....fhs.swiss/eng/statistics.htmlThere is monthly trends at price points as well as by material..fhs.swiss/scripts/getstat...m_180202_a.pdfSee the different countries.

New Rolex Daytona purchase
I have just completed the first part of a transaction that will see me purchasing a T/T 2018 Rolex Daytona 116503 (New Model) White MOP eight Diamonds Dial. I have just Sold a T/T 2017 Rolex Daytona 116503 (New Model) White Dial with Gold Sub Dials. I received a good price for it 9,750 GBP though I didn't sell it to the shop where I bought it less that a year ago, they were unable to pay me what I was looking for. So I sold it elsewhere, but I will be purchasing the new Daytona from the Dealer where I buy all my Watches which is a Grey Dealer in the North of England. They are exceptional when it comes to price. The new Daytona I am purchasing was priced at 14,565 GBP but because I am a regular customer they reduced it by 65 GBP which was very good of them. So the new Watch is costing me 14,500 GBP which is about 18,000 Dollars. I will be flying from my Country to Manchester UK at the end of May to pay the balance owed & collect my new Watch. I am very excited about this, hopefully