HourTimeShow Watch Podcast Episode 130 - The Name's Time, Hour Time
John ponders what watches brands would want to place on characters in Downton Abbey, if that was even possible given the era. We also discuss the ludicrously priced new Richard Mille watches and the new Devon Tread 2 timepieces.Listen to the HourTime Show watch podcast episode 130 here. Download the MP3 here.

How durable is the royal oak, 15300 or 15400
I'm a hairdresser, will the royal oak stand up to daily use or should I go with a rolex as my daily? I really love the royal oak...but I feel it may be a little too sensitive for a daily wearer.Any thoughts?

My baby came home
Hello All I just wanted to let everyone one know I had an issue with my 15300. I had to send her to APSC. My wrist was not the same without it.AP told me a screw had broken in the winding wheel Fortunately it was under warranty! Now my baby is back! AP also sent me the cool little travel box! Just wanted to post a pic! Sorry for the bad iPhone pics. Have a great weekend all

New Omega Nato straps
Any thought on the new Nato straps Omega has come out with? I called the boutique in NYC and then said they will be priced from $150-$250, but they don't have them in yet.

VERSUS: Datejusts with Unique Dials
Sixth edition of the VERSUS post/picture. What is VERSUS? Well, I thought it would be fun to compare two watches (and only those two watches) and discuss pros/cons by outlining the differences and getting folks' ideas/thoughts/opinions on TRF. We got folks here that have been collecting and studying these things for decades all the way to those who are just starting to venture into the crazy world of Rolex (and everyone in between). Therefore, it would be fun and educational!For this edition, we have a showdown of Datejusts. A pyramid dial 16233 and a linen dial 16014.Some obvious things:Two-tone v. stainless steelPyramid dial v. linen dialRoman markers v. stick markersNo lume v. lumeWhich do you prefer and why?Previous VERSUS:1. VERSUS: Submariner 1680 v. 166102. VERSUS: Rolex Submariner and Sea-Dweller 16610LV and 1266003. VERSUS: Rolex Submariner 16610s4. VERSUS: Sea (Deepsea 116660) to Sky (Explorer 1016)5. VERSUS: Submariners Vintage and Modern