HourTime Show Watch Podcast Episode 35
Up for grabs is the last available piece in a 30 watch limited edition from Blancpain. The 1735 Grande Complication only costs a tad over a million bucks. We also discuss the new Bathys Bomb Timer, Audemars Piguet, classic watch making, and more.Listen to HourTime show watch podcast episode 35 here.

Corum Admiral's Cup Watch Line Gets The Black Flag And Black Hull For Piratey Good Times
I've always been a fan of the Corum Admiral's Cup lines of watch, the more modern versions that is. The watch is meant to celebrate the Admiral's Cup yacht race, that you've only heard about if you are known in some circles as "admiral," or are currently wearing deck shoes. The trademark of the watches are the flags that have been used as hour indicators. Oh, and the chronograph seconds hand that was apparently fashioned from a cocktail drink stirrer. Which of course goes with boating.What is really great about the Admiral's Cup watches is the angular cases, large size, and large hands. It is a fine looking watch with nice components. Functions have varied widely from tide graphs to calendars, small seconds, and of course a chronograph. Not sure if they have a regatta timer though, they should.Banking on the success of the design, Corum keeps releasing variations, the most recent of which are pretty large. The Blag Flag and Black Hull share the 48mm wide case that does serious justice

15300 white dial legibility
I am currently looking to add a 15300 to my collection. I really like the blue dial best, but it will be unlikely I find one. So now I am looking into the white dial, but a little concerned with the legibility. Any 15300 owners who can give some feedback would be greatly appreciated. I also consider the 15450, but the dial looks like this dial might be even more shimmery, so any feedback on that would also be helpful. Thank you very much. - chris

Any personal experience buying from Dangerous 9 straps - Swiss Ammo?
Love the straps - although a long lead time. About 11-13 weeks.Not cheap but you can tell the guy is a real craftsman. Wonderful video on his site showing him making one strap end to end.Thanks!

Rolex Crown now part of "Swiss Made" Text
Anyone else notice this on the new GMT? Will this be standard across all Rolex now?