HourTime Show Watch Podcast Episode 75
Little pat on the back to us for completing the 75th episode of the HourTime Show podcast. The festivities include a regular show praising Ikepod, being skeptical about Hamilton, and talking about whether or not pocket watches will come back into style (answer, maybesorta).Listen to the HourTime Show watch podcast episode 75 here. Download the MP3 here.

Limes Klassik Cartouche Watch Available: Guilloche For The Masses
Everyone deserves a really nice classic watch. Actually, let me be more clear because "classic" is probably the most common term in the watch industry, that and "heritage." A classic (or "Klassik" for my Deutsche friends) watch in this sense refers to the vintage decorating on the watch using metal engraving machines. This practice is called guilloche, and probably best done by the Germans today. Benzinger being the master.Because this style of decoration is so "classic" in the watch world, I think every one should have at least one example of it. Such beauty is really hard to appreciate unless you are looking right at it, as it is a very visual type of splendor. Limes is unusual in the small watch making world for making their own cases, and some dials. That is one of the ways that they can keep costs down. Owned by Ickler, Limes is a thoroughly German brand with a well-priced and attractive line.One of their best watches from a style and value perspective is the Limes Klassik Cartouc

Question about Straps for 15202
Hi all,Been getting a bit crazy with APs lately and wanted to know if there are any strap options for the 15202... I tried calling AP about it but it doesnt look like there are plots for the watch... Im willing to put on the plots from the 15300 or 15400 if they fit but those might only be in WG or Plat... expensive option but will consider it.The other option is go to AP bands as they have a conversion kit for 15400s, 15300s and 15202s... has anyone had experience with these?If I do get the plots from AP bands as it might be my only option, would you know any AP OEM straps that fit? Such as straps from he 15300? Thanks a lot guys, any help is appreciated.Best,Brian

Need Seamaster Info
I recently discovered the Rolex forum and the members in the Vintage section gave some good info on my Explorer II which is now being serviced. What brings me to the Omega section is that I needed to have a watch to wear while the Rolex is being worked on. I looked in my bureau drawer and discovered my late father-in-law's old Seamaster which had sat there for over 40 years. I wound it and it ran for 4 days when it stopped and refused to run again. My questions are: is the watch worth being repaired, and does it have any collector value? It certainly has sentimental value to me as he was a really nice guy. As you can see from the attached photos the watch has had some use. The crystal and the case both have scratches. The band is a Speidel (are they still in business?). Any information that you can give me would be appreciated. After digging through that drawer again I came up with a Waltham self-winder which I'm sure is older than the Seamaster. It's been running for a week and keeps

Panerai 111 - authenticity check please!
Hey guys, planning on buying a watch and want to run the pics by you guys. No red flags so far from the seller and seems to check out, but just wanted to see what you guys thought. PAM 111 K series