HourTime Show Watch Podcast Episode 94 - My Megalodon Ate Your Panerai
Guess what everyone, we have yet a new podcast host! The technical drama continues and so does the watch love. Goodbye, Mevio - hello Podbean!The Benerus Megalodon Titanium, 4 (four) inches in diameter - okay, wait, maybe it's only 47mm, but seems like 53mm - is discussed, along with the topic of social interaction and watches. We ask watchmakers to make a watch that will survive a journey to the sun's core.The SIHH 2012 Roger Dubuis blue laser Mission Impossible/Matrix -esque experience is related by Ariel and the Roger Dubuis Pulsion Watches (he describes in detail in his write-up here) are discussed. Ariel is sick of the retro watch thing, so he likes the risks the Pulsion takes.John finds a way again to mention the Orange Monster.You guys think we are down on Panerai, so we express our true feelings.Listen to Episode 94 on the HourTimeShowwatches-dealer website here.Download the MP3 here.

Armin Strom Reveals First In-House Made Movement, The Calibre ARM09
Armin Strom is the newest watch makers around who is proud to announce that they will be making their own movements. Funded by some big money gentlemen who want results, they wanted their brand to have in-house made movements, so they made it happen. Until now Armin Strom watches featured impressively decorated movements sourced from ETA, but that is all about to change. The ARM09 is proof of that. Usually when a watch maker releases their first in-house made movement it is fine. Nothing special, but it is still their own "baby." Armin Strom on the other hand has given us something very pretty, with impressive specs to make.One thing I can't get out of my mind. The design on the movement has an uncanny resemblance to another watch I know. Compare the Armin Strom calibre ARM09 with the MB&F HM3 (specially the Sidewinder). I don't even need to explain, you'll see how similar they are. ARM09 stands for "Armin?? Reserve Marche 2009." This should make sense. For those who don't know, Re

Post AP Boutique;
AMAZING place. Derek helped me for 45 minutes as I was drooling over everything. Got to try on everything I planned to. The bumble bee I ended up trying on at Wempe because the boutique didn't have one in. They did have a gorgeous 57th lmt Ed. Watch. I have been fully sold on the 44mm ROOC CF. Wow. Wow. Wow. Never seen or held anything like it. Next each to get!!!

New to me, incoming.
The postman gave me an early morning call n brought me this. Never thought i would crossover to the other side but this birth-year came into my radar. I told myself if im getting an omega, it would have to b either this or ND. Be gentle with me. Lol. Btw, advise needed on the skeleton hands. Leave it, relume or NOS? TQSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Should I pull the trigger on a Panerai or???
Hey everyone,I had my heart set on getting myself a 000 or 005...even a 111...or 112 but have had no luck getting one at the AD near me (Please understand that regardless of the cost benefits of getting used...I always like my purchases new and from an AD to be comfortable). They however have none of the models described above (I live in the Toronto area) but only a 113 white faced. I really like it but wanted to get a black one as my first Panerai. They had the 177 and 176...but just didn't like the titanium....felt a little too light ... I like weight with my watches. They showed me their entry level automatic...didn't like the bubble on the date. So they presented a 312 to me. I liked it a lot but wasn't it love with the feel of the 1950s case...I guess I could get use to it..felt bulky but looked amazing. Well price of the 312 is up there $8500 plus tax...in Canada it all ads up!! After taxes...I can get a new white Milgauss which I like as well for almost $3000 less! I cu