Zenith El Primero 410 Watch: Another Ode To The Past
Not willing to let the rather svelte grey Zenith El Primero 410 Limited Edition get that sweet movement all to itself, Zenith has launched another new 410 model which features a silver sun ray dial. The new Zenith 410 ref 03.2091.410/01.C494 shares most of its design and technical attributes with the 410 LE we showed you back in October. With a 42mm steel case and sapphire on both sides, the 410 forgoes the contrasting white-on-grey coloring and star markers at two and ten seen on the limited model, opting instead for uniform silver dial design.The silver dial and the blued steel accents make for a very attractive variation that seems a bit more reserved than the previous 410. Obviously still powered by the El Primero 410 movement, this El Primero still receives the 36,000 vph rate, column wheel-chronograph as well as triple date and moonphase complications. The day and month are shown in distinct apertures above the three and nine sub dials while the date is displayed via a convention

HourTime Show Watch Podcast Episode 145: Interview In Hong Kong
Interview special episode. Live from the 2013 Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair, I speak with the interesting and charismatic Vishal Tolani (from Solar Time Ltd.), who answers questions about Chinese watch production, why people in Hong Kong love watches, and other tid bits of interesting information about the Asian watch market.Listen to the HourTime Show watch podcast episode 145 here. Download the mp3.

What Is The Best Size For A Watch?
This simple, and highly subjective question seems to have an answer. The question is particularly interesting to me because for the past decade, watch brands have been going back and forth with watch sizes. We saw watches really grow up to almost preposterous dimensions, and then suddenly awkwardly shrink again. Watch brands want to make watch sizes that people want to buy. At the same time, men and women not too familiar with what is in fashion or style might not know a good size to get for themselves or a loved one.I recently asked a question to my readers during the May 2011 watch giveaway. The question was simply to answer what your ideal watch size is (and by this I mean diameter in millimeters). I figured that responses would be all over the board, but I was really amazed at how consistent the responses where (sample group of about 500 responses). There does not seem to be a clear majority winner, but I would say that if you are in the market to buy a watch or make one, you shoul

Maurice de Mauriac Moon Chronograph Watch
A particularly attractive line from Maurice de Mauriac of Zurich is this Moon Chronograph watch collection. It comes in many different versions (see here), but is a pretty clever take on use of a Valjoux 7751 automatic movement. Seen here is the top of the line piece in solid pink gold, but the diversely customizable collection is offered in various case sizes, in various materials, with various dials.See my full article on the Maurice de Mauriac Moon Chronograph watch at Haute Living here.

the new Breitling watch is teamed with Barenia or crocodile leather straps
Endowed with four ultra-powerful "turbo-compound" engines, the Lockheed L-1049 Super Constellation is one of the brightest symbols of the sky conquest. It impresses greatly by its dolphin-like curved fuselage and triple-tail design. This propeller-driven long-haul plane dominated civil aviation in the 1950s and earned its fame as the "King of the Atlantic". Offered in a limited edition of 1049 pieces, the new Breitling watch is teamed with Barenia or crocodile leather straps. It can be also accessorized with Navitimer or Air Racer bracelets.