Special Seating: A Gallery of Retro-Design Watches From WatchTime’s Special Design Issue
For WatchTime’s Special Design Issue �� on newsstands now and also available in the WatchTime online shop �� we showcase six retro-designed watches, sitting pretty on miniature retro chairs. Scroll down to discover the timepieces and admire the original photos by WatchTime’s Nik Sch?lzel.CHOPARD MILLE MIGLIA 2014This Mille Miglia watch from Chopard gets comfortable on a miniature model of the LCW chair from 1945 by Charles and Ray Eames. The watch's design can also be traced to the 1940s. The model name refers to the famous 1,000-mile vintage-car race across Italy that was held between 1927 and 1957 and was revived in 1977. Chopard has sponsored the rally since 1988. A new Mille Miglia watch is unveiled each year at the time of the race. Most are chronographs, like this 42-mm stainless-steel model powered by a chronometer-certified ETA 2894 movement. (Click on all photos for a larger image.)TUDOR HERITAGE RANGERThe inspiration for the 2014 Tudor Ranger appeared in 1967, four

HourTime Show Postcast Interview With Xetum Watch Co. Founder
Ever wanted to start your own watch brand? Curious the type of person who does and the stuff they face in the process? John and I interview Jeff Kuo, who started Xetum watches - a Swiss Made brand located and operated in San Francisco, CA.Listen to the HourTime Interview with Xetum Watch Co. founder on starting a watch brand.Download/stream directly here.

Patek 5726 question
Have a chance to purchase this with the black dial. Is this watch typically a non-discounted watch? What's the general consensus on it as far as holding its value and being sought after? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Patek Museum Preview Vol I & II
Has anyone noticed on the Patek Philippe website, that the Museum Preview volumes are available for download in PDF without purchase? Yesterday I was at an AD and the manager showed us a copy and I was just now searching and came across the downloads for them. Very cool stuff.

Rolex Daydate 40mm -- Which dial for YG? Silver vs. Champagne
So I'm ready to purchase a Daydate (long overdue). Cant decide on the dial, I narrowed it down to 2 choices:Silver dial with Roman NumeralsChampagne Dial with Roman NumeralsWhat are your votes/opinions/thoughts?