Adults Only: Perrelet’s Erotic Dial Limited Editions
The themes of Perrelet’s previous limited-edition Turbine watches have ranged from patriotism to auto racing to the Chinese Year of the Dragon; its latest are targeted to more, shall we say, prurient interests: the Turbine Erotic collection, which feature decidedly adult illustrations behind the spinning, dial-side rotors.So-called erotic watches �� which feature bawdy images on their dials �� have been around at least 200 years, and remain an obsession among some collectors. Perrelet’s venture into this niche focuses on a very specific genre called hentai, a racy style of Japanese manga aimed at adults.Each of the four dials features a different miniature hentai painting, executed primarily in black and white with just a touch of red. What gives these watches a sense of voyeurism is the design of the dial. As with all Turbine watches, the image on the dial is partially obscured behind the “turbine blades” of the rotor (as shown below) and becomes visible only whe

HourTime Show Watch Podcast Episode 49
Welcome special guest Meehna Goldsmith. She writes for aBlogtoReadwatches-dealer and is a "watch matchmaker." We press tough questions and try to get some good advice for men, from a woman. Also a healthy discussion on the merits/disadvantages of buying vintage watches and an overall debate on buying new versus old.Listen to the HourTime Show watch podcast episode 49 here.

A Bauhaus Inspired Guide
Open from 1919 to 1933, the Bauhaus was a sort of Utopian school of art, craft and architecture that has had a major and lasting effect on modern design. Founded by architect Walter Gropius in Weimar, Germany, the Bauhaus in its fairly short lifetime output some of the great artists, designers and architects of the 20th century. Looking at the work from the period, its relevance and influence is undeniable, which is remarkable considering the school was founded nearly a century ago.With so many watches being large, aggressive and sport-inspired, something simple, easy to wear and versatile belongs in everyone's collection. Bauhaus inspired watches are a perfect fit, as their minimalist design makes them elegant enough to be dress watches, yet simple enough for daily wear. Often defined by a lack of extraneous detail, small stripped-down cases, clean fonts and thin hands, a Bauhaus watch has a design full of history, yet a modern attitude.1930's Kano by WUS member LeicaMasterThe fol

Audemars Piguet - Master Watchmaker since 1875
Finally got the book i've been waiting for all summerJust looked in it for a couple of minutes, 336 pages of great history and fantastic photosEnjoy

Submersible tolerances
Does anyone know at what depth Rolex tests their movements to say that at 1000 feet or 4000 feet, the watch can reliably timekeep?I can’t imagine that at 4050 feet, a Sea Dweller stops functioning or at 1020 feet a Sub ceases to work. There has to be some percentage cushion built in. Also, does anyone know if Rolex actually submerges the movement or do they, using some equipment and technology, replicate the pressure and conditions experienced at that ocean depth ...These are more geek questions than anything and because someone I know recently asked “how can you be for sure that the watch will function nearly a mile undersea?”Thanks.