HourTime Show Watch Podcast Episode 48
Talking about the biggest legal issue in the watch industry right now, John explains and apologizes for being John, and we discuss the $1.2 million dollar Manufacture Royale Opera watch.Listen to HourTime Show Watch Podcast Episode 48 here.

the best chronograph movements.Set in a steel case, the Ref. L2.733.4.72.2 Longines Column-Wheel Chronograph
Column-wheel chronographs are those found in many of the best chronograph movements.Set in a steel case, the Ref. L2.733.4.72.2 Longines Column-Wheel Chronograph is extremely classic in its execution and design. The case is 39mm wide in steel, with a brown alligator strap. The exclusive movement inside of the watch is the mechanical caliber L688.2 which provides the tricompax chrono subdial layout. The dial design is extremely classic.

Seriously Considering a Breitling
Guys/Gals,I've been considering a switch for a while, and recently started looking at Breitlings. I think they're really fantastic watches. Had one about 6-7 years ago and only sold it b/c the 34mm size started to feel small.At first it was the Colt GMT black dial, but after seeing it in person, the silver colored Arabics just don't pop enough for me against the dark dial.What really caught my eye is the Superocean! Not the one that has just been released, but the predecessor. Really nice! Love the all polished Professional bracelet (the one in the photo below has plastic covering the bracelet so it's hard to see), the white Arabics against the black dial, the heft, etc...nice and chunky I do like the version that was discontinued even before this one, but they're not easy to find NOS.Anyway, this is the one I've tried on....42mm. What do you think? Would love info/opinions/photos, etc regarding the SO.TIA!

My dad was given a Patek...
He used to collect Rolexes, and is beginning to get back into it, which is cool. His wife gave him a Patek Phillipe and I am not sure what model it is...it has a few complications on the front and if you turn the watch over theres a lunar star chart moving thing on the back. Any clue what model that might be? its rose gold.Also, do Pateks tick or sweep like a rolex?thanks.

The Annual Rolex Calendar
I'm relatively new to the forum and definitely new to Rolex (proud owner of a Hulk). I've become rather intrigued to understand what is on the horizon from the company. From what I understand (please correct me if I'm wrong), any new models are annually revealed to the world at Baselworld. Does Rolex offer pre-Baselworld announcements of new models or are they completely hush-hush until the BW conference? For example, how long before last year's event did people know about the SS SkyDweller or the DaytonaC the year before? Are there years where there are no changes at all?Thanks.