HourTime Show Watch Podcast Episode 106
Live (when recorded that is) from Philadelphia John and I talk business and politics (watch politics). We cover the new MB&F MoonMachine, Buben & Zorweg, as well our new friend Tim.Listen to the HourTime Show watch podcast episode 106 here.Download the MP3

Only Watch 2011 Charity Watch Auction
Each two years we get to enjoy the unique pieces watch brands donate to the Only Watch auction event. Held in Monaco at the Monaco Yacht show in September Only Watch proceeds go to benefit medical research dedicated to fighting Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. The auction part is facilitated by Antiquorum.UPDATE: Click here to see my growing list of all the Only Watch 2011 auction pieces.Starting in the spring, participating brands will slowly start to announce the special watches they are offering to the auction. These are often really exciting to see. The Only Watch rules dictate that all watches donated for auction must be unique. This either means the first piece in a limited edition, or a totally unique watch made specially for the event by a brand. None of the watches have been officially debuted yet, but I do have a list of the participating brands. Only Watch 2011 will be held September 22 2011 at 6pm or 4pm GMT time (actual starting time isn't clear yet) in Monaco. Before that the

Question about Panerais with no quick date set function
By no quick date set function I mean that you need to turn the hour hand 24 hours for the date to change... I have this on my 233 and 305. Can we move the hour hand backwards to get to the date sooner or could this damage the movement or date function? I've always just gone forward but sometimes that's a PITA when you have to go through 20+ dates.

Any chance of Diver bezel + GMT hand Rolex?
Has there ever been a model that has both a diver bezel for timing stuff and a GMT hand for keeping track of second time zone? Probably it would be quite messy looking for a Rolex as there would have to be two numbered 'rings' but other brands (Omega for instanse) have done it with more or less aesthetically pleasing designs. Is there a chance Rolex would conceive such a watch? Speaking against it is 1) cannibalisation on both Sub and GMT models, and 2) it doesn't really fit any known professional category of usage which Rolexes are known to have. Any thoughts? New to this forum so apologise if this has been discussed before.

Rolex purchase
I am new to the site and looking to buy a new Rolex. Can anybody point me in the direction of a reputable dealer