HourTime Show Watch Podcast Episode 47
Interesting topics include a discussion of ethics in the land of watch makers and newer brand Ludovic Ballouard's new "Upside Down" watch. A good time was had by all.Listen to the HourTime Show watch podcast episode 47 here.

Question regarding AD's and their pricing
Hello, I've recently been considering making my first luxury watch purchase, an Omega Planet Ocean. I spent some time at a local AD handling the Planet Ocean, Speedmaster Day Date, Submariner, and GMT Master II Ceramic. I fell in love with the Planet Ocean and GMT Master II, but liked the more 'conservative' look of the Planet Ocean. I liked the Submariner (who doesn't?) but wasn't impressed with the clasp mechanism. I felt the clasp on the Planet Ocean was nicer.Anyways, I've seen a lot of different numbers thrown around for the pricing of this watch. I was quoted $3,000 at my AD, however I'm unsure if that included a discount. Is that what I can expect to pay or should I look at other AD's before buying?For reference, this is the exact model I plan on purchasing: .omegawatches/index.ph...000&no_cache=1

Pam 785 set
Hi All,Not sure what's going on but the price of these sets seem to be dropping. I own the set and was going to keep the Daylight and maybe try and sell the Black Seal to recoop some of the money paid for the set. The blacky is the more popular of the 2, which is great for me, as I wanted a Panerai with a white face.But I see a few sets out there, and they don't seem to be selling. Do you all think the modern Panerai's are getting soft in the marketplace.thanks for reading

Panerai plus
I have always been a one watch guy. Not sure why but I think in part because I could not see tying up a lot of money in several watches, and I don't like having to explain myself to the Wife. As a result, I have let go a couple of pieces which I would love to have back. Within the next year I have set a goal to acquire four watches which I really admire. They are ...1. PAM 422 (have)2. PAM 389 (can't stop drooling over) 3. Patek 5167A (can't stop staring at this one)4. Rolex GMTIIC (All black bezel and a re-buy for me)I will buy a winder and rotate them. Yes, that's about $50k in watches but you only live once and I'm already 1/4 of the way there.If YOU could assemble a collection of not more or less than four and at least one has to be a Panerai, what would they be? For those of you who already have more than four, narrow it to four only.

Buying Rolex in California Oregon or Nevada
Hi Everyone,I am new to the forum, I live in Manchester UK and was looking to buy a new Rolex. However many of the ones I like have a long wait here in the UK.I am visiting America at the end of Next month (23rd March 2018) and will be in LA, Palm Springs, Laughlin and Las Vegas. I am hoping to get a SS Skydweller, A SS Daytona C or a Hulk?Few questions.1) What are the chances of me getting one of these watches in 7 weeks time when I am over there? If there is no chance, I am back in September, so would that be more realistic?2) Are there any discounts off list price on the watches I like?3) Will I have to pay US sales tax, even though I am a tourist?4) Will it be worth the very long drive to Oregon, where there is no sales tax?the US/UK prices are similar, I am just hoping there is better availability in the USA, or if I can get a discount or avoid sales tax, it does work out slightly cheaper in the USA.Thanks in Advance!