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.

Ikepod Solaris Watches: New Direction For Marc Newson
Ikepod is designer Marc Newson's quirky but cool watch brand. From its inception, most of his watches shared the same round bulbous look and had model names like "Hemipode." The watches are very cool and very hard to come by with extremely limited distribution (only two authorized dealers in the US). Despite their rarity, Ikepod watches have always intrigued me and looked like they enjoyed more than niche product appeal. Further, their modern looks being minimalist and all, are still very functional, with some of the existing models offering very complex features.Well, Marc has taken a completely new direction with the new Solaris lines of watch. Not only is the shape of the watch case square, but the overall theme of the watch is totally different. Rather than a soft futuristic look, the Solaris watches are retro chic. The case itself looks like an appliance dreamed up in pre-space age 1950's and 60s, but with cleaners lines. Maybe what art deco might have evolved into if industrial d

Deployant clasp is it an unnecessary aftermarket luxury?
I have been thinking about getting a deployant for my 5127R.What are the pros and cons?To my way of thinking, they add further presence and safety for the watch. But they are not cheap to buy and I doubt very much, that you would get much extra should you sell the watch, though it would be a good bargaining feature.Does it centralised the watch on your wrist?Currently on the clasp, mine sits further towards the 12 o'clock position.

Could Aquanaut Be The Most Perfect Watch Ever ...
A lot of positive things been said about this 5167 on rubber. I'm thinking that it could be the most perfect all around piece ever. As someone who can't stand the feel of leather or metal, this makes for an even more compelling experience with rubber and the comfort level !

PAM at the Rolex 24 at Daytona
The PAM 674 from inside the pits at the Rolex 24 at Daytona with team Lexus Racing.