HourTime Show Watch Podcast Episode 80
John gets a little too excited about Sinn watches in this episode that we record face to face while also discussing the Swatch Group vs. Tiffany & Co. debacle (and more).Listen to the HourTime Show watch podcast episode 80 here. Download the MP3.

Bell & Ross BR01 Casino Watches
In addition to the piece unique watch that Bell & Ross has created for the Only Watch 2011 watch auction, it looks like they will have a few of these "Bell & Ross BR01 Casino" watches for sale. The Only Watch 2011 version has a black and gold dial and is done in all 18k pink gold (some of it is PVD coated black) . The standard version will be more traditionally toned like a roulette wheel.These watches are based on the Bell & Ross Radar watch from last year. A concept that Bell & Ross keeps playing with. There has been the Radar II, as well as other models based on the BR01 case and dial that uses three moving discs to tell the hours, minutes, and seconds. The movement is based on a modified Swiss ETA 2892 automatic.Are these 46m wide slowly moving roulette wheels cool in a Casino setting? Of course. Who wants to know the time at the tables anyways (the casino certainly doesn't want you to know). Reading the time isn't super easy, but it is doable. The green "0" is the

Swarovski Octea Sport Ladies' Watch
Swarovski is making bold moves, ladies! (Guys, be at least idly aware).While other brands are scaling back and trying to focus on how to stay relevant in these times - Swarovski is taking their beloved crystals and developing their own line of watches, to properly exhibit the beauty - on a timepiece.My initial thought upon seeing the new line of watches from Swarovski was that it looks so familiar I tried to think of the exact predominantly women's brands that it reminded me of, and then I realized - all of them. Chanel - Dior - Nixon - Tag Heuer.You cannot escape those immediate parallels. The comparisons to the Dior Christal Collection and the Chanel J12 are too clear. But, with changing markets and a severe change in consumer spending, it is adaptations like this - with crystal instead of sapphires or diamonds - that will really help people and brands carry through to the other side of this recession. Give them what they want - compromise a little it - and still get a great prod

Introducing The Swatch Scuba Libre Collection, Lighthearted Dive Watches For Summer (Live Pics & Pricing)
Since the early 1980s Swatch has been the pop-culture face of wristwatches, constantly producing new designs and collections to entice customers and collectors. Last week the brand released its latest collection of brightly colored dive watches, Scuba Libre, just as the weather starts to warm up. Sure, we're not talking about?indestructible, timeless tool watches here, but for under $100, Scuba Libre is worth a second look. 2 OF 19 Scuba Libre On The Wrist It's important to note up front that Swatch has never been about the intricacies of mechanical watchmaking or the?production?of timeless heirlooms. A Swatch is a piece of popular design that you wear on your wrist and can collect and change out at will. Scuba Libre is no exception. 3 OF 19 The collection consists of a few different watches, with the different models mixing the main design elements in various combinations. The unidirectional, clicking bezels come with either dive-style markings and sim

speedy on OEM curved strap?
anyone use the OEM curved-end alligator strap that comes with PO on their speedy pro?i believe the strap product code is 98000273.wanted to confirm if it's an absolute flush/tight fit (like the rally strap), or if there are any visible gaps.