HourTime Show Watch Podcast Episode 27
Interview with Seiko's new US President, going over "what is going on with ETA," wearing the MB&F HM3 watch for a week, and more. Seriously people, we need an intern for HourTime! By the way, do you like this image better?Listen to HourTime Show watch podcast episode 30 here.

Aftermarket AP deployment clasp and straps
HiSo my birthday is coming up and my girlfriend wanted to get me a strap for my AP Panda. It's currently on a bracelet. Not sure how much I would like the straps and after she did some research she realized that the deployment clasp alone is almost $1000 plus the strap and tools needed for strap changing and removal. I know most of you are against this type of thing. But is there any aftermarket AP deployment clasps that anyone would recommend. Yes I know most of you will say how can you spend so much money on a watch and skimp out on the strap. My reason is Im not sure I will even like it on a strap and my girlfriend doesn't want to spend around $1500 to see if I do or don't. I know I can go with a tang buckle as well. I'm open to any after market AP tang buckle and straps as well. Also what is the best tool to do strap and bracelet changed in my AP.

integrated strap available for speedy moon?
anyone have or seen an oem alligator integrated strap for the standard speedy moon?ive seen the rally strap and i believe integrated planet ocean straps fit, but have not seen one in gator.only seen 19 and 21mm versions on other omega models, but not for standard 20mm lug profile of speedy moon.

Dilemma continues: whats your take pls?
Hi all, If you have a bluesy (116613LB TT blue submariner) does it makes sense to add a Batman, considering that you already have a full Blue faced watch? I am undecided if i should buy the Batman or go for an entirely different watch - Milgauss Z Blue?Thanks for your thoughts.

Black Bay boxes and warranty cards ... why so many differences ?
Looking at some pictures via google I saw at least 4 different boxes for the same watch and also the warranty cards are different(some have only 2 lines text serial number and reference, others a third and even a 4th line)notice the red accents in the box and 4 lines text on the warrantydifferent box and 3 lines text on the card2 lines on the cardand yet another boxand another box ...and another box ...2 lines text Any idea why we see all these differences ?Different country different box and cards ?