HourTime Show Watch Podcast Episode 107
John & I are together in Los Angeles recording episode 107. We talk about Ritmo Mundo, BRM, RGM, and more!Listen to the HourTime Show watch podcast episode 107 here.Download the MP3 here.

Christopher Ward C8 Regulator Review
After recent news, Christopher Ward is more likely to be known for their affordable in-house SH21 movement than anything else, but if you look our archives, you'll find most of our reviews are of their pilot's watches. We've looked at the C8 MKII, the C10, the C11 and the C1000 Typhoon, all of which offer something different. The C8 MKII is fairly classic pilot, reminiscent of IWC MK series, the C10 is a more formal, with a touch of navigator DNA, the C11 is a modern instrument panel-style aviator and the C1000 Typhoon is a dark and stealthy modern pilot realized in ceramic. Today, we're going to take a look at a follow up to the C8 MKII; the C8 Regulator.What sets this watch apart is indicated clearly in the name; it's a regulator. This fairly uncommon complication splits the hour, minutes and seconds into 3 separate dials. Typically, as is the case with the C8, you have the hours and seconds as secondary sub-dials, and the minutes about the center. The concept behind this watch, as i

Introducing: The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Tourbillon Extra-Thin In Platinum
Audemars Piguet has been making ultra-thin tourbillons for a while now. Somewhat similar to the Royal Oak Tourbillon Extra-Thin Openworked that we talked about earlier (see here) is the newly released Royal Oak Tourbillon Extra-Thin, for the first time seen in platinum. Originally released in 2012 at SIHH, this elegant and understated design is favored by vintage and modern watch lovers alike (and the CEO of Audemars Piguet, François Bennahmias). And now, it's available in platinum for the first time. 1 OF 2 Originally released in pink gold and stainless steel, the newest version is available exclusively in platinum. Everything here is the same with the exception of the case material and dial color, which is now a beautiful smoked grey. The watch continues to use the caliber 2924 manual-winding movement, which remains a very slim tourbillon movement and allows for the watch to wear very comfortably. 2 OF 2 This watch continues to be one of the coo

Interview: Jean-Claude Biver Provides (Some) Details On TAG Heuer's Smart Watch Collaboration Wi
Warning: Serious name-dropping ahead. Don't judge.Baselworld is one of those places where stuff just happens. I was passing by the TAG Heuer booth when I was summoned into the back by Mr. Jean-Claude Biver, for an impromptu chat about TAG's recently-announced partnership with Google and Intel to make a smartwatch. We didn't have the chance to get too in-depth before Mr. F.P. Journe popped his head into the room to say hello, accompanied by mega-collector Claude Sfeir. Oh, and then half of the band KISS showed up and our conversation quickly derailed. Essentially it was like every great HODINKEE video* merging into one whacky 30-minute pow-wow. So while our chat was brief, it was somewhat illuminating, particularly regarding this master marketer's strategy with TAG's looming Google/Intel collab. And yes, that was me completely name-dropping in a not-so-shameless way. I hope you'll allow it just this once because it was one of those moments where I looked around t

The right strap size? 22 or 24 mm
I will be receiving my first Panerai tomorrow and I am starting to look at straps.The Panerai website indicate a 22/24mm straps size for the 233. I am an industrial designer, and 2mm difference in my world is a lot.Which size fits better the 22 or 24mm?My first instinct is to go with 24mm. But I would like to know what you guys think first.Cheers.