HourTime Show Watch Podcast Episode 149: Inside Rolex
After two days inside Rolex (see today's article, "10 Things To Know About How Rolex Makes Watches"), we have no choice but to share our experience with you. Rolex doesn't allow photography so we tried to express the tale from within using our own words. John, unfortunately, was not there, but I am joined by Rolex historian and expert Jake Ehrlich from Rolexmagazinewatches-dealer who was. If you are interested in Rolex in any way this is a must listen.Listen to the HourTime Show watch podcast episode 149 here. Download the mp3.

More Omega boutique openings
You may have heard that Omega is expanding their boutiques worldwide. One opened in a upscale mall a few months ago and I was invited to their grand opening. Got to know a well trained associate and drooled over their watches on display.As I was chatting with my favorite associate, she mentioned that with all of the boutiques opening in the US, people have been sending their watches in for servicing instead of going to their ADs. She indicated that with the sudden influx of watches in for repairs and/or servicing, their NJ service center has stopped taking into new requests as they are backlogged and want to ensure their quaility control is not taking a back seat in the haste of turning requests around quicker.Not sure what's everyone's thoughts on the boutique model and its effect on the AD channel especially family owned businesses. One thing for sure, the ability to negotiate a discount in a boutique will be near impossible.

Inverted 6 Daytona 16520 redial
Is it highly likely that a T series Daytona 16520 with a mark V inverted 6 dial is a redialed piece? Just want to make sure. Thanks.

Grandson's first Rolex
My 20 month grandson loves Grandpa's Rolex

Milgauss VS Airking
I've always heard the Air King was basically the same as a Milgauss at a lower price. Besides the obvious of the Milgauss having a polsihed case and PCL'S with a spring assist clasp release. I've noticed the Air King is lighter and the case is thinner so am I'm right in thinking the AK doesn't have the Faraday case ? Just wondering... BTW the bracelet on the Milgauss feels more smooth and comfy.Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk