James Bond Weekend Coming September 10 and 11
The James Bond Enthusiast Weekend is part of the first-ever “Bond Watches, James Bond Watches” exhibition at the National Watch & Clock Museum in Columbia, PA. The display includes the widest selection of 007-related watches ever assembled. Highlighting the exhibit is the only known Rolex owned and worn by Bond creator Ian Fleming – believed to be his reference for the original, literary James Bond wristwatch. The weekend kicks off Friday night September 10 with a black tie-optional Bond-themed Casino Night that will include poker, blackjack, and slot machines. Saturday events include tours of the National Watch & Clock Museum's James Bond Watches exhibit, a Jeopardy-style game, a discussion of Ian Fleming's books, a James Bond drink seminar (shaken, not stirred), and a screening of For Your Eyes Only.Click here to see the complete schedule, and to select your ticket preference.

HourTime Show Postcast Interview With Xetum Watch Co. Founder
Ever wanted to start your own watch brand? Curious the type of person who does and the stuff they face in the process? John and I interview Jeff Kuo, who started Xetum watches - a Swiss Made brand located and operated in San Francisco, CA.Listen to the HourTime Interview with Xetum Watch Co. founder on starting a watch brand.Download/stream directly here.

My YG 15450 finally arrived yesterday but......
But I got a call on the same day from a local dealer that a bnib RG Jumbo 15202or is available for me to purchase tomorrow (Monday) if I want it. What should I do? Flip the YG 15450 to acquire the RG Jumbo or let the Jumbo go?Here are a few comparison pics of the YG 15450 to some of the other pieces in my collection.Sorry for sending so many photos but I thought some of you may be interested in how the 37mm compares to the 39mm and 40mm references in my collection.Sent from my SM-G930W8 using Tapatalk

Submersible Advice
I am just now getting back into Panerai after having owned a 005 and a 024 a few years back. To get myself re-acquainted, I went out and grabbed a new 8 movement base Radiomir and Luminor. I actually got the Luminor in a white dial (sacriledge I know) because I knew I would be adding a third Panerai in the near future. Initially I was completely sold on the 305 or 1305. I having seen the 682, I now have a conundrum. I like the 305/1305 partly because I do feel like an Luminor 1950 is best represented at 47mm. Somehow it seems more appropriate. I do not own any titanium pieces and the light weight of the metal has both upsides and drawbacks for me. The 682 is probably more practical as an everyday diver. I like that it's in steel. I worry that at 42mm, it just won't seem very Panerai at that size. My ideal would be a steel Luminor Submersible 1950 case at 44mm, but I am not sure one exists, and if it did, it doesn't have the looks of the 305 or 682. I know I could always get

Which Panerai models have the easy strap change feature?
Clearly the 312 has it - as I am thoroughly enjoying it!Others???