HourTime Show Watch Podcast Episode 48
Talking about the biggest legal issue in the watch industry right now, John explains and apologizes for being John, and we discuss the $1.2 million dollar Manufacture Royale Opera watch.Listen to HourTime Show Watch Podcast Episode 48 here.

Custom Black DLC Coated Rolex Watches From Time And Gems
Time and Gems timepieces based out of Los Angeles specializes in the sale of quality pre-owned Rolex watches of all varieties. They have newer models as well as some extremely hard to find vintage models. I got to Visit with the Time and Gems recently to view their massive collection watches as well as to check out their newest project. Over the last few years one of the hottest trends has been modified Rolex watches. These fall into two main categories; the modification of new Rolex watches, and the modification of pre-owned Rolex watches. I currently have a bit more faith in the latter as they are an honest attempt to "breathe new life" into pre-owned models, and because they give Rolex lovers new visions of their favorite timepieces.Modifying Rolex watches is very difficult. People take for granted the highly sophisticated processes that Rolex itself uses to manufacture and perfect each watch. The level of accuracy and quality control that goes into each watch coming out of Montres

Omega Dealers in Pennsylvania?
I have to go to Grove City Pennsylvania on business in a few weeks. I've been told the place is known for some huge outlet mall. Anyone know if there are any good Omega dealers in the neighbourhood?

Playing with straps.
It's a public holiday here in Singapore today so I've been messing about with strap combinations to see what works and what doesn't. I now have a pretty good idea of what I want built next so please let me know if you think something looks particularly good or just doesn't work Here's my 689 on the JV.

Dial options for Yellow Gold Daytona on Oysterflex?
The Rolex website only shows one option for YG Daytonas on Oysterflex:But I swear I've seen at least two other variants on the forum: one all black dial, and another black with yellow subdials (panda style). Do those exist? Did owners just happen to stumble upon those dial options at an AD, or were they custom orders?It's frustrating that Rolex don't show all options on the site, especially as seeing a Daytona at an AD is a near-impossibility these days.