HourTime Show Watch Podcast Episode 111 - The Automaton Slyde
We discuss the very cool (let's call them amazing) 18th century Jaquet Droz android automatons and the art of miniaturization and technology after a hands-on look.We discuss what a driver's style watch is, and a limited edition Vacheron Constantin model for the American market, the Historiques American 1921 Boutique New York Watch.We then turn our noses up a bit to talk about the new "insanely thin" men's watch from Van Cleef & Arpels.We proceed to remark on a hands-on review of the HD3 Slyde digital touchscreenluxury watch and John wants to take - the Slyde Challenge.Listen to the HourTime Show watch podcast episode 111 here. Download the MP3 here.

Free Dievas Zeta Professional Automatic Tritium Gas Tube Watch Giveaway
Folks, something special for a lucky aBlogtoReadwatches-dealer winner sponsored by GnomonWatcheswatches-dealer. This giveaway is for one brand new, just released Dievas Zeta Automatic diver watch. Isn't she pretty? The winner gets their choice of Zeta Professional watch, from the Phantom, Code Red, or Desert Storm models. The new watch features a black PVD coated stainless steel 44mm wide case and bracelet. You'll get your choice of Zeta Professional watch model that is all black, as opposed to the standard Zeta model that is not PVD coated. The rotating diver's bezel has a scratch resistant ceramic insert, while the dial utilizes tritium gas tubes as lume. Tritium gas tubes are filled with a special gas that glows brightly without the need to be charged by light, and lasts for about 25 years. Inside the watch is a Japanese Miyota (Citizen's movement making group) automatic mechanical movement - that I can attest to having a good rate quality. Learn more about the brand new Dievas Zeta

Tried on RO and ROC
Was able to try on the new Royal Oak and Royal Oak Chronograph this weekend. All I can say is wow! The RO was very impressive. I love the depth of the dial and the way the color changes in different lighting. The size of the watch is perfect and the finish is superb. I really think this is going to be my next watch. I thought the blue faced yachtmaster was next for me but now I'm torn. The ROC was nice but the dial didn't seem to have the same texture that was present on the RO.Onto the pics:

Audemars Divers? Whats the difference?
whats the difference between the limited edition Wempe version + the current diver they sell today? they look the same or am i crazy? what did the Wempre version sell for? Talking about the steel not the rose

Possible price increase in the US???
I know the 5711/5712 has a price increase.I am on a waitlist for the 5167a from an AD. Is there any good info that a price increase may be coming across the board for PP at Basel for the United States market?