HourTime Show Watch Podcast Episode 15
Some good sober watch talk. Hard to read Tokyo Flash watches, where to find a good watch repair guy, and more. It is funny just how fast we fill up 30 minutes each week.Listen to the HourTime show watch podcast episode 15 here.

Before Making Your Next Watch Purchase, Ask The Manufacturer How The Watch Was Produced
When thinking about how our watches are made, we tend to all have an image of a little man sitting at an oddly shaped table toiling away. This man represents the dedicated craftsman that we would like to think is taking full responsibility for the quality and accuracy of our beloved timepieces. The truth however is that only a small number of watch companies employ this craftsman manner of production. While it tends to yield a higher quality product in the end, it is not efficient.Henry Ford showed the world that using the concept of interchangeable parts combined with the production line, you can enjoy the benefits of industrialization through far increased productivity. While this concept has helped shaped the world we live in and enjoy, it is not necessarily the best manner of producing watches you pay top dollar for.You see, a craftsman making watches goes through every step of the process to put the watch together. From assembly of the movement, to decorating the face, to placing

Garage sale find
What can you tell me about this $5 estate sale find? My guess is that it is a plated mid to late 60s watch. It is a mechanical wind working watch in good condition. The best part, my daughter found it and she loves it without and knowledge of its pedigree or value. Thoughts?

Speedmaster Professional Watch Glass Replacement
I am with a friend who owns a Omega Speedmaster Pro 'Moon watch'His glass scratches very easily and needs to be replaced.Omega is telling him that the glass on this watch can't be replaced.Is this true?What can he do to get the glass replaced?Any advice or thoughts would be appreciated.Thanks

QP magazine
If anyone's seen the new iPad edition of QP magazine you might have seen that issue 1 had a feature on pilots watches, including the 5524. Or at least so I thought from the magazine's description. However, I downloaded it and there's nothing in there. Pretty poor that QP sells magazines with that kind of misrepresentation