HourTime Show Watch Podcast Episode 38
Do watch designers and watch makers ever fight? John goes off on cheap Chinese watch brands you can find on eBay, and we also discuss the Sinn 900 Pilot S and F.P. Journe's Vagabondage II watch.Listen to HourTime Show watch podcast episode 38 here.

On The Block: Four Timepieces Possibly Owned By President Truman
On Saturday, November 8, Heritage Auctions is selling four timepieces possibly owned by President Harry S. Truman: an engraved Movado religious coin watch, a Baylor presented to President Truman in Texas, a gold-plated Vulcain Cricket, and a steel Longines. While we can say with confidence that the Movado and Baylor were Truman's, I don't believe we can be certain on the other two. Why?Back in February, Doyle New York auctioned some jewelry from the estate of Margaret Truman Daniel, the only child of President Harry S. Truman and First Lady Bess Truman. The items in the sale seemed to stay under-the-radar and someone cleaned up and got a great deal on a number of lots. Since then, some of the items have been listed at Heritage, including three timepieces back in May. However, the items were a jumble of pieces, including some from President Truman and Clifton Daniel, Margaret's husband. I believe we can say with confidence that the items personalized to President Truman were his, but it

panerai service @ richemont q
So I wanted to restore the bezel to mirror finish on my Panerai, prior to sale. I dropped it off at Richemont (Sydney) service. The quote came back saying that since the amplitude was low they're going to do a full cleaning and service yada yada and light polishing.Alright so the fee for this complete service is $425.Sound reasonable or I should just sell as-is and let the new buyer do it.Or should I find a place that is willing to polish the bezel and re-assemble.Or should I ask Richemont to just do the polish and nothing else.BTW the watch has been stored since 2005 when it was new, maybe a few months wrist time total. I suppose if it is Low amplitude it is just oil evaporation.BTW my Patek which I bought new in 98, and used for years, was tested a few months ago because I thought it must need a service by now, was found to be perfect, and not in need of even re-lubrication. Hmm.

Random Thoughts on New Releases
Agree or disagree, whatever. 1. Basel prediction threads are worthless. 2. My AD said... threads are worthless.3. If you buy a PM Rolex you are now on absolute notice that Rolex will think nothing of killing the market for your watch by releasing a SS version. I think this is a great slap in the face to their highest end customers. Spare me the BS about you knowing its PM, about the subtle differences, about rarity vs. the weird new blue dial PM GMT, etc. Your watch is going to go down in price. No respect for the consumer. None.4. The Black/Brown GMT is awful. Maybe it will look better in person, shall see. Some people have an eye for those colors, not me. Can't wait for the nickname fans to have a go at that one. 5. The SS Blue/Red GMT on Jubilee is super nice. It just pisses me off that I can't go buy one in three months because of the anticipated and intentionally created scarcity. That really pisses me off. There too, we shall see. 6. The new movement! The new movement! Come on pe

Insurance claim paid , what to buy ?
I’ve just got off the phone from my insurance company and they have told me that they’ll give me a ?14000 voucher to spend in Golsmiths , Mappin and Webb or Watches of Switzerland .I was burgled a couple of months ago and had an old DateJust stolen and an Omega Speedmaster 57.I’m happy with the insurance companies replacement valuation and to be fair it’s not the end of the world having to use their preferred supplier .I just think that I have used my local AD for a few years now and I’m oretty sure he’d be able to get hold of a lot better selection then the stores I have vouchers for.I still have no idea what I should buy for ?14000 too , I already have the Hulk , Batman , Black GMTc , 2 DateJust 41s , the new steel Yachtmaster and a rose gold Daytona.So any suggestions what I should get for that price ?