HourTime Show Watch Podcast Episode 177: We Hate Kickstarter
The HourTime Show is back with?a new episode,?where John and Ariel are delighted to discuss the Apple Watch...?and not just that, but the Apple Watch, in comparison to a vintage Patek Philippe. For some cool images of that comparison to go with this episode,?see the hands-on article here. With that done,?the two brainstorm over the?idea of a Baselworld 2016 Sherpa giveaway �C including all the difficulties and foibles such a venture might pose......Only to then converse about the pressing issue?of boring watches, as well as the latest trend of Kickstarting anything and everything and what that means for educated consumers buying watches today.Listen to the HourTime Show Watch podcast episode 177 here.Direct MP3 download here.

Michael Schumacher Limited Edition Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Watch + Video
As famed Formula 1 race car driver Michael Schumacher announced his retirement, Audemars Piguet also announced his new limited edition watch. A few days ago I debuted the Royal Oak Offshore Michael Schumacher Limited Edition watch here via Forbes. You can visit that post for details on the watch as well as more images. Here I'd like to offer some thoughts, humor, and more views of the watch itself.It was about two years ago that Audemars Piguet announced their relationship with Schumacher - and they were damn proud. Schumacher is an excellent addition to their roster of sport champions, with Schumacher himself likely looking for a new watch brand partner at the time. While I don't know for sure, it is possible that Audemars Piguet and Hublot rivaled over the championship driver - as they have with some other people or events in the past. While not the first racer with an AP watch to their name, Michael Schumacher is likely one of the most well-known.It took two years to finally get his

A review of the iphone 5 camera. Love the test subjects :-)
Great test subjects used in the BGR review of the iPhone 5 camera!.bgr/2012/09/25/iphone-5-review/

Do I love the PO? Oh no...
I was really close to buying a 1-year used GMT-IIc, but thought I should look at Omega. And I saw the black dial PO, and I'm afraid to admit to myself that I really love it a LOT. I love the slightly extra size and heft, and it's just a beautiful watch. Someone talk some sense into me! ;-) Comments?

Seamaster Pro vs Planet Ocean
I have got restless, irritating, itchy feet. I am not in position to by a Planet Ocean without flipping a watch. Sold my Tudor Sub, and have got my Turnograph for sale, but saving that money for a 5513 or 1680.I have been offered a 42mm PO with Orange bezel for a good price, but it means flipping my Seamaster Pro, which is the 42mm automatic version.. (I have tried on a 45mm and its just way too big for me).What should I do? Stick with the Pro or go for the Planet Ocean?