HourTime Show Podcast Episode 140: Summer Watch Loving Is Back
The HourTime Show watch podcast is back after some pause and John and I discuss smartwatches with the Sony Smartwatch 2, the Chinese/Swiss free-trade agreement that will heavily impact the watch industry as well as the watches-dealer + Girard-Perregaux event on July 25th, 2013 in New York City.Listen to the HourTime Show watch podcast episode 140 here. Download the mp3.

The Horological Society Of New York Introduces Watchmaking 101, A Public Class Sponsored By The HODI
In the 1950s, students at New York City high schools had the opportunity to take a class on watchmaking. This class was taught and the curriculum developed by members of the Horological Society of New York. Today, HSNY and HODINKEE are teaming up to announce Watchmaking 101, a revitalized version of this initiative. 2 OF 63 Watchmaking 101 is a single-session class in which professional watchmakers teach students will learn how a mechanical watch movement works and the fundamentals of using watchmaking tools. In this hands-on class, students will also learn to disassemble and reassemble a mechanical watch movement. 3 OF 63 Previous experience is not required, the class is free, and there is no need to be a member of HSNY. And unlike the 1950s version of this class, you won’t need to be a student at a New York City high school – Watchmaking 101 is open to the public. 4 OF 63 The first Watchmaking 101 class was held on February 16th a

Thinking about my next watch.... AP again!
Yeah, it's 2017. After one year abstinence , the new watch itch is back in full force like never before. Now thinking about this... seriously. The Titanium Schumacher. My usual deliberation analysis ...Positives(+) Really nice detailing and finishing(+) the Cermet bezel (+) Good Resale Value(+) Titanium is light so comfortable enough for prolong, daily wearingNegatives(-) Too grey? Monotone? (-) So sporty it's only for casual wear (-) I already have 5 APs! (-) Not available brand new anymore or with warranty, so risk of repair/service cost? BTW, I don't think the RG Schumi is that much nicer than my RG44 (at least not 2X nicer ) while the PT Schumi is obviously the nicest of the three of course but also unwearable for me due to the weight. So the natural choice is Ti. One thought though lingering in my mind. It does seems that most people ( at least those in AP sub-forum ) and those I know that used to own this watch end up not keeping it. Wonder why... Alternatives : The Patek 50

My Holy Grail
New addition to my collection. For me the Holy Grail. I waited for them very, very long time. My lifelong dream.

Rolex 17013
Why is it almost impossible to find a 17013 i excellent condition with box, books, papers and hang tags? Also, didn't the 17013 and 19018 come with the same red chronometer tags as the automatic DJ's and DD's?