HourTime Show Watch Podcast Episode 98
I am live at the Baselworld watch show for this episode of HourTime. We discuss Swiss Customs, new watches, and being a watch groupie.Listen to the HourTime Show watch podcast episode 98 here. Download the MP3.

Introducing: Roger Dubuis Announces The Hommage Millesime Pocket Watches, A Series Of One Of A Kind
Roger Dubuis has just shared with us the beginning of a most interesting project and one that will undoubtedly attract a good deal of attention, as well as, perhaps, a bit of controversy. This is the Hommage Millésime project. The name means, approximately, Vintage Homage, and the idea is to take very high grade and complicated movement ébauches – generally from the late 19th and early 20th centuries, when classical watch construction and finishing techniques really reached their pinnacle before beginning to be supplanted by machine and automated manufacturing and finishing tools – and to use them as the basis for making watches that reflect both the heritage of Roger Dubuis and the personal history of Mr. Roger Dubuis. 1 OF 4 Roger Dubuis himself is a watchmaker who began his professional life working in the restoration of rare and often very complicated vintage clocks and watches, and restoration remains a key aspect of his overall views on the

Diver changing date early
After not wearing my Diver for a few days, I noticed that when setting the date by moving the hour hands the date changes at approximately 5 minutes before 12. Anyone else notice this?

How much does lack of papers affect value
Some brands like Panerai can take a BIG hit without papers. Box not so much as it can be had. How are Omegas without papers/cards?Thanks!

Upgrading the Explorer 214270
It's possible that a similar thread has been posted on this forum but I searched and didn't find anything. Anyway, here's my question. If one has the older version of the explorer I with the MK1 dial and shorter hands is it possible to upgrade to the MK2 dial with longer hands? If so, does the watch have to be sent to a RSC or can it be done at an AD? Has anyone done this? If so, how much did it cost? I have an explorer I with a MK1 dial and I'm really happy with it, short(er) hands and all, but I'm curious as to what options I have. Thanks, Robert