A Musical Whirlwind: Introducing the Raymond Weil Nabucco Cello Tourbillon
To some collectors, a watch brand �� even one with a proud history �� only proves its horological legitimacy when it produce its first tourbillon. Geneva-based Raymond Weil joins that prestigious club this year, with the release of its extremely limited Raymond Weil Nabucco Cello Tourbillon. Best of all, the watch still manages to fit squarely into the brand’s long-held value-for-price arena. The Raymond Weil Nabucco Cello Tourbillon, of which only 10 pieces will be made, is the brainchild of brand CEO Elie Bernheim, a grandson of company founder and namesake Raymond Weil,? as well as an avid music lover and accomplished cellist himself. Music and musical themes have long influenced the company’s identity, from the names of its watch collections (the Nabucco family, for example, is named for a famous opera) to its partnerships with concert halls, musical awards ceremonies and music-related charities. The new tourbillon watch incorporates musical themes directly into the

HourTime Show Watch Podcast Episode 94 - My Megalodon Ate Your Panerai
Guess what everyone, we have yet a new podcast host! The technical drama continues and so does the watch love. Goodbye, Mevio - hello Podbean!The Benerus Megalodon Titanium, 4 (four) inches in diameter - okay, wait, maybe it's only 47mm, but seems like 53mm - is discussed, along with the topic of social interaction and watches. We ask watchmakers to make a watch that will survive a journey to the sun's core.The SIHH 2012 Roger Dubuis blue laser Mission Impossible/Matrix -esque experience is related by Ariel and the Roger Dubuis Pulsion Watches (he describes in detail in his write-up here) are discussed. Ariel is sick of the retro watch thing, so he likes the risks the Pulsion takes.John finds a way again to mention the Orange Monster.You guys think we are down on Panerai, so we express our true feelings.Listen to Episode 94 on the HourTimeShowwatches-dealer website here.Download the MP3 here.

Speedmaster - how common?
I was at a major AD yesterday. The sales guy said that the Speedmaster was selling like crazy and more than SMP, PO and AT. Though nice that people have good taste, I see very few of them in the wild. AT would be the one i see most I think. What is your experience?

Omega warranty is awesome
I bought a preowned 2594.52 from the US and the prior owner had it full serviced back in Feb/2011.Last week the crown was no longer screwing down.I took it to Omega in Toronto and they called Omega US to confirm if the watch was indeed serviced. They confirmed and the crown replacement and tube will be under warranty.For those who are unaware, Omega warranty is transferrable!

My first high end watch
Hello.I wanna buy a first high end watch and i think panerai is the one.Firstly i decided going for the PAM 372 but it seems that they now are sapphire instead of poly. The problem about Panerai is that the fakes are well made making it kinda hard to buy a pre-owned that being said i need to go for a new AD buy. Even if it was a hard to fake watch i think i want to buy high end watches new at an AD only.What you guys think about the PAM673 (1000 limited)? Compared to the PAM 372 (poly or sapphire).Should i get the PAM673 if i see it in an AD yet?Im open for any other brand as a first watch. With a limit of (25k dollars). And keeping in mind that i want it to pass by my younger generations.