JCK 2015: Raymond Weil Launches its First Pilots’ Watch, the Freelancer Piper
Students of wristwatch history know that Raymond Weil, founder of the eponymous watch brand, was both a watchmaker and a musician. What many might not have known until recently is that he was also a pilot and aviation enthusiast.The Raymond Weil Freelancer Piper, which I had a chance to preview at JCK 2015 in Las Vegas, is a tribute to its founder's deep passion for aviation. Produced in a partnership with the aviation manufacturer Piper Aircraft, Inc., it is the Swiss watch brand’s first-ever pilot watch.The watch has a 45-mm-diameter case made of titanium and stainless steel and contains a mechanical, self-winding chronograph movement equipped with a date indication and a pilot-friendly GMT function. The shiny blue minute and hour hands resemble an aircraft's rotor blades while the GMT hand, with its red pointer, has the look of a compass needle. The small seconds subdial at 9 o'clock is inspired by a dashboard altimeter. The black leather strap also imparts a classic, vintage

Girard-Perregaux Traveller: The Evolution of the ww.tc Collection
The streamlining of Girard-Perregaux, which began last year with the introduction of the Hawk collection, continues with the debut of the new Traveller, an updated version of G-P’s ww.tc collection, at Baselworld 2013. The first two Traveller models are a chronograph with world-time function and a moon-phase model with large date.The new-look Traveller collection features sleeker lines and a softer, more ergonomic silhouette for the 44-mm-diameter cases; long lugs with graduated bevels that accentuate their convex curves; and an interplay of polished and satin-brushed finishes on the case. Also, both the movements’ rotors and the watches’ folding clasps echo the “arrow” shape of Girard-Perregaux’s iconic Three Gold Bridges.The Traveller Moon Phases and Large Date has a 30-part steel case and is powered by Girard-Perregaux’s manufacture automatic caliber GP03300, which has 35 jewels and a 46-hour power reserve. The case has a sapphire viewing wi

HourTime Show Watch Podcast Episode 170: Geezers Need Excitement
For this episode, John and I predict what 2015 has in store for the world of watches. What will be popular? What will brands produce? And how might the current geo-economic climate effect the watch industry? We also laugh about poorly conceived names for watches and wasting the day shopping for watches online. Oh, and this crazy Confrerie Horlogere La Clef du Temps Tourbillon watch is mentioned along with some other crazy watches.Listen to the HourTime Show watch podcast episode 170 here.Direct MP3 download is here.

Review: Maratac Pilot Watch
For those of you that have been following worn&wound for the past several months, the Maratac Pilot Watch should be familiar territory.? We highlighted it a few months back and included it in our holiday gift guide for guys.? I've owned a Maratac for some time now, and having it as a part of my watch collection has been a pleasure. With a quality automatic movement, sapphire crystal and outstanding pilot watch styling, all for under $200, how can you go wrong?Case: Brushed stainless steelMovement: Miyota 8245 21 jewel automatic movementLuminous: Super Luminova C3Lens: Domed sapphire glassCase Back: Screw-downStrap: Maratac Brand Mil-series nylonWater Res.: 100 MDimensions: 46 mmThickness: 12.5 mmLug Width: 22 mmCrown: Screw down oversized onionWarranty: UnknownThe headline to any discussion of the Maratac Pilot has to be what an outstanding value it is, and not just for its superb mechanical and material components.? Of course, the Miyota 8245 Automatic movement is a surprise in an

Bought a Single Red Sea Deeller At AD...not a review - some thoughts.
I'm not going to go in depth , as there are specs & tech info all over this forum & elsewhere.I bought the SRSD sight unseen.Apart from its tool watch presence it's also a very attractive (dare I say) pretty watch. Lots of ceramic (plus crystal) reflections as well as the bling of an unscratched metal bracelet. Is the ROLEX steel brighter than normal stainless steel or am I just looking at it through Rise-Coloured-Glasses?...I can't stop looking at it & admiring all the many details I know I'll fall in love with over time. As for the cyclops, sure it'd be perfect without one, but certainly not a deal breaker at all.The balance is perfect as the back sits into my wrist so fits even better than I expected. I had an original SD (before the SD4K) & lusted after one for 6 years before I could buy one...this is my return to RLX as a brand & am loving every second of my new baby .For everyone on a waiting list or seriously considering- you won't tegret it.