HourTime Show Watch Podcast Episode 145: Interview In Hong Kong
Interview special episode. Live from the 2013 Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair, I speak with the interesting and charismatic Vishal Tolani (from Solar Time Ltd.), who answers questions about Chinese watch production, why people in Hong Kong love watches, and other tid bits of interesting information about the Asian watch market.Listen to the HourTime Show watch podcast episode 145 here. Download the mp3.

Bring a Loupe: An Early Look At The Christie's May 2016 Auction, Featuring Some Masterpieces From Breguet And Patek
As we at HODINKEE like to do, I am thrilled to give you an early look at some of the highlights from the May 2016 auction season – here with a focus on our friends at Christie's. We already know that cross-town rival Phillips has a special, stainless-steel chronographs sale planned for the weekend of May 14th in Geneva, but that doesn't mean Christie's isn't going down without a fight. In fact, based on what you'll see here, it's fair to say we are in for an absolutely incredible weekend of watch sales. Let's get down to it. The Earliest Patek Philippe 530 Oversized Chronograph In Steel, With A Sector Dial 1 OF 12 This 530 Steel is the earliest known example, dating back to 1938. Okay, we'll start with the most exciting watch to me. This thing is downright insanity, a true grail watch for me personally. What you're looking at is a reference 530 – the oversized Patek chronograph from the vintage era – consid

Bye bye RO 44mm
Sad dayHad to let my RO 44mm rose gold go!Hard decision to make but with it.Anyway this orange baby will keep my mind of the loss.Still have my rubber clad.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

polished, brushed questions.
I'm interested in buying a Panerai. I am new to this brand as I just started to see the models in the photos I would like to know when talking about cases and bezel that there is a difference between polished steel and brushed titanium. I guess the polished is brighter but I want to be sure. I also do not understand when in 1351 they speak of polished titanium. Is it as bright as polished steel? Thank you.

Panerai question.
Hello all,So for a long time I have been a loyal rolex and AP guy. I never thought I would get a panerai but over the last few months they have really grown on me and I now want one as I think they look awesome. I like the 233, 164, 104 537 and similar models. Do any of these come with an open/see through case back?Thank you for any info.