HourTime Show Watch Podcast Episode 129 - Ariel, How I Love Thee
John is under the mistaken belief that I have a groupie when what I really have is loyal contributors. The line can blur of course. Inasmuch we talk about what it is like to cover SIHH as a blogger, a cool new Christophe Colomb watch from Zenith, and other stuff to tickle your watch fancy.Listen to the HourTime Show watch podcast episode 129 here. Download the mp3.  

James Bond Rolex Chronograph's price
It resurfaced last at the sales School of Film and entertainment in London in 2003, where he went for $40,000. Recently acquired by Matthew bath Inc. Miami, it is now available at an undisclosed price which could easily reach $250,000 or more. Gallery: James Bond Rolex chronograph

Crowdfunding Follow-Up No. 2 - How'd They Do?
Back in mid-February we took a look at another batch of new watches and brands that were seeking initial funding via one of the crowdfunding methods. They have all gone through their funding campaigns and now it is time to see how many of them were successful, and how many were not. There were a total of six watches that we covered last time and here is how each of them faired.Burel Class Cape Watch – Funding UnsuccessfulThe Class Cape was the hopeful new model for Burel, who was an existing brand with two models under its belt before starting this particular Indiegogo campaign. The nautical inspired Class Cape had no hands and instead used a red line superimposed on the crystal with the time read via the rotating dial. The movement chosen for the Class Cape is the Swiss ETA 6498 hand-wind movement. To get the Class Cape off the ground Burel was seeking $10,000; at the end of the campaign the total pledged was $5,145. Although the funding campaign was unsuccessful it appears Bure

1st time AP purchase suggestions
Hi all, New to this forum & seeking suggestions for my 1st AP purchase. I have a 8 1/4 wrist, so i was leaning towards a larger model. My thoughts: AP The Legacy, T3, RB2 Ti. Or should i go less high end & look at the 42's like the ROO elephant or black/red? The ROO are smaller & more reasonably priced but i worry about the scratches that will be incured on the benzel, because i plan on wearing!Thank you!!!

Rolex skydweller 2 tone discounting
Hi, i am on wait list by my dealer for a ss skydweller, but long list. My dealer is offering me the 2 tone dial instead that it has, and at a good price. I am considering it, my question is, what discount % is considered good? I am grtting offered 10% Do other dealers in other countries or areas offer discount for the 2 tone skydweller? If yes, how many %? Is this a good deal?