Oris Rallies Up A New Limited Edition RAID Watch For 2013
When it comes to auto racing, you don't find much of it on TV outside of standard NASCAR and drag racing (at least not here in the States). Many years ago though, I discovered the sport of rally racing, and I was hooked. There's just something fun about watching cars racing against the clock, sliding through (generally) unpaved surfaces. And that's the sport that this Oris model is commemorating - rally racing.But it's not just any rally, it's the RAID Suisse-Paris, which features classic cars taking a 600-mile route starting in Basel, and finishing in Paris. Oris has been the official timekeeper of the race since 2009, and has released a new watch for the race each year since. This year's model is honoring the winner of last year, a Jaguar 420.Via WUSThe Oris RAID 2013 Limited Edition honors that car by virtue of styling on the dial which is inspired by the dashboard of the Jaguar. It also incorporates other elements of the 420, such as the red triangle and the fonts. To me, it's a cl

Vittorium AT Watch Winner Follow Up
Your lucky fellow reader who won the Vittorium AT watch has some pleasant follow-up thoughts after receiving the timepiece. I think the piece looks pretty cool. Here is want Jaeson K. had to say:"I received the beautiful watch today upon returning from a weekend business trip. It really is nice. It came packed in a beautiful box surrounded by 4 really cool Vittorium Hats that were black and red. I will be sure to distribute to friends to pass the word. Also included was the very nice note hand signed by the owner of the company.Now for the watch. Perhaps most striking is the stark white face contrasted by large RED modern Arabic numerals. Also, the band is red, and very nice soft leather making the watch incredibly comfortable to wear. The unidirectional bezel operates beautifully, as does the screw-down crown. Having grown up with a Jeweler as a father, and being a collector of watches, the nicest surprise was finding a watch by a company that I have never heard of, that is so well bu

HourTime Show Watch Podcast Episode 40
Please welcome Stephen Hallock, President of MB&F watches as a guest on this episode of HourTime. He discusses getting in to the watch industry, dealing with the Swiss, and what it is like being in the luxury watch industry.Listen to HourTime Show watch podcast episode 40 here.

18 Days!! PAM 270 or PAM 233?
Showing the subtle differences of the PAM 270 vs PAM 233. Notice the bigger font size of the 12 & 6 on the PAM 233. The longer hour markers on the PAM 233. The lesser calibration on the PAM 270 power reserve. The larger power reserve circle indicator on the PAM 233. The thicker minute hand of the PAM 270. And of course the more obvious differences, the AM/PM indicator differences and the and the absence of the 9 on the PAM 233.Which dial do you like better?

Just a lazy Sunday.
So I snapped a pic. Really liking this watch!