H. Moser & Cie. Pioneer Collection Launched With Zero Gravity Experience
There can be little doubt that Heinrich Moser never foresaw the conditions under which the descendants of his first timepieces would be tested 187 years after the foundation of the company in 1828. Based in Neuhausen, Switzerland, H. Moser & Cie. manufactures hairsprings and regulating organs, which feature in their 8 in-house calibres as well as the wares of their partner companies. Despite having just 50 employees, the company is no stranger to world-firsts. Last month, on September 22nd, H. Moser & Cie. took part in the first Swiss parabolic flight. With the assistance and expertise of the Swiss Air Force, the performance of watch components featured in the newly released H. Moser & Cie. Pioneer collection were tested in a weightless environment. The flight was made possible by Witschi Electronics and in-flight support from engineer Johannes Mayr.In order to achieve weightlessness and experience a zero-gravity environment, a fixed wing aircraft follows an elliptic flight

HourTime Show Watch Podcast Episode 29
We recount the death and implications of the loss of Nicolas Hayek of the Swatch Group, as well as go over my trip to Switzerland visiting Hublot. Also some discussion of the new Tissot T-Touch II watch.Listen to the HourTime Show watch podcast episode 29 here.

A Tale of Two Schumachers (Ti and RG Audemars Piguet Schumachers)
Alright, as per some requests, here are some pics of the two Audemars Piguet Schumachers (titanium and rose gold) side-by-side. I wasn't able to take any in direct sunlight, but will try to do so at a later point today if possible...

Planet Ocean 42, are you a 2500 man or a 8500 man?
I 'considering cashing in on my Sub C' and thinking about getting a PO to replace it as my dressy diver. Just wondering taking all factors of movement, dial, price and difference in height, which camp are you in?(Unfortunately I've not seen a 8500 near me to try on)

Need help identifying this vintage seamaster
This seamaster was handed down to me by my grandfather- it still works like a charm... All I know about it is that it was gifted to him by my grandmother in the late 50's or early 60's... I'm trying to find the correct strap or bracelet to go with it... I remember he wore it with a gold-plated mesh bracelet... Any info will be greatly appreciated