HourTime Show Watch Podcast Episode 47
Interesting topics include a discussion of ethics in the land of watch makers and newer brand Ludovic Ballouard's new "Upside Down" watch. A good time was had by all.Listen to the HourTime Show watch podcast episode 47 here.

What should my budget be for next watch
Hello All,Sorry for asking this silly question, but I would really like to hear your opinions.Has anyone worked out a formula as to how much you should spend on a watch? I am sure you have to consider salary, job security, expenses, savings, when was the last time you bought one and when will be next time I plan to buy one, and ultimately how much you love the watch you are considering...right?I have been gifted my first 2 watches, and I am finally financially ready to buy my first...but with the wife, mortgage, and baby...I feel bad spending even 1% of my net worth on one.Someone please help me out with any advice or formula's you've worked out, thanks in advance.

so this just happened..
Went to my AD to pick up a 5167 they just received, but walked out getting a 5146. It kind of just sang to me, but the wife is going to kill me. Was this a good decision?

comparing two icons
I just had a recent INCOMING, and I thought I would share some thoughts with you on my two Pateks: the 5712 1a and the 5167a.1. The 5712 has more wrist presence, the wider lugs and the tapering of the bracelet makes the watch wear bigger than it really is. The 5167 feels way more sporty and nimble. It is the perfect sports watch in that you don't know that you are wearing it compared to some of the monster watches that have a lot of heft. For this reason it the perfect activity watch as it less likely to get caught on things. Plus the rubber will make it clean up easier. 2. The 5712 does not make as much noise as the 5167. Not hearing the whizz makes me think, are you still working?! However it does take some time to adjust to the 5167 noise, if I was not a member on this forum, I would have been concerned! Now the noise is like an old friend. 3. The 5712 feels more dressy. However both have slim profiles that will easily fit under a dress shirt cuff. Don't get me wrong,

Help! 216570 spotted with different font.
Hi all,Kind of worried when I compare my 216570 with my friend's. The font on mine seems thinner. Is this normal?Thanks for your inputs.