HourTime Show Watch Podcast Episode 72
This turns into a long a fun conversation on the value of high-end mobile phones (as centered around our discussion of the new Tag Heuer Link Smart Phone). We also discuss an iPhone app that measures the accuracy of your watch (Kello) and the goodness of Grand Seiko.Listen to the HourTime Show watch podcast episode 72 here.Download the Mp3 here.

Marcello C. Classic Duochronograph Watch Vs. IWC Portuguese Chrono-Automatic Watch
Two great watches, two similar designs, and yet two vast different prices. Sizing up what over $10,000 extra will get you. The bilateral chronograph is a beautiful thing. Two registers placed along a vertical radius is classically appealing and high legible. In existence for over 60 years, this style has solidified itself as a true classic.The most notable watch to epitomize this style, at least in a modern sense is the IWC Portuguese Chrono-Automatic. A venerable monolith of classic proportions and design, it is pure legibility at its finest. The frills on the IWC are in the construction and the materials used. You can opt for a gold case, and the IWC movements are world class, as IWC has been one of the gold standards of pilot's watches for many decades. IWC backs up its watches with a reputation for refinement and reliability, but you certainly pay a premium for it. Once you settle on a watch design you like, there are often many options when it comes to satisfying your new taste.Ma

Some vintage beauties at Breitlings NY boutique!
Glad Breitling is finally looking at its roots for inspiration, I would love a rerun of some of those.hodinkee/blog/tour-br...-city-boutique

help please! authenticate ebay patek item
Hi...fellow members. I just purchased an ebay auction item but have not paid due to uncertainty of authenticity. I was hoping you guys can take a look at item and tell me what you think please thank you.....ebay item.ebay/itm/Authentic-us...vip=true&rt=nc

Explorer dial question
I am thinking of getting an Explorer 216570 with the black dial. The prices on them look very good. I have never seen one in the flesh. Is the black dial a matte finish or shiney? Hard to tell from looking at pictures. Thanks!