HourTime Show Watch Podcast Episode 127 - Why Smart Watches Aren��t
We are a bit late on posting this but this is a good episode where we discuss smart (or perhaps dumb) watches, and whether Apple will get in the biz. John uses his super tech knowledge to add some very insightful opinions. Then we geek it on over to chatting about Romain Gauthier's awesome logical one watch.Listen to the HourTime Show watch podcast episode 127 here. Download the MP3.

Hublot To Offer Scratch Resistant "Magic Gold" Watches
Hublot will be adding a new material to its "art of fusion" parts bin which they call "Magic Gold." Magic gold is a special 18k gold and ceramic alloy which offers the look and feel of 18k gold with the incredibly high scratch resistance of ceramic materials. Many people who currently own gold watches will likely be very excited about this.Gold is an incredibly popular material for high-end watches marred only by its softness (and perhaps price these days). Watch cases in gold are already not pure gold in order for them to have a slightly tougher alloy. But anyone who has worn an 18k gold watch will testify that the material picks up nicks and scratches with incredible ease.18k gold often has a little "750" stamped in it. This number indicates the percentage of actual gold per 1000 parts in the material. For gold to be 18k it must be 750 parts per 1000 as I understand it. It is logical to ask whether or not magic gold meets this number or is less given the ceramic compounds. According

Navy ROO or Blue RO Chrono
Hi,I decided to get a blue dial watch and leaning towards the ROO in Navy. AP's I currently own are a ROO Panda on bracelet and the 41mm Open worked. Which one would fit nicer? I actually like both but the RO might overlap with the Skeleton. What do you think?

Smp 2254
Can I get any comments on the SMP 2254 before I purchase!

I love these Vintage Omega's....
Funny isn't it?I love my Rolex timepieces modern but I prefer my Omega's vintage..Just look at those disigns from decades ago...For example one of my vintage Omega Geneve's..Almost art if you ask me..What I also love about these oldies are the manufacterer movements inside, simple and tough movementsYou can't go wrong with a vintage Omega IMHO..