HourTime Show Watch Podcast Episode 164: Apple, Rolex, Orient, Luminox
How often do you hear Apple, Rolex, Orient, Luminox together in the same sentence? This is probably a first for me as well. After some hands-on time with the Apple Watch, we discuss more about that most anticipated smartwatch of all time, and then dive into a chat about my long-term review of the Rolex Submariner. John checks out a Luminox automatic chronograph, and we talk about the value of budget mechanical dress watches from Japanese watch brand Orient.Listen to the HourTime Show Watch podcast episode 164 here. Direct MP3 download here.

Peter Speake-Marin Spirit Mark 2 Watch
Searching for something you will likely never see on another wrist? Peter Speake-Marin may have just the watch for you. The luxury watchmaker has announced a re-imagining of their Spirit Pioneer, nicely named the Spirit Mark 2. The Spirit Mark 2 is a redesign of the original Spirit Pioneer in that is follows the same form, but does so via a new movement, case, and dial which present a gorgeous three-hand display that is instantly recognizable as being a Speake-Marin design.The Spirit Mark 2 features the Speake-Marin signature Piccadilly three piece case, lending a 42 x 12mm sizing that is perfect for this design. I have seen a Peter Speake-Marin Piccadilly in person and the proportions are spot-on and make for a gorgeous watch with strong lugs and a detailed case design that is both unobtrusive and thoughtful. The Spirit Mark 2 features a circular ground finishing on the fixed and sterile bezel that surrounds an anti-reflective coated sapphire crystal. Timekeeping is managed by the TT7

What will our friend Ben do on 1/1??
As many regulars on here will know one of our dear friends, Ben, has an addiction problem, and has banned himself from any watch purchases in 2016 accordingly. It is therefore fair to assume that there will be about a dozen incomings queued up for January 1st onwards.So, what do we think he should do and what are the contenders?

T minus .....
Ive had some great news today.... and now I'm counting down the hours minutes and seconds till I pick up my baby from APSC (via Marcus) on Saturday after it going away for 8 weeks for a little work (re-DLC coating the case back as it was coming off in strange cloud like formations and also a minor date change issue, they have had it longer now than I have owned it, , so now I'm hoping to re-kindle my bond with it and finally get to join in and post some wrist shots with you fine people! The Bumblebee is coming home to its hive at last

Daytona dial change - question
A couple months ago I bought the 116500LN black Daytona in stainless. I find it difficult to read the time at a glance. Rather than trade it in on a white one -- how does one go about getting the dial changed from black to white? Not wanting anything special about the replacement dial --- just white.What would that cost if you go through an AD? Would doing that void the Rolex warranty even if done by an AD?