At first glance, real estate and luxury watches may seem like very different worlds. But both are highly personal purchases where craftsmanship, market knowledge, availability, and trusted guidance matter. A home reflects how you live, while a special timepiece often celebrates where you’ve been, or an important milestone along the way.

Hi, I’m Hunter Hoffman, a Realtor, watch enthusiast, and founder of The Test of Time Watch Co. I have the opportunity to help clients navigate both of these markets: finding the right home and finding a timepiece that feels distinctly their own.

Through my watch business, I help clients buy, sell, and source luxury watches while sharing the history and stories behind them. Whether you’re a longtime collector or simply curious, I hope this new monthly feature introduces you to something worth discovering, beginning with an unexpected release from Rolex.

Rolex usually saves its major announcements for Watches and Wonders, the annual watch fair in Geneva, Switzerland. But on September 15, the brand surprised enthusiasts with the Perpetual Padellone, a new addition to its lineup. For me, it’s a reminder that Rolex’s appeal goes beyond its famous sports watches: the brand also has a fascinating history of elegant, mechanically complex timepieces.

Although the model is new, its inspiration reaches back to the late 1940s. The original Rolex reference 8171, known to collectors as the “Padellone,” paired a complete calendar and a moonphase display. The new watch carries that spirit forward with familiar styling and modern engineering.

Its standout features are an annual calendar and a moonphase display, which tracks the Moon’s changing appearance. The calendar distinguishes between 30- and 31-day months, requiring correction only when February turns to March, provided the watch keeps running.

Inside is the new calibre 7190, developed from the movement introduced in the Land-Dweller in 2025. Its calendar indications advance instantaneously at midnight, with the month changing when appropriate. That may sound simple, but achieving it mechanically is part of what makes watches like this so fascinating.

The 39mm Padellone comes in three configurations: two in 18-karat Everose gold, with either a brown alligator strap or matching Settimo bracelet, and my personal favorite, platinum with an ice-blue dial and black alligator strap.

For a watch enthusiast like me, this announcement felt like an early Christmas present. Whether or not a Padellone ever finds its way onto my wrist, discovering a new Rolex and exploring the history behind it is part of the enjoyment of this hobby.

If you’d like to learn more about watches, or need help buying, selling, or finding a particular timepiece, I’d love to connect.

Hunter Hoffman | The Test of Time Watch Co.
407-739-9657 | totwatchco@gmail.com

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For 14 years, I have had the privilege of operating and managing senior living communities in Texas and Orlando. This experience has taught me that helping seniors transition into the next stage of life is about so much more than finding a place to live. It is about preserving dignity, honoring independence, understanding individual needs, and ensuring that every person feels valued, supported, and cared for.

I also understand that this journey can be emotional and overwhelming for families. When the needs of an aging parent or loved one begin to change, families often face difficult decisions, many questions, and uncertainty about where to begin. You may be balancing caregiving responsibilities while trying to understand available care options, financial considerations, and what will ultimately provide the best quality of life for someone you love.

You do not have to navigate this journey alone.

My goal is to be a trusted resource and a compassionate guide for seniors and the families who care for them. I can help you assess your loved one’s current needs, explore available options, understand the differences between levels of care, and identify a senior living community that aligns with their personal preferences, care requirements, financial circumstances, and, most importantly, what matters most to them at this stage of life.

I also recognize that a transition to senior living often involves another significant decision: what to do with the family home. Through my real estate resources, I can help families prepare a home for the market, coordinate the steps involved in selling the property, and navigate the real estate transition with greater clarity and confidence.

Whether you are beginning to explore options, planning ahead, or facing an immediate need for additional support, I am here to listen, answer questions, and help you understand the path forward.

Every family deserves guidance. Every senior deserves dignity, compassion, and the opportunity to live their next chapter with the care and support they need.

If you or someone you love is navigating this season of life, please reach out. Sometimes, the first step is simply having a conversation. I would be honored to help you explore the possibilities and connect you with the resources you need.

Park Life Orlando
Gus Astorga, Realtor®
817-307-7685
gastorga@kw.com

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