Author : Tracy Lopez

Bracelet restoration can be undertaken at a fraction of the cost compared to buying a new replacement Jubilee bracelet from Rolex. Bracelet restoration will involve replacing all pins to the bracelet and a professional polish and re-matting of the bracelet returning it to a factory finish. Does Rolex repair bracelets? Rolex Bracelets Repair works with […]

If your Rolex all of a sudden speeds up or gains minutes per day, then there is a chance that it may have been dropped or it has been magnetized. The components inside your watch are tiny metals and the balance spring, in particular, can be shortened by exposure to magnets, thereby speeding up the […]

You can overwind a vintage Rolex. Vintage Rolex are not equipped with the mechanism to keep them from being overwound. They are also not self-winding. Therefore, you need to be very careful when winding a vintage Rolex. It’s best to bring it in to be serviced if you’re worried about winding your watch. What happens […]

Yellow (or rose) gold and steel Rolex watches are often simply called two-tone Rolex watches in casual conversation. In a two-tone Rolesor watch, the bezel, winding crown, and center bracelet links are produced in yellow or rose gold, while the rest of the watch is made in steel. Is there gold inside Rolex? Rolex exclusively […]

An orphan at the age of 12, with nothing other than his determination to help him overcome challenges, Hans Wilsdorf went on to invent the world’s first waterproof self-winding wristwatch with a Perpetual rotor – a watch that has become a benchmark in terms of quality and prestige. Is Rolex still family owned? Since 1960, […]

Rolex President bracelets are stamped with hallmarks and other markings including Rolex logo, Geneve, Swiss Made, 18K, bracelet reference number etc on the inside of the folding clasp, as shown below. On the counterfeit bracelet you will notice how marks and markings lose their detail when viewed under magnification. Are Rolex watches stamped 18K? What […]

Still, Rolex is arguably the leading brand in the pre-owned watch market, which is expected to reach US$29-32 billion in sales by 2025, according to a report from McKinsey. Are Rolex watches still popular? Rolex makes some of the world’s most iconic watches, like the Daytona, Submariner, and classic Oyster. The Swiss company is believed […]

If you see small grooves around the outside of the watch case back, you have a screw back, otherwise the case is a snap back. If you have a snap back, insert the tip of a small screwdriver in the area where the case back meets the watch case. Gently twist the screwdriver to pop […]

In 1919, Hans Wilsdorf moved the company from England to Geneva, Switzerland because of heavy post-war taxes levied on luxury imports and high export duties on the silver and gold used for the watch cases. In 1920 the company’s name was officially changed to Montres Rolex S.A. and later to Rolex S.A. Do all Rolex […]

A rewarding and exciting company to work for. On the creative side of Rolex, every aspect of the Art department and its ability to display the product in rich detail is a vision of beauty consistently. The best part of working here is its longevity as an employee. The most difficult aspect, is leaving. How […]

Clearly any genuine Rolex watch is going to cost more than $800, so it must be declared, whether for personal use or as a gift. Any attempt to import it without declaring it could result in its seizure and a personal penalty equal to its U.S. retail value could be charged. Can you wear a […]

Genuine Swiss manufacturers make Rolex watches with high-quality metals and other materials, giving these watches quite a bit of heft to them. However, counterfeiters don’t use quality materials, so they make distinctly lighter watches, often by 20 grams or more. Where are real Rolex made? SwitzerlandRolex watches are only made in Switzerland, so the real […]

18 ct gold. Datejust 31Oyster, 31 mm, yellow gold Its dial features diamonds in 18 ct gold settings. The light reflections on the case sides and lugs highlight the elegant profile of the 31 mm Oyster case, which is fitted with a fluted bezel. How much gold does Rolex Datejust have? Rolex uses mainly 18-carat […]