Rolex

It’s Something You Can Hold. There is something to be said for being able to hold your investment in your hand. Unlike a mutual fund that will only provide you a print out of your current financial state, your watch is tangible. Are Rolex considered an asset? Rolex watches are consistently among the most popular […]

Some of them are the Submariner, Explorer/Explorer II, Daytona, Sea-Dweller, GMT-Master II, Yacht-Master and Yacht-Master II, Milgauss, and the Air-King. The best part of having one or two of these models is that they all can go well from a diving suit to a three-piece suit. Is Explorer a dress watch? Beginning with the 1989 […]

Thanks! You can wear almost any Rolex in any situation and it will look good. The 116500 Daytona white would look particularly good with a suit due to its polished links and monochromatic color scheme. It also wears small for 40mm compared to the divers and fits great under a cuff. Can you wear a […]

Ganjei emphasizes the pandemic’s effect on Rolex availability: “The supercharged Rolex market of the past few years was the result of something of a perfect storm of factors. Covid forced manufacturers to halt production for a time which led to supply issues and a general shortage of new watches.” Why is Rolex so overpriced? All […]

“Rolexes have been a good investment over the years, but not like the last five,” Altieri said. Indeed, the sales numbers for Rolex on average shows an uptick beginning in 2017, followed by an even sharper bump up in 2020. Now the average Rolex price is more than $13,000 — nearly three times the 2011 […]

Although it is a fairly common thing. The Rolex serial number gets easily mistaken in even high quality counterfeits. The serial number used on counterfeit watches often refers to an incorrect period. How can you tell if a Rolex serial number is real? In order to find your Rolex serial number, look on the side […]

“T Swiss made T” means that the watch is Swiss and contains a certain quantity of tritium that emits less than 227 MBq (7.5 mCi). “Swiss T

Case: 18.5 grams (13.88 g fine gold) Case back: 7.21 grams (5.41 g fine gold) Bezel: 5.30 grams (3.98 g fine gold) How much should my Rolex weigh? Weight and feel Just as an example, an original Rolex Stainless Steel Submariner weighs approximately 153 grams, whereas a counterfeit only weighs around 124 grams. How much […]

Certainly it’s an extremely substantial watch – it weighs, more or less, 174 grams, which is noticeably heavier than our reference watch for mass, the Seiko SKX-007 (142 grams). How much does a Rolex Day Date weigh? Technical specifications Brand Rolex Strap material Everose Gold 18 carats Clasp type Deployant buckle Clasp material Everose gold […]

Rolex Daytona Size and Weight Daytona watches are large and typically measure 40mm across. Weight for the Rolex Daytona varies based on the material used. For instance, it ranges from 148 grams for the stainless steel model, to 195 grams for the white gold, to 283 grams for a platinum Rolex Daytona. What is the […]

Weight and feel Just as an example, an original Rolex Stainless Steel Submariner weighs approximately 153 grams, whereas a counterfeit only weighs around 124 grams. Can you tell if a Rolex is real by the weight? The second way to spot a fake is by the heft of the watch. Fake Rolex watches are generally […]

The heaviest Rolex watch is the Daytona made in full platinum, reference 116506. This watch weighs about 282 grams. Note the weight of the watches varies depending on a number of factors. Are Rolex watches heavy? The Weight Genuine Swiss manufacturers make Rolex watches with high-quality metals and other materials, giving these watches quite a […]

Rolex makes some of the world’s most iconic watches, like the Daytona, Submariner, and classic Oyster. The Swiss company is believed to make roughly 1 million per year, each one by hand. How many Rolex Submariners are there? It is said that only 400 to 600 examples of the Submariner reference 5510 were ever produced. […]

Among the many trials performed to confirm the reliability of a Rolex watch, resistance to shocks and drops is a major area of study. What are termed “everyday” shocks are those the watch endures during normal wear, such as clapping. These forces reach a maximum of 1,000 g in terms of acceleration. How strong is […]

As of now, the entry level price for the most basic new Rolex watch is about $5,000, with most pieces people want priced in the $8,000 – $12,000 range. Of course vintage or pre-owned Rolex watches can be less or actually more money. How much should I pay for a Rolex? between $5,000 to $12,000The […]

The Rolex Daytona ($12,500), which Morgan Stanley CEO James Gorman and UBS CEO Sergio Ermotti both wear, is incredibly popular among investment bankers, especially VPs – or you can go with a Vacheron Constantin Overseas ($19k) or a Panerai Luminor (ranging from $7k to $28,300). How many hours do bankers sleep? The jaw-droppingly long hours […]

The short answer is that acrylic crystals can be polished but sapphire crystals can not. How do you get scratches out of a Rolex sapphire crystal? Sapphire Crystal: Cover up the bezel with tape to avoid damage. Rub a small amount of your chosen polish over the case in a circular motion, using a soft […]

A slight polish is totally fine, but many forgo Rolex polishing because they like the scratches (or scars) because they tell a story. But, only the owner of that model would appreciate the scratches. If you want to resell your watch, it would be worth seeking a professional Rolex watch. Does polishing Rolex decrease value? […]

In order to find your Rolex serial number, look on the side of the case between the lugs. These will be found behind the bracelet by the 6 o’clock area. By noting what this 4-8 digit number is that’s engraved on every watch by Rolex, it can be determined what the production date is. Why […]

Yes you can, but it will be prohibitively expensive, and you can only source the parts for the repair, from Rolex themselves. By good account, you cannot ask Rolex to exchange the dial on your particular model, for a vintage one, or from a later model, to increase its desirability. Can you change the face […]