Rolex

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 […]

Rolex SA (/ˈroʊlɛks/) is a British-founded Swiss watch designer and manufacturer based in Geneva, Switzerland. Founded in 1905 as Wilsdorf and Davis by Hans Wilsdorf and Alfred Davis in London, England, the company registered the word Rolex as the brand name of its watches in 1908, and it became Rolex Watch Co. Is Rolex made […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Wilsdorf wanted the brand name to be easily pronounceable in any language, and short enough to fit on the face of a watch. He also thought that the name “Rolex” was onomatopoeic, sounding like a watch being wound. In November 1915, the company changed its name to Rolex Watch Co. What does Rolex stand for? […]

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, […]

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 […]

No, today’s Rolex watches do not have a battery. Instead, the watch harnesses kinetic energy generated by the motion of your wrist to power its movement. The Rolex Oyster Perpetual produced from 1970–2001 did have a battery. Does a Rolex watch have a battery? Rolex watches are powered by a Perpetual rotor inside the watch […]

From the 1950s to the late 90s, Rolex used the radioactive material Tritium, which refers to the chemical used on the hands and hour markers of the watches, which causes them to illuminate. What year did Rolex stop using radium? Rolex stopped using radium in 1963 due to the high risk of cancer that this […]

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 […]

Here are some of his top tips: The cheapest fakes are easy to spot because of their quartz dial movements. The second way to spot a fake is by the heft of the watch. Next, take a look at the winder on the side. Last but not least, the cyclops lens on the face of […]

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 […]

Rolex model or reference numbers are listed on the certificates Rolex issues, but it’s also available on the watch case itself. You will have to remove the bracelet to find it. The reference/model number is engraved between the lugs on the 12 o’clock side where the bracelet meets the watch case as pictured below. How […]

After a factory service, you’ll receive a two-year post service warranty, and service paperwork that indicates your watch’s authenticity. This is attractive to potential buyers. One small caveat here: Rolex Service Centers try to bring older watches up to new factory standards. What paperwork comes with a new Rolex? Pre-owned Rolex papers are what comes […]

The grey market is made up of dealers outside of the Rolex authorized dealer network. These grey market Rolex dealers by definition can only sell pre-owned Rolex watches because they are technically an owner themselves. In most cases they aren’t the first owner of the Rolexes they sell but in some situations they are. Why […]

In 1910-14, Rolex started to become one of the most respected brands in the world after it was awarded a ratified certificate of chronometric performance. How did Rolex get so popular? Rolex is the most recognizable luxury watch brand. The basis for Rolex’s success is its extremely high product quality extending over the many years […]

Rolex Datejust 41 That’s why it’s one of the most popular Rolex models on the market right now. What is the most popular Rolex watch today? Which Rolex to Buy: Your Guide to the 10 Most Popular Rolex… Rolex Submariner. The Rolex Submariner is the archetypal diver’s watch, a symbol of underwater discovery and conquest. […]

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 […]

Since the 1950s, the average price of a new Rolex watch has seen a steady increase. Despite the fact that more people own a Rolex nowadays compared to ever before – which, for most brands would result in devaluing of its product – the brand continues to grow as the value of Rolex watches continues […]