Rolex

TL;DR – A Rolex retains its value best when untouched by anyone other than Rolex themselves. High-end watches, such as Rolexes, tend to lose value on the aftermarket when they have been altered (by anyone other than Rolex themselves, will get to this later). Do custom Rolex watches hold their value? Rolex watches hold their […]

Don’t service before selling unless watch is not working. Do not service. You will not get that money back in the sale. I serviced a Cartier Roadster before selling ($700), and the watch dealer – Alan Furman – told me that added zero value as his watchmaker would have to open it up before re-selling. […]

1992: Rolex finally introduced the modern Yacht-Master – the brand’s first luxury sports watch built for the open seas. Whereas Rolex’s previous sports watches had utilitarian themes – the Submariner for diving, the Daytona for racing, and so on – the Yacht-Master was focused on aesthetics and luxury. What is the Rolex Yacht-Master for? The […]

18k gold. Rolex Yacht-Master bezel With the Rolex Yacht-Master, the materials and aesthetics of the bezel depend on the material used for the case. With the Yacht-Master, there are bezels that consist of solid 950 platinum or 18k gold with raised, polished numerals. How much gold is in a gold Rolex? Rolex uses mainly 18-carat […]

Rolex’s first in-house designed and built movement. It was thinner than its predecessor, which meant a slimmer case and no more bubble back. It was also a certified chronometer, as you would expect. A Rolex Explorer Ref 6610 with the sought-after “red-depth” dial. Is Rolex Explorer worth buying? So, here’s our argument for the Rolex […]

Rolex guarantees the proper functioning of its watches for a period of five years from the date of purchase. How old does a Rolex have to be to be considered vintage? Vintage can have different definitions when used to refer to a Rolex watch. Technically, for a watch to earn the term “vintage,” it must […]

The hands and hour markers were coated with a luminescent material, enabling divers to read the time in the dark conditions underwater. Rolex went on to make further technical advances that rendered the Submariner waterproof to a depth of 200 metres (660 feet) in 1954, and 300 metres (1,000 feet) in 1989. How deep can […]

Nowadays, all Rolex watches are mechanical and use either automatic (self-winding) movements or in some cases, a manual wind movement. What is the movement of a Rolex called? The Rolex Perpetual movement is an exquisite, world-famous mechanism known for its certified chronometric performance. Though rarely seen, the parts that make up the watch mechanism are […]

The crown is what we’re focusing on today. Briefly, it is the small button that sits on the side of a watch case. It is one of the most important wristwatch functions as it allows you to adjust the time displayed on the watch. Why does Rolex use a crown? The original design was a […]

1. THE ROLEX DAYTONA (STEEL) QUICK HISTORY OF THE ROLEX DAYTONA: The Rolex Cosmograph ref 6239 was released by Rolex in 1963 and was original called the Le Mans. It wasn’t until 1965 that Rolex named the watch the Daytona. What is the most classic Rolex watch? Daytona. First released in 1963, the Daytona is […]

Rolex, in full Montres Rolex SA, also called (1905–15) Wilsdorf & Davis Ltd. and (1915–20) Rolex Watch Co. Ltd., Swiss manufacturer of rugged but luxurious watches. What was the original name of Rolex? Wilsdorf and DavisFounded in 1905 as Wilsdorf and Davis by Hans Wilsdorf and Alfred Davis in London, England, the company registered the […]

It was the same story with two other rebrands of the sister company, Rolco and Oyster Watch Co. Both offered enough of what people were wanting from a Rolex to make buying an actual Rolex unnecessary. In 1926 however, Wilsdorf got it right. What does the word Rolex mean? DEFINITIONS1. a type of expensive watch […]

Yes, men can wear women watches. This is because many watches are marketed as unisex or women’s watches. What is the difference between mens and womens Rolex? There are no overt distinctions between men’s and women’s Rolex watches when it comes to performance or quality – the only real difference is in size. The iconic […]

left hand. Always Wear Your Rolex On Your ‘Correct’ Wrist This allows for easy operation of the watch’s functions with your dominant hand. Because of this, most right-handed people will then wear their watch on their left hand, and most watches are configured for right-handed users. Which arm should a man wear his watch on? […]

With this experiment, Rolex wanted to show that their watches are able to withstand extreme temperatures. In this case, extreme heat. So with this in mind, the answer to the question would be that Rolex watches can take a lot of heat. Like, 100 degrees of heat. Can a Rolex be in a sauna? The […]

Rolex has made an extensive amount of updates to its famous Rolex for diving timepiece. The Submariner quickly became the perennial design for scuba diving watches and Rolex didn’t let off the gas pedal. Rolex first improved the waterproofness to 660 feet on its Submariner 6200 by 1956. Is Rolex Submariner a good dive watch? […]

Rolex Submariner Reference 6538. James Bond wears a Rolex Submariner Reference 6538 in “Dr. No.” According to legend, it came from actor Sean Connery’s personal collection. Did James Bond wear a Rolex? James Bond remained faithful to Rolex in his second cinematic adventure, From Russia with Love. The movie shows Connery wearing a Rolex Submariner, […]

Thanks to its logo and the reputation it represents, Rolex has remained the primary status symbol of the watch world despite otherwise stiff competition. Rolex has also incorporated their logo into their slogan, which reads “a crown for every achievement”. What does Rolex slogan mean? A Crown for Every AchievementThe logo embodied the Rolex slogan, […]

Due to their brand value and quality of watches, Audemars Piguet is considered as a top Rolex competitor. Who is Rolex biggest competitor? Now, let us dive right into the top 15 competitors as well as the competitive advantage of Rolex. Cartier. Omega. Audemars Piguet. Longines. Patek Philippe. Richard Mille. Tissot. IWC. Who makes watches […]

Sapphire Rolex Crystals Rolex’s synthetic sapphire crystals were created to be extremely hard and durable, proving extremely resistant to scratching, unlike acrylic. On the mohs scale, only diamonds are a harder element. Does Rolex use real jewels? Rolex uses only the highest quality gemstones. Whether it be diamonds or precious stones, such as rubies, sapphires […]