Rolex

Rolex uses perpetual calibers for its Oyster models, and these have come to become the most iconic calibers of Rolex. They are all self-winding mechanical movements, all tested by the Swiss Official Chronometer Testing Institute (COSC), making them certified as chronometers. Does Rolex have Swiss movement? Rolex has been part of the group of 21 […]

To everyone’s surprise, Blake actually received Paul’s gift. The Rolex Datejust came in a box signed by Paul, reading, “To Peter, from Jake.” Blake said he hasn’t actually worn the watch that much, but hopes he can share the special moment with Paul on his show. What kind of Rolex did Jake give? Jake Paul […]

A few days before the match, Paul set aside the heated rivalry and gifted Woodley a Rolex watch. When asked why he gave Woodley the watch, Paul said, “Because it’s time for me to knock him out.” Did Jake Paul give a Rolex to Tyron Woodley? Tyron Woodley has admitted he took the £9,000 Rolex […]

The Birth of the Oyster Case and Rolex’s Main Suppliers Around the same time, Rolex selects Swiss winding crown maker Boninchi to be their main supplier of winding crowns—a relationship that will endure for almost nine decades. Along with Swiss case maker, C.R. Where do they manufacture Rolex? SwitzerlandRolex watches are only made in Switzerland, […]

As of right now the only major parts that Rolex doesn’t make for all of their watches are the synthetic sapphire crystals and many of the dial hands. Rolex produces their own gold, cases, bracelets, dials, bezels, and movements in-house with incredible efficiency and quality. Does Rolex make their own parts? Rolex makes their own […]

In fact, as mentioned, Rolex proudly highlights the Swiss watchmaking industry and makes all its watches and all parts in Switzerland in its own factories. Rolex proudly manufactures all its watch parts and watches 100% in-house. Are any parts of a Rolex made in China? First, understand that a real Rolex timepiece is not made […]

Rolex SA (/ˈroʊlɛks/) is a British-founded Swiss watch designer and manufacturer based in Geneva, Switzerland. Do Rolex watches say Geneva? If you open the clasps of both watches, you can see the inside of the real Rolex’s clasp has an engraving of an emblem – with the word “ROLEX” in the center and the Rolex […]

Rolex has four factories from which they manufacture all the parts for their watches as well as manage their operations. Where are Rolex factories located? All Rolex wristwatches are made in Switzerland. How many Rolexes are manufactured each year? Rolex watches continue to have a reputation as status symbols. It produces more than 1,000,000 timepieces […]

The 36-mm Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date looks just as interesting as the Rolex Oysterquartz but has an automatic movement. This unknown Rolex was produced in the 1970s in just 1,500 pieces, making it very rare. That’s also reflected in the price: The watch currently goes for around $20,000 on the open market. What is the […]

But the fact of the matter is that there are almost no Rolex watches that have a gold content of zero. Some followers in Islam chose to wear the Explorer II because of its blacked-out hands and markers. This is because even though they are made of gold, it is hidden behind black paint and […]

Rolex SA (/ˈroʊlɛks/) is a British-founded Swiss watch designer and manufacturer based in Geneva, Switzerland. Is Rolex Swiss or German? and (1915–20) Rolex Watch Co. Ltd., Swiss manufacturer of rugged but luxurious watches. Company headquarters are in Geneva. Founder Hans Wilsdorf was born in Germany but moved to Switzerland when he was a young man. […]

How to Spot a Fake Rolex Bezel Size. The size of the bezels – more specifically the width of them – is comparably different. Insert font. The font on both bezels is also visibly different when looking at the numbers on each bezel. Pip or Pearl. Engraving on bezel. Engraving on rehaut. How can I […]

In 1989 the 16610 Submariner Date was introduced which was again virtually identical to the 168000 except for the movement which was calibre 3135, replacing the 3035 from the 16800. The 16610 had a 21-year run that included the 16610 LV watch in 2003, which was released to celebrate 50 years of the Submariner. What […]

Used well (and Rolex invariably does), white dials can add a very special quality to design, something that grabs attention but not in an overt way. While it could be argued that white dials are not quite as versatile as their opposite number, the cleanness of them acts as a refreshing blank canvas. Are white […]

Rolex has its own in-house foundry to ensure the quality and purity of all precious metals used in the manufacture of their watches. Rolex uses palladium in its white gold, so no rhodium plating is required. What part of a Rolex is white gold? bezelConversely, on white gold Rolesor watches, the white gold is only […]

Rolex uses mother-of-pearl watch faces frequently in its watches, selecting pink, white, black or yellow tones – colours that are 100% natural and never artificially tampered with. The unique iridescence and natural patterns of the shell ensure that no two dials will ever be the same. What does MOP mean on watches? A MOP is […]

In November 1915, the company changed its name to Rolex Watch Co. Ltd. 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. When did Rolex move to Switzerland? 1919Discover […]

Decorative dials, like for the Rolex President, are made by a diamond-tipped tool that automatically and meticulously carves the pattern into the surface. This is where we see Rolex’s past experience blend with modern technology. What are Rolex dials made out of? brassAside from some special dials made from materials such as meteorite, mother-of-pearl, and […]

In a recent poll taken on the online Rolex Forum, the most popular Rolex dial colors ranking amongst members’ votes were black (43.3%), blue (39.2%), white (8.8%), green (6.0%), silver (1.4%) – with the remaining 1.3% categorized as “other”. Which watch dial color is best? Overall, black is the right watch dial colour for practicality […]

Their Movements Are All Hand-Assembled And Tested Well the truth is that Rolex watches are given all the hands-on human attention that you’d like to expect from a fine Swiss made watch. Are Rolex dials painted? Rolex uses three distinct techniques to add color to the brass dial blanks depending on the shade it wants […]