He registered the name “Rolex” as a trademark for Wilsdorf & Davis Ltd in 1908. According to company lore, a genie whispered the name “Rolex” into Hans Wilsdorf’s ear while he was riding a horse-drawn double-decker in London. How did the name Rolex come about? Wilsdorf wanted the brand name to be easily pronounceable in […]
When Did Rolex Pepsi Come Out?
1954. The Rolex Pepsi GMT is one of the most recognizable watches on the planet. Launched in 1954, it was designed for pilots in the age of transcontinental flights. The characteristic blue and red bezel was said to be inspired by the colors of Pan American Airways, who commissioned the watch from Rolex. Are Rolex […]
How Thick Is Rolex Gmt?
12.1mm thick. The Rolex GMT-Master II Pepsi is 40mm in diameter and stainless steel. From lug-to lug, it’s 48.1mm and it’s 12.1mm thick. Is GMT thicker than Submariner? The GMT’s Size is Very Close to the Sub The Submariner, on the flipside, was thicker and came with a larger crown. How thick is a Rolex? […]
What Does It Mean Oyster In Rolex?
The first waterproof watch case Rolex made was the “Oyster.” Perpetual refers to the perpetually winding rotor inside every Rolex watch. What does Oyster mean in Rolex? Today, the Rolex catalog is divided into two categories: Oyster and Cellini. Therefore, Oyster refers to any model that has a sealed watch case invented by the company […]
When Did Rolex Stop Making Gmt Master?
The Rolex GMT Master 16750. The Rolex GMT Master 16750 was in production from 1981 until 1988 and introduced the quickset date feature with the Rolex calibre 3075 automatic movement. Does Rolex still make the GMT-Master? In 2018, Rolex would issue the red-and-blue “Pepsi” on a new steel GMT-Master II, which also has a Jubilee […]
What Year Did Rolex Switch To Ceramic?
Rolex started to change to the ceramic bezel in 2005. Rolex developed and patented the Cerachrom bezel in 2005. The first watch to feature a ceramic bezel was the GMT-Master II in full yellow gold, reference 116718LN. This model was released on the 50th anniversary of the Rolex GMT-Master. When did Rolex introduce ceramic? In […]
Is The Rolex 116610 Discontinued?
Rolex Submariner Date 40mm 116610LN 2020 Unworn Discontinued for $16,975 for sale from a Trusted Seller on Chrono24. Be one of 4,000 successful private sellers each month. What year is a Rolex 116610? 2010The Rolex Submariner 116610LN was released in 2010 and featured the new 40mm MAXI case with much larger and more rugged lugs […]
How Big Is The Rolex Datejust 41?
41mm. At 41mm in diameter (excluding the crown) its case is bigger than the original Datejust. In 2016, the Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 41 was released. The watch comes in stainless steel, and two-tone stainless steel and 18k yellow or 18k everose gold (Rolex’s version of rose gold) bracelets. Is the Rolex Datejust 41 too […]
How Much Is A Emerald Rolex?
Rolex Submariner 116610 – Custom Diamond-emerald Bezel for $20,291 for sale from a Trusted Seller on Chrono24. How much is the cheapest Rolex? What Is The Cheapest Rolex. The cheapest Rolex is the 36mm Oyster Perpetual which costs $5,800 MSRP. The Oyster Perpetual is a no date stainless steel sports model that is considered the […]
What Are Rolex Original Papers?
Pre-owned Rolex papers are what comes with a Rolex watch at the point of purchase. The documents include the original purchase receipt, the warranty/guarantee card, and the owner’s manual. Originally, the term ‘papers’ referred to the actual paper warranty and certification included with the watch purchase. How important are Rolex papers? Purchasing a Pre-Owned Rolex […]
What Is The Rolex Font?
Rolex uses a modified Garamond font for its logo. Garamond is a collection of serif typefaces in old-style, named after the sixteenth-century Parisian engraver Claude Garamond. Garamond-style fonts are very popular and widely used, especially for printing books and body text. What is the Rolex logo? The original design was a five-pointed coronet or crown […]
Why Are Rolex Called Oyster Perpetual?
Hans Wilsdorf got the idea from sealed Oysters – it was meant to provide optimal protection for the movement, to be opened only by professional tools, and to give the watch a depth of at least 100 meters. The word Perpetual comes from Rolex’s Perpetual self-winding movement, invented by Rolex in 1931. What does Oyster […]
What Are Rolexes That Come With The Jubilee?
Now, here are some of the reference numbers of the Jubilee bracelets: 63130 – 63131 – 63133 13 mm-Lady-Datejust. 63160 – 63161 -63163-16 mm-Datejust 31 mm. 63208-20 mm-Datejust 36 mm. 63600 – 63601 – 63603 20 mm Datejust 36 mm. 64169-16 mm-Datejust 31 mm. 72848 – 72849-17 mm-DateJust “Special Edition” What does jubilee mean for […]
How Much Is A Rolex Datejust 41 Worth?
Prices at a Glance: Rolex Datejust Datejust reference number Price (approx.) Material, size, bezel 126233 20,000 USD Two-tone, 36 mm, fluted 126333 16,500 USD Two-tone, 41 mm, fluted 126200-0020 14,000 USD Stainless steel, 38 mm, polished 278274-0018 12,500 USD Stainless steel and white gold, 31 mm, fluted Does Datejust 41 hold value? Does the Datejust […]
Will Rolex Make A 42Mm Submariner?
Rolex now offers a 40mm Yacht-Master, this new 41mm Submariner, a 42mm Yacht-Master, a 43mm Sea-Dweller, and a 44mm Deepsea (as well as one outlier – a 37mm Yacht-Master in precious metals). Will Rolex make a smaller Submariner? Spending time with the 124060 for a week confirmed that you can change the size, alter the […]
What Is Rolex Sigma Dial?
A Sigma dial is a Rolex dial named for the letters printed at the bottom of the dial at 6 o’clock. Most Daytona dials are marked with “T Swiss T,” however a Sigma dial is marked “σ T SWISS T σ.” These Daytona’s get the name from the two O shaped symbols on each side […]
What Year Did The First Red And Blue Bezel Commonly Referred To As Pepsi ‘) Rolex Gmt Debut?
1954. The first red-and-blue Rolex GMT Master was launched in 1954 with a bakelite bezel. The timepiece, with the reference number 6542, later became known by the nickname “Pussy Galore”, after actress Honor Blackman’s character, who wears the watch throughout the 1964 James Bond film, Goldfinger, starring Sean Connery. When did Rolex introduce the Pepsi? […]
Why Is Rolex Called Panda?
Easily one of Rolex’s cutest nicknames, the Rolex Daytona 116500LN was affectionately coined the “Panda” for its distinct dial. With a white dial, black Cerachrom bezel, and black rings around the chronograph totalizer sub-dials, this dial closely resembles the face of a panda bear – hence its nickname. Why is it called Rolex panda? Most […]
What Rolex Is 41Mm?
Datejust 41Oyster. Datejust 41Oyster, 41 mm, Oystersteel and yellow gold Aesthetically, the Datejust has spanned eras, while retaining the enduring codes that make it, notably in its traditional versions, one of the most recognized and recognizable of watches. What is 41 mm Rolex? Datejust 41Oyster, 41 mm, Oystersteel This Oyster Perpetual Datejust 41 in Oystersteel […]
Did Rolex Make A Blueberry Gmt?
Some claim a batch of blue bezels was saved from a factory fire by a brave worker, with all the rest getting burned up. Others say Rolex has confirmed that they never made a Blueberry GMT, while some claim the opposite. Which Rolex GMT is discontinued? Rolex GMT Master II 116710Rolex DISCONTINUED Rolex GMT Master […]