Rolex

Broadly speaking, the Submariner models can be divided into six categories and these are outlined below: Date vs. Stainless Steel & Green Rolex Submariner. White Gold & Blue Rolex Submariner. Yellow Gold & Steel Two-Tone Rolex Submariner (Black or Blue) Full Yellow Gold Rolex Submariner. PVD DLC Rolex Submariner. Which Rolex Submariner is the most […]

As mentioned, Rolex crowns are screw-down. This means that the threading on the inside of the crown and on the tube always remain in the same position if they are not adjusted. How does a screw down crown work? Available in diving watches, a screw down crown is a special feature which aids in water […]

Once your Rolex is set it is time to put the crown back into position zero. To do so, press the crown down and while screwing it clockwise, or forward, until it is snug. If the crown is not screwed down completely, the Rolex is no longer waterproof. Take care not to over-tighten the crown. […]

As mentioned, Rolex crowns are screw-down. This means that the threading on the inside of the crown and on the tube always remain in the same position if they are not adjusted. Do all Rolex watches have a crown on the crown? All Rolex watches are fitted with a screw in crown. Make sure this […]

Unscrew the crown until it pops out; the same way you would unscrew the crown to change the time on the watch. Place the watch case opener in the notches around the outside of the back of the watch case. You have to use a watch case opener made for Rolex watches to open the […]

Rolex’s signature five-point crown will be on the watch’s winding mechanism, known as the crown. What does 3 dots mean on crown? As you might are able to guess, when you can see three dots on a Rolex winding crown, it symbolizes the trip lock crown. And when you can see two dots on the […]

The crown remains gold, but the lettering “ROLEX” is now in the same green tone from the box’s exterior, forming a strong contrast to the beige velvet lining. The compartment for holding the warranty card and other papers is integrated into the lid so that when the box is opened, only the watch can be […]

The same can be said if you don’t see the crown logo anywhere on the dial, as all Rolex watches have the crown logo on their dial as described – with the only exceptions being certain extremely rare vintage models like the “No Crown” Rolex Explorer 5504 model. Do all Rolex watches have a crown […]

In our case the top ‘cap’ layer is 18K gold. Unfortunately for gold lovers the rest of the crown is not made out of gold at all. Conclusion: Since the total weight of base metal and 18K gold cap is 0.672 gram, the amount of pure 18k gold in Rolex Sub crown is approximately 33.6 […]

Caption Options. Rolex introduced the Submariner in 1954 as the first commercial watch that could dive 100 meters underwater. Rolex executive Rene-Paul Jeanerret happened to be an amateur diver, and friend of none other than legendary aquatic explorer Jacques Cousteau. Who made Submariner famous? For a lot of people that means debonair style and sometimes […]

All Rolex crowns have the coronet symbol on the side. The most ”logical” thing would be that the coronet always aligns straight when fully screwed-down against the case. Do all Rolex watches have a crown on the crown? All Rolex watches are fitted with a screw in crown. Make sure this is correct for the […]

Rolex produces their own gold, cases, bracelets, dials, bezels, and movements in-house with incredible efficiency and quality. Does Rolex produce watches? Every Rolex watch is manufactured and assembled in Switzerland. A site in Plan-les-Ouates develops and produces quality cases and bracelets for Rolex watches, a Bienne site employs more than 2000 people to produce the […]

the Hans Wilsdorf Foundation. Since 1960, the company has been owned by the Hans Wilsdorf Foundation, a private family trust. 1920 (Montres Rolex S.A.) Rolex SA and its subsidiary Montres TUDOR SA design, make, distribute, and service wristwatches sold under the Rolex and Tudor brands. Does Mark Zuckerberg own Rolex? In an unexpected turn of […]

RED SUBMARINER This version of the ref 1680 features the Submariner name written in red on its dial – the only time that Rolex ever printed the name in red letters. The ref 1680 was produced from 1969 to 1979, but the red text appeared only during the first six years. What is the red […]

As Rolex’s sister company Tudor is a brand very much like Rolex. Naturally, as its sibling company, Tudor is a brand like Rolex in many ways. Rolex founder, Hans Wilsdorf, established Tudor over 90 years ago as a more affordable alternative to Rolex. What other brand does Rolex make? Rolex SA and its subsidiary Montres […]

A one-of-a-kind Rolex Daytona known as “The Unicorn” sold at auction over the weekend for $5.9 million. It was the second-most expensive Rolex ever sold at auction. A Rolex Daytona owned by Paul Newman sold last year for $17.8 million. What is Unicorn Rolex? The Rolex Daytona Ref. 6265 is known as “The Unicorn” because […]

Rolex SA and its subsidiary Montres TUDOR SA design, make, distribute, and service wristwatches sold under the Rolex and Tudor brands. What other names did Rolex use? 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 […]

2010. The Rolex Submariner 116610LN was released in 2010 and featured the new 40mm MAXI case with much larger and more rugged lugs and crown guards. The 116610LN also features another upgrade over the previous generation Submariner 16610 – a black ceramic bezel with platinum inserts. What is the model of Rolex 116610? Reference: 116610. […]

13 mm thick. The Milgauss is 13 mm thick, around the same as a Submariner and about 2 mm thicker than the similarly designed Oyster Perpetual 39. It’s also heavier than the Oyster Perpetual 39, but the weight is easily justified by the function the antimagnetic shield serves. Despite this, the Milgauss is extremely wearable. […]

Therefore, a Rolex GMT-Master is one of the best Rolex watches to buy for investment, but at the same time, it is important that you carefully research the different references that exist because not all GMT-Masters are created equal. Does Rolex GMT hold value? Rolex is, by far, one of the most recognizable and collectible […]