Rolex

You might even begin to question the quality of the metal, but even the highest quality white gold turns yellow over time. While some jewelry may change colors because of cheap metals or improper plating, the color-changing properties of white gold have nothing to do with its quality or price. Does Rolex white gold turn […]

The original fluted bezels were made from stainless steel. Today’s bezels are made from white gold, yellow gold and rose gold for extra bling. If we think about a fluted bezel, we instantly think of the Rolex Datejust, Day-Date and Skydweller, but the Omega Globemaster has the same shiny feature. What is Rolex fluted bezel […]

Most watches with a rotating outer ring can be used as a tachymeter. This will allow the wearer to calculate movement based on travel time. Start the timer at a distance indicator and note when the person or object being measures completes whatever unit of measurement you’re trying to calculate the speed of. Why does […]

There should be an engraving on the inside of the watch that says something like “Geneva, Switzerland” the metal type and the model number. This engraving should be perfect as well. View the pictures below to see what the inside should look like. The inside of your Rolex should look like this! What is written […]

The bezel on a dive watch is designed to allow divers to keep track of elapsed time while they are underwater. To use the Submariner’s bezel, simply rotate the bezel to align the inverted triangle with the minute hand just before a dive (or any other event you want to time). What is the Rolex […]

Leaving your watch in a winder ensures that when you come to wear it you can be confident that the time is correct and the watch can be immediately worn without the fuss of having to adjust the date or time. Why do watches need to spin? It contains a rotor that spins with the […]

Where can you find the reference number on a Rolex watch? The reference number is engraved at 12 0’clock between the lugs. You can see it when you remove your bracelet or strap. Most movements also have a unique reference number. How can you tell a Rolex reference? The reference or model number of a […]

The simplest of Rolex bezels, the domed bezel (also known as the smooth bezel) is void of any decoration. It just features a flat and clean texture. While its design is understated, it’s actually the most versatile of Rolex bezels since it’s available in steel, all three shades of gold, and platinum. What is the […]

Front and center of the watch’s face is the bezel or the ring that surrounds and holds down the watch crystal. Given its prominent position on the watch, it’s an important feature that serves both an aesthetic and functional purpose. What is a Rolex bezel made of? Fun fact: on a Rolex watch, white metal […]

Models like the new Rolex Daytona 116500 are equipped with ceramic bezels that are extremely durable. They are scratch-resistant and “nearly indestructible” according to Rolex. Do ceramic watch bezels scratch? The ceramic retains the color and is scratch-resistant; this means the bezel will always keep its “brand new” look. Are ceramic bezels better? Simply put, […]

For bezels, the most common materials used are aluminum, steel, and most recently, ceramic. What type of metal is bezel? The watch bezel is the ring surrounding a watch that holds the crystal in place above the dial. Depending on the watch, they can be made from a variety of material. The most common are […]

The FBI’s Role in Stopping Jewelry Thieves The FBI also supports an industry-operated database (maintained by the Jewelers Security Alliance), that allows law enforcement agencies to search for and identify stolen jewelry. Can you track stolen jewelry? Tracking Stolen Jewelry. The Stolen Jewelry Website of the Jewelers’ Security Alliance provides a central clearinghouse for the […]

Changing, replacing, or upgrading the bezel or bezel insert of your dive watch is one of the most popular mod for a dive watch, such as those done in Seiko mods, and not without reasons: a simple bezel switch can drastically transform the look of a watch, and this mod is not difficult at all. […]

Tip 1- Wear a scratch resistant watch Beaches are made up of two things, water and sand. let’s say you go for a swim and leave your watch in the sand, there is a high chance the watch might get scratched. if your watch is on the more expensive side then this is certainly an […]

Rolex Datejust A watch with 100 meters of water resistance can be in the water for a while such as when swimming and bathing, but you should avoid going diving with it. Is the Rolex Day Date waterproof? The Oyster Perpetual Day-Date is equipped with a self-winding mechanical movement entirely manufactured by Rolex. The crown […]

The shape and size of the markers, the crown logo, and the brand label on a genuine Rolex Datejust are sharp, precise, and clean. They are evenly placed and properly aligned. While on a fake one, the font size may vary. Many counterfeit versions feature the brand label in a bolder font. How do you […]

Greenwich Mean Time. It’s set to Greenwich Mean Time, which is the standard against which all time zones are decided. The bezel rotates so the wearer can set it against GMT. What GMT means in a watch? Greenwich Mean TimeGMT stands for Greenwich Mean Time and is point “0” on the 24-hour international timezone scale. […]

The MARQ Commander was designed with the military in mind. For this reason, the default watch face will have a fourth hand. The fourth hand points to the UTC hour, allowing for timed coordination over multiple time zones. The hand will travel around the face of the watch once every 24 hours. Why do Rolex […]

On older Rolex watches with acrylic crystals, the Cyclops lens is molded and integral to the crystal as one piece. With newer sapphire crystals, the Cyclops is actually a separate piece of sapphire glued to the crystal. Is the Cyclops lens glued? The Cyclops, therefore, evolved, becoming an extra piece of sapphire, produced separately and […]

But at the end of the day, we are here for our love mechanical watches and I can assure you, it’s fine to run with any decent automatic watch of a certain build quality. In fact, I regularly run with Rolex Submariner 14060M. I swing kettlebells, swim laps and do a lot of active pursuits […]