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Brushed Stainless Steel To remove fine scratches, use a jewelers cloth. For scratches over a small area, use a fiber-glass brush (e.g. the German-made Eurotool sold by watch-tool suppliers). For scratches over a large area, use a Styrofoam block made for polishing finger nails (sold in beauty supply store). Can scratches be removed from stainless […]

The new Rolex Cellini models are water-resistant to 50 meters, a new development in the line that was neither automatic nor water-resistant in previous versions. Why is Rolex Cellini not popular? This lack of identity and true design heritage may be one of the main contributing factors to the Cellini not feeling the love from […]

You can wear and use it during exercise, including exposing it to sweat. After workouts or heavy sweating, clean and dry your watch, the band and your skin. Is it OK to workout with a watch on? If you wear your watch during a strength training workout, you run the risk of brushing and scratching […]

Ryan recommends cleaning a watch without water resistance using only “a dry soft toothbrush” to physically brush up any debris, and then to “clean it up with a cloth.” Can I clean my Rolex with a toothbrush? Wash the Rolex watch regularly in a bowl with warm, soapy water. Do not use soaps with harsh […]

Non-gel toothpaste can be used as-is, and baking soda can be mixed with water until a pasty consistency is reached. Make sure the surface is completely clean of dirt, dust, and food particles. Then dab a small amount of the compound onto a microfiber cloth and rub it continuously over the scratch. How do you […]

There are no hard and fast rules about mechanical watches and exercising, other than personal comfort, and potential damage to the watch. If you are comfortable wearing a watch while you exert yourself, and aren’t concerned about potentially breaking the timepiece, then go for it. What should you not wear to the gym? Avoid clothes […]

Not just a magnifier but a hallmark of (almost) all Rolex watches with date, meet the Cyclops lens. Some love it, others hate it. Whether you like it or not, the Cyclops is a signature Rolex feature. Can you get Rolex without Cyclops? The only current production Rolex with a date complication without a cyclops […]

The Cyclops lens, which magnifies the date on many Oyster models, is a Rolex invention dating back to the early 1950s. This innovation makes for appreciably easier reading of the date and has become a signature feature of the brand. When did Rolex start using the Cyclops? 1953In 1953, Rolex introduced an enhancement to the […]

Crystal repair or replacement can be a complex and even difficult process. Although you may be tempted to replace the crystal yourself, we suggest going to a professional, as they will be able to properly measure and install the crystal so that it best fits your watch. Can I replace the glass on my watch? […]

Crystal. Crystal. The clear portion of the watch face that protects the dial, hands, etc. The crystal can be made of plastic, glass or synthetic sapphire. The crystal of a watch is like the window of a house – protects the interior from the elements while still allowing you to see in. What do you […]

In the past different brands were linked to the four Grand Slam. But after the French Open switched from Swiss company Longines to Rolex recently, all Grand Slams are now affiliated with Rolex. Who is sponsoring the French Open? BNP ParibasThe French Open has named BNP Paribas, a global leader in financial services, as the […]

Four of the ITF’s leading National Associations – Tennis Australia, the French Federation of Tennis, United States Tennis Association and, in the case of Wimbledon, a joint Committee of Management consisting of The All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club and Lawn Tennis Association – own and organise each Grand Slam Who controls Grand Slams? […]

The dial is often known as the face of the watch. At Rolex, dials shine with spirit and vitality, springing to life as the light falls across their surface. It also displays the functions – hours, minutes, seconds, date and other indicators of time. What is the face of a Rolex made of? Depending on […]

Sony Sports Network has secured a number of sponsors for the tournament, including Hyundai, Amul, Rolex, Apple, 1x News, Target One, Fairplay News, Lottoland, and DafaNews. Who sponsors Grand Slams? RolexIn the past different brands were linked to the four Grand Slam. But after the French Open switched from Swiss company Longines to Rolex recently, […]

Rolex’s Steel of Choice: 904L Stainless Steel To begin, they use their own proprietary blend called Oystersteel, which you can read more about here. The primary metal used in Oystersteel is 904L stainless steel, which is a highly durable steel and more corrosion resistant than other variations of the metal. Did Rolex make stainless steel […]

Oystersteel is a steel superalloy specific to Rolex, which belongs to the 904L steel family. So what exactly makes 904L different from traditional steel? 904L is a low-carbon, high alloy stainless steel, with additives of copper, chronium, nickel and molybdenum. Is Oystersteel the same as stainless steel? The “Oystersteel” name first made an appearance at […]

904L stainless steel. Rolex Steel Submariner Date Watch – The Hulk – Green Dial. 40mm 904L stainless steel case, unidirectional rotatable green Cerachrom time lapse bezel, green Hulk dial, Chromalight luminescent hands and hour markers, and Oyster Glidelock bracelet. Water resistant to 1000 feet. New design introduced at Baselworld 2010. What metal is Rolex Submariner? […]

Luxury Swiss watch brand Rolex has signed a deal with Formula One chiefs to become the motor racing tournament’s official timekeeper from next year. F1 sponsorship deal part of luxury watchmaker’s plans to ramp up ties to global sports. How much does Rolex pay to sponsor F1? They include beer brand Heineken and luxury watch […]

Even with all the variations in size and so forth, watchmakers will use one of three distinct materials for their crystals, listed in order of least to most expensive: Plexiglass (plastic) Mineral glass. Is acrylic a crystal glass? Acrylic Crystal / Acrylic Glass Sometimes known under the pseudonyms ‘Hesalite’, ‘Perspex’ or ‘Plexiglass’, acrylic crystal is […]

Replacement bracelets are often more expensive and can range from $75 for a basic steel bracelet to upwards of $1,000, while gold and platinum bracelets can cost thousands of dollars depending on quality and weight. Can I replace the band on my watch? Changing a watch strap is the solution to a replacing broken strap […]