Rolex

Rolex model numbers are four, five or six numerical digits long. The first two to four digits describes the type of watch. If the model number is five or six digits long, the second to the last number describes the bezel and the last number describes the metal type the watch is made from. What […]

Running fully wound constantly equals best possible timekeeping. Although your automatic watch will likely run just by wearing it (if it is in good condition) you will get much better accuracy by fully winding it manually before wearing it. All moving parts in a watch require lubrication to reduce friction. Is a fully wound watch […]

Watches with automatic movements such as the Rolex Daytona are very popular because the wearer does not have to worry about winding the watch daily to ensure constant operation. Does Rolex have automatic movement? Nowadays, all Rolex watches are mechanical and use either automatic (self-winding) movements or in some cases, a manual wind movement. When […]

A “perpetual calendar” watch gives the date, day, month and usually moon phases while automatically taking the number of days in the month, and the cycle of leap years, into account. Do perpetual motion watches have batteries? Instead, the watch harnesses kinetic energy generated by the motion of your wrist to power its movement. The […]

The short answer to this popular question is yes – nearly every Rolex will hold its value over time. The reverence and exclusivity of the brand coupled with exceptional quality guarantees that most Rolex watches will stand the test of time in terms of performance and style – and the Datejust is absolutely no exception. […]

The Watches of Switzerland Group. The Watches of Switzerland Group is the biggest UK retailer for Rolex, Cartier, OMEGA, TAG Heuer and Breitling watches, and has 158 stores across the UK and US. Who is the largest Rolex dealer in the world? Ahmed Seddiqi & Sons, who have been the Official Rolex Retailer in Dubai […]

Perpetual motion is the motion of bodies that continues forever in an unperturbed system. A perpetual motion machine is a hypothetical machine that can do work infinitely without an external energy source. This kind of machine is impossible, as it would violate either the first or second law of thermodynamics or both. Will perpetual motion […]

Rolex does not own any companies or properties in Russia, the spokesperson added. News of the Rolex boycott broke on the same day that Breitling confirmed to WATCHPRO that it stopped deliveries of watches to Russia on February 28 and closed three boutiques. Is Rolex still selling in Russia? The only Rolex watches currently being […]

135 stores. The retailer, which has 135 stores in the UK and US, expects annual sales of about £1bn, up to £50m higher than previously thought. How many Rolex stores are there? How many Rolex authorized retailers are there in the world? As of 2022, Rolex has a total of 1816 authorized retailers around the […]

Law Enforcement use serial numbers to track lost and stolen property that is reported to them, but over 95% of us don’t record serial numbers which means over 95% of these items are never returned to their rightful owners. Can you track a product with a serial number? Serial numbers and lot numbers are tracked […]

Search Your Records If you bought the product online, you may be able to find the serial number on the website where you bought the product. If it’s a product that you registered to access certain features or for warranty purposes, you may also be able to find the serial number on the manufacturer’s website. […]

Rolex, the biggest luxury Swiss watch brand, joined peers Swatch Group and Richemont in halting exports to Russia. Does Rolex still sell in Russia? Rolex Halts exports to Russia In 2022, following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on the 24th of February, Rolex decided to halt all exports to Russia. Why Cannot buy Rolex now? The […]

2005. After 2005, the wooden box was completely discontinued. During this period, Rolex also used a different box made of wood with red interior lining and cushions for its women’s models. This box has also ceased to be in use since 2005. Can you get a Rolex box? With the fake boxes, you’ll find anything […]

Therefore, Oyster refers to any model that has a sealed watch case invented by the company in 1926. Taking on the name for the mollusk that can seal itself shut to keep the water out, the Oyster was the world’s first waterproof wristwatch. What does Oyster mean on a Rolex? The Oyster case constitutes an […]

Rolex has registered more than 400 patents in the course of its history, and unceasingly innovates in order to continue to enhance the performance of its watches. Is Rolex design patented? So while the Rolex Oyster case construction was once protected by patent, the Rolex crown logo is protected as a trademark. How many patents […]

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. Why do Rolex […]

In light of the similarity between Muller’s “Mariner” mark and “Submariner,” which is the trademark-protected name of one of Rolex’s most well-known watch styles, Rolex initiated opposition proceedings to formally prevent Muller’s FMTM Distribution Ltd. Is Rolex trademarked? Rolex’s Copyrights and Trademarks Rolex owns or has rights to all of the wallpaper, icons, characters, artwork, […]

810,000 timepieces. Rolex production dropped by 140,000 units (19%) last year to 810,000 timepieces last year but still gained market share as brands from LVMH, Swatch Group and Richemont contracted faster. How many Rolex sold 2019? Rolex’s results requires analysis, because its turnover has increased by almost CHF 3 billion despite only modest increases in […]

Mechanical watch parts are metal and slightly expand and contract with changes in temperature, and this influences accuracy. Normally, under high temperatures, a watch tends to lose time, and under low temperatures, it tends to gain time. Why are mechanical watches not accurate? As temperatures rise and fall, all of those tiny watch components will […]

Zenith El Primero The new Zenith Defy Lab (and this year’s upgrade, the Inventor) is said to be the most accurate mechanical watch ever made, beating at 15Hz and deviating by no more than 0.3 seconds per day. Which has best accuracy watch? Today, marine chronometers are considered the most accurate portable mechanical clocks ever […]