Rolex

So, the main question has to be, do digital watches emit EMF radiation? Yes, they do emit a small amount of magnetic radiation, a type of electromagnetic radiation. Is there radiation in watches? Certain radioactive materials were used in antiques because of their unique color. For example: Clocks, watches and dials that glow-in-the-dark without the […]

Glow in the dark luminance fades after time. Typically, the light released will be brighter immediately after charge and for the first half hour as the atoms are excited and will begin to fade gently as the atoms calm down. How long does glow in the dark last for? Unopened glow in the dark paint […]

Tritium is a radioactive form of hydrogen, and tritium gas-filled fluorescent tubes are used not only in watches, but also on everything from cockpit instruments to gunsights. Two of the best known users of tritium gas tubes for watch dials are Ball and Luminox. Why do watch dials glow? Luminous paints such as those used […]

Radium dials usually lose their ability to glow in the dark in a period ranging anywhere from a few years to several decades, but all will cease to glow at some point. A radium dial clock from the 1930s. A key point to bear in mind is this: the dial is still highly radioactive. Do […]

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Perhaps the most commonly seen bezel markers are on dive watches. These scales go from zero to 60, indicating minutes in an hour, and are used to keep track of time spent underwater, a critical parameter along with depth and remaining air. What is the outside dial on a watch for? What Is A Bezel […]

Platinum vs white gold: durability — it’s a tie 14K white gold is harder than platinum and scratches less, but platinum is stiffer and does a better job of holding the diamond in place for the long term. Both are durable enough for daily wear and significantly more durable than yellow gold. Why is platinum […]

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The Rolex Submariner Today Rolex equipped them with a ceramic bezel, fat case lugs, and a new bracelet. Initially, Rolex only introduced these features to the Rolesor version (ref. 116613LB). However, it was quickly followed by the white gold version with blue dial and bezel (ref. Does the new Submariner have a ceramic bezel? 116610LV. […]

Pros of a Ceramic Watch Ceramic is a fascinating material due to its useful properties. It is incredibly resistant and it is known for its hardness. This material is three to four times harder than stainless steel, making it a great option for a watch that will be worn regularly. How fragile is ceramic watch? […]

Mother-of-pearl. She comes naturally in an array of lovely colors – white, gray, silver, yellow, blue-green, bronze, pink, red, brown, black, or banded. What does a mother of pearl look like? Mother of pearl has a very distinct multi-colored effect and a faint glow similar to other optically impressive moon-like gemstones. Non-nacre mollusk shells will […]

Under Rolex lexicon, the “Jubilee” is best known as the five-piece, semi-circular bracelet, or what is often considered the dressier counterpart of the Oyster. The bracelet design was created especially for the iconic Rolex Datejust, which Rolex launched in 1945, to celebrate their 40th or Jubilee anniversary. What is the difference between Rolex Oyster and […]

The first Rolex Submariner to be furnished with a ceramic bezel was the Submariner ref. 116619LB, which made its debut in 2008. Along with being the first Cerachrom Sub, the ref. 116619LB is also the first Submariner fashioned from 18k white gold. When did Rolex switch to ceramic bezels? 2005In 2005, Rolex finally unveiled their […]

Mother of pearl has a very distinct multi-colored effect and a faint glow similar to other optically impressive moon-like gemstones. Non-nacre mollusk shells will look more like smooth and uniform porcelain. Is mother of pearl valuable? Excellent examples of mother of pearl have recently sold for thousands of dollars, with some of the most exquisite […]

to set. Serti comes from “Sertir” The word serti was taken from the French word “sertir”, meaning “to set”, specifically in the context of gem-setting. The term serti is used by Rolex to refer to watches whose dials are set with precious gems — specifically diamonds, sapphires, emeralds, and rubies. What is serti dial? Taken […]

Swiss movement watches are completely made in China except for the movement. Swiss made watches are almost completely made in China, but just enough of the watch (by cost) and assembly has been done in Switzerland to qualify for the label. Is Swiss made better than Swiss movement? However, it’s not quite as simple as […]

The first reason why ‘Swiss made’ watches are better quality is because of the standard of their mechanism. Metal gears are used. They are made by hand and can be serviced – meaning that you can use a ‘Swiss made’ watch for an entire lifetime – or, several! The components and link pins are made […]

The quartz crystal vibrates about 33 times per second. These vibrations are turned into oscillations by the movement, driving the motor to move the watch hands. The main factor that makes quartz movements so popular is that they are very accurate and reliable when it comes to telling time. Does Swiss quartz movement tick? Quartz […]

Are Swiss Made Watches Worth It? With all that being said, are Swiss watches really that worth it? For the premium price that they’re worth, definitely. With the most top-quality components, a watch with accurate time-telling abilities that can last centuries is absolutely worth it. Do Swiss watches go up in value? Swiss Watch Values […]

Instead, ‘Swiss Made’ is regarded as a level of quality. By legal definition, a watch earns the coveted ‘Swiss Made’ mark if its movement—the beating heart of any watch—is assembled, encased, and inspected in Switzerland, and represents 60% of the watch’s production cost. Are Swiss watches really Swiss made? The answer is in the name…a […]