Rolex

Automatic mechanical movement, no need of battery. Is a Rolex Submariner Automatic? You get an in-house made automatic movement with a simple, yet durable mechanism. The hands and hour indicators are in 18k white gold, and the rotating diver’s bezel has a very sophisticated black ceramic insert that is quite scratch resistant. What type of […]

Due to their heritage, pricey units will most likely be mechanical. You’ll have to wind their crowns, to power and move their gears. The parts are fine-tuned so that when their hands move, they sweep. This results in no ticking sound being made. Are watches supposed to tick? In actuality, all wristwatches tick-tock. However, in […]

White gold is usually an alloy containing about 75% gold and about 25% nickel and zinc. If stamped 18 karat, it would be 75% pure gold. Is white gold worth more than gold? White gold is typically more expensive than yellow gold, not because of a value difference but because of the manufacturing process. The […]

Rolex manufactures several types of 18 ct gold, including the popular yellow gold, Everose (pink) gold, and white gold. Many of Rolex’s watches are created in 904L stainless steel, though gold versions are often later released. What is Rolex gold made of? Rolex exclusively uses 18 ct gold, a princely alloy composed of 750‰ (thousandths) […]

I know that white gold jewelry such as wedding bands are rhodium plated to make it look the way it does. After a while a white gold wedding band will begin to look slighly yellowish and it will need to be rhodium plated again. Is white gold usually rhodium plated? The majority of white gold […]

The hands and hour markers of the Oyster Perpetual are always crafted from 18ct gold, cast in Rolex’s foundry. What are Rolex markers made of? goldThe appliques, which include hour markers and the Rolex crown, are always made from gold and sometimes filled with luminescence. They are then hand applied to the dial. Are the […]

Not only is platinum more pure than white gold (18-carat white gold is 75% gold, whereas platinum is 95% pure), it is also more difficult to work on for watch manufacturers. Platinum is more tough – or chewy – than gold, which takes its toll on the equipment that is used to process the material. […]

Rolex has its own in-house foundry to ensure the quality and purity of all precious metals used in the manufacture of their watches. Rolex uses palladium in its white gold, so no rhodium plating is required. What is Rolex white gold made of? Even if the percentages wouldn’t be exact, we can say that Rolex’s […]

Datejust 41Oyster, 41 mm, Oystersteel and white gold This Oyster Perpetual Datejust 41 in Oystersteel and white gold features a bright blue dial and an Oyster bracelet. The light reflections on the case sides and lugs highlight the elegant profile of the 41 mm Oyster case, which is fitted with a fluted bezel. Are Rolex […]

slate grey color. In the Rolex realm, rhodium pertains to a specific dark or slate grey color in the sunray dials, achieved by using ingenious brushing and plating techniques. Is Rolex rhodium dial made of rhodium? Whilst the overall style looks exactly the same, there’s no mention of rhodium from Rolex despite many watch fans […]

Watches are primarily made out of four sorts of materials namely, ceramic, titanium, stainless steel and steel, metal or alloys. Stainless steel is used in a large amount of watch cases. More information regarding each material can be found below. What metal is used in making watches? Stainless steel is the most commonly used material […]

Their Movements Are All Hand-Assembled And Tested Well the truth is that Rolex watches are given all the hands-on human attention that you’d like to expect from a fine Swiss made watch. Rolex uses machines in the process for sure. How is Rolex manufactured? All Rolex watches are hand-assembled. Everything from Rolex movements to bracelets […]

Dauphine hands Developed in the 1940s and named after the French word for the eldest son of the king, these hands feature a classic tapered triangular shape. Another story suggests that the word ‘dauphine’ comes from dolphin and that the hands reflect this marine mammal’s sleek shape. What are Dauphine watch hands? Dauphine Watch Hands […]

All modern Rolex models use white gold in the hour indices and hands. Vintage Rolex watches have watch hands that corrode. But modern Rolex watches have white gold for hands and indices such that they do not corrode. When did Rolex start using gold hands? Rolex started to implement the white gold hands in the […]

A California dial refers to a clock face that consists of half Roman (usually 10 o’clock to 2 o’clock) and half Arabic numerals (usually 4 o’clock to 8 o’clock). A dash is often used for hours 3, 6, and 9, and an inverted triangle for hour 12. Who invented the California dial? Rolex“The dial was […]

The IIII was supposedly placed so as to visually balance the VIII on the opposite side of the dial. Why is the Rolex 4 IIII? Looking at ancient artifacts we see Romans using “IIII” instead of “IV”. This means that Roman clock numerals used today are historically valid Roman numerals. The Roman’s used addition and […]

As a result, very few Rainbow Daytonas were produced and the model is now discontinued. Today, the watch has soared to new heights in popularity due to its utter rarity and impressive looks. Due to a lack of supply on the market, the Rainbow Daytona is often not available to those even willing to pay […]

Cal. 4130 movements. All modern Rolex Daytona watches feature in-house Cal. 4130 movements. What kind of movement is on a Rolex Daytona? The Cosmograph Daytona is equipped with calibre 4130, a self-winding mechanical chronograph movement developed and manufactured by Rolex. Its architecture incorporates fewer components than a standard chronograph, thereby enhancing the movement’s reliability. Who […]

1881. The story of Seiko began in 1881, when a 21 year old entrepreneur, Kintaro Hattori, opened a shop selling and repairing watches and clocks in central Tokyo. Just eleven years later, in 1892, he established the ‘Seikosha’ factory. What is the oldest Seiko watch? First Seiko Watch (1924) The first watch called “Seiko” debuted […]

So Gallet & Co. (1466) is listed as the oldest watch brand in the world as they claim their origin starts in that year. Although the registered year of founding is 1826. The factory that was the origin of the Russian brand Raketa was founded in 1721, although they started to produce watches in 1949. […]