If you think that Rolex’s innovation means a revolution, you are wrong. But the Submariner has been modified in such a way that the sum of its various details makes a new watch. The diameter of the watch has increased from 40 mm to 41 mm, or more precisely, from 40.6 mm to 41.36 mm, […]
Buying a Rolex Date can be an exciting and rewarding experience, but it’s important to research and ensure that you make an informed decision. In this article, we will provide you with some instructions to follow when buying a Rolex Date. Rolex Dates are available at various prices, so it’s crucial to determine your budget […]
The look of the Rolex Sky-Dweller is revolutionary for a company that typically updates its tried-and-tested timeless designs at an almost frozen pace. The three original models released in 2012, in yellow gold, stellar gold and white gold, are unlike any other timepiece in the replica Rolex line-up.Described as the quintessential watch for the world […]
Did you know that more people will buy pre-owned luxury replica watches in 2022 than ever? Well, it’s true. The shortage of timepieces produced in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic is driving a $20 billion growth in the global market for pre-owned luxury watches. Let’s say you want to buy a pre-owned timepiece. In […]
Rolex watches are known for their service to deep-sea divers, mountaineers and racing drivers, and in 1954 the company designed a watch for international pilots (introduced in ’55). At the request of Pan Am, the replica Rolex GMT-Master was introduced to provide flight crews, and later business travellers, with a dual time zone watch displaying […]
While browsing through HODINKEE’s list of watches, I spotted the successor to this watch, the SBGM221, bought it and paired it with a blue calfskin strap from the HODINKEE store. I eventually swapped it for a light grey leather strap, also from the HODINKEE store, and then for a Forstner’s rice bead strap, which is […]
I once asked an old watchmaker why Rolex’s movements look different from those of other watches. You know, those red reversing wheels, vented rotors, multiple plate bridges, and balance bridges – none of these Rolex movement components look like your typical ETA 2824, 2836 or 2892 movements.Some are design considerations (for example, the rotor and […]
Rolex watch bracelets come with a variety of different clasps, some of which are relatively straightforward to open, while others are a bit more tricky. Older clasps have a small lip at one end that you can easily hook and pull underneath with your fingers. You can also pinch the sides and pull them apart. […]
This week, our friends at the HODINKEE store wanted to highlight all things blue – so they put together a unique selection of watches with blue dials, which you can check out here. We’ve highlighted some of our favorites from their selection below. Breitling Collection Tokyo 2020 Blue Limited EditionThe 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing […]
Two ultra-rare Patek Philippe timepieces from different eras headline Bonhams’ highly anticipated Fine Watch Auction tomorrow (June 15) at its Bond Street auction house. The first is a spectacularly complicated pocket watch, No. 962, an 18-carat gold perpetual calendar pocket watch with moon phases, leap years, and 24-hour indications.The second, a more recent Patek Philippe […]