Rolex
Retrospect: Rolex Submariner 5513 Tropical Dial No-Date
This gorgeous vintage Rolex Submariner 5513 Tropical Dial just sold for $14,600 USD at the "Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces" Antiquorum auction in Geneva. The fine and rare 1966 self-winding, water-resistant stainless steel wristwatch with a stainless steel riveted Rolex...
Retrospect: Bob Barth’s SEALAB Rolex 5512 Submariner
Today brings news that one of the most sought-after Rolex Submariners in the marketplace has become available by Fourtane Jewelers of Carmel, California. Owned by veteran Navy man Bob Barth who was a member of the SEALAB program - the Navy’s first foray into saturation diving...
A Guide to Pre-Owned Rolex Watches
Purchasing a finely crafted watch, for many, is considered a high involvement decision and in some cases, can be regarded as a lifelong investment in both monetary and symbolic ways. That being said, we take a look at an everyday favorite in Rolex -- a brand with an unwavering...
Bamford Watch Department Rolex 41mm Day/Date Phantom
If the polished steel or shimmering gold case and bracelet of your Rolex bores you to no end, check out Bamford Watch Department. Unafraid to radically transform even the most iconic luxury watches of our time, the end result is often a truly unique and exceptionally limited...
Retrospect: Rolex Submariner Ref. 6538 – Explorer Dialed 369, Red Depth, Four Line 3 Color Print with OCC
When Rolex introduced the Submariner Ref. 6204 in 1954 at the Basel Watch Fair, the inaugural public offering was destined to drastically define the pages of Rolex model history in its wake. Shortly after making its debut, Rolex introduced a new reference only two years later --...
Bamford Watch Department Rolex California Dial Submariner
A stunning new military-style watch, road tested on tour in Afghanistan, has just been released for Spring 2012. Utilizing Bamford Watch Department’s unique PVD coating process and featuring a modern twist on an historic design, the California Dial Submariner is an exciting...
Rolex Presents: Making of the Deepsea Challenge Watch Video
Some of the most respected names in horology are best known for their deep roots in the annuls of exploration. This is none truer than that of Rolex in 1960, whose Deep Sea Special watch accompanied a bathyscaph expedition into the Mariana Trench, nearly seven miles below the...
Rolex 2012 Sky-Dweller Video
The recently announced Rolex Sky-Dweller is the first ever Rolex with two separate timezones on the dial. This design choice has been met with mixed opinions in the watch community, which seems divided over the dial's design, as well as the watch's overall functionality. This...
Rolex 2012 Yacht-Master
Rolex continues to further pull back the cover on its 2012 collection of luxury wristwatches, now with details on the updated Yacht-Master sailing watch. First introduced in 1992, the sporty Yacht-Master lacks the rich, historical pedigree of its brethren, but that doesn't make...
Rolex 2012 Datejust II
When it was first introduced to the world in 1945, the Rolex Datejust was the first wristwatch with a date function. The Datejust was also the basis on which the Explorer, Submariner and Sea Dweller watches were built. It has long since been considered the 'queen' of the Rolex...
Rolex 2012 Submariner
The Rolex Submariner is one of the most imitated, sought-after, and important timepieces ever made. It is the gold standard against which many dive watches are measured and is a true horological institution in and of itself. Hell, it's even appeared in 11 James Bond films. The...
Rolex 2012 Sky Dweller
After getting a preliminary preview yesterday, Rolex has released official images and specs regarding the highly-anticipated Sky Dweller model. Available with either champagne, ivory or chocolate dials, each watch features 18 ct yellow, white or everose gold. Distinctly unique...
Rolex 2012 Sky Dweller Teaser
Baselworld 2012 doesn't kick off for two more days, but that hasn't stopped Rolex from teasing their legions of fans and horology aficionados with a screenshot of what appears to be the new, previously speculated Rolex Sky-Dweller. Trademarks for "Sky-Dweller" and respective...
Retrospect: 1961 Rolex Pointed Crownguard Gilt Underline Submariner
Arguably the most recognizable models within the storied Rolex lineage, the Submariner series of watches has seen an extensive history since it was first minted in 1954. Ask any watch enthusiast and they will profess that the Submariner offered a completely fresh approach to...
Rolex Hillary Tenzing Edition Explorer Set
Paying homage to the family of Hillary and Tenzing, two of the greatest mountain explorer lineages to date, the latest custom-designed Rolex Hillary Tenzing Edition Explorer Set sees its full unveiling today. Commissioned at the hand of Philipp Stahl, the set comes with three...
