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Did I Abuse my Vintage Rolex Oyster by Painting the Dial? It’s Wild!

With Martin Green's collection evolving, He decided to spice up his vintage Rolex Oyster with a colorful polka dotted dial.

Spot the Watch: Wout van Aert and his Rolex Daytona

We just spotted on an instagram post by professional cyclist Wout van Aert and his wife Sarah Sarah de Bie announcing the birth of his second son - Jerome.

[VIDEO] Battle of the White GMTs: Grand Seiko SBGE285 & Rolex Explorer II 16570

There has never been a better time to be in the market for a GMT watch, with no shortage of great options at a wider range of prices than perhaps ever before. There is one watch that’s remained a pillar of the genre over the years, however, and that is the Explorer II reference 16570. It holds up just as well today as it did when it was introduced in the late ‘80s, and remains a favorite among enthusiasts for its sweet spot sizing, and a timeless design that seems to go with everything. But that’s a watch that’s been out of production for decades, so where is the modern incarnation of this ethos? We may have found a perfect candidate in the Grand Seiko SBGE285. Grand Seiko hasn’t exactly been at the center of the scruffy tool watch scene in the same way that 5 digit Rolex references have, but this SBGE285 offers a compelling case for Grand Seiko’s take on the genre with this modern tool-ish GMT. This is a watch that might look a little intimidating by the numbers, but offers a different experience on-wrist. It might not be as svelte as the Explorer II, but there’s plenty to admire here, from the stunning finishing on the hands and dial furniture, to the unorthodox case architecture, which are all executed to Grand Seiko’s high standards. Ultimately, these two watches offer very different experiences that reflect the two brands at their very best. That said, they do converge in a few surprising ways, which Kat and Blake discuss in this inside look at watches...

Watches, Stories, & Gear: Two Very Different EV’s of the Future, an Australian Surfer Discovers a Long-Lost Rolex and the Do’s & Don’ts of Shooting an F1 Race on Film

“Watches, Stories, and Gear” is a roundup of our favorite content, watch or otherwise, from around the internet. Here, we support other creators, explore interesting content that inspires us, and put a spotlight on causes we believe in. Oh, and any gear we happen to be digging on this week. We love gear. Share your story ideas or interesting finds with us by emailing tcalara@wornandwound.com Header Image Via: Mercedes-Benz Mercedes Brings Their Iconic C111 Prototype Into The Future With The Vision One-Eleven EV Concept Via Mercedes-Benz The Mercedes Benz C111 acted as the car manufacturer’s test bed for risk-taking and game-changing innovation for new technologies including turbo-charged engines, multi-link rear suspensions and the iconic gull-wing doors. This week, Mercedes pays homage to the C111 by bringing the berlinetta-styled 2-door into the future with the Vision One-Eleven EV Concept – a fierce and ultramodern take on the 70’s original. Via Mercedes-Benz Akin to the OG C111, the Vision One-Eleven is not shy with the body color. The EV supercar concept is dressed in a copper-orange shade with glossy black accents along the vented hood and bottom frame. The mid-body is wildly curvaceous and the lower anatomy aggressively displays a frame that is just centimeters off the asphalt. The gradual upward angling of the lower frame transitioning to a boxy posterior adds to the untamed nature of the electric vehicle. Via Mercedes-Benz There’s no shortage of space-...

[VIDEO] The Rolex Explorer Hits the Collector’s Roundtable

The Explorer has a way of sneaking up on you. It’s not all that flashy, has no real complexity to speak of, features slightly strange looking numerals at 3, 6, and 9, and clocks in at a diminutive 36mm in diameter. Yet, it’s a watch that gets under the skin over time and exposure. At least that was the case for the trio of Explorer owners at Worn & Wound. In this collector’s roundtable, Kat Shoulder, Zach Weiss, and Blake Buettner sit down to discuss three different references of the Explorer that have managed to find a spot in each of their collections.  Three references that represent two different generations of the Explorer, and two generations that manage to tell two very different stories about where Rolex is, and where they’ve been. Yet, somehow, these watches share an obvious core DNA that binds them. In this video, we find the modern references 124270 (steel), 124273 (steel & gold), and the 114270 (steel) from the early ‘00s. Each has their own unique appeal, and each says something specific about us as collectors. Don’t miss our full review of the Explorer 124270 from back when it’s retail price was $6,450. It’s safe to say the watch made a good enough impression to become a permanent part of the collection. Share your thoughts on these references or the Explorer in general in the comments below or on YouTube, and while you’re there, be sure to subscribe for more content like this.  The post [VIDEO] The Rolex Explorer Hits the Collector’s Ro...

Reader Submission: Gifting the new “Destro” Rolex GMT-Master II to a destro Dad

This mid-week, we have a touching story from one of our readers who gifted a Rolex GMT-Master II to his father. A destro watch for a left handed man.

Watches and Wonders 2022 – The Rolex Air King

A new dial, new clasp and crown guards. The Air King truly turns professional…

The One: The Rolex Daytona Reference 116508 in gold with a green dial

A few months ago, Revolution’s founder acquired his grail watch that’s been the object of his obsession since 2016. He describes what it’s been like living with it.

5 reasons you need to buy the new issue of NOW, the T+T Watch Buying Guide (including the story behind this Rolex)

How many watches were released in 2021? That’s right – an absolute shit-ton (we counted). So where can you start to navigate this galaxy of wrist-bound options in just one place? Yep, you guessed it: Time+Tide’s NOW magazine Watch Buying Guide. But that’s not all. We’ve also assembled a wildly entertaining assortment of some of … ContinuedThe post 5 reasons you need to buy the new issue of NOW, the T+T Watch Buying Guide (including the story behind this Rolex) appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

The Importance of Arnold Schwarzenegger in Audemars Piguet’s History

The watch that Arnold Schwarzenegger designed was the first Royal Oak Offshore limited edition

Ken’s Klassics: The Rolex Explorer 5500/5504

Revolution’s Editor-at-Large Ken Kessler takes a tour through the watchmaking classics.

The Rolex Bling Thing - Daytona Days

Ross Povey - in collaboration with Pucci Papaleo - talks us through the early developments in bejeweled sports models and decodes the racier Daytonas.

Rolex Two-Tone Watches Hit the High Notes

Once a sleeper in the vintage market, smart buyers are now developing a taste for steel-and-gold Rolesor Rolexes of all ages.

Spot The Watch: Ellen’s Huge Rolex Collection

Ellen DeGeneres - She's funny. She's charming. Perhaps the greatest TV talk show host of all time. But Ellen is also recognised for her impressive watch collection. We spot a few of them in this instalment of Spot the Watch.

Exploring the Rolex Explorer

One of Rolex’s most enduring models and its 65 years of evolution.

EVENT: 7 watches spotted at the launch of the Ferrari Portofino in Byron Bay, inc. IWC, Creux Automatiq and Rolex

The new Ferrari Portofino - the replacement for Ferrari’s first ever front-engine V8 convertible, the California - has plans for you. It wants to be your first Ferrari. It’s eyeing you even more closely if your current whip is an Aston Martin, Porsche or McLaren. Meanwhile, at the ‘White Night’ themed launch at the Elements Resort in Byron … ContinuedThe post EVENT: 7 watches spotted at the launch of the Ferrari Portofino in Byron Bay, inc. IWC, Creux Automatiq and Rolex appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Spot the Watch: NCIS and the Rolex Daytona in Everose Gold

We spotted a familiar watch on the wrist of Special Agent, Timothy McGee in the hit show NCIS for this installment of Spot the Watch.

Watch Spotting on Tour: The Rolex Series Tees Off

Revolution’s photographer and muscle-man-at-large keeps his eye on the ball – as well as the wrists – at Wentworth.

Spot the Watch: David Beckham and how to tone down a yellow gold Rolex Yacht-Master

In this edition of Spot the Watch, David Beckham shows how wearing a watch on a different strap can give it a completely different look.

Review: The New Rolex Explorer

Full review: new Rolex Explorer Ref 214720 from Baselworld 2016: hands-on analysis, comparative landscape overview, live high res pics, specs and price.

Baselworld 2015: The Rolex Calibre 3255

Rolex Calibre 3255

Inside the Rolex movement Manufacture: Birth of the beating heart

“I’ve heard tell what you imagine sometimes comes true” – Roald Dahl, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Of all the complicated watches I’ve owned or worn - despite the varying claims of their makers that their dual oscillators, tourbillons, double tourbillons, resonance, triple tourbillons, constant-force mechanism, chain and fusée, ultra-light honeycomb baseplates and so on, […]

Rolex Celebrates 100 Years of the Oyster Case in Shanghai

Rolex at Watches & Wonders 2026: The Details Behind the 100-Year Celebration

Rolex at Watches and Wonders 2026: Daytona Enamel, Jubilee Gold Day-Date , Centenary Oyster Perpetual, and the Return of Yatch-Master II