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Watch Spotting: Scottie Scheffler Wins The Masters - His First Major Championship - Wearing A Rolex 'Root Beer' GMT-Master II

Two-tone is for winners.

Why I Pimped My Rolex - Reprise

The watch nerd that WMMT is, he rarely immediately wears his new watches, putting them aside for a few days and letting the anticipation grow. When it finally came time to wear his new Rolex, he took it out of the box and proudly put it on his wrist. And then horror struck: he didn’t feel anything, not a thing! Zilch, nada, niente! What to do?

Vintage Watches: A 1979 Rolex Sea-Dweller 'Great White,' A 1960s Heuer Carrera 'Early First Execution,' And A 1940s Breitling Premier Chronograph

All of the greatest vintage watches the internet has to offer.

Hands-On: Southpaw Rolex: The Left-Handed GMT Gets It Right

While the new Air-King might be more radical than it first appears, the strange new destro GMT-Master II actually makes perfect sense.

Introducing: The Rolex GMT-Master II Ref. 126720VTNR: A Left-Handed Model With A Green And Black Bezel

Southpaws rejoice as the Crown delivers a destro surprise.

Rolex Introduces the GMT-Master II “Left Handed” Ref. 126720VTNR

One of the biggest surprises from Rolex at Watches & Wonders 2022 is the GMT-Master II ref. 126720VTNR – the first contemporary, regular-production Rolex with a left-handed or “destro” crown. And just to make it even more different, it is equipped with the brand’s first-ever green-and-black bezel. Initial thoughts A brand that has preserved the signature style of watches for decades, Rolex is all about incremental improvements that are often evident only in the details. That’s exactly the case with the new GMT-Master II, which retains the trademark GMT aesthetic but is rather different. In fact, it is very different, which makes it polarising – you either like it or you don’t. Initially the left-handed crown does look awkward on the left wrist; it feels off somehow. But very quickly you get used to it and it is surprisingly cool. The new ref. 126710VTNR is priced about US$550 more than its counterparts with a conventionally located crown. According to Rolex, the price difference does not result from the rejigged crown position but rather the changes to the testing equipment necessary to accommodate the new crown position. Destro Most obvious is the crown at nine o’clock, which is accompanied by a repositioned date window. It is ostensibly for the left-handed, but will surely find fans amongst right-handers who want something unusual. It is intriguing, just because it’s so different from the rest of the brand’s offering (though Rolex’s sister compan...

Hands-On: The New Air King Is Rolex's Most Shocking New Design

To my eye, it's even more radical than the left-hand GMT.

Rolex Introduces the Revamped Air King Ref. 126900

In a teaser before Watches & Wonders 2022, Rolex published a partial image of a watch with a smooth, fixed bezel and crown guards – a combination of features found in no current model at the time. It was the all-new Air King ref. 126900 that gained a redesigned case and dial as well as a new bracelet and an upgraded movement. In other words, an entirely different watch, yet one that has the same spirit as its predecessor. Initial thoughts Conceptually, the Air-King is very novel for Rolex (just like the left-handed GMT-Master II) since it is the first Rolex to combine both a smooth bezel and crown guards. But it is still typically Rolex in its substantive upgrades meant to improve practicality and wearability. For instance, removing the soft iron inner cage means the case is flatter and sits better on the wrist. The new reference is powered by the cal. 3230 equipped by Rolex’s proprietary blue Parachrom hairspring. This increases magnetism resistance while helping boost power reserve to about 70 hours, an upgrade from the 48 hours of the cal. 3131 found in the outgoing model. Overall, the revamp of the Air-King is more practical than aesthetic since the look largely remains intact, although the watch does feel a bit more sculpted and refined. Having had the opportunity to experience the actual watch, it looks and feels excellent on the wrist. Thoroughly updated All of the design tweaks to the Air-King serve to make it more sporty. The highlight is certainly the crow...

Introducing: The New Rolex Deepsea Is The Same But Also Different

Change – the Rolex way.

Vintage Watches: A 1986 Rolex GMT-Master Retailed By Tiffany & Co., A 1960s Heuer Carrera 'First Execution Dato 45,' And A 1961 Rolex Day-Date

Watch and wonder at our newest vintage pieces in the HODINKEE Shop.

New Rolex for 2022 - Left-Hand GMT-Master II and Gem-Set Yacht-Master 40

WATCHES & WONDERS: Rolex drops some big surprises amongst its novelties for 2022

Editor’s Note: Watches & Wonders is the biggest watch fair of the year and, with nearly 40 brands presenting, there is a ton of ground to cover. So, for your convenience, we’re offering a quick overview of each brand’s novelties – touching on each new reference or collection and their headlining points. Stay tuned throughout … ContinuedThe post WATCHES & WONDERS: Rolex drops some big surprises amongst its novelties for 2022 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Watches and Wonders 2022 - The Rolex Air King

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

Introducing: Two New Wild Rolex Yacht-Master 42mm Models - One In Yellow Gold And Another With A Falcon's Eye Dial

Rolex is really flexing with these two Oysterflex-equipped models.

Introducing: The New Rolex Air-King Ref. 126900

Now with crown guards and lumed applied numerals.

Introducing: The Rolex Day-Date 40mm In Platinum With Fluted Bezel

Heavy metal meets heavy hitter.

Mr Rolex reveals! The authoritative take on what’s about to drop…

Rolex is the biggest watch brand on the planet and James Dowling knows more about it than practically anyone. Known as @misterrolex on Instagram, the veteran collector and journalist is the author of The Best of Time: Rolex Wristwatches and has even been referred to as a “Rolex scholar”. That’s why he’s the ideal man to … ContinuedThe post Mr Rolex reveals! The authoritative take on what’s about to drop… appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Just Because: No, We Don't Know What Rolex Will Announce At Watches & Wonders - But We Have Suggestions

I dream of painting, and then I paint my dream (watch).

Happenings: Brace Yourself For Watches & Wonders 2022, Featuring New Releases From Rolex, Cartier, Patek - And Many, Many More

Let's get phygital. The watch world's signature trade show returns (in person, mostly) from March 30 to April 5. Here's everything you need to know.

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.

Vintage Watches: A 1986 Rolex Date For Ford Motor Company, A 1981 Rolex GMT-Master 'Root Beer,' And A 1990s Audemars Piguet Limited Edition

Built Rolex tough – and more!

A Week On The Wrist: The Rolex Sea-Dweller Reference 126600

Everything you ever wanted to know about the new Rolex Sea-Dweller, and probably a lot that you didn't.

A Week On The Wrist: The Rolex Sky-Dweller In Stainless Steel

The most down-to-earth version yet of the Crown's high-flying traveler's timepiece.

A Week On The Wrist: The Rolex Explorer Reference 214270

Taking a closer look at one of the most iconic and influential sport watches of all time.

A Week On The Wrist: The Rolex Daytona Ref. 116500LN

Is there a great watch under all the hype, or is the Daytona all sizzle and no steak?

A Week On The Wrist: The Rolex Submariner Ref. 124060

It’s the world's most scrutinized dive watch, so any tiny change reverberates like an earthquake. But the truth is that the new Sub feels a lot like the old Sub – which is to say, exactly right.

AWOTW: The Two-Tone Rolex Explorer Ref. 124273

Could this be an everyday watch if you wanted it to be?

Vintage Watches: A Two Watch Vintage Rolex Collection, A 1989 Omega Speedmaster '20th Anniversary,' And A 1970s Omega De Ville By Andrew Grima

Daytona, Explorer, and Speedmaster – the classics lead the way this week.

Vintage Watches: A 1978 Rolex GMT-Master, A 1970s Rolex Cellini In 18k White Gold, And A 1960s Universal Genève Tri-Compax

Seventeen new watches in the HODINKEE Shop and plenty of variety within.

How I changed my mind about the Rolex Explorer II (and why it now rarely leaves my wrist…)

A long time ago in a land far away (2012 / Canada), I embarked on the journey of watch collecting. I had saved enough to confidently go into the local Rolex authorised dealer and strike up a deal. Ten years ago, you could actually negotiate a discount on some of these watches, which was the … ContinuedThe post How I changed my mind about the Rolex Explorer II (and why it now rarely leaves my wrist…) appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.