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Bring a Loupe: A 1960s Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref. 1002, An Abercrombie & Fitch Solunar, And An Omega Chronostop
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Cosmograph Daytona Rolex
The Rolex chronograph born on the racetrack. History, references and specs.
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Datejust Rolex
The first self-winding waterproof wristwatch with a date window - and the reference Rolex.
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Submariner Rolex
The 1953 Rolex diver. James Bond's watch and the template every dive watch copies.
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Hans Wilsdorf
Founder of Rolex (1905) and Tudor (1946). Invented the Oyster case and the Perpetual rotor.
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RECOMMENDED READING: The complete Casio G-Shock buying guide
I don’t know about you, but I find navigating Casio’s iconic and uber-tough G-Shock family a tricky process. It’s a reference number dominated space which, to the outsider, is every bit as confusing as the worlds of vintage Rolex or Patek. Adding to the complexity is the sheer profusion of models. Limited editions, collaborations and … ContinuedThe post RECOMMENDED READING: The complete Casio G-Shock buying guide appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
Hodinkee
Bring a Loupe: A 1970 Rolex Turn-O-Graph Ref. 1625, A Heuer Chess Champion, And An IWC Cal. 83
The watches for sale on the web that you need to know about.
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Two tones and a sprinkling of diamond - the Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 41
Editor’s note: Steel sports is all well and good, but there’s something very appealing about the iconic Datejust in this steel and gold livery, with a warm brown dial and diamond hour markers. Especially with that bezel and band. Primo … There are two main contenders for the title of ‘most recognisable watch in the … ContinuedThe post Two tones and a sprinkling of diamond – the Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 41 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Sunday Rewind: Why The Bao Dai Is One Of The Coolest Rolex Watches Of All Time
A unique, complicated Rolex with a diamond dial and a strange history? Yes, please.
Deployant
Throwback Sundays: Six Chronograph Alternatives to the Rolex Cosmograph Daytona, from Our Archives
In this week's Throwback Sundays column, we will be taking a look at six chronograph alternatives to the elusive Rolex Cosmograph Daytona.
Hodinkee
Editorial: Thoughts On Vintage Rolex Parts, And The All-Original Watch
In vintage Rolex collecting, what you see may not be what you get.
Deployant
Short Takes: The Gemset Rolex Daytona 2019
The Rolex Daytona 116588TBR-0003 was introduced at BaselWorld 2019. As much as it's famous for tool-watch stainless steel Daytonas, Rolex has also an arsenal of precious metal models famed for their 'outlandish' designs.
Hodinkee
Bring a Loupe: A 1966 Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref. 1013, A Wittnauer Professional Ref. 242T, And A Cartier 'Guillotine' Ref. 1200
Your weekly round-up of the watches you should know about for sale on the web.
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Buying vintage Rolex - Utilitarian ideal without waiting list ordeal
For almost every watch enthusiast, the first sojourn into the world of the vintage watch market is two things: fun and inexpensive. The thrill of owning something that was created and worn several decades ago, the history, the gorgeous patina and, in most cases, the value for money – it just seems like there are … ContinuedThe post Buying vintage Rolex – Utilitarian ideal without waiting list ordeal appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Bring a Loupe: A '70s Rolex Day Date, An Omega R17.8 Tank, And A Tissot Made For The Horological Institute Of America
Another Friday, another selection of great watches from around the web.
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Happenings: The 2019 Vintage Rolex Forum x Fourtane Carmel Get-Together
The annual VRF get-together at Fourtane Jewelers rides again.
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Rolex GMT-Master II Batman 126710BLNR Review
Today we’re taking an in-depth look at the 2019 Rolex GMT-Master II Batman 126710BLNR. Released earlier this year at Baselworld as part of the brand’s 2019 collection, the ‘new’ BLNR featured several updates and replaced the previous reference 116710BLNR, iconically known as ‘the Batman’. This new reference was quickly nicknamed the ‘Batgirl’, a term I don’t particularly like. Names aside, the reference 126710 was an instant hit leveraging its predecessor’s insatiable demand. The result of this incredible demand is very long waitlists – so if you ever get ‘the call’ – I suggest you answer, you won’t regret it! In case you thought Batman was just a DC character, this, Batman has been a highly desirable watch since the reference 116710BLNR was released way back in 2013. But let’s rewind a little further. The evolution of Rolexes iconic GMT-Master II collection has been interesting and potentially underappreciated. In 2005, Rolex debuted their Cerachrom (often referred to as Ceramic), on the Yellow Gold GMT-Master II (black dial, black bezel). Then, in 2007, Rolex released the Steel GMT-Master II reference 116710LN (the ‘Noir’), which featured an all-black cerachrom bezel. The Noir was arguably (or at least by Rolex standards) underrated until it’s discontinuation earlier this year. So, when the steel bi-coloured Batman (reference 116710BLNR) was released in 2013 – it caused a splash of excitement, which is yet to settle. One might ...
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Finding satisfaction at the Melbourne Rolex Service Centre
Editor’s note: A couple of years ago, life got a lot easier for the Melbourne Rolex collector. Rolex Australia blessed the coffee-obsessed city with a shiny new service centre, a move that made the already appealing prospect of buying a Rolex even more appealing, with the knowledge that a repair would be as pain-free as … ContinuedThe post Finding satisfaction at the Melbourne Rolex Service Centre appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Bring a Loupe: A Royal Canadian Air Force Chronograph, A Rolex 1960 Rolex Oyster Perpetual, And A Universal Geneve Monodatic
Your weekly round-up of the web's best watches is back!
Revolution
Very Briefly: Rolex Explorer (Vintage, Pricing)
A skeletal essentials-only guide to the Rolex Explorer, in mostly incomplete sentences.
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Rolex Wants to Help Save the Planet
Many great human endeavours that Rolex has been part of have a distinctly earthly ring to them. From Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay summiting the world’s tallest mountain to Jacques Piccard reaching the deepest point in the oceans, or even Fidel Castro journeying through Cuba’s rainforests, a great deal of the planet has been covered with a Rolex keeping time. While Geneva watchmaking giant has sponsored various explorers over the decades, its focus has now shifted subtly, but substantially. Rolex will support ecologically minded explorers of the natural world, specifically to help them learn how to preserve it. Named Perpetual Planet, this doubtlessly well funded initiative consolidates three of the company’s key partnerships – the Rolex Awards for Enterprise, its longterm association with the National Geographic Society, and Mission Blue, led by American oceanographer Sylvia Earle. The Wilsdorf legacy While it is easy to be cynical about a maker of luxury watches claiming to do good, charity is not merely a box to be ticked at Rolex. The founder of Rolex, Hans Wilsdorf, had no children and upon his death in 1960, gifted his ownership of the watch brand to an eponymous foundation that’s one of the largest charitable foundations in Europe. Though it operates discreetly, the foundation does so on an immense scale, especially in relation to its home country, which is wealthy but small. From saving the Geneva’s football club to bankrolling the...
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RECOMMENDED READING: Is the yellow gold Rolex Day-Date vulgar or virtuous?
In the past, owning a yellow gold Rolex Day-Date meant something different to what it does now. It was the President’s watch, worn by those who controlled the destinies of millions around the world, making daily decisions that mattered. Now the perception of the Day-Date is influenced by rappers and Instagram hustlers, offering an ostentatious … ContinuedThe post RECOMMENDED READING: Is the yellow gold Rolex Day-Date vulgar or virtuous? appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
Two Broke Watch Snobs
Rolex Air King Ref. 14000 Review
An unsung hero of the Rolex sports model lineup.
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Bring a Loupe: A Tiffany-Signed Patek Philippe Ref. 725/2, An Iced Out 1985 Rolex GMT-Master Ref. 16758, And A Ecole D’Horlogerie Watch
Your weekly round-up of the best vintage watches from around the 'net.
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INSIGHT: The Great Escapement - Explaining the Rolex with an Omega heart
It was a long time between drinks. An epic 200 years. And both beverages were served in Britain. We are talking about the invention of the lever escapement, the ‘beating heart’ of the mechanical watch, by British clockmaker Thomas Mudge around 1775. The only successful alternative, the co-axial escapement, was unveiled nearly two centuries later … ContinuedThe post INSIGHT: The Great Escapement – Explaining the Rolex with an Omega heart appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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RECOMMENDED READING: Rare rocks? The truth about Rolex meteorite dials
Where do Rolex meteorite dials come from?The post RECOMMENDED READING: Rare rocks? The truth about Rolex meteorite dials appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Hands-On: Rolex Daytona Orange Sapphires Ref. 116578SACO
Those unfamiliar with the world of ultra-bling Rolex watches must wonder – who are they catered to? Dictators? Drug dealers? Nightclub owners? Instagram influencers? But the answer is actually something more common. All of us inevitably know someone like this: the middle-aged man usually in athletic wear by Louis Vuitton and Gucci, and whose idea of formal wear is an embroidered velvet suit from Dolce & Gabbana that resembles curtains from a chateau. He’ll probably drive a super car that is “stickered”, either the whole car wrapped in a matte, metallic finish, or worse, “stickered” with flames and stripes on the sides. Then this gentleman will probably be wearing a watch like this. And if he isn’t, he will really want one. It’s easy to poke fun but the nattily dressed gent is enjoying himself and who can fault that? And so it is with this watch, which has certain, look-at-me appeal that is just calling out to be enjoyed. This is the new and uncommon Daytona ref. 116578SACO with an orange sapphire-set bezel. Cosmograph Daytona ref. 116578SACO Each year Rolex unveils a handful of bejewelled watches that are shown to the press and public at Baselworld – last year’s was the Daytona “rainbow” and this year had the Day-Date “rainbow” – while also releasing a smaller number of gem-set models on the quiet, which are usually only shown to retailers. This year’s hush-hush launches included the GMT-Master II “SARU” in Everose gold, but als...
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The Rolex Day-Date 40, olive-green goodness
Editor’s note: While #BlueWatch Monday has inspired 24,000+ posts on Instagram, I wanted to start the week with a watch in the same chromatic neighbourhood, specifically the Rolex Day-Date 40 with olive green dial. Without a doubt, this has to be one of the best-looking Day-Dates that Rolex has ever produced (yes, I said one … ContinuedThe post The Rolex Day-Date 40, olive-green goodness appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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RECOMMENDED READING: The deconstructed Rolex Submariner
Editor’s note: People love seeing the insides of a Rolex. Perhaps it’s because of their popularity or perhaps it’s the fact that their insides are always hidden behind a solid caseback. Whatever the reason, people love the chance to get a glimpse at these industrially impressive machines. So, here’s another look at that time Peter … ContinuedThe post RECOMMENDED READING: The deconstructed Rolex Submariner appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Hands-On: Marlon Brando's Rolex GMT-Master From 'Apocalypse Now'
This is better than Disneyland.
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RECOMMENDED READING: How the Rolex Submariner became an icon and inspired legions of copycats
For many, the Rolex Submariner is the watch. The default, the archetype. In some ways the watch has transcended its original function and become a totemic symbol for aspiration, class and cool. It is, after all, the original watch of James Bond. On the other hand, it’s still a superlative tool, designed for the dangerous … ContinuedThe post RECOMMENDED READING: How the Rolex Submariner became an icon and inspired legions of copycats appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
Revolution
Rolex Milgauss: One in a Thousand
Leading the charge for a scientific watch, the Milgauss represents Rolex’s early experiments with sports and professional timepieces.
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The heavy-hitting Rolex Daytona in white gold with blue dial (ref. 116509)
Editor’s note: For Daytona fans, everyone’s all about the Cerachrom bezels these days. And while it’s hard to deny the allure of that super-hard, slick material, I prefer my bezels metal, and preferably precious. Which is why I’m still so into this 2016 release, the Rolex Daytona in white gold with blue dial (ref. 116509). … ContinuedThe post The heavy-hitting Rolex Daytona in white gold with blue dial (ref. 116509) appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Breaking News: Marlon Brando's Rolex GMT-Master From 'Apocalypse Now' Will Be Auctioned At Phillips
The thought-to-be-lost watch has resurfaced and will hit the block in New York City.