image via BobsWatches We've never reviewed a Rolex 'Smurf' Submariner before. It's wasn't a significant watch of sorts when it was released in 2008. Rumors are swirling it could receive a few updates soon. Will we finally get a 'Smurf' in steel? Will it be this year? Or will we have to wait until Baselworld 2021 to find out? Baselworld … [Read more...]
Baselworld Canceled: How Luxury Watch Brands are Responding
With this year's Baselworld canceled due to Coronavirus, luxury watch brands are forced to switch gears. The already declining Baselworld event has seen fewer and fewer attendees over the past few years. Now it's been postposed to January 2021. See also: Is Baselworld Done? Collectors and retailers are left wondering what's to come of the … [Read more...]
A Paul Newman Rolex Daytona Worth almost $1 Million Debuts on Antiques Roadshow
image via Forbes What's even more shocking is the original purchase price on this Paul Newman Rolex Daytona. A United States Air Force veteran named David (last name has been kept private) purchased it for $345 at his base exchange when he was in the service decades ago. That was at a 10% military discount, and it was almost a month's salary … [Read more...]
Review of the Rolex GMT-Master II Meteorite REF 126719 BLRO
Baselworld 2019 saw the release of the first Rolex GMT-Master II Meteorite. Rolex meteorite dials are nothing new. They've been featured on the Daytona, Day-Date, Datejust, Pearlmaster, and now the GMT-Master II. Meteorite dials are rare, eye-catching and obviously make great conversation starters. All Rolex collectors need at least one! … [Read more...]
The Rolex Daytona JPS (John Player Special Ref. 6241)
image via amsterdamvintagewatches.com We're a little obsessed with any Paul Newman era Daytona, which is one reason we love the Rolex Daytona JPS. That's the extremely rare 'John Player Special' Daytona (better known as the JPS). What is the Elusive Rolex Daytona JPS? Long story short, it's a vintage 14k gold Paul Newman Daytona that … [Read more...]
A Full Review of the Sky-Dweller Blue Dial
The Sky-Dweller Blue Dial (Reference 326934) is having a major moment. We're talking waitlists that span years. There are several reasons we can think of right off the bat– the striking blue color against oyster steel and white gold, accessibility like never before, and the sophisticated functionality it brings to the wrist. Blue has always … [Read more...]
Everything You Need to Know about the World’s Most Expensive Watch
There was a new record set for the world's most expensive watch last month. The Patek Philippe Grandmaster Chime 6300A-010 sold at an auction held by Christie’s for approximately $31 million dollars. That's a freaking ridiculous amount of cash to drop on a watch! Only Watch Auction But all that cash is going to a good cause. Only Watch … [Read more...]
2019 Holiday Gift Guide
It's time. The shopping chaos will soon be in full swing, and we're sharing our Jonathan's holiday gift guide to make your life easy. Stick with us and you'll never be known as the crappy gift giver. Why Shop Jonathan's? Did we mention the stress free, no pressure shopping experience we provide? Our showroom is by appointment only. That … [Read more...]
The Rolex GMT-Master II 16760 “Fat Lady” Review
We've reviewed a number of GMT-Master models before, but never the vintage Rolex GMT-Master II 16760 "Fat Lady." You probably know its famous Batman, Rootbeer, and Pepsi dial successors very well. However, this version often flies under the radar, although we aren't sure why. It was the first GMT-Master II model ever released and features many … [Read more...]
5 Men’s Watches that Women Love to Wear
The past decade has seen a rise in women investing in men's luxury watches. We're talking about women buying men's watches because they love to wear them, NOT as gifts for their male significant others. We're noticing a common theme between the men's watches that women love to wear: They are larger than watches specifically designed for … [Read more...]
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