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...]
Rolex Air-King – The Rolex Series
It's hard to go wrong with any Rolex model, but if you're new to the brand we recommend an entry level model like the Air-King. An Air-King is the perfect watch to get your feet wet with Rolex without breaking the bank. The Rolex Air-King has been around since 1945, and it is a variant of the Rolex Oyster Perpetual Model. This watch is … [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...]
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...]
The Rolex Sea-Dweller Reference 126603
Rolex introduced the Sea-Dweller Reference 126603 earlier this year, and many collectors weren't thrilled. We've had a chance to test the waters, and decided to weigh in. See also: New Rolex Releases from Baselworld 2019 Let's look at what changed with the Sea-Dweller release. But first, a brief history The Sea-Dweller was designed … [Read more...]
The Rolex Daytona Reference 116508
We can all thank John Mayer for the Rolex Daytona Reference 116508 recently exploding in popularity. He shared his extensive watch collection with Hodinkee back in March. The video has been viewed over 1.1 million times since then, and Rolex fans can't get enough. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YrXaGFCij1A Shortly after the video was … [Read more...]
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