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...]
Are Millennials Buying Rolex Watches? Definitely.
Millennials have been pinned with killing Applebees, domestic beer, and department stores. Is the luxury watch industry worried? Absolutely not. More millennials than EVER are buying Rolex watches. Wait? What? Those same millennials that move in with parents after college, throw their money at lattes and avocado toast, and Instagram their … [Read more...]
Rolex Submariner “Kermit” 16610LV Review
There was a Rolex Submariner "Kermit" long before there was ever a "Hulk." The Kermit has become a highly sought after watch since its 2003 limited release. But it hasn't always been a Rolex enthusiast favorite. Most fans were shocked (and not in a good way) to see green on a Submariner, while only a few embraced the update. Rolex … [Read more...]
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