Historical Horology: Rolex Made A Mistake?
When we think of a brand like Rolex today, we might be tempted to view it as a monolithic entity, turning out the same watch over and over again,…
When we think of a brand like Rolex today, we might be tempted to view it as a monolithic entity, turning out the same watch over and over again,…
Huh, go and figure - yet another "cars are like watches" post from me on the weekends. Perhaps it's just my own inclinations, or simply the publications I…
Rolex can certainly be a polarizing brand. To many (myself included), it represents "tried-and-true", in terms of design, execution, and reliability. That isn't to say that the other camp…
Most people who appreciate mechanical watches, especially vintages ones, really get into the guts and details of what those marvelous mini-machines on their wrists are doing. To be sure,…
When it comes to the history of watches, it can be fun to dive into the audit trail of a particular brand, or a specific type of movement. Invariably,…
I must really have that Explorer II stuck in my head - I keep seeing it show up other places, or am reminded of it by other watches. If you"re…
Well, we are, at least, after yesterday's Grieb & Benzinger post. Regardless, I wanted to write about a watch that's been bubbling around in my head for some months…
These days, we don't know how true Damascus steel was made. We can, however, approximate the patterned finish in steel - and we call it Damascus. Regardless of the…
Live And Let Die was one of the most gadget-filled Bond movies, featuring a Rolex watch with built-in high intensity magnetic bullet shield and buzzsaw as well as robotic voodoo…
It's a little aged, but the Rolex 1675 is now going for about three grand and it has a GMT hand, which meets my "at least one complication" law when…