The Rolex Datejust arrived in 1945 with a clear purpose and a radical idea for the time. It placed a date in a framed window at 3 o’clock on a self-winding, waterproof chronometer, fusing three of Rolex’s core inventions into one daily instrument. That combination...
Everest Origins and Early Testing Ask a climber what time it is on the final push to 8,848 metres and the answer matters more than etiquette. On the 1953 British Everest expedition, wristwatches were survival tools, and Rolex supplied several prototypes to measure not just...
Suppose you have ever watched the sunrise through the window of a long-haul flight and wondered whether your wristwatch truly understands where you are. In that case, you already know why the Rolex Sky-Dweller matters. This is the watch that treats time zones not as...
When it comes to luxury watches, Rolex stands as an iconic symbol of elegance, precision, and status. Owning a Rolex is a dream for many watch enthusiasts and connoisseurs. However, a significant decision often arises when choosing to invest in a Rolex: should you buy...
Even though watch batteries can last for a long time, experts in timekeeping recommend changing them every 12 to 18 months to avoid a corroded battery that could damage your expensive watch. It might be inconvenient to take a watch in for a battery change....
A Rolex watch belonging to the late Hollywood star Paul Newman has sold for a record price at auction in New York. The watch was given to him by his wife Joanne Woodward as they filmed the 1969 movie Winning together. Newman, who died in...
A wristwatch is one of the few items in a man’s life that has the longevity to be passed down to future generations. This list includes 5 of the most desirable brands available today and the most iconic watches. Most of these watches will remain...