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It was possibly one of the most overlooked releases at Watches & Wonders this year, but now that world-renowned singer and watch collector John Mayer just picked one up, is it possible that we didn’t pay close enough attention to the Rolex Jigsaw Puzzle Day-Date?
A while back I wrote an article about the iconic Dirty Dozen, the mil-spec watches commissioned by the British Ministry of Defense at the end of WWII. These watches were perhaps the ideal field watch any Allied soldier wished they...
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When it comes to replacement Rolex crystals, there are a ton of options. However, most non-genuine Rolex crystals are frankly not that great. Through a co-worker, I heard about Truedome: an aftermarket crystal company specializing in domed acrylic crystals for vintage...
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“How good is the lume?” – a question we often hear in reviews of modern timepieces. Luminescent paint, a.k.a. “lume,” has become increasingly important for watch enthusiasts and collectors. Good application of lume on a watch is a sign of quality, and...
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Rolex is Earth’s favorite watch brand. Unsurprisingly, they make a lot of watches: production is estimated to be around 1,000,000 units per year. Even less surprising is the fact that they make a lot of money: revenue estimates hover around...
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A brief look into the origins of some of the industry’s most iconic watch complications and how you can best use them for your favorite summer activities.
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According to this excellent article by Teddy Baldassarre’s Mark Bernardo, there are currently six standards for chronometer watches, some of which are brand specific. I was curious to know more about the topic of chronometer specifications after learning about METAS:...
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