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A lot has been written and said about Rolex’s founder Hans Wilsford. He created what has become the most popular watch brand in the world and, as far as I can tell, one of the largest too. Contrary to what...
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Something changed for watch enthusiasts when the COVID-19 pandemic rocked the world in early 2020. For several months, it was no longer possible to visit brick-and-mortar shops to buy a new timepiece. We had to resort to taking a look...
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When you think of dual time zone Rolex watches, you probably think of the GMT-Master II and the Explorer II. These mechanically identical Rolexes use a 24-hour hand to track a second time zone. The primary difference lies in their...
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Although watches have been used to help us humans accomplish great things in many different situations for a very long time, there doesn’t seem to be a better example of the usefulness of a proper tool watch than that of...
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With a history going back more than a century and with many innovations and iconic designs under its belt, it was only a matter of time before Rolex would be homaged and copied. Last week, I wrote an article discussing...
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Whenever I have the genius idea of swapping a metal bracelet for a leather strap on my favorite watch, I’ve got to deal with spring bars. Most of the time, I find spring bars annoying to use. With the smallest...
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The green bezel Submariner. An absolute legend and the grail watch of many die-hard Rolex enthusiasts. It first appeared in 2003 with a striking aluminum bezel alongside ref. 16610LV and is still in production today, only now with a shiny...
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